Llanthony News
July 2010
Well the longest day has come and gone, and finally we get
some gorgeous weather! Bright and sunny,
and hot enough to take the horses for a welcome paddle and a splash in the
river at the end of the day, which they love.
The horses are all now super fit (a few are still a bit fat too!) and
have shiny glossy coats.
We have welcomed a new guide for the summer to help for the
holidays – Kelly has got straight into the swing of things, learning the
different routes, and like Joey is riding as many of the horses as possible to
get to know them and choose her favourite! Kelly is from a farming background, has
working at riding centres previously and is currently studying Outdoor
Education at university, so she is with us until the end of the holidays.
Maestro and Erehwon have both undertaken their first treks
after some intensive training and “baby-rides” out with Tom and Harri, both
these youngsters are taking to it very well.
Bonnie is coming along really well too along with all the other regulars.
Cressy and Katie have been out and about in Cressy’s new
lorry to more Le Trec events, doing very well with Flame and Ace, they can go
further afield now as the lorry has living accommodation. And of course it’s blue to go with their very
own colour scheme of “That Blue Pair”.
“Bryony-and-Tom Fest” happened recently with all sorts of
activities organised including group rides, a fancy dress party and barbecue
and a cake decorating competition. The
fancy dress theme was Disney and all the costumes were made with great care and
innovation, especially Joey as Buzz Lightyear!
There were Peter Pans, Tinkerbells, Captain Hook, Cruella de Ville (X2),
several very spotty Dalmatians, Mary Poppins, Belle, Aladdin and the Genie plus
magic carpet, Pocahontas and many many more. The faces of the bemused campers
walking by were great! Some even
remembered us from the previous years.
Of course the main event of the summer is Annabel and
Jamie’s wedding – preparations enter the final phase now ready for the big day
coming up very soon. Everyone is really
looking forward to the day itself, the day after the wedding (hangovers
permitting) is given over for games at the happy couple’s request. Anyway, I will be there to make a
photographic record of the whole thing alongside Katie with her video camera.
Summer holidays are approaching fast when we are expecting
to be busy, remember to book up well in advance for treks and hacks to avoid
disappointment. Oh, and remember plenty
of sun cream!
Love from Karen and all at Court Farm.
2010-07-06 23:18 (Last updated:2010-07-06 23:19)