Well I finally done it, I finally got my youngster. I’ve been dreaming of this for years since I first saw national velvet and my granddad regaled stories of the two Arabs he’d broken. At the time I thought he was an authority on horses and what not. Even though I now know differently the thought has stayed with me. I always knew I wanted a youngster I just didn’t know how young I wanted to go.

Breeding my own wasn’t an option but I wanted something young enough that I could put my own stamp on so to speak, but not with too long to wait until the real work could start. Hmmm so I’ve ended up with a just turned two year old, I little younger than my initial search was.  Still it gives me plenty of time to hopefully build a relationship together, before we have to think about breaking.

I know I’m not equipped to break a youngster but I do know I want to put in as much ground work as possible before getting someone in to do the rest.  I want to get the ground work solid before we have to move and from what I have read of Friesians is they can take a little longer than most to mature. Being crossed with a cob though I hope it doesn’t take all that long. Although I know I will have to be patient it doesn’t stop me secretly being impatient.

Nas is smitten by his new neighbour and I think I’m going to have to be careful that they don’t run of together and forget about me, Nas has got attached to a mare before which was not fun. Little mo is enjoying her new life and has settled well her new rider is giving her plenty of cuddles. As for poor spirit I think she is feeling a little left out. Bless her Paris is not sure about her and when spirit did finally get an opportunity to say hello she ran off to the other side of the field.

Diet was ok over weekend, I ended up snacking and picking on Sunday which isn’t good. We had a cooked brekkie which left my routine a little shook up. At the moment until my fitness is up and my appetite is down I need to stick to the plan. Even yesterday despite not being hungry I was stressed about our new arrival. I ended up picking still I spent the day in an unsatisfied bloated state. Still back with it today. Oh and my scales are being a git so I’m trying to take the first weight they give me in the mornings.

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