Yesterday

Such a peaceful morning. Waking up so early, making breakfast with the little bee before heading off for his very first proper horse ride.

Louie and Rainbow had a lovely walk out, around Gorse Hill Country Park. Of course Louie adored it, spotting Old John in the not so far distance.  

The sun shone so brightly, so we headed to the park on Pappy's bike. Mr Bee played so happily on the park so I lay in the sunshine for 5 minutes peace. Disaster struck on the way home when Louie, somehow, got his foot stuck in the wheel of the bike. Properly stuck.
With his foot bent completely upside down, I panicked and called the emergency services (as I was on my own!). The ambulance lady came and called the Fire Brigade to come and cut Louie out of the bike.  So brave, Louie barely protested, let alone cried. An hour later we were on our way to the hospital in an ambulance, going for some x-rays. A few hours later we were given the all clear and allowed home. No broken bones, just a bad twist and a patch of missing skin and some bruises.

Proudest Moment

I often ask Mr Bee what he would like to do for the day. Today he asked if we could visit the farm.

Little did we know that Louie would have his very first pony ride. 

Following in his mothers footsteps, Mr Bee is in love with horses and we have been trying to find somewhere where he could have a little ride. 

We popped him on board 'Red' and off he went. So confident, he was asking to go faster and to do jumping. We will make an eventer out of him yet! It was one of the proudest moments I have had, watching my boy look so natural upon a horse. 

As soon as we arrived home, I contacted a local stable yard (where I began riding, 18 years ago!) and enquired about lessons/rides for Louie. As he is so confident, they are happy to take him on. We are all so excited for Papa to come home so that we can kick start a proper hobby for him.