I'm pleased to say that I've still been managing to ride Wolfie consistently, dodging the rain.  Wolfie was up to his old tricks in the field yesterday, galloping around and winding the others up.  At one point he had his head down, galloping flat out, bucking and corkscrewing, that he didn't see M lie down and start rolling.  By the time he spotted him, he had no option but to jump him and jump him he did, taking off at the other side to do some more bucking.  Poor M stood up wondering what on earth had just happened.  I don't know what comes over Wolfie sometimes.  I love watching him when he's like that in natural self carriage, neck arched, performing movements I just wish we could transfer to under saddle (that doesn't include the bucking), but honestly, no wonder he gets injuries.  He's not aggressive to the others, but he certainly winds them up and herds them all the time, keeping them moving.

We went for a good long hack along the old railway line today.  I timed it early enough that the road was quiet and there wasn't many cyclists or dog walkers around.  Wolfie was good, a little hesitant before crossing the wooden bridge, but once over he crossed the second one no problems.  We alternated between walking on a contact and walking on a loose rein.  The ground was good, so we had a few trots, he was bouncing into the transitions and felt powerful.  He definitely enjoys working at faster paces.  There isn't a great variety of plants in Wolfie's field and he loves sampling the local delicacies when he's out.  His favourite at the moment is the purple heads of thistles and rosehips.

Having a good look at the bridge

Buttons has been good.  Zoe is back from holiday and I think he was pleased to see her.  Especially since she brought with her a bag of wild berry flavoured horse treats which he took a real shine to.  He was good being ridden today. 

Hello Buttons

J. came back from the vet school on Thursday and is pleased to be home.  He looks well and hopefully will continue to recover quickly with some rest and recuperation and lots of TLC.