February
With the season fast approaching, preparation stepped up a notch this month. Outings... (more...)

January
The first part of the month was dedicated to shovelling snow, chipping ice, carting water buckets and steaming hay.... (more...)

December
A month with a full on start then a weather enforced break. I had several outings planned... (more...)

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Horses

Tommy Pink (Tom)
Advanced ex racehorse by Deroulede.
Came from Ireland as a novice in 2003 having been turned out in a field for 6 months. Won a young rider European gold medal 2005. A sensitive soul who finds dressage difficult but usually tries his best. Previously not the most consistent of jumpers he is now ultra reliable in these phases. Likes to spend his time snoozing in the field or ripping his rugs.

	Hownam Law (Rodney)
	Advanced thoroughbred by Accondy.
	Co-owned with his breeder, Rhona Elliot. Another little horse with a big personality. Enjoys showing off in the dressage arena and has improved hugely in the showjumping phase. On the BEF 2012 Equine Pathway Programme. Won the arena events series and the Scottish Points Championship 2007. 3rd in his first 3 day event at Blair Castle.

Moores Stream (Jay)
Intermediate Irish Sports Horse by Cavalier Two For Joy.
Found in Ireland as a four year old in 2005. Has been brought on slowly as needed time to settle but adores her jumping. Won 3 novices in 2007 and was placed on every outing. On BEF Equine Pathway for 2012.

	O Sullivan (Oz)
	Novice Irish Sports Horse by Flagmount King.
	Co-owned with Joan and Donald Morrison. Successful first season in 2007 with pre novice and novice placings.

Billy Fox (Newt)
Pre-novice by High Roller.
Placed in 4 year old classes 2007. Starting at pre novice this season, aiming for novice at the end of the year.

	Springtime Harvest (Harvey)
	4 year old by Alhaatmi.
	Co-owned with Donald Morrison. Arrived May 2008 and aimed at 4 year old classes 2009.

Tell Tarragon (Taz)
Advanced Irish pony cross of unknown breeding.
Came from Ireland as a novice in 2002. Has represented Scotland at the JRN championships and on three Home International teams at Blair Castle. Taz doesn’t know he’s tiny and is a highly opinionated individual often bouncing through his dressage tests. Won the Arena events series in 2005. Now retired to his previous owner in Ireland.

	Starsky Prince (Zak)
	4 year old by Garyhinch Prince.
	Co-owned with Rhona Elliot. Another pony cross like Tell Tarragon. Aiming for 4 year old classes 2009.

Sporting Uno (Uno)
Novice by Good Times.
A new addition for 2009. Will start at novice and be aimed at one star and intermediate.