Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Here We Come…

Well it has been literally a decade since I last wore some canary breeches and a tweed jacket, and now that I am the proud owner of a New Forest pony I think it is about time I got back onto the showing ground and bought some new riding clothing!

Although in the last paragraph I said I owned a New Forest Pony, I actually have a rather hairy and fat monster. He even has a full grown beard! The dark mornings and evenings put a brick wall in front of any riding outside work hours, so at the moment I’m exercising him at the weekends.

Somehow he manages to transform from this grubby, looking like he is ‘in foal’ oaf into a smart well built pony as soon as I put my foot in the stirrup. He is great for those magical moments where onlookers think you are an amazing rider, but actually you’re really not!

We’re hoping to head off to the New Forest Show and the South of England Show this year. I think there is going to be a lot of work for the both of us as I’m not sure who is the most unfit! I shall keep you updated with our venture into the unknown…

Wish me luck!