Bobby & Henry out riding.

Henry and Bobby are out riding between rain storms....several times they have had to take shelter when the rain has lashed down, but so far they have managed to stay dry.  Indiana has taken a bit of a dislike to Stratford though so the boys have to keep them a little bit apart.

Just look at Indie's ears.  Henry says.

I know, hopefully they will get used to each other.  Bobby replies.

Hopefully!  Otherwise it is going to be a bit of a nuisance, especially with them being paddock mates.  Henry states.

So what do you think Henry of the name Wisteria Wranglers?  Bobby asks him.

I think it is okay.  Henry replies. It has all sorts of possibilities.

But do you think that the name will mean the other lads will also want horses?  Bobby asks.  After all they might think it means they HAVE to have a horse as well....especially Pierre...you know what he is like.

Gosh I hope not, can you imagine it?  Henry gasps.  Mum would have a fit!  Especially if she has to keep reminding some to go out and feed and groom them!  I remember Mum talking of her horse riding days and how she went out in all weathers.  Come winter I can imagine a couple of the lads not wanting to budge from indoors and their 'gadgets' as she calls them.

I think Mum might not mind if we get an Appaloosa though.  Bobby tells Henry. As she used to work on an Appaloosa stud farm.  I heard her telling a friend the other day. 

Yes but where would we keep them?  Henry asks.  It has to be close to home, within walking distance.

Perhaps we will just have to wait until we get some land or a farm.  Bobby says.

Yeah, maybe....whenever THAT might be!  Henry agrees.

Well you never know.  Says Bobby...

Henry rides off thinking Bobby is being rather optimistic in his dreams.

I can just imagine it....Bobby muses

Oh well I better get going....Bobby says.  Come on Indie, home we go....

Cowboys and frog ponds

Henry finally managed to get out for a ride on Stratford today.

Naturally he decided to ride in his cowboy outfit.

Henry and Stratford enjoyed being out together in the mild weather we are having...although not sunny, it is reasonably warm for this time of year.

Ye Ha Cowboy!

Meanwhile Rory has been working on his frog pond.

Some greenery has been added...

As well as another couple of his frogs.

They look quite happy in there Rory.

I can see Rory really enjoying his frogs and the study of their habitat.

Henry goes for a ride on Stratford

Henry has been having riding lessons and learning all about the care of horses.  He was very fortunately to be bought a horse at the Sasha Festival in July and has been fitting in lessons ever since.  His horse is a fine black gelding whose name is Stratford and he has been a fantastic and patient horse for Henry to learn on.

I'll have to remind Henry he isn't holding the reins quite right...

Need to bring those feet in a bit...Oh you were giving Stratford a kick were you?  Looks like you were trying to get him to go faster...

Don't lean too far back Henry, you aren't in an armchair!

That's it praise Stratford for his good work.

Are you going to take him back to his paddock now to give him a groom?

Careful now, it looks like Stratford is very keen to get going!