Harry went for a hack in the forest on Monday, along with a friends mare. We came to a gate that was locked, and the only way round was via a ledge that was 12" across, and with a huge water filled ditch on it. My friend and her mare had to ride all the way back, but Harry being Harry just put his head down and very slowly and carefully walked around the ledge. He is part mountain goat of course!
On Thursday we went to Woodhill Sands again. They were holding a twilight SJ night, so I took harry for another outing. I had Kellie come along to ride him. Kellie lost her nerve a couple of years ago and is very very nervous about riding and certainly about jumping. She had a great time on Harry, and together they made a great pair, even trotting over the X a few times!
Steph was there on her flash horse, so she jumped on Harry afterwards to see if she could manage a canter on him...she got about 3 or 4 strides before he decided it was FAR too much hard work....
Not sure who is more exhausted...Steph or Harry...
This photo below shows the scar on his neck (just above the rein). This is a war wound that he obtained during his time in the wild. When I first got him, it was huge, and enlarged - about 4" diam and at least an inch high off his neck in places. Over time it has reduced, and now it is flat and just scarred on the skin.
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