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Category: Farming

10th Feb 2021 bethsimons

Six months to go (again)

20th Jul 202020th Jul 2020 bethsimons

On missing my favourite week of the year.

2nd Aug 20192nd Aug 2019 bethsimons

Broken bone prevents play. And blogging.

1st Jun 20193rd Jun 2019 bethsimons

Narberth to Notting Hill: Back to London

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I never post much about this special little lady but everyone who knows me and my ponies well, knows I absolutely adore her. She’s 5 year old Thistledown Red Rain. Red has an incredible temperament. During lockdown, our hours wandering through the countryside on long hacks were a tonic and she was instrumental in raising a daily smile. It’s funny how sometimes you just click with a pony - she’s certainly firmly cemented herself a place in my heart during the last year! Except now shows have started- and us Welshie competitors are actually allowed over the border - we need to start thinking about getting our school work bossed. The work begins... 💪#welshsectionb #welshpony #poniesofinstagram #unicorn #showpony #bestpony #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #horseygirl #horsesofinstagram #horsey #countrylife
This month has been absolutely hectic, and a lot of the work has kept me bound to a desk, but I have managed a few farm tours! This one was with some of my colleagues at @leaf_education delivering to teachers interested in food and farming curricular links. I absolutely love doing it! Thanks as ever to Farmer Tim - dad - and @maggie_simons for letting me hi-jack their office for another afternoon!
After almost a year of minimal attention to flat work and a preference for a) gallop; b) hacks; c) jumping; d) holidays, the shows have started up a bit suddenly for Daisy and I, so we thought we had best have a go at being sensible. It doesn’t come easy to either of us - I’m not always sure who is most scatty, and I hardly ever know who’s in charge! - but I’m thinking it looks good enough to share. 🤷‍♀️ And just ignore the sneezing- it’s one of her repertoire of tricks to try to get me off guard so that she can have a quick scoot or 360... She just doesn’t believe me that sometimes steady wins the race! Love my fiery little pocket rocket. #welshcob #welshsectiond #welshcobsofinstagram #showpony #almostready #showseason #equestrian #equestrianlife #horseygirl #countrylife
These two chomping and Betty’s heavy breathing: the only sounds cutting through the birdsong. Bliss!
An old one but such a good one to kick off ice-cream season! But whoever thought ‘just one’ was ever enough...! #sundayvibes #weekendvibes #classic #sundaysunshine #icecream #icecreamweather #icecreamweather #icecreamaddict #funinthesun #countrylife #discoverunder5k
I needed a quick picture of the old boy - Ballynacoy Prince - today. I had no intention of sharing so it was a matter of in from the field, rug off and stand up, but I don’t think he looks half bad so I’m sharing! Last year he was looking and feeling so poorly but he’s like a different pony now and seeing him well makes me feel all gooey! Aside from that, I reckon he’s still got it 🥰 #gorgeous #goldenballs #goldenpony #welshsectiond #welshcob #welshcobsofinstagram #bestboy #bestie #horsesofinstagram #poniesofinstagram #horseygirl #equestrianlife #discoverunder5k
Betty mistook me when I said ‘let’s get the ball moving’, and got a ball for me to move. #weekendjobs #weekendvibes #saturday #saturdaysun #springsunshine #dogsofinstagram #cavapoosofinstagram #bestfriend #funinthesun #countrylife #countryliving #lifeinthecountry #countrylifebestlife #discoverunder5k
A little #throwbackpic
Celebrating yet another Saturday night at home the garden with a Tom Collins for two courtesy of @whiteharedistillery Still, it’s not a bad spot all things considered!
#mondaymotivation 💪 This was in my memories this morning and I think it was just what I needed to get my butt into gear and get some ponies ready to show. They’re about to have a hell of a shock! 🥴 #showpony #showtime #showseason #welshcob #welshsectiond #welshcobsofinstagram #horsegirl #horseygirl #equestrianlife #countrylife #discoverunder5k
This is Fieldcote Halo Henry. He had an absolute freak accident last week which left him with a broken jaw, some very wonky teeth and quite a headache! Luckily, Amelia from Abbey Equine Clinic came to the rescue and whisked him off to hospital where they wired his mouth back in place. His face is still a bit swollen and he’s not out of the woods as it could all get a nasty infection, but I think it’s fair to say he’s feeling much, much better! 🥰 So grateful to him for being a superstar patient and also to Abbey Equine who have been fantastic in their care and attention to him. 👏🏻#ponyofinstagram #welshmountainpony #welshsectiona #toughasnails #countrylife #countryliving #horseygirl #horsegirl #equestrianlife
Easter: less out out with friends, more outside out with these two. 🤷‍♀️🙈#easter #easterlockdown #sunsout #springsunshine #springtime #outdoorlife #countryliving #countrylife #countrylifebestlife #countrylifestyle

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