Unfortunately, the bay mare who was coming over from Ireland, Ballincurry Lady, had an accident on the morning of her due departure date and sadly had to be put to sleep.
I feel terribly guilty about this, even though I wasn't there, if I hadn't asked for her to be sent over she would most likely be fine right about now. I know it's not actually my fault, but can you see where I'm coming from with this? Honestly, it really got me down when I heard about it. I'm not a softie at all when it comes to horses, you have to be practical with them, but that news really upset me.
Then there is Wilma; still stuck in Arezzo due to the ongoing problems with her passport. Tell me, if a passport is going to expire within the next three months of it being issued, why would you let me pay €150 for it!? The thing is, it's not even about the money now, it's the inconvenience, I need the horse here, now, no in fact, last month! I bought the horse at the start of October, it's now almost December. If I'd known all these problems would occur I would have kept my cash and said I'll pay you when you deliver it! I think I'll be doing that next time, lesson learnt I believe.
On a high note, I have almost finished building the winter paddock, yay! And the hay should be arriving this week. Not that I've got any horses to eat it mind....
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| At least someone is content....Ruby with the farmhouse in the background |
