Sunny Day Out In Wiltshire

I popped over to Simon Earle's today to see how new girl Money Maid was settling in and also to check on Shilpa's leg injury.  Racing Club member Emma also came along to have a look at Maisey and ride Benny.  While we were there Simon very kindly invited us to watch a couple of sessions up the all weather gallop at Horses First and we got some great photos.

Simon and Homer Run

We drove alongside the all weather and Emma bravely leant out of the window to get a few shots.  Needless to say the horses got to the top quicker than we did, my car is not really designed for fast off road although it gave it a good go.

Hannah on Benozzo Gozzoli and Simon on Homer Run

 

 



We also got a bit of video as well:

 

 

The horses all looked great, Shilpa is coping well with her box rest and new girl Rosie has settled in well and will be joining the rest of the gang soon.

 

 

 

 

 

Home Run Goes To Towcester Tomorrow

Homer Run runs at Towcester tomorrow, a race for amateur riders it's actually quite a tough race with 18 horses declared to run over what is quite a stiff track.

When discussing options for jockeys I jokingly volunteered the suggestion that we should go for the best looking jockey we could find and we have Gina Andrews on board, this wasn't quite what I meant although Simon and John are both very happy.  Simon says Towcester is a track that needs the most experienced jockey you can find as the hill to the finish can catch you out if you go too soon.

It will be interesting to see how Homer does, I think he responds well to a female rider as he can take a little settling so can't wait to see how he goes for Gina.  He has been working well at home so fingers crossed!!