And You Thought I Had Forgotten??

Not at all!! Here are some images taken at Paul Moody's property on the weekend. I have to say that I was very impressed with the set up there and I guess one of the things that impressed me the most was the way that the youngsters are not just ridden in a round yard. Well, like most education of babies, yes they are ridden in there to start off with and Paul has two very well equipped round yards.

The thing that captured my imagination was the fact that he takes them up into the hills and round the trees and teaches them to look where they are going and to step over things. There is plenty of time for work at the track when they are having a preparation - I guess this is more of a life education as well. Shorts will go back to the track this week before coming home again for r&r.

Joie and Mads arrived home today around 3pm and both look very well indeed. They have come home fast friends and will remain together. Monika will be out at Massie Lodge on Day 16 to scan them again to see what's going on. I have to say that Joie looks different and I cant put my finger on exactly what it is, however, she looks great, in saying that they both look great!!

Maybe Joie had a good time over at Colourwell with Player? lolol

Evan has been spending a lot of time blogging on his blog and if you havent had a a chance to look at it, he has been writing some very interesting articles on punting and the racing industry. A must read blog! Click Here to go to Evan's Blog.

Well, time for me to scat as its been a long day at work and Iam b*sausted (shorthand for bloody exhausted !!!).

Take care

Helen.

A youngster taking shade under one of the many big trees

Shorts just out of the stable

Leo with Short Pants

Kurt with Shorts

Leo, Shorts, Jane & Rob at Paul Moody's

"Ready, Set ...... "

... Go!! About 2 mins after I took this photo, Max galloped over to Jimbo and they started playing colt games, rearing up in the air and chasing each other around and my camera was back in my pocket. Why is it that always happens when you are trying to take photos of horses? (What do they say? - Never work with children or animals .... ) lol

Max's mate, Jimbo (Private Agenda / Sweet Air) who we think is coming along nicely