Well its started, the new season that is. Well done to those eager customers who braved the elements ? we had wind, rain, hail, snow and beautiful sunshine in the first two weeks of the 2008 season. Most of the horses are still in their warm and cosy rugs to protect them from the cold nights, the few that aren?t rugged have their thick and woolly coats to keep warm. An added advantage is that the clipped and rugged horses are not so hard to groom in the mornings!
Work is progressing with the new Belgian Draft mare Sienna, and our Shire, Duchess, mother of last year?s foal Velvet, to get them ready to join the trekking line. Cobalt, Tom?s gorgeous stallion is also doing very well and has even been leading some rides.
The eight mares expecting foals have been brought down from the top of the farm to a nearby field where Tom can keep an eye on them as foals are due in the coming weeks. It's so exciting!
Lambing is now well under way under supervision of the resident vet student, Alexis, Tom's friend from uni, and there have even been two very tiny calves born already.
So spring is definitely here, a lovely time of year in Llanthony. Just remember to wrap up warm and come and enjoy the fresh air with us!
Love from Karen and all at Llanthony Riding and Trekking.
Posted: Thursday 10th April 2008, 07:36
It?s nearly here ? the new season of riding is almost upon us and preparations are well in hand for the first ride of the season on Saturday 29th March.
Harri and Steffi, our full time guides, are busily getting things ready, Tom is organising the return of those horses and ponies who have been away for the winter, and everywhere is being spruced up after the long dull winter.
We have all been riding the routes and checking them out this Easter weekend - in the snow, hail, rain and wind. Next weekend's weather will be much better!
We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of lots of foals this year ? hopefully we will get photos up on the website as and when they are all born in a few weeks? time. Before that of course is lambing, one of the busiest times of the farming year and always a welcome sign that spring is here, although not for those on the late night shift.
We look forward to seeing you all during the coming season, so give us a call or drop us an email. Dates and prices for 2008 are now on the website.
Love from all at Llanthony Riding and Trekking
Posted: Monday 24th March 2008, 14:39
For all of you who have been wondering how he is after finishing his 20th trekking season last Autumn, our long serving guide and faithful friend Cowboy Pete is recovering after a successful hip replacement operation on 11th January. He was up and about on crutches within 48 hours of the op and was allowed home in under a week. Our love and best wishes go to him and Margaret. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he's back on his feet (and a horse) very soon.
Posted: Saturday 19th January 2008, 09:27
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