Barmaid has got a new job. It's only temporary and involves being in charge of 8, in the afternoon. Impressive eh? Perhaps further explanation is required. A friend who has a livery yard (b + b for horses), has gone away competing for a few days, so, Barmaid has the highly esteemed (or should that be esteamed!) job of mucking out the horses in the afternoon. Barmaid can confidently report back to friend that none of the horses are constipated!
The horses are all very well bred and one young stallion has been picked for the Pathfinder Scheme, with a view to competing at the 2012 Olympics. His name is Ingliston Twister and he is a show jumper. Barmaid has accompanied Twister out on exercise and was somewhat nervous due to his reputation for being a tad excitable. Now a 'tad excitable' by friend's standard, roughly translates to being a complete nutter. God bless Bar-Os, who was unimpressed by Twister's reputation and took it upon himself to be boss and to show us all a thing or two about how to behave in public. A mile or two into the hack and both horses were calmly cantering along side each other with confidence and contained power. Due to Bar-Os's calming effect on Twister, Barmaid has been promised a ring side seat, should he qualify for the Olympics. She will no doubt brag to all unfortunate enough to be seated near to her, how instrumental she was in the stallion's education.
Barmaid has also been studying. Remedies. Not the most straight forward of subjects, but the first few chapters of her book are, if nothing else, providing a refresher on the fundamental principles of Contract and Tort. She must also try and do something about her legal research skills, which she fears may let her down when doing BVC. Next time she visits her Inn, she will bribe the law librarian into providing a 'Janet and John' style intro into their electronic databases.
Just to update you on Mr Blackbird. His son/daughter has flown the nest and he has indeed, as suspected, taken his affections next door. Barmaid does get the occasional glimpse of him, but he pretends not to recognise her, she's not bothered - much.
8 comments:
Bar Maid, it seems we have a lot in common. I too reside in the darkest depths of the country side, and have much to do with the g's. In fact we currently have a dressage mare with the prefix Ingliston, small world!
PB
Hello PB. My friend used to be a professional rider for the Ingliston Stud. Twister is by Tornado, his mother, I believe is from the Voltaire line.
My own horse 'Bar-Os' is by a lovely grey and white stallion that pulls a landau on Blackpool sea front!
Congrats on the pupillage. Are you going to have to fork out for a London livery yard, don't envy you if so, I imagine that they are quite expensive.
I am a big fan of coloured horses - ever since Bits and Pieces. I'm having trouble finding the smallest of hovels for myself in London, so no chance any horses will be coming with me. No idea on the cost of livery there, but if rent is anything to go by, HUGE. Very much looking forward to spending time on the side lines on Rotten Row watching the queens troops go up and down in all their splender! Also Olympia at Chrimbo.
PB
I remember reading an article about Bits and Pieces. His famous sire had 'gone off the job', so they got him a nice buxom, hairy legged, skewbald lady to re-ignite his passion. Must have worked, Bits and Pieces was the end result.
Perhaps you could try and claim some ancient common law right, to stable and graze your horses at your Inn;-)
I've only ever competed at dressage once, the marked paper said: "lovely horse, rider needs a stiff gin and tonic though".
I do believe I see the beginings of a new chambers specialising in Equestrian Law in the not to distant future.....!!
Wouldn't that be lovely Minxy. I could have a little office next to Bar-Os's stable.
Glad to see your blog back in action. Thank God I checked that sentence over, I'd put bog!
There is a chambers out there with a speciality in Equestrian Law (seriously) - I think its one of the Bedford Row sets, but cant be sure.
At least you won't have to BUY a wig, you could have one made from Bar Os's Mane/Tail!!! :)
Thanks for the kind comment regarding my blog - and I wouldnt have minded the word bog in the slightest, given that I am wont to trot out much by way of fetid nonsense!! :)
Might be of interest:
http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/the-rise-equine-law
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