Sunday 30th October

Had a great riding session today with lisa. She took me out into the outback and we had so much fun. we were gone 2 hours without realising! I was riding Buddy and she let us have a gallop...i havent had a proper gallop since Kierra and it reminded me of the times i used to go hell for leather on Ki up Rudry Common...the horses love it! Buddy was really good and listened to all my commands so i felt really safe on him and was able to apply the brakes when needed...its always good to be able to stop a horse! Lisas phone rung whilst we were riding through the cattle farm and a cow was stood behind us inquisitively staring. We let the horses graze whilst she talked on the phone...5 minutes later when she hung up, over 200 cattle had proceeded to join the lonely cow and all stood motionless watching what we were up to. The horses werent scared, we just rode on past them and they moved out of the way. On the way back to the paddock we spotted 3 kangaroos not too far in the distance. When we got back, Lisa said we would take the horses to the lake to let them cool off. she handed me a long lunge rein and said 'you'll need this.". The lake is just around the corner from the paddock and Lisa's horse, Hayley was straight in the water and rolling around with her legs in the air. Buddy got knee deep and pawed the water with his front leg and soaked me! He was so funny to watch, he was splashing around making a lot of noise and sending water flying all over the place...now i know why i was given a LONG lead rope!

Back at the house Gaz had a good day on the computer. I nipped over to woolworths to get some food supplies and then realised i had forgotten something so ended up having to go back but Gaz came with me. I have started bumping into patients in woolworths now...its horrible and really awkward! I then had a little kip before doing some last minute tidying up before Gaz's parents get here in less than 48 hours! we are both very excited about seeing them...its going to be good fun!