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So I watched a film... and there was something that really struck a chord with me.

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Last night I was sat watching a film, well I was playing with a certain naughty collie dog and the film was on in the background.  The film is called Beautiful Creatures and having been hit so hard by a passage of speech within it, I will definitely be watching it again.   This passage explains so much that goes through my head. Following the split with one of the best people I have ever had a relationship with, no one could understand my lack of anger.  Well, this might explain it.  This has also helped me to be happy that my beloved Thoroughbred moved onto a new home, one of the hardest decisions of my life but to see him now it was the best thing I could have done. So next time you feel bitter about something, that something has been taken from you or you have lost something. Maybe the sacrifice you had to make for something has a different meaning to what you first thought.  Without further ado, here is that passage, and here's to hoping it helps a few people a

Back on the planet, apologies for my absence!

Safe to say it has been a crazy few weeks, work has piled up and I have shamefully neglected the blog. So here is a post to catch everyone up and I promise that more regular posts are on the way!  With the colder weather comes the rain, and with the rain comes the mud and the dark nights.  Consequently, I have had much less horse time. Thimble is currently living it a little rough out in the field whilst I try and organise my life to get enough time to keep her working! Not that she minds, she is incredibly fat and happy currently with her best buddy out keeping her company. Stella has turned into a stable diva and would much rather be in than out, so she is now living in and being spoiled rotten. Going out for rides and a chill in the paddock every weekend.   Sheep wise, everyone is happy, and hopefully, we will be seeing the first of my own lambs in April, as Kerry is currently running with a very nice Ram lamb. To give you an idea of what is coming up I have a few h