Wandering Gecko: Lull before the storm

Friday 4 June 2010

Lull before the storm

Alfie and I are competing in the national TREC Qualifier tomorrow. It's the first time I've ever ridden in a competition! This morning we enjoyed a quiet moment together before the madness of preparing for the visiting riders began. Wish us luck!

3 comments:

Tina H said...: GOOD LUCK!!!; Sat Jun 05, 12:20:00 am
Maalie said...: All the best Jenny!; Mon Jun 07, 08:56:00 pm
Nancy K. said...: I saw your photos from the race on Facebook. It looks like SO much fun!
Congratulations on finishing!!; Wed Jun 09, 09:11:00 pm

Smali Shetland Flock

I keep pedigree Shetland Sheep and am breeding for super conformation, soft fine fleece with good length and fabulous patterns!

I worked a lot with sheep as a teenager: Joan Hadwin, a local shepherd, and her North Country Cheviots taught me an awful lot. I caught the Rare Breed bug from Jennie Hill who kindly let me tag after her on her farm and take her Shetlands, North Ronaldsays and Hebrideans into the show ring.

Our Shetland Sheep are registered with the Shetland Sheep Society. There is more information about this wonderful and ancient breed on the SSS website. "Smali" is the Old Norse word for "sheep".