Six collies and one lone terrier. But he might have been smarter than the collies. With a circle of all the dogs round me having a treat each (can't stop myself!) we were all amused to see 'several Archies'. While the collies waited politely in their chosen spot for their treat Archie took his and then rather deftly moved further on round the circle bobbing up with an expression that seemed to say 'Here I am, my turn'. It worked because how could I resist?
Ruth's Tai had to borrow Nellie's spare harness (in pink) as she was just over a week into a season and he might have had to go on a longline. She looked like she might be interested but once we were on the walk she was too busy showing off one of her 'favourite Dorset walks' to her new group of buddies. And he was far too polite to persist...
Going up into the woods earlier in the week the light in the trees was lovely. The air feels so invigorating at this time of year and the smells of the leaves and earth are wonderful. Love scrunching through piles of leaves.... Used the phone camera to try to capture the light and colour (not the smells!)
And then some horses came past....
It is at times like this I miss horse-riding. Just hacking out and enjoying the feel of being on a horse, out and about in the countryside. Sadly, following the fall I had back in 2003 which damaged my hip ligament I can't risk it. I fell on rock hard August ground without any body protection and I don't have any natural padding...Several people at the time and since have told me in no uncertain terms how lucky I was. I manage the hip by keeping myself fit and strong and regular chiropractic care. I don't miss horse-riding enough to risk another fall which could jeopardize all the things I love to do with my dogs.
Mind you if Iain's slippers continue to lurk at the bottom if the stairs where he leaves them they'll be the next culprits. Who needs horses with those huge things waiting in the dark?!
It'll be a quiet rest of week and weekend for Archie and Nellie, at least, following one of their 3 month check up visits to their physio Amanda. Nellie had a slightly tight hamstring and Archie a bit of a bruise where he flipped over chasing a rabbit last week (I do keep telling him he 10.5 years old!) They both had loads of massage - Arch goes all gooey, really chills and then rolls onto his back and does his 'happy giggle' noise. Amanda said that Nellie has the healthiest nose she has ever seen on a dog - just the most perfect amount of moisture and dilation. She likened Nellie to an Arab horse with her chiselled face. Nellie likes her Aunty Amanda :-)
I too have had some TLC with my trusty McTimoney man.
So a quiet few days I hope for all of us - well I have to go to work of course.
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