Riding put on ice

I haven't ridden JJ for a couple of months because of horse sickness and then the December holidays. I started working him again from the beginning of January. So nice to be back in the saddle, or it WAS anyway.
 I had a little accident and can't ride for a week.  Bummer!!!  Six stitches, and in the shape of a horse shoe nogal.    I can't even say I got these stitches via a riding accident - ice skating is to blame.

Farewell 2011

Meet Henry.  I met this little, cheeky barrel of a horse in Buffels Bay when we were on holiday.  He is 18 months old and obligingly aloud us to touch and hug him.

Henry is lying on top of his owner,  munching grass.  Cuddles all round.  A real cutie pie.

I am still trying to hold onto the holidays.  Not sure whether I am ready for 2012.  I suppose the end of something always means the beginning of something new and exciting. Happy 2012!