I feel some introductions to Tye Lane's permanent residents are needed! First of all let me introduce Tara. She is my usual mount when I am at the stables, but belongs to my friend Trudy. Tara is an unknown coloured, who loves her work. She is easy going and relaxed to handle, which is deceptive to people who don't know her! She absolutely loves to jump, and her favourite speeds are canter and gallop! We have a tendency to argue when being asked to trot, when we know jumps are around! Despite the fact that she is sensitive to ride, I love her to bits and I feel completely and utterly safe on her back!

Me and Tara - photo taken by LRG photography

Next we have Winston. He belongs to Trudy's daughter, Sophie. He is a thoroughbred ex racehorse and is one of the biggest characters in the yard! Quirky would definitely be a word to describe him but we absolutely love him to bits! Winston and Sophie are best friends and Tara and I have many mad hacks on the south downs with them! 

Sophie and Winston

Rio is Tara's foal! His father is My Squire Caretino from the Brendon stud. He is now a yearling and becoming a very large bundle of mischief! Any guesses to what colour he might end up? I will post some more recent photos soon. We think he might look rather like Winston in colour when he is fully grown! 

Baby Rio! 

Finally we have Daisy. She is the 11.2hh, New Forest Pony who Sophie learnt to ride on. Daisy has been part of the family for many years. "Thelwell Pony" is the only way to describe Daisy! We all adore her no matter how cheeky she can be sometimes! 

Daisy! 

More posts soon :)