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At Bridge Farm Spring is almost over and we're now moving into some warm Summer months Everyone at Bridge Farm has been working hard throughout the Spring and enjoying our early morning, slightly chilly, starts. Working with characterful Connemara ponies is one of the most enjoyable rewards as is some nice hacking out, with the sun burning the mist of the fields as we cross to the bridleways. We are very excited about the work that we've put in to building and improving our cross country course, it helps us train our Connemara ponies and other horses on site. The cross country course now includes a varied selection of jumps, and Sam and Jodie have already been testing it out with Sky and Patsy. We have been working hard with our new stock, particularly the young Connemara's and we are continuing to bring on all the horses'. Each horse or pony has it's own training programme, which is geared to bringing out the best in their abilities. I hope you like the few pho…

Again the early-morning sun was generous with its warmth. All the sounds dear to a horseman were around me - the snort of the horses as they cleared their throats, the gentle swish of their tails, the tinkle of irons as we flung the saddles over their backs - little sounds of no importance, but they stay in the unconscious library of memory ... Wynford Vaughan-Thomas The winter cold can make for a harsh wet cold miserable day And when, seven days a week, you have no choice but to get out of bed and tend to the horse's, it can seem as if winter is never ending. But there are times, little moments, when those Connemara Ponies make you smile and you can't help thinking it's all worth it. Here, for no special reason, are a few photos of our Connemara ponies in the snow. Of course, you never have your camera handy when they're frolicking around, but we found this small selection of photos quite sweet and we hope you do too. The quotes? Well they're quite sweet too, and…

So, it's well and truly time for Autumn Fun at Bridge Farm The hay's in the barn, the horse's and ponies have rugs on and we're enjoying some really lovely morning rides out. There's nothing quite like an Autumn morning ride out, it's cold, crisp and clear but lovely and warm when the sun strokes your back. And; and although we sympathise with all the rain soaked horse owners and riders in the North of England, we do love Autumn fun at Bridge Farm. We're also setting up the new cross country jumps at Bridge Farm and happily preparing to munch the great Halloween Pumpkin, that is truly enormous this year.

Some Photos of our Autumn Rides

Photo Above: Shows Belinda & Jody enjoying an autumn morning ride out on Connie and Ginger. Both riders and ponies looking relaxed and comfortable but keen to stride out. Photo Above: Shows Belinda and Sam having a really enjoyable ride on Chelsea and Connie. …