Christmas lunch project
Imagine my excitement on a cold and wet November day; planning a Christmas meal with a student, for the whole RD staff team and students. This would mean at least two Christmas dinners this year!
General Information
Getting to know Trelawny
Before starting at Running Deer I had never really felt any closeness or connection to horses. My daughter had riding lessons with a friend who had horses and probably about 5 years ago, I developed an interest in learning to ride though I never did anything about it.
Moving the horses
Moving our horses to their new home proved to be challenging but the boys are finally in their winter quarters and permanent new home. Of course we chose the wettest, windiest day in which to do this. But moving them requires people and vehicles, and a coordinated approach because we walked them the 5 miles, rather than transporting them in the trailer.
Mud and snow
Working outside can be a real challenge sometimes beginning with considering what to wear and how many extra layers to pack in my rucksack, waterproofs and walking boots are a must whatever the forecast as Dartmoor seems to have its own weather system and the terrain can be difficult.
John Muir Award
The temperature at Running Deer has dropped this week, out come the gloves, woolly hats and extra layers. These cold periods allow for time to sit, and watch the nature we have around us here at Butterdon Wood.
First impressions
After following my sat nav down a series of narrow country lanes, I arrived at beautiful woodland with a sign saying ‘Running Deer’ on the gate.
A day on Dartmoor
On a glorious sunny day in June (which happened to be the summer solstice) we took one of our students off–site up to the moor outside Postbridge and walked to Bellever Tor with two of the dogs.
Egor gets a makeover
Egor our trusty Land Rover Defender 110, at 23 years old has been due a makeover for some time… but with ongoing maintenance and replacing tired parts finding the money to sort out the bodywork and a respray has been low on the priority of jobs to do.
Grooming time
An important part of working with the horses is ensuring they are happy and healthy. A good groom is a great way of checking our horses for blemishes of injuries, and also an important part of bonding with our horses.
Autumn colours
I don’t think I am alone in thinking Autumn is a special time of year, two of my favourite occurrences happen in this season; Halloween and the woodlands revealing their true colours. We work in an environment dominated by trees, from springs vibrant greens through the long, dry summer holding their hue.