We are both out of condition and practice, so we are working our way back into it. I want to be sensible about it so I don't set my health back in any way. Teddy also is a chunky bum so we don't want any injuries - for either of us!
The last two days has just been spent socialising more with each other. Teddy also got to meet Sweet Pea without the gate between them. They sussed each other out cautiously and the pig was making all sorts of noises leaving Teddy unsure of what to do. He quietly watch on with curiosity and a touch of trepidation. Sweet Pea did the same without the quiet. Then when Teddy thought he had worked her out he ever so gently touched her on the bum with his muzzle. Well the pig shit itself, let out a massive squeak and jumped out of reach. I swear Teddy barely touched her but I guess to a little piggy he is one mighty horse giant who could quite easily mistaken her for his next carrot! Teddy just lifted his head slightly and continued to wonder at her.
Sweeties actually quite bossy when the gate is between them, squealing for the next bite of the carrot. But judging by the sounds she was making when he was looking down at her and she staring back with her Mr.-Magoo-without-glasses squint, she quickly lost the bravado and her squeal became that sad "don't leave me!" plea.
Teddy seems quite taken in by her so it will be interesting to see how this friendship develops.
As for Teddy and I, we will be building up on our exercises and I will be putting into practise the routines I developed from Sally Swift's Centred Riding book while I was in hospital. I'm hoping this will enable me to judge if I'm ready to return to lessons.
I'm looking forward to it!
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