The days are wrapped  up as always with the Heavy Horse Musical Drive. I do not know why but it always makes me cry... ever since I was a tiny girl.  I know it is is ridiculous but I also know I am far from alone on this... however, sitting next to my daughter who, as the music started and before the first team had even entered the arena, took one look at my eyes welling up  and threw her eyes to the heavens, threatening to move her chair away...I blame my mother. She always recounted how she could remember as a little girl taking a carrot out to the huge horse pullling the milkcart . 

The show was forced to its end as the heavens opened, the thunder started and the NF show 2025 was wrapped up and we wave goodbye to a very busy July. 

I have missed you this week and look forward to seeing you all but I think I may break August in slowly... 

Talking of August, I will be uploading this month's challenge before the end of the weekend. 

I'm off with Rosie tomorrow night into the forest near Minstead to join the New Forest Ghost Hunter to recognise 925 years since King William Rufus was killed. He is going to take us on a tour and search for any paranormal activity - apparently the NF is positively awash with goings on!! Look him up at Hauntednewforest.co.uk