Pepper told me our farrier, Stephen, was going to arrive this morning.  She waited and watched until she heard his van coming down our track.

We did the Old Ladies first – just Fivla and they went outside to mooch around and find grass.

Then Tiddles, who was declared laminitis free!  I could’ve cried with relief.  Just the blood test tomorrow and soon I will know if we are really out of these God-awful woods.

We also discussed the possibility of putting on front shoes to lift Tiddles off his heels.  Work-in-progress was the conclusion and we might fit them next time.  Tiddles seemed quite keen on the idea but as he has never been shod he may not be sure of the actual process.  He gets emotional about the smallest things (blood tests = rearing), so I am not very hopeful.

And into the container we all piled.

I took a smaller headcollar with me which Tiddles had to play with – a good sign of happiness.

Waffle was trimmed.

and Newt.

Then Silver.

Then we walked over the hill to Clothie, where The Ancients (Icelandic horses) live and it was just Kolka who needed a trim.

Haakon was having a bit of a snooze and I noticed he was being forced into having a conversation with Pepper.   So sweet.  We took her home and left them to it.

After lunch, I went to Turriefield to plant seeds and I took this photo on the way home.

I am exhausted now and I think I will sleep well tonight praying to all the Gods that Tiddles is on the mend, please.