My horses all look like teddy bears at the moment and they will be clipped in the next few days. The weather has become warmer so long may that last! The boys all had acupuncture last week - they loved it and I can say that they feel much looser from this, I would definitely recommend it every couple of months and most of all my boys seem to find it relaxing.

On Saturday the sponsors bought Markus’s yard a super stallion from the licensing auction in Hannover (Verden). This two-year-old son of Donnerhall is a very exciting prospect indeed - a top horse and one to watch out for in the future!

The two year olds came in from the fields yesterday, and whilst it's great to have them, the yard has become very noisy from their constant calling, and the noise from the stallion yard is even louder! Thankfully by teatime the noise had died down a little. On the plus side it's fun to look at all the new faces!

Remember the four mares that went to the grading? Well after that they were turned away so they also came in and they have matured a lot despite their big tummies! I am keen to watch how Markus will organise the daily routines of the two year olds and I will keep you up to date.

In the meantime I am happy as it seems I will do some teaching in Germany! I have been asked by two people to teach them - it will be nice to earn the extra cash and I do miss my teaching from England quite a lot. I am not ready to come home quite yet, but I must admit to feeling some enthusiasm in thinking about how I will run my yard and the different ideas and details I will add. I am excited to put my own stamp on my own yard.

As for this week, it's the first time that I will experience Halloween in Germany; there are rumours of black pasta and pesto for supper in the Casino - we will see!