A personal glimpse of daily life at the Ash Tree Stables at Holton Lee (the home of the East Holton Driving Centre) near Poole in Dorset, a carriage driving centre for disabled adults. Written contributions from other helpers or disabled carriage drivers about their impressions or experiences very welcome. Just email me: jon.colvile at gmail.com Left click on an image to enlarge.
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meet "Just William"
Just William, the latest addition to our horsepower workforce, arrived at around 3pm today, well marked by the red Devon soil near Paignton.
Marmite, Jerry and Elfin created quite a spectacle as they cantered across the field to meet the newcomer who gave them a good run-around before introductions were allowed.
Jerry was first while Marmite hung back. They then settled down to graze for a while.
Jerry went back to grazing and William was intent on catching up on some grazing after his long journey in the lorry, Marmite saw his chance to get William on his own so that he could let him know from the start just who was boss, and where William would stand in the pecking order. He set off at a brisk trot, making a bee-line for William, and when William looked up Marrmite's ears went back as he galloped towards him, chasing hard on his heels, teeth bared to inflict one or two harsh bites to William's rump! That done he turned away and sauntered back towards Jerry to continue grazing.
It was exactly the same treatment Marmite meted out to Jerry when he first arrived.
I'm sure they will become one happy family in no time.


We've been very lucky to find both Jerry and William. They are lovely boys. We have an exciting time ahead.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh! Just my type! Hope to come down and see him soon. Nicky
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