Almost packed...

Well that's the new gaiters, Jungle formula bought and the dog dosed with Frontline - we're ready for what the ticks and midges up north can throw at us. Friday is go for launch, can't wait!!

Pup's turn now...

The first Saturday in August was spent joining in the demonstrations with the Midlothian Dog Training Club at North Berwick Highland Games in the morning, followed by Dalkieth in the afternoon. Pleased to report pup was a very good boy - really proud of him. Hopefully some photos will follow.
Now counting the days to our first long weekend which DOESN'T involve the pony and camping - here's to dog friendly B&Bs!

Going it alone

Doesn't work!
We had a lovely weekend down at Longnewton, one of my favourite venues for SERC rides attempting our first 60km ride. The first loop of the ride went really well, lovely route, good company and we even made it past the llama in one piece!!! Sadly our riding chum failed the vetting so I had to ask P to go out for the second loop on his own, with the only horses in sight coming in the opposite direction and it was soon pretty clear he wasn't really enjoying himself out there. Decided to call it a day before he got too fed up and strolled home down the lovely leafy lanes. Not a successful day but lessons learned and the bonus was being given the 35 kilometres completed up to the successful vetting, not being well up on the rules I didn't realise I would get these.

Sunday before pick up P was back looking at the riders going out with enthusiasm so I don't appear to have jaded him for the future - definitely the right decision

And crew dog had his usual fun time and even got to play properly with other dogs at the BBQ on Sat evening :)