Well, we seem to be surviving the British version of 'global warming', but I can't say that it makes life very easy. Lydia and I currently have 10 horses in work, but thankfully only 5 of which are living in. We made a 'team policy' to try and leave as many horses hairy and living out in the fields as possible until Boxing Day, so that we can start their fitness work but maintain a semblance of normality to our lives by having the occasional day off!
I am excited to report that we have a new member of staff starting in the new year...watch this space for an update! With potentially about 15 horses living in by then we are certainly looking forward to the extra support.
Our winter has been much cheered by the thrilling news that Luke has been named on a New Zealand squad for 2012, which is something of a dream come true. It has helped add focus and enthusiasm to these slightly tedious months of short days and essential but somewhat dull roadwork and gradual fittening of the gang for next year.
I hope you all have a very happy and enjoyable festive season and I look forward to attmepting to keep you all more regularly updated in 2011 as the build up to the Olympics continues. In the mean time an enormous thank you to all those who have played a part in Team Jackson's wonderful 2010. It has been a very exciting and progressive year. It is in no small part thanks to the help of so many supportive friends, owners, and 'Team members' who I am lucky enough to say are too numerous to mention, but I think you know who you are!! I can't wait to build on our successes of this season and becoming a serious force to be reckoned with on the circuit next year....
