by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Jade Leahy, Molly & Odin
What you believe, you achieve, you think you can, if you think you can’t, You’re right either way. When I first thought about turning Odin‘s adventures into a children‘s story several years ago, I was initially gripped with enthusiasm and eagerly began...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each evening he was treated to Morrisson’s groceries, hand-chopped by my Dad, his doting groom. (The checkout lady remarked how healthy Dad’s diet was, as his trolley brimmed with veg.) Many teas and much clicker training practice passed, as we awaited the...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sunday was my first time in the saddle since before lockdown. The lockdown yoga sessions have worked wonders- I hopped on and I was almost nimble. I plodded around the school a couple of times with one side walker and a lead rein. Three or four circuits later and was...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’ve been longing to find another four-legged partner like Odin who I can hack with picnic and bond with. Today my wish list was fulfilled. I’ve treated myself to Rosie- so no I have no choice but to get off the lead-rein. In a treat yourself frame of...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
The luck dragon, the chrysanthemum dog, the lion dog, these cheery little flat-faced fellows are a joy to be around. They are cheeky, fussy little eaters who love to steal underwear. Mr. Woo is a bit of a local legend and when his name came up in conversation, a new...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whilst we all know I’m not a fan of the word disabled I’m so grateful for the support of the RDA. Sarah Lloyd Harris is supporting me on my journey with a young cob Rosie. Sarah’s care compassion and understanding of physical challenges is invaluable. Sarah is...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday 21st April my main man, Mr. Woo had to be rushed to the eye specialist in South Devon for emergency eye surgery (after several daily trips to our local vet with no sign of improvement and a possible diagnosis of Glaucoma we sought a Specialist opinion)....
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’m making progress with riding Rosie in the school and we are making real progress but the western saddle is too heavy for me to carry- Enter the smallest member of staff with a solution! When I said I might look for a saddle trolley on Facebook, he was adamant...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s not just the youngest member of staff that’s industrious at Woodville. There’s a new project on the yard Jolly jumps. These spooky fillers are designed by a talented young livery customer and created by the Woodville gang, so far they’ve...
by Jade Leahy | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking recently about how important it is to make yourself go outside of your comfort zone, otherwise, you’ll never move forward. When the lockdown is over I must push myself to get off the lead rein. I’ve gone from a girl who could race...
