October Issue

Welcome from Rachael

Hi everyone and welcome to the first issue of Wood-side Word. This our news-letter just letting you know a little but more about us, the horses, and events at Woodside.

It was a busy summer at the yard with several activi-ties happening. We had 7 Own A Pony days with doz-ens of people enjoying ac-tivities such as grooming, tacking up, Hacking and mucking out.

We did two evening hacks through the woods with a bar-b-que afterwards. Thanks to Richard and Sarah for the cooking.

Over the bank holiday we had the Hog Roast night.

Whilst the weather was a little cool everyone soon got warm racing on the inflatable ponies.

Our Thursday night’s be-came very popular with

the Horseball nights.

Then with the jumping eve-ning. Congratulations to Cloe & Maja on Frankie & Coco. Thanks to Kerry and Leeann for running those classes for me.

I hope that you enjoy our newsletter, to receive a copy by email then please contact me at

Editor@woodsidestables.net

Rachael

Welcome from Rachael

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Interview with Urby

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Chat with our staff

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Announcements 2

Wordsearch 2

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Name: Urban known Urby

Breed: Fjord. The Fjord horse is an ancient breed originating from Norway and resembles the Asiatic wild horse depicted in pre-historic cave paintings. The Fjord was used by the Vi-kings in battle. It has been used for agricultural work, being able to access areas where it is not possible to

use tractors. The Fjord horse is dun with black dor-sal stripe. The mane is dark in the centre and light on the outside.

Age: 11

Best friend: Max

Did you know: he doesn't like being shod but excelled at Horseball.

Interview with Urby

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Name: Rachael Flintoff

Birthday: 15th June

How did you get into horses? My aunt had a horse and I used to help her with him. I then helped out at a local riding school, and went to Brackenhurst to gain qualifications in horse management. By this time I was an instructor at the riding school, and shortly after I started The Old Rectory Livery Yard. I then left the riding school when my freelance teaching in-creased. A couple of years ago I was then given the opportunity to buy Wood-side, and the rest as they, is history.

Favourite horse of all time? Well if I can’t have Buster, then it would have to be two Kerry’s. The first Kerry was a Chestnut who I used to ride years ago and you

could do anything with her. The second one was a Grey who one of my liveries owned. Her jump was out of this world as she was so bold.

Favourite Horse Product? That has to be sweet itch rugs. Both Buster and Spirit suffer from sweet itch and this helps them so much in summer.

Favourite Song? Red Red Wine by UB40

Favourite Movie? Beaches

Favourite Drink? Tea, I can’t function in the morning without it. And it needs to be a big mug, a tea cup just won’t do. Of course at the night time then the occa-sional glass of chilled Rose please.

5 minute chat with our staff

New arrival

We’re pleased to announce the safe arri-

val of Lexi Louise Belfield on 1st Septem-

ber at 1:23am, weighing in at 8lb 2oz.

Cheryl and Lexi are doing great.

Congratulations to Cheryl and Daniel,

from everyone at Woodside.

Announcements

Own a Pony Dates

We are very pleased to announce the

own a pony date for the Half Term holi-

days. We are running one event on

Thursday 28th of October. Please book

early to avoid disappointment. Further

details can be found on our website.

www.woodsidestables.net

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L T U J M A X H

L E M L V J J A

Y O S A L F I E

F L I C K L E C

Urby

Molly

Max

Jasper

Henry

Coco

Smudge

Jango

Tiger

Alfie

Blue

Flick

Wordsearch

How many Woodside Ponies can you find?