Last week was lovely.  I spent another lovely morning with my Pony, the very famous and very special Nelly (Black Caviar) on Tuesday.  I arrived early, at 5.05am, however the truck had left early as it was a busy day with trials, etc.  So Dan and I set off swiftly (without speeding, who can afford a speeding ticket...) and arrived shortly after the horses had gone into the water.  It was still dark when I arrived, and so it was a struggle, but gradually the sky began to warm with light, and the horizon began to glow a beautiful golden red as the sun started its ascent.  This time I got in the water with Nelly.  It was warm, and clear, and calm.  Afterwards I gave her the carrots I brought along for her, and we had another little quiet moment together.  And it is these moments in particular that I treasure, as she nuzzles my hand and searches for more carrots.  She's a special and unique horse. This image of Nelly and ...

Two days in a row with Nelly (aka the great, great champion Black Caviar).  There are so many times that everything else in your life can go wrong, and a Pony can make things right.  Especially when the Pony happens to be Nelly!!!  I'm still waiting for that elusive sunrise, however given that I am here all month, am still hopeful that this is only a matter of time!!! Witness the lovely Dan sitting waiting patiently in the background behind Nelly....