Horse and Hair and a Birthday

Ella celebrated her great success in her first semester of study at the Uni of Canberra with a new hair colour last week. It's quite a dramatic change, but we all think it looks stunning! It will suit her well as she embarks on her new combined degree next semester.

And Ella's not the only one who gets regular hair treatments either!

Abi's Friday afternoon ride (and lesson with Victoria) was extra sweet last week because it was also the last day of school for semester one - and the start of winter break - yay!

At Pony Club yesterday morning the assembled horses were joining in the FIFA World Cup fever with their own version of "horse ball". Sammy took to it really well after a bit of introductory coaching in "handling" that big ball.

Sammy was heading staright for goals in this shot - yay!

He deserved all his extra treats afterwards 'cos he was the team's MVP for sure.

We finished off our wintry weekend with dinner at Claire and Glen's last night - our first visit to their happy new home in Belconnen. Ella and Abi were immediately at ease amongst the rellos - with an admiring audience all around, including Billy the Golden Retriever looking on longingly at them, through the window.

These two make any gathering the party of the year - lucky us being along for the ride!

... and through good fortune there was even a birthday to celebrate and strawberry cheesecake all around - with lots of candles too!