Learning The ropes.

Yesterday Smarden Flyer went to Lingfield for barrier trials.  Here horses are introduced to the racing experience before a real raceday.

Unfamiliar stables.

The pre-parade ring.

The parade ring.

And finally the starting stalls.

Smarden Flyer managed the experience well.

 

Late Spring Clean

 With most of the horses on their holidays it's time to tidy up the yard. That looks a lot of work!