Grotty is in major yee-hah mode.

Fat Club was fun as always this morning. It was somewhat of a surprise to Freda Fretter that she had not put any weight on. In her new positive frame of mind, even Hormonal Hannah was delighted for Baggy, instead of beating her up for having comfort eaten all week. But it was Grotty Groom who had saved the day; burning off all those extra calories schooling Wessles. So this week Clever Bird will attempt to get Freda and Hannah to chill out enough, that they don't keep persuading Baggy to eat "bad" stuff. She's so close to reaching her target weight that it seems a shame to not keep focussed and achieve it! Mind you Baggy has another incentive too now as Grotty has persuaded her that she needs to enter a dressage competition! The only one it makes some sense to do is in August, a mere five or so weeks away! Heaven alone knows how skinny she was when she bought her competition togs, but let's just say that they are still rather snug. She now has "boobs" that she clearly didn't have ten years ago when she bought the jacket - she hasn't even dared to try on the breeches! They were also arms, legs and other bits to buy as they are rather nice, (the jacket for instance is a Barbour), and they have been worn precisely twice! The first time was a few years after she bought them, by which time they were already too small. Yep bloggees, despite her good intentions, Grotty has only ever competed twice, and the last time was about four years ago, so there's no way Clever Bird is letting Baggy buy Grotty new clothes.  Let's face it they may never get worn again.

Having said that, Baggy is sooooooooo determined to get the gang on track that she'd already decided to hack straight after Fat Club.  She went to the yard only to realise that she had two messages from her friend saying that she couldn't ride after all. A few days ago, this would have been the perfect excuse for Hormonal Hannah to take Grotty straight home without riding. Today Grotty wouldn't stand for it! She had a word with Baggy; Hannah left her to it. Baggy took Grotty and Wesley into the arena and schooled Wesley. Her new positivity worked on Grotty and Wesley, who were once again going beautifully. Yee-hah - go Wesley. And a little yee-hah for Baggy too............