Point to Point races

Helen has been back to stay with us for the past few days for a bed and breakfast break. She loves riding and often goes out with Derek on our horses but unfortunately Paddy has recently cut himself so is out of action for a while. Helen has been down to Huntscott Stables and has had a couple of lovely rides out over the moor with David.

Our friend Ron has also been staying for the weekend and all four of us went up to Codsend Moor in the evening to take the dogs for a walk. It’s always lovely up there and with the sun shining through all the beech trees, leaves blowing in the wind and the sound of the skylark it was magical.

On the way home there was a herd of about 30 Exmoor mares, yearlings and foals trotting along by the side of the road. As they were so close Derek was able to get some great picture of them. The foals are just being born so there were some very young ones amongst them – they are so sweet!

Yesterday it was the Holincote point to point at Luccombe. This is a beautifully located course lying in the heart of the Holincote Estate between the foothills of Robin How and Selworthy with views stretching down to Porlock Bay. Lucy went down with some of her friends and had a very good afternoon socialising! Derek went down a bit later on and spent the afternoon chatting and taking photos. It was a great afternoon and next week there is another meet down there.

During the week we had a lovely couple from Australia staying. As we know the moor so well we were able to send them on a walking and motoring ‘tour’ of Exmoor so they were able to get a true flavour of the area. Dunkery Hill Beacon, Exford, Lanarce Bridge and walk to Withypool for lunch. On to Tarr Steps and another walk following the River Barle. Then to Dulverton for a meal at The Bridge Inn and finally meandering home up the Exe valley road to marvel at all the bluebells in the oak woods. They arrived home tired but having fallen in love with Exmoor and planning a longer stay on their return trip!