Jess

Normally very placid, more the ' sit at your feet and look at you adoringly ', I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her leaping about as Richard ( afternoon boss ) was washing his mum's car. A bit difficult to catch with just my iPhone, but that was all I had with me at the time!

( A midday ride on Layla again today, going into the woods on our own. I couldn't get her to stand at the gate to open it, so had to dismount and it was a relief that she let me get back on! I was so chuffed with her for going into the stream and meandering along the track through the wood without stressing out, afterall its only her second time there and the first time alone. Now Jo ( morning boss ) needs to teach us more disciplined manoeuvres in the school, but she seems a quick learner so hopefully she'll catch on in no time, the little sweetie ... Actually, she's quite a cheeky madam! ).