This was how someone described the showing world when I told them my plans for Abbey and me this year. The experience, however, was really positive and I needed an excuse to dress up posh for a change!

We were due to compete at the Oaks Open Show back in August but I managed to sprain my ankle at Bradbourne days before the show. So a visit to A & E courtesy of Sara, an X-ray and a crutch put paid to our showing debut. But we did enjoy the cones day and BBQ at the yard on the same day i...