It has been a sad couple of days as whilst I was checking the youngsters in a field two evenings ago poor Titch got trampled and was killed, thankfully outright with a broken spine. It was a horrible freak accident. She was the most loyal, devoted and  obedient dog and did not deserve to die in such a way. The other three dogs saw it happen and have been very sad and subdued since. Rest in peace Titch.

We have finally decided that we are going to Brampton Bryan tomorrow with Dr K in the open and Val D'Auberge (Dug) in the restricted, with his owner, Peter Bennett riding him.