𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐲 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬..𝐛𝐲 𝐏 𝐗 𝐍𝐚𝐠 𝐄𝐬𝐪.. by Julie Morris

Yep, it must be that time again. She's been running around all morning loading this and dropping that. How much does one need for a weekend of Polocrosse. Hope she remembers to load me because I’m the real star here and I’m excited...

At long last were on the road. Oops just had to relieve myself. Going to have to stand in it now for the next few hours. She's not going to be happy because she has to sleep in here. Can’t help nature...

A pretty good trip but just get me off. I’m dying for a pee and I can’t stand it splashing up my legs.

Yep, I remember this place. Nice green pickings down here with good yards. Oh No..... There’s that grey bitch of mare I had to stand next to all weekend the last time I was here. I mean. Why did she continually lift her tail for me only to spin around and lunge at me with open mouth and wild eyes. I think I’ll just cosy up to my mate Brownie. Not many brains but a lot safer.

So glad we are away from that club house. At least I’ll get a good night’s kip and no distractions from The Grey Bitch .. Ha Ha some chestnut thought he was on to a good thing. Looser. He has the teeth marks to prove it.

Looks like a good day for it. I've been fed. Thanks Mum. Had my tail brushed, braided and sewn. Legs bandaged. Sooo lets get on with it. I’m so looking forward to our first game.

Would you believe it. ... I’m lined up behind the Grey Bitch. Come on Umpy. Throw the damn ball in. I’m nose to tail here and I’m nervous......Jeez..What kind of throw do you call that...Hang on luv ... I’m the quickest out the back. Ill set you up. If she misses this, I’m gonna trade the old chook in for a younger model... Phew she picked it up. Yep Yep I know which way I’m going. Just hold on and don’t drop the ball. There's my ole mate Brownie waiting for me in the area. Make sure it’s a good pass. SWEET. First blood to us.

Well, I have to admit I played bloody well. In fact, the whole team did. I even got a wink from The Grey Bitch....Maybe I’ll get lucky tonight after all. On seconds thoughts I’ll get Brownie to test the water first. I’m very attached to my teeth. I've had them a long time.

Oh jeez. I know what’s coming next. She gonna squirt that cold, wet stuff everywhere. I swear Im gonna stand on that wet monster if she gets it in my eyes. And get this saddle of quick. I’m hot. I’m sweaty and I’m gonna roll, With or without the saddle that’s worth more than me. Yep I’ve heard you say that on more than one occasion.

Now I think it’s almost time for the mid-day entertainment. Bring on The Little People... Yep, here they come... Oui Brownie. Check out these dudes. Hey Stumpy...You call them legs. What? Your names Sparkle. Mate you wanna keep that to yourself.

Look I've been around a while. Done a bit of everything. You know circles. Looking pretty. A bit of jumping. But man, this beats it’s all. I've been playing this game for a long time now and I love it. Catching up with old mates most weekends. A bit of rough and tumble. Scaring the crap out of the new guys and I think I've still got a good few years left in me yet. I reckon me and The Old Chook will play out our twilight years together. I look after her and she makes sure I’m fed watered and rugged. I do have to put up with her ramblings about life though. You know the ones that got away and all that girlie crap. But it’s worth it. There's a saying that springs to mind.

THAT A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND IS HER HORSE.......AND IM IT. By Julie Morris