Cici Brook
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Post by Cici Brook on Nov 10, 2023 13:33:29 GMT
The Chronicles Follow us on our story to Success, Happiness and Growth.
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Cici Brook
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Post by Cici Brook on Jan 30, 2024 16:35:52 GMT
New BeginningsNovember, 2023 "Hey Celia wake up, wake up" whispered Eoin as he lightly shook Cici's limp body. Nothing. Absolutely no movement what so ever coming from his right side. With a motionless body laying beside him, Eoin decided to get out of bed connect his phone to the speaker and started playing Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Jesse Bloch Not even 10 seconds into the song, Celia has emerged from her beauty sleep standing up on the bed, singing and dancing around. Luckily for Eoin, he was out of danger from being trampled on by a energetic blonde. A giggling Celia looks over to her blue eyed boyfriend before looking down at the smile on his face "well good morning to you too" as the music fades in the background. "As much as you love your music we need to get a move on, it's 3am and we need to collect Byrnes" Eoin replied as he starts getting dressed for the day. After remembering what day it was Celia jumped out of bed as she excitedly got ready for the day ahead. With coffee's ready to go Eoin picks up the head collar and lead rope before hoping into the car. It's a 30 minute drive and as they make their way to their destination Celia reminisces on how it all happened. Throwback - 5 years ago
"No Cici we can't afford it" said Eoin looking at her with disbelief in his eyes. Celia widens her eyes at him a pout forming as she responds "But, but, but...if we do this Eoin we won't have to commit to anything serious for another 2/3 years..." Again, with disbelief Eoin sighed...knowing that this fact is not true. "If we do this you have to promise me we leave the foal out to grow up and only break them when he/she turns 3". With excitement pooling in her eyes Celia jumps up and down before hugging Eoin "Thank you, thank you I promise you won't regret this". A defeated Eoin sighed before walking away from the office leaving her to do her own research. Celia was on the search for a lovely sturdy horse. Loving the Irish Draught Horse she didn't have one at her yard since her late father was around. Not only were they known by their good temperament but, also for being strong boned and very versatile. Wanting to expand the yards diversity in disciplines she thought what better way to start it but, with an Irish Draught Horse. The next part of the plan was actually sourcing one, that was the real challenge though. Where was she going to find the traditional breed, with so many bloodlines getting mixed it was rare to find the bigger boned horses. Looking around was the longest part but, after searching far and wide Celia stumbled onto Remham's lovely Irish horses. Falling in love with REPH Ghost a stunning grey who has competed in hunting and eventing Celia couldn't say no to this lovely stallion. Because his Irish horses were so breath takingly wonderful she looked at his broodmares too as she stumbled upon the gorgeous bay, REPH Cassiopeia who competed in show jumping and eventing. The two were a perfect match in what Cici was looking for and with the help from the lovely Moose her dream came true in breeding the two. Throwback Over
*Engine turns off* knocking Celia out from her daze Eoin looks over with big wide eyes "Well my darling, are you ready?" taking a deep breath she nods her head excitedly whispering breathlessly "yes". As they make their way to the airport collection point the two anxiously wait for the handover of Pac-Man BL aka Byrnes. After a long wait Cici catches sight of her beautiful new young horse, looking over the dappled bay horse she couldn't help but grin ear to ear at the lovely horse in front of her. As a 5 year old the pair were thrilled at how much he's grown into his body, filling out with so much potential in strengthening him up. Once arriving home the team couldn't wait to see the newest member and Sean grinning like a Cheshire cat knowing this was going to be the start of a new partnership. Even with Autumn kicking in and the fields getting muddy Eoin gave the go ahead to let Byrnes out into the bigger fields as he settles in. With the release of Byrnes into the field the calling and galloping he did was unbelievable, going on for 10 minutes before starting to settle and even at that he'd still neigh here and there. But, as look happened a bunny had appeared just by the gate which not only intrigued Byrnes but also seemed to settle him down even more, before silence finally hit the air and everyone started to disperse back to their jobs.
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Cici Brook
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Post by Cici Brook on Feb 3, 2024 16:09:00 GMT
At least she has scope...
February, 2024
With the New Year kicking off, we knew January would be a slow month...and yes it truly was one. The only thing that made it better was us getting our mare back after being away for a while due to the whole accident. "Well, how are you feeling?" asked Sean Shrugging her shoulders in silent Celia wasn't sure how to take the whole situation. She had felt so guilty for letting Khaleesi aka Gigi go to another yard and not visiting once. But, what made it worse was that she cracked on with all the other horses, even going out to look for more potential horses. So dazed in thought she didn't realize the team had huddled around her as they started getting the stable ready. Shaking out of her thoughts she looked at Sean weakly smiling "I'm happy she's coming back...I just can't shake the guilt off". Giving a knowing look he smiled before walking away, no doubt to fill a haynet for the journey. Walking over to the jeep Celia does the last checklist before hopping into the car passenger seat waiting for Eoin to join shortly. As the engine starts and the car drives out the driveway, going onto her phone she looks back at all the pictures of her and Gigi. Throwback - 2 years ago
"Are you sure this is what you want" an unamused Eoin looked at Celia dead in the eyes. "Yes, I just can't look at her without thinking about my dad...I mean she was the last horse we produced together. She had a special place in my dad's heart, he saw how much potential she had and now...now he can't even see any of that". sobbed a sad Celia. Knowing there was nothing Eoin could do in trying to persuade her, he walked over to the computer showing a stables that was willing to take her in and tip away at her training while she's not at BrookLodge. Throwback Over
Arriving at the yard that Gigi had been staying at Celia started to shrink into her car seat feeling anxious at seeing her mare in such a long time. "You can do it" whispered Eoin as he looks at his fragile girlfriend. Nodding she takes a deep gulp before opening the door and getting out. Skimming her eyes around the yard she immediately set her eyes on the beautiful piercing blue-eyed mare who in return kept her gaze on Celia too. Letting out a sigh of relief she skimmed over the mares body looking at the great condition she was in but, before getting to see more an old man appeared from the corner of her eye. "Welcome Celia and Eoin, how are you guys doing" the old man yelled out to them. Shaking hands Eoin greeted the old man, thanking him for taking Gigi in the two started taking about business as Celia walked up to her beloved friend. "Hello old friend" was all she could muster to say as she patted the mares head. As if the mare knew who this human was she instantly nudged her nose further into the hand petting her letting out a huge snort. Shaking with giggles Cici forgot how much Gigi made her laugh and it was as if the two never left each others side. Same time back at BrookLodge
"Come on Ashley please just take a video of the grid!!" begged Sean as he rides around on Bay Ja Vu (Bambi) "I swear it's the last time I'll do the grid and she's hitting the strides so perfectly." begging again as Ashley ignored him the first time while she grooms Byrnes. Letting out a big exaggerated sigh Ashley walks over to the arena taking her phone out "ok fine...BUT one video I mean it". Letting out a whoo Sean transitions Bambi into the canter, cantering her down the long side of the arena to open her striding up before coming up the grid line. As they go over the grid Sean starts to feel Bambi's body tensing up coming towards the last jump and he knows it's not her in pain...sitting back a little further on the landing Sean braces for what's about to happen next. Buck, Bronch, BuckHolding on for deer life as Bambi just let off her excitement as Sean sits far back trying to keep her head up so she can't buck bigger. "omg omg om..." as Ashley stops recording just as the first buck was let out. Starting to panic Ashley ran towards the gate closing it before they pair left the arena. Once Sean go more control and balance he pulled Bambi back up trotting her away. "Did you get that on camera" yelled Sean as he continued to trot Bambi around the arena, blowing off her steam. "just the first buck sadly" replied Ashley. "Damn" muttered a sad Sean. "At least we have CCTV" a smart Ashley thought off.
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