Today started out with another long walk to the sea to visit the sheep and the cows and then a trip through the farmers pastures and over the stiles (Rio is improving on negotiating these!). We love our walks through the countryside!! Rio is discovering a love for sheep—she is now actually liking the sheep MORE than their droppings! Maybe she is a Border Collie after all?

Recess & Rio learning that they have the power to move the flock!

Yesterday was a “free day”, so after Rio & Recess’ walk, we joined most of the gang for a taxi ride to a nearby town for some shopping and then a trip to a Cider mill. Then it was another walk to the sea for Rio & Recess and a trip to the pub for dinner. I’m loving the “Public Paths” that wind their way between walled yards and through farmers fields. Its so much fun exploring J . You don’t even need to go on a road to get to the pub which is about 1.5km away! You never know what will be on the other side of the stiles. We’ve shared our walks with many a cow and sheep (and yes, I’m very thankful that I brought boots!).


One of the many stiles linking field to field.  Most were also over large stinky water ditches.  Don't fall in Rio!

Today we head to the venue for the first time. From the WAO pictures posted on Facebook, it looks as though things are completely under control. Can’t wait to check it out. Team Canada has a two hour practice slot today and then a couple of shorter practices in both the indoor and outdoor rings tomorrow.

So far everything is going great and we are raring to get into the agility ring!