http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog Scottish Field Magazine Blog Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:39:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en These are dark days if you are a wild trout angler, both in reality if you live in Scotland and metaphorically. With the start of next season many months away there is little to do but reflect on the season past and make what preparations you can for the forthcoming ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/reflections-on-2011/ Saturday December 24th... Well, it's that time so Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2012 to everyone who follows the blog and, most importantly, thank you for taking an interest. A mild, damp & breezy festive period with a benign forecast so happy trainer this morning as ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/happy-christmas/ Wednesdy December 21st... Mild air arrives, bringing rain but banishing the frost. Another day of ups and downs at Musselburgh yesterday, Isla Patriot unseated Lucy at the first which was frustrating, she then had a good winner on Red Tamber, finally in the dark the moment ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/the-buffalo-has-wings/ Monday December 19th... Unpleasant morning today, drizzle on top of frozen ground, fresh Monday morning horses all combining to create a trainer's nightmare, all just about in unscathed but laid-back temperament put to the test! Happy about the forecast, turning mild and not too wet for ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/musselburgh-3/ Sunday December 18th... There are few things more agonising than having to pull out a warm favourite but I have done that today at Carlisle. My view is that the very worst sort of ground is heavy with a hard frost coming out late, whilst Papamoa ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/aaaargh/ Friday December 16th... I think the expression is "OMG" - well, didn't everyone scrub up well for the Xmas night out, great fun but not sure about all the girls wearing such high heels, made me feel a bit stumpy! Slower start this morning but no ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/party-time/ Thursday december 15th... Sun shining this afternoon, most unusual, frost beckons no doubt, 8 horses first lot down on the grass but unbelievably wet so back to the all-weather for the rest of them. Busy afternoon, Peter in to school Academy over hurdles, physios looking at ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/big-night-out/ Wednesday December 14th... Cold but quieter today after a storm last night though another inch of rain confines us to the all-weather and hacking in the forestry for those that worked yesterday. Entries made for Musselburgh on Tuesday - Isla Pearl Fisher, Isla Patriot and Buffalo ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/chill-chill/ Monday December 12th... They come from hardy stock, those that race their horses at Ratcheugh on the Northumbrian coast in deepest December, there were certainly plenty of enthusiasts present on what turned out to be a remarkably benign day weather wise. Masses of horses from all ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/hardy-types/ Saturday December 10th... Freezing fog latest hazard here today but a productive morning with all the horses having a good spin on the all-weather which remains in excellent condition, early start tomorrow and an 8am inspection but here's hoping.... Some pics taken in the yard yesterday by ... http://www.scottishfield.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/fog/