When my keys disappeared down the small hole into the cavity between the inner and outer wall at the front of Hogan's stable I was reduced to some minor acts of vandalism ( ably assisted by others who for now can remain nameless ) . The bottom slat of the outer wall was prised off using a pitch fork and we started to pull out the debris thinking the keys would soon drop out . After a while it dawned this wasn't going to happen so onto plan b , take the door off but first we need a screw driver - mutli function penknife to the rescue and one screw came out relatively easily . Didn't take us long to realise this maybe wasn't such a good idea either so plan C - get Neil out to take off the inside panels, that meant a long wait so in the interim we found Jeremy who suggested a magnet and piece of string and then produced both. Down goes the magnet and oh joy he's got something , this was carefully eased up only to reveal itself as a hoof pick . Take two and get again the magnet struck lucky and was gently pulled up and this time my keys emerged safe and sound .
Said hole is now covered by a bottle of Hogan's special shampoo and my keys are going in the tack box / instructors pocket/ office next time I ride .
With thanks to those who helped namely Ruth and Jane Rudge - anyone want a good DIY team ?
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And there was us thinking that all those little repair jobs that need doing were just general wear and tear of a busy yard - but its really the livery owners gradually demolishing the place! Just make sure that Hogan doesn't spot the hole and start using it to tunnel out for another late night feed room raid!
I really thought we were going to have to take apart Hogan's stable!
I dunno, first pony rustling and then vandalism! I dread to think what next!!
As if Hogan needed any help to get out of his stable!!!
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