There is a post doing the rounds on social media this week that asks ‘How much does it really cost to keep a horse’. I’ve done the calculations – read the time frame before you fill it in though – I filled in one weekly figure as an annual figure the first time I didContinueContinue reading “How Much Does Having A Horse Save You?”
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Ultimate Dressage Experience Lives Up To It’s Name
My Christmas present to myself this year was a trip to the Ultimate Dressage Experience. This equestrian pursuit is the brainchild of dressage rider Sandra Blake Farrell and is based at Dollanstown in Kilcock Co. Kildare. The Ultimate Dressage Experience invites riders to have a lesson on a school master dressage horse and enjoy theContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Dressage Experience Lives Up To It’s Name”
Those Not So Pleasant Moments On Board A Horse
That surge in horse power just before a massive buck. Realising your phone has just slipped out of your pocket. Realising this and hearing a splash or a crunch. When the wind is so strong you can’t hear anything including your own voice swearing at the weather. Water beard aka whenContinueContinue reading “Those Not So Pleasant Moments On Board A Horse”
Resolutions 2015 – What You Waiting For?
It is that time of the year again – resolutions everywhere. More exercise, more healthy food, more training, more clinics, improved ability, better results. Less junk food, less alcohol, less time wasted, less clutter, less frivolous spending. When making resolutions I have noticed how often people, myself included, are inclined to use the phrase ‘IContinueContinue reading “Resolutions 2015 – What You Waiting For?”
VHS We Watched & Loved in the 80’s
Legend: Legend had fairies, it had Tim Curry, it had Tom Cruise before he got his teeth fixed and most importantly it had unicorns! I remember getting all emotional the first time I watched it because the evil demon was being cruel to the unicorns (some of these 80’s films were a lotContinueContinue reading “VHS We Watched & Loved in the 80’s”
Things Equestrian People Can Never Have Enough Of
Socks Good socks are the backbone of comfort when riding and working in a yard. There are few things as tragic as when one of your favourite pairs lose their elasticity and instead of standing up tall and proud, lie slumped against your ankle like a drunk against a bar. Socks are also often lostContinueContinue reading “Things Equestrian People Can Never Have Enough Of”
A Hipflask Recipe With a Twist – Fancy Skittle Vodka
Old skool skittle vodka was made by chucking all but the green ones into a naggin of vodka overnight in the freezer and then drinking whatever it ended up looking like. This is a slightly more sophisticated recipe than the original! You will need: One big bag of skittles Some small glass bottles or jarsContinueContinue reading “A Hipflask Recipe With a Twist – Fancy Skittle Vodka”
Equestrian Christmas Shopping
I love shopping so I am in my element this time of year as buying gifts is so guilt free compared to self-gifting! On looking through my Facebook newsfeed I was reminded of how many talented people I know that are selling Christmas gifts that would be perfect for anyone equestrian. A round up ofContinueContinue reading “Equestrian Christmas Shopping”
The Reality of Not Having An Indoor Arena in Winter
Knowing the difference between water resistant and water proof clothing and accessories. Knowing the difference between sort of waterproof and really waterproof as in can withstand hours in the lashing rain waterproof. Resorting to riding horses in gardening gloves or marigolds – now that’s a proper waterproof glove. Honestly not giving a damn how stupidContinueContinue reading “The Reality of Not Having An Indoor Arena in Winter”
A Close Shave – ErgroPro by Clippers Ireland Review
I will start by explaining that my opinion can never be bought therefore this review is a genuine review of a product, I have no connection to the company. I was actually looking for a price on a set of fine clipper blades when I came across an add for a clippers at less thanContinueContinue reading “A Close Shave – ErgroPro by Clippers Ireland Review”
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