I get asked this a lot when it comes to riding horse and hunter classes. The following diagram might help…..
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Things I Learned At The Festival
Always pack suncream, shorts, an umbrella and water proofs because if it the weather is not lashing rain and baltic it will be tropical! Wearing a top hat one size too small for your head in 30 degree heat may not be the best idea… and no the hat will not stretch to fitContinueContinue reading “Things I Learned At The Festival”
Accountancy & Finance For Equestrians
Debits and credits – trip to the tack shop = credit the bank account, debit the horses wardrobe. Investment – popular excuse used when buying something horse related that is extortionately expensive Double entry – number of horses or saddles goes up, bank balance goes down. Stock – feed, hay, bedding. Stock control – managingContinueContinue reading “Accountancy & Finance For Equestrians”
Things I Am Learning From My Horse
When I am eating my food – do not disturb I have simple rules in life. I don’t share food unless I don’t like it. It’s mine, all mine, especially if it includes chocolate. If you wanted chips – order chips – the calories still count when your stealing them from my plate.ContinueContinue reading “Things I Am Learning From My Horse”
Things I Learned at Side Saddle Camp
I have a new leg muscle, only on my right leg. I’ve named it ‘Jennifer’ aka side saddle right leg grip muscle. Always pack voltarol gel. You can never have too many habits or saddles and some people may prove a bad influence when it comes to shopping. The Ciara Principle of shopping – SellingContinueContinue reading “Things I Learned at Side Saddle Camp”
Why Golfers Don’t Understand Equestrianism
My boyfriend is a golfer. I bounce home regularly from the yard with announcements telling him the likes of ‘oh my god I jumped a MASSIVE* fence’ (*massive to me people, don’t get excited) and he will smile and say ‘ well done that’s awesome’. So yeah, he is great and supportive and puts upContinueContinue reading “Why Golfers Don’t Understand Equestrianism”
The Reality of Grey Pony Show Preparation
Bay / Chestnut / Dun Pony Evening Before the show: – clean tack Morning of the show: – pick out feet – Groom – Put on travel gear Grey Pony The evening before the show: • Arrive at yard pleasantly surprised that pony is not quite as dirty as you expected. Pony turns around. SadlyContinueContinue reading “The Reality of Grey Pony Show Preparation”
Common Phrases Heard at Competitions and Their Meaning
“That fence is WAY over max height” – using the incredibly accurate measuring scale of ‘my own leg’ this fence is bordering on being a little on the big side. “I’m not competitive” – I’d eat you for a rosette “I’m REALLY not competitive” – you and the horse “I’m not that nervous”ContinueContinue reading “Common Phrases Heard at Competitions and Their Meaning”
Equestrian Reality 