A wrote a post for the Grassroots gazette this week. It centered around the fact that in my opinion we have way too many melancholic posts doing the rounds on social media about being “done” and about being tired of pretending to enjoy competing. My issue was the insinuation that professional riders resent these amateursContinue reading “#iamnotdone”
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Cleaning out an equestrian jeep.
I cleaned out my jeep last weekend. 😱 Yes you heard that correctly and no I haven’t gone insane. I had to fit two humans, a dog and enough stuff for 3 days into it so it was inevitable. 👱♂️👱♀️🐶 If you haven’t cleaned your horsey vehicle out for a while I’d highly recommend itContinue reading “Cleaning out an equestrian jeep.”
My Lovely Horse Rescue – facing the real and lesser known horse welfare crisis in Ireland
This week has seen a lot of debate on social media around Horse welfare in Ireland. I do not wish to publicly comment on the example in question as I do not believe in trial by social media. However, what has struck me is the fact that so many people seem oblivious to the factContinue reading “My Lovely Horse Rescue – facing the real and lesser known horse welfare crisis in Ireland”
Product Review – Mountain Horse Alicia Coat
I buy a lot so when I say something is my new favourite thing, bear in mind its competed with a fair amount of things to get there. After Christmas a friend and I had gone shopping and we had planned or ages to save up and head to TRI equestrian between Christmas and newContinue reading “Product Review – Mountain Horse Alicia Coat”
The Whole Tooth
Of all the things that happened in 2020 if you would have told me that a tooth would be the biggest impact on my life I would have called you a liar. Unfortunately it was true. If you know me, you will know I am not a dentist fan. It’s a perfectly rational fear –Continue reading “The Whole Tooth”
Product Review – The VIP Pad
The VIP Pad was one of those products I had heard a lot of good reviews about but was still cautious about purchasing simply due to the price tag. At £130 the Very Important Pad isn’t cheap so it was an investment. The appeal of the pad for me is very simple – while theContinue reading “Product Review – The VIP Pad”
Thoughts Horse People have when watching Tiger King
$2000 for a tiger, That sounds… very reasonable. Are we talking about getting a good tiger for that price or more like a ‘project’ tiger that is more likely to try and kill you? Look at these crazy people involved with big strong animals who can or will try to kill you. That sounds prettyContinue reading “Thoughts Horse People have when watching Tiger King”
Product review – Greenfields Saddle pad from TRI Equestrian
No filter! 🐴Ok, I think I have found the saddle pad version of the Penney’s Pippa OConnor dress. 😳 true story – look at this saddle pad – it’s nice and thick, it’s got a contrasting trim, it’s got binding to match and it fits well – clearance at the withers and the binding is not underneathContinue reading “Product review – Greenfields Saddle pad from TRI Equestrian”
Things I learned at Jumping Amsterdam
Last weekend was a bit of a dream come true for me. After a very hectic Christmas with long days working in the yard and then a rollercoaster return to the day job I was grateful to have a few days off booked to get away from everything, to learn and to plan. While IContinue reading “Things I learned at Jumping Amsterdam”
Making a Balls of It!
Well last week was full of ups and downs! On Wednesday I learned to play with balls while riding and it was not as erotic as that sounds!! 😃 . I will be the first to admit that when I first heard of Franklin Balls – rubber air filled balls that look like some kind of deformedContinue reading “Making a Balls of It!”
Equestrian Reality 