Oh no, poles, not the poles! Relax for god’s sake, they are poles what’s the worst that can happen? Kill me now, I can’t even get over pole with a bit of grace and elegance. Woah, woah, woah, woah, get back here you crazy animal. Too much woah, oh god, leg,ContinueContinue reading “Psychological Reality of a Showjumping Lesson”
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George Russell XC Clinic
As things have been a bit hectic recently I’ve been behind in documenting my latest adventures! Back in early Spring I headed over to local yard Redhills Stud for a cross country clinic with eventer George Russell. Prior to the clinic I had been XC schooling and knew that skinnies and technical fences were anContinueContinue reading “George Russell XC Clinic”
Decathlon – Equestrian Deal or No Deal?
I had been hearing a lot of good things about Decathlon recently. I had never been to any of the stores myself but a friend needed some water proof jodhpurs and recommended their Kipwarm ones to me. My old water proofs have given up the ghost and a new pair would be approx. €80 compared to theContinueContinue reading “Decathlon – Equestrian Deal or No Deal?”
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”
Things That Always Fascinated Me About The Saddle Club Books
Crazy Lady Mrs Reg This old lady seemed to live out her days waiting for students to wander into the tack room. She was especially attracted to those wrestling with their conscience, going through an emotional time or struggling to make a decision. Rather than just getting to the point or giving adviceContinueContinue reading “Things That Always Fascinated Me About The Saddle Club Books”
Flashback Friday – My Little Pony The Movie
As pathetic as it sounds, one of my prized possessions is my collection of retro 80’s VHS tapes. One of the best has got to be My Little Pony the movie. I still have the first ever pony I got. My mum brought her home from me when she came home from workContinueContinue reading “Flashback Friday – My Little Pony The Movie”
Paddys Day At Abbeyfield
It was Paddys Day, it was not p*ssing rain, I was off work. There was only one thing for it, road trip time. Given the proximity of Abbeyfield Farm to the yard it was the perfect place to go for some cross country schooling. I’d been at the yard before but only while hunting soContinueContinue reading “Paddys Day At Abbeyfield”
Things Non Horse People Say
“What’s the difference between a horse and a pony” I’m serious, two colleagues in my office job conference called me one day to ask me to answer this in order to settle an argument between them. Turns out they were both wrong, go figure. “Aren’t they dangerous?” I’m dangerous “You didn’t go out riding aContinueContinue reading “Things Non Horse People Say”
To 2013 – The Year Of The Adventure
To riding alongside new friends To making new memories with old ones To the horses we lost and the memories we keep To the days where we won and the days where we learned To riding sideways and moving forwards To the days with the sun on your back and the days with the rainContinueContinue reading “To 2013 – The Year Of The Adventure”
Side Saddle – I Will Survive!
To the tune of ‘I will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor At first I was excited, slightly terrified Heading down to Co. Meath for my first sidesaddle ride I spent oh so many hours thinking how it could go wrong I might fall off, the horse might be way too strong But it was great craic,ContinueContinue reading “Side Saddle – I Will Survive!”
Equestrian Reality 