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 fitContinue reading "Things I Learned At The Festival"
From Clueless to Competing – my side saddle adventure so far
Very recently I asked the ladies on a very helpful Facebook page how long it would take before side saddle would feel ‘normal’. There was a reason behind this question as my first side saddle showing class was just over a week away and I was at the time trotting like a drunk onContinue reading "From Clueless to Competing – my side saddle adventure so far"
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 – managingContinue 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.Continue 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 - SellingContinue 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 upContinue reading "Why Golfers Don’t Understand Equestrianism"
Things I Learned Trying Side Saddle
It is possible to use and stretch muscles you did not actually know you had. You will know you have these muscles the next day and where on your body they are located – they will tell you, they may in fact scream abuse at you. It is a relief to realiseContinue reading "Things I Learned Trying Side Saddle"
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. SadlyContinue reading "The Reality of Grey Pony Show Preparation"
You Rode Horses Growing Up in the 90’s When….
* The gospel was ‘Horse and Pony’ magazine and Freddie the chestnut pony was god. The posters covered every inch of your wall, the free stickers ended up on every school book and some of you might even remember the day the magazine went from black and white to colour! * You wanted to rideContinue reading "You Rode Horses Growing Up in the 90’s When…."
Equestrian Reality 