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,Continue reading "Psychological Reality of a Showjumping Lesson"
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 anContinue 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 theContinue reading "Decathlon – Equestrian Deal or No Deal?"
2015 – Show Horse to Dressage Horse
In 2013 and 2014, Dolly the big chestnut mare and I focused on and achieved many goals in the show ring. We had not achieved what I hoped we could in dressage and given my passion for dressage this always frustrated me. I had performed well on ponies before but Dolly and I alwaysContinue reading "2015 – Show Horse to Dressage Horse"
11 Things To Consider When Clipping A Horse’s Legs
1.Ask Yourself is it Safe Not all horses are easy to clip so before attempting to clip the legs, firstly see if the horse is safe and well-mannered to have his body and face clipped and to manoeuvre and control when doing so. Clipping the legs will entail having yourself in close to and underneath theContinue reading "11 Things To Consider When Clipping A Horse’s Legs"
The Best Thing I Never Said
“You see what it is, I see what it was” I was having a whinge about the horse not going well one day. My coach said this to me and I thought it was a very eloquent way of reminding me of how far I had come when I was lamenting how far I had still to go.Continue reading "The Best Thing I Never Said"
Horses You Will Meet While Clipping
The Saint This is what you hope they all are! These horses like being clipped. They stand still, they don’t care how much you climb over or under them, will happily have their face clipped and will probably even hold up a leg by themselves if you ask nicely. MC Hammer You can’t touch this.Continue reading "Horses You Will Meet While Clipping"
Ladies Day, Like A Lady
This year, at the 2015 Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow, I did something I’d never done before. I did ladies day, dressed up like a lady. Normally at the horseshow I would be dressed comfortably and found either shopping, photographing, grooming or working on an article. This year I was invited to a lunch and aContinue reading "Ladies Day, Like A Lady"
A Shopaholics Guide to Shopping at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show
1. Don't drag your purchases around with you. I didn't know for years that there is actually a cloak room area in the main hall where you can leave your purchases and collect them when you are leaving, all for a small fee. For years I was the plank walking around, wide as I am highContinue reading "A Shopaholics Guide to Shopping at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show"
First World Equestrian Problems
I want a pair of new shoes but I spent all my money on ones for my horse. The horse now has three shoes, one bare hoof and a smug expression. I can’t get a fly veil in the right shade to match my saddle pad. I am not sure if the hip flaskContinue reading "First World Equestrian Problems"
Equestrian Reality 