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?”
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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.ContinueContinue reading “Horses You Will Meet While Clipping”
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 flaskContinueContinue reading “First World Equestrian Problems”
Common Varieties of Riding School Pony
‘My Little Pony’ Small, cute fluffy and basically a real life ‘My Little Pony’. Has tiny hooves and ears. Looks like butter wouldn’t melt and could get away with murder for looking so damn cute. ‘I’ve Totally Got This’ Very confident pony who is happiest when the rider holds the mane andContinueContinue reading “Common Varieties of Riding School Pony”
50 Shades of Hay
Theres a new film coming out About standoffish Mr Grey And a moron without sense Who bites her lip all day I’m confused by all these women Who think this is such kink If they turn up in the stable yard They won’t know what to think In terms of being submissive I’d be atContinueContinue reading “50 Shades of Hay”
Ultimate Dressage Experience Lives Up To It’s Name
My Christmas present to myself this year was a trip to the Ultimate Dressage Experience. This equestrian pursuit is the brainchild of dressage rider Sandra Blake Farrell and is based at Dollanstown in Kilcock Co. Kildare. The Ultimate Dressage Experience invites riders to have a lesson on a school master dressage horse and enjoy theContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Dressage Experience Lives Up To It’s Name”
Those Not So Pleasant Moments On Board A Horse
That surge in horse power just before a massive buck. Realising your phone has just slipped out of your pocket. Realising this and hearing a splash or a crunch. When the wind is so strong you can’t hear anything including your own voice swearing at the weather. Water beard aka whenContinueContinue reading “Those Not So Pleasant Moments On Board A Horse”
VHS We Watched & Loved in the 80’s
Legend: Legend had fairies, it had Tim Curry, it had Tom Cruise before he got his teeth fixed and most importantly it had unicorns! I remember getting all emotional the first time I watched it because the evil demon was being cruel to the unicorns (some of these 80’s films were a lotContinueContinue reading “VHS We Watched & Loved in the 80’s”
The Reality of Being A Hobbit Height Rider / Groom
Having to teach yourself to mount up using a block / fence / gate / anything available as there is little hope of you making it from the ground. People thinking your horse is way bigger than it is. “Oh my god she must be 18 hands!”. Eh, no, I’m just really short.ContinueContinue reading “The Reality of Being A Hobbit Height Rider / Groom”
That Awkward Moment When….
You realise you know what age all the horses are but had to think for a minute to remember what age your siblings are. You wonder what that smell in the supermarket is and then realise it’s you. Haylage and rain are not a good mix. You refer to a brunette person as a bay….inContinueContinue reading “That Awkward Moment When….”
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