This time last year, a friend and I were keen for an adventure on horseback so we headed down to Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown in Co. Kilkenny for a cross country ride out. I had been to Mount Juliet before for a side saddle hack organised by the side saddle association and I wasContinueContinue reading “Marvelous Sights at Mount Juliet”
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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”
Things Equestrian People Can Never Have Enough Of
Socks Good socks are the backbone of comfort when riding and working in a yard. There are few things as tragic as when one of your favourite pairs lose their elasticity and instead of standing up tall and proud, lie slumped against your ankle like a drunk against a bar. Socks are also often lostContinueContinue reading “Things Equestrian People Can Never Have Enough Of”
This Is Me When…..
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Equestrian Fail – When Things Go wrong
We have all been there….those days where you consider taking up an indoor hobby that only involves inanimate objects….. This was me, not one of my finest moments. Miraculously we didn’t part company as the horse was a gent and lifted his head up and waited for me to cop myself on. My friend Hollie,ContinueContinue reading “Equestrian Fail – When Things Go wrong”
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”
A Little Adventure To Lullymore
When a new facility opens up practically on your doorstep I figure it would be madness not to call over for a visit. So, with that in mind, we set off last week for an adventure to the newly opened Lullymore Equestrian Centre where the main attraction was the large all weather outdoor cross countryContinueContinue reading “A Little Adventure To Lullymore”
Old School Versus New School Horsemanship
Old School HorsemanshipIf horse is too fat…… feed it lessIf horse is too skinny ………….. feed it moreIf horse looks good………. feed it the sameIf the saddle doesn’t fit….. try a different oneIf the saddle fits ……….. use itIf horse is sick……. Ring the vetIf horse is well…… leave it alone and don’t go lookingContinueContinue reading “Old School Versus New School Horsemanship”
Things No Horse Owner Has Said, Ever
“Ah sure one horse is more than enough for me” “I was too busy cleaning the house to go up to the horse” “Why would I need more than one habit I can only wear one at a time anyway” “No, really, I don’t need another saddle cloth / rug / bridle / saddle /ContinueContinue reading “Things No Horse Owner Has Said, Ever”
A Ladies Guide to Preparing To Hunt Side Saddle in Ireland
The first step is to prepare to ride side saddle in general and you can find a guide to this here. Once you have mastered the bar stool and ridden side saddle on an actual horse without face planting it is time to start preparation for hunting side saddle in Ireland. Once Autumn hits everyoneContinueContinue reading “A Ladies Guide to Preparing To Hunt Side Saddle in Ireland”
Equestrian Reality 