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 – managingContinueContinue reading “Accountancy & Finance For Equestrians”
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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 realiseContinueContinue reading “Things I Learned Trying Side Saddle”
Common Phrases Heard at Competitions and Their Meaning
“That fence is WAY over max height” – using the incredibly accurate measuring scale of ‘my own leg’ this fence is bordering on being a little on the big side. “I’m not competitive” – I’d eat you for a rosette “I’m REALLY not competitive” – you and the horse “I’m not that nervous”ContinueContinue reading “Common Phrases Heard at Competitions and Their Meaning”
Prayer To The Dressage Gods
Our Dressage Judges Who art in jeeps Hallowed be thy marks May my flatwork come And movements be done In the arena as they did in practice Give us this day an eight or ten And forgive us accidental half passes As we forgive those who give bad marks against us Lead us notContinueContinue reading “Prayer To The Dressage Gods”
Equestrian Reality 