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 onContinueContinue reading “From Clueless to Competing – my side saddle adventure so far”
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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.ContinueContinue 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 – SellingContinueContinue 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 upContinueContinue 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 realiseContinueContinue 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. SadlyContinueContinue reading “The Reality of Grey Pony Show Preparation”
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”
Equestrian Reality 