A wrote a post for the Grassroots gazette this week. It centered around the fact that in my opinion we have way too many melancholic posts doing the rounds on social media about being “done” and about being tired of pretending to enjoy competing. My issue was the insinuation that professional riders resent these amateursContinue reading “#iamnotdone”
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Equestrian Clothing Manufacturers – We need to talk!
Equestrian clothing manufacturers – we need to talk! I have questions… I’m all for innovation in product but there’s also a need to know your market. Lately I’ve seen a wealth of new items in stores that I can only describe as a climate mismatch. My current favourite is the riding leggings with knee ventilationContinue reading “Equestrian Clothing Manufacturers – We need to talk!”
Product Review – Mountain Horse Alicia Coat
I buy a lot so when I say something is my new favourite thing, bear in mind its competed with a fair amount of things to get there. After Christmas a friend and I had gone shopping and we had planned or ages to save up and head to TRI equestrian between Christmas and newContinue reading “Product Review – Mountain Horse Alicia Coat”
Horse adverts – phrases and terms
“Not at all mareish” If you’re having mare problems I feel bad for ya son This horse has 99 problems But being a b*tch ain’t one “Has hunted” Just because it has, doesn’t mean you should “Good and quiet to hack” Has failed at every other challenge and discipline bar ambling slowly up the roadContinue reading “Horse adverts – phrases and terms”
Product Review – The VIP Pad
The VIP Pad was one of those products I had heard a lot of good reviews about but was still cautious about purchasing simply due to the price tag. At £130 the Very Important Pad isn’t cheap so it was an investment. The appeal of the pad for me is very simple – while theContinue reading “Product Review – The VIP Pad”
Thoughts Horse People have when watching Tiger King
$2000 for a tiger, That sounds… very reasonable. Are we talking about getting a good tiger for that price or more like a ‘project’ tiger that is more likely to try and kill you? Look at these crazy people involved with big strong animals who can or will try to kill you. That sounds prettyContinue reading “Thoughts Horse People have when watching Tiger King”
Product review – Greenfields Saddle pad from TRI Equestrian
No filter! 🐴Ok, I think I have found the saddle pad version of the Penney’s Pippa OConnor dress. 😳 true story – look at this saddle pad – it’s nice and thick, it’s got a contrasting trim, it’s got binding to match and it fits well – clearance at the withers and the binding is not underneathContinue reading “Product review – Greenfields Saddle pad from TRI Equestrian”
More Things I learned While Eventing
Last week, after a two year break I did two events in four days on my unicorn moving up a level since our last time out in 2017. It was great fun but as usual we learned a few things along the way…. If you are going to drive 3 + hours each way toContinue reading “More Things I learned While Eventing”
Things All Equestrians Do
Ignore excruciating and ongoing pain and stiffness blaming lack of fitness / getting old / an old injury but call the physio, vet and backman at the first sign of mild discomfort in the horse Keep horses teeth maintained twice yearly but avoid our own dentist unless the dental pain is so bad thatContinue reading “Things All Equestrians Do”
Product Review – Janni Bars Leather Balm
I love doing product reviews. I am a big fan of Janni Bars already – they are a local small company who specialise in environmentally friendly and plastic free beauty products for humans, horses and dogs. I currently use several of their bars already – the after work bar to bathe my horses afterContinue reading “Product Review – Janni Bars Leather Balm”
Equestrian Reality 