Using cold water You wouldn’t wash your own hair in cold water! Using warm water will allow your shampoos and products to lather much better. It also feels more pleasant for the horse. Mix your shampoo into warm water in a bucket and lather up and apply with a sponge or soft cloth Wasting theContinueContinue reading “5 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Washing Your Horse”
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Horse Related Injuries that are Practically a Rite of Passage
Having a horse stand on you either being a delinquent brat or jumping on you terrified when expecting you to save them. Injuries will range from the standard ‘oh my f**king god it hurts’ bruised foot to broken toes. Losing a toe nail thanks to the above and spending at least one season unableContinueContinue reading “Horse Related Injuries that are Practically a Rite of Passage”
The Reality of Being Short Sighted Equestrian
Having no idea which horse is yours without wearing glasses or contact lenses, you just know what colour blur it should be. Experiencing the unique pain of a horses head bashing your glasses into your face. Knowing that the frame of your glasses will never be perfectly straight once you leave the opticians. Trying toContinueContinue reading “The Reality of Being Short Sighted Equestrian”
Decathlon – Equestrian Deal or No Deal?
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?”
The Best Thing I Never Said
“You see what it is, I see what it was” I was having a whinge about the horse not going well one day. My coach said this to me and I thought it was a very eloquent way of reminding me of how far I had come when I was lamenting how far I had still to go.ContinueContinue reading “The Best Thing I Never Said”
10 Things Riders With An Electric Arse Are Tired Of Hearing
“Stop overriding” I’m not? “You are riding on” Honestly I am really not, this just kind of happens. “Take your leg off” Are you mad? It took me years to learn to put it on. “Just sit quietly” I am, I am not even talking!! “You are going a bit too fast” Nah, it isContinueContinue reading “10 Things Riders With An Electric Arse Are Tired Of Hearing”
Why Learning Dressage Now is Like Playing Video Games in the 90’s
It takes hours of practice Just like getting skilled at Columns (I once got to level 150, it took about five hours and I could no longer see straight), dressage takes hours and hours doing the same exercises and movements, developing the right muscles and hoping for the penny to drop in the horse andContinueContinue reading “Why Learning Dressage Now is Like Playing Video Games in the 90’s”
Marvelous Sights at Mount Juliet
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”
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”
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”
Equestrian Reality 