A Hipflask Recipe With a Twist – Fancy Skittle Vodka

Old skool skittle vodka was made by chucking all but the green ones into a naggin of vodka overnight in the freezer and then drinking whatever it ended up looking like. This is a slightly more sophisticated recipe than the original! You will need:  One big bag of skittles Some small glass bottles or jarsContinueContinue reading “A Hipflask Recipe With a Twist – Fancy Skittle Vodka”

Graphical Representations of Life with Horses

Summer Shopping Training Planning Ahead Competing Grooming & Stable Management Hunting Riding in the rain in Summer   Choosing a Horse   Managing Finances   Clipping – Post Clipping Analysis   All content produced on my site is my own original content. Please do not reproduce in any form without my express prior permission. ThankContinueContinue reading “Graphical Representations of Life with Horses”

Things Only Equestrian Women Will Understand

How make up is never really ‘stay all day’ or ‘budge proof’ unless it doesn’t rub off your forehead after wearing a hat and can withstand twelve hours of mud, wind and lashing rain. Extra marks if it stays on after you get a branch to the face on a hunt.Having no sympathy for someoneContinueContinue reading “Things Only Equestrian Women Will Understand”

Hunting In Ireland – Phrases & Terms

 “Irish Hunting Cob” = comfortable square shaped horse with a short thick neck and a big shoulder. Usually feels like a couch, moves like a tank and jumps whatever is in front of it. May be hogged (mane shaved off) so a ‘Jesus strap’ may be needed  “Jesus Strap” = neck strap of a runningContinueContinue reading “Hunting In Ireland – Phrases & Terms”