Monthly Roundup: January 2018
As part of my blogging goals for 2018, I am focusing on doing more on the website, and trying to get into a good posting schedule beyond the posts I do on social media. One thing I am doing as part of...
View ArticleThree Pole Exercises to Improve Your Horse’s Canter
One of the hardest things about schooling our horses can be staying motivated and coming up with a good plan for your schooling sessions – especially when you are confined to an arena during the winter...
View ArticleFive Ways to Tackle Rubs on Your Horse’s Mane and Coat
It is THAT time of year. Hair shedding season. There is often more hair on you than on your horse, and your days are spent picking loose hairs off ‘non horse clothes’ as they have somehow infiltrated...
View ArticleMy Favourite Equestrian Books
Today is Thursday March 1st, and not only is it #SnowDay, it is also World Book Day! I absolutely love to read, always have done – I love fiction, fact and everything in between! I have a huge thirst...
View ArticleCelebrating International Women’s Day: Who Inspires You?
Happy International Women’s Day! Today I want to ask (and answer) the question – what female inspires you, or has had an impact on your life? For me, it’s my lovely Mum (pictured). I’m an only child,...
View ArticlePaddy has his first jump post-injury!
Big day today for Paddy (and me!) – his first jump in 10 months! He’s been feeling and going so well for me at the moment, and every week that passes I am acutely aware of the fact that the only reason...
View ArticleOn being (physically) responsible for my horses
Do you ever feel like you let your horse down sometimes? That’s how I felt last night. I’ve had ongoing problems with my right hip and glutes for the last couple of months, and this is making it very...
View ArticleDoing It Badly
I regularly listen to Gretchen Rubin’s “Happier” Podcast – short episodes all about little life hacks and things you can try to make your life, well, happier! The one I listened to today was called ‘Do...
View ArticleFeeding for Performance: What I Feed My Horses
I was recently looking through old photos of the horses on my phone, as I often do, and was delighted to see how much they have changed physically, and how much their condition has improved over time....
View ArticleThe Day My Dreams Came True
Friday 25th May – 10pm. Most people I know are out enjoying the warm sunny day, having drinks in a beer garden or chilling at home watching Graham Norton. Me? I’m doing final checks in the stables and...
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