Our second installment of #FollowFriday takes us Hampshire, United Kingdom, where we meet Nicola Strong, the brains behind Headstrong Equestrian. I have been following Nicki’s journey for quite a while now, and she is also a fellow HorseHealth Official blogger, so I am thrilled to be showcasing her blog to my followers! I am not … [Read more…]
The first instalment of our #FollowFriday series takes us to the West of Ireland – the beautiful Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) area of County Mayo – where we meet Catherine Meenaghan, the blogger behind Wild Atlantic Rider. Catherine is a good friend of mine since we were on the same showjumping team in college, and has been instrumental … [Read more…]
#FollowFriday Week One: Wild Atlantic Rider by Catherine Meenaghan – here #FollowFriday Week Two: Headstrong Equestrian by Nicola Strong – here #FollowFriday Week Three: Diary of a Wimpy Eventer by Victoria Brant – here #FollowFriday Week Four: Gee Gee & Me by Jessica Challinor – here #FollowFriday Week Five: Life on the Left Rein by … [Read more…]
I have been a beauty box subscriber for almost a year now – once a month, receiving a box full of beauty goodies once a month for me to try before I buy, for a small monthly fee. I like these subscription boxes because I find it very hard to make decisions – I get overwhelmed … [Read more…]
This day two years ago I completed my first One Day Event on my lovely mare Betsey! I will never forget how excited and nervous I was all at the same time, and the horrendous weather we had on the day – thunder, lightning, hailstones, the works! No bad weather was going to stop me from … [Read more…]
I had the honour of scribing at Tatts for one of the CCI1* classes this week – sitting at E, watching top international riders such as Oliver Townend, William Fox Pitt and Mary King with their up-and-coming young horses, as well as our top future stars in the junior class. Having always scribed at C, … [Read more…]
Tattersalls International Horse Trials are upon us! This is my first year being able to head down for the entire week, and I intend to make the most of it – as well as trying not to be too starstruck seeing some top international riders wandering around! This post will feature as my ‘hub’ for Tatts … [Read more…]
I have been down at Tatts for the last couple of days scribing in the dressage classes, and have had the opportunity to wander around the stalls and check out who’s there and what they’re selling, before the masses start arriving for the jumping from tomorrow onwards! Not all of the stalls were open, but everyone … [Read more…]
I might not be the best rider in the world, but when it comes to competing, I am organised. Knowing everything is organised and I can find what I need when I need it, helps calm my nerves, and the day runs much more smoothly too. My top tips for being (and staying organised) before, … [Read more…]
There never is a right time for something to go wrong with your horse, but it’s certainly tougher when it happens at the start of the season! Unfortunately Paddy has given himself a bit of a knock and needs some time off to heal. The good news is we found it very early and he will make … [Read more…]