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 packing everything up for Saturday’s Riding Club RDS Qualifiers: Horse has been washed to within an inch … [Read more…]
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. The changes are due to good food and correct, varied work – in this post I will discuss … [Read more…]
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 Something Badly’, and in it Gretchen talked about how sometimes it’s worth doing something, even if you do it … [Read more…]
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 difficult for me to put my weight down through my right leg, tipping me over onto … [Read more…]
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 he isn’t doing more (bar the weather we’ve had over the last few … [Read more…]
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, and my Mum raised me alone – but this is not something that defines me, nor did my … [Read more…]
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 for knowledge, and books allow me to continue to learn about my passion outside of the … [Read more…]
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 all aspects of your daily existence. With the shedding season, comes the dreaded rubs. Rubs on the shoulders, … [Read more…]
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 months! Polework is a great way to keep both you and your horse focused, motivated and provide some variety … [Read more…]
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 this is reviving the ‘monthly roundup’ posts that I tested in late 2017 … [Read more…]