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…]
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…]
I am an ambitious and highly driven person. I have worked hard to progress doing what I love, and I get great satisfaction from this every single day. I am also very passionate about personal development – constantly stretching myself to take on new challenges, and push myself outside of my comfort zone in order … [Read more…]
As I look back on 2017, one of the biggest things that stood out to me was just how many new followers I have gained throughout the year – on the blog, and across my social channels. It struck me that many of my new followers may not have reviewed older posts from the year, … [Read more…]
It’s the mooost wonderfuuul tiiiime… of the yeeeaaar ♫♫♫ Yes, it is that time of the year again – Christmas Gift buying time! Whether you are buying for an Equestrian enthusiast, or looking for ideas to add to your “Dear Santa” list, I have you covered! I have put together a Christmas Gift Guide containing my … [Read more…]
With Paddy now ready to come gradually back into work, I have been doing a lot of research into fitness programmes – considering long term soundness, cardiovascular fitness, and topline conditioning. If he had been roughed off and chucked out in a field on a holiday, sound and fit, with no exercise in this time, … [Read more…]