Are moments of brilliance enough?
This horse has definitely been sent to challenge me! The last few weeks have been full of some quite drastic thoughts about Jack and this week, it all came to a head. It is Horse of the Year Show week...
View ArticleStand still and feel
I was recently reading a post about the importance of teaching a horse to stand still and how it can quite often be a challenge. It is what I needed to hear but weirdly for myself and not my horse....
View ArticleThe one thing to fix your confidence issues
I remember vividly on one of Monty Roberts’ early tours, he talked about the “one solution” to all your horse problems. A pill called Monty’s Medicine; little multicoloured pills with MnM on them. I...
View ArticleHow to get Christmas right – the horse girl edit
Horse people are a pretty hardy bunch generally. But one thing truly terrifies them and that things is………. a non-horsey person buying them a horsey gift. Every horse person has received a horse...
View ArticleMoving stables with your horse – managing anxiety and finding stability
Moving stables can be an overwhelming experience, both for the owners and the horses themselves. Horses thrive on routine and familiarity almost as much as we do! I moved stables recently and was...
View ArticleEmbracing Vulnerability: A Lesson for Equestrians from Lewis Capaldi at...
The culture of bravery in the horse world can be overwhelming. Strength, just ‘getting back on’ and getting on with it, riding whilst injured are often celebrated. It’s easy, in that set up, to forget...
View ArticleLessons from loss: Navigating life after losing my horse
It’s said that the bond between a horse and rider is one of the most profound connections one can experience. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to share your life with a horse, you’ll understand the...
View ArticleA bit about Barney….
The delightful Barney came into our lives a year ago. We had discussed the idea of getting a young horse but nothing seemed to fit. One message from Simon Charlesworth and something felt different. He...
View ArticleGallop into the Future: An End of Year Review for Horse Riders
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many horse riders find themselves reflecting on the year that’s passed and setting their sights on the horizons of the year to come. Horses riders are...
View ArticleWhen Auntie Stole My Horse: A Tale of Unexpected Equine Adventures
Once upon a time in the charming Lambourn countryside, where the grass is always green and the neighs of horses serenade the rolling hills, something extraordinary happened. My dear aunt, with a heart...
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