Hi everyone!! Well...This time last year I entered my first ever round of show jumping in a 60cm nervous and novice class. I trotted the whole way round, as cantering around corners used to terrify me… you never know, we could tip over! Now I have just done my first ODE! I had been feeling... Continue Reading →
Team Wimpy Update 2: By Jess Griffiths – I owe it to friends…
For a long time I didn’t pursue a career in horses, as I didn’t believe I was good enough. I went down the safe, sensible route of being a schoolteacher, which was still something I was really passionate about. I love working with children and love being able to help and nurture them to achieve... Continue Reading →
Team Wimpy : UPDATE 1 by Liz Pears aged 52 and a quarter!
Well here it is, my first blog for Team Wimpy 2018. Well actually my first blog. Ever. At 52. Here goes.... When the BE dates for 2018 came out, I immediately started diligently planning my ‘season’, just like a proper eventer; Some 90s for True, and the idea of a BE 80 for Spirit, who... Continue Reading →