Our First Event of the Season 2019Our First Event of the Season 2019
…all I wanted to do was smile and bring my horse home safe. As you may have noticed I’ve now got two horses to compete, XC train, jump and school,
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Let’s talk about: Horse insurance and why I’d never be without it.Let’s talk about: Horse insurance and why I’d never be without it.
An insight into what cover I have and why I think it’s important. Now, you might be thinking… “that bloody Wimpy’s sponsored by KBIS, course she’s going to be banging
Team Wimpy Update 2: Cutting yourself some slack!Team Wimpy Update 2: Cutting yourself some slack!
The most heartfelt update from our amazing polo queen, Susan… I can’t believe that it’s now almost a year since I became part of Team Wimpy. 2018 was one of
TEAM WIMPY 2019 : Happy New Year!TEAM WIMPY 2019 : Happy New Year!
So, my amazing team of seven riders is about to grow… I am so happy with the girls and how well they have gelled and supported one another, I am
Tips for riding a Spooky horseTips for riding a Spooky horse
With the 2019 season looming, I am reflecting on some of the things I get asked the most often. Number one has to be; How do I cope with Pat
New Year… New…. whatever!?New Year… New…. whatever!?
Feeling under pressure to transform yourself this January… read on my friends, read on. Here’s the thing with January, it’s the start of a NEW YEAR and apparently, according to
From 4 years to 4 star… What does it really take?From 4 years to 4 star… What does it really take?
I was absolutely delighted to attend the 4th leg of the Ros Canter and Caroline Moore, 4 years to 4* tour at Vale View Equestrian last night. I have taken away
The Peewee Diaries: Episode 1The Peewee Diaries: Episode 1
So, a lot of you will have seen a new arrival to our family in the last few weeks. She is a little 15.3hh dark brown, 2004 thoroughbred mare called
The (almost) last one – Norton Disney BE80The (almost) last one – Norton Disney BE80
This is most certainly the hardest event report I’ve had to write all season. Even now, the morning after, I’m still so emotional about it…. it’s a sport, a hobby
In a TIGHT spot? Need LEGGING up? I’ve got a treat for you!In a TIGHT spot? Need LEGGING up? I’ve got a treat for you!
Now, I’m not a huge fan of brazen product reviews… the “I got this for free and I’m obliged to say it’s amazing” kind of thing. But the reality is,
Autumn Tip Tuesday: What’s wrong with you you pesky camel?Autumn Tip Tuesday: What’s wrong with you you pesky camel?
So, last night I laid in bed formulating a plan with military precision. I had ridden my new/old horse Pea on a hack earlier and whilst this little horse is
HOW I COPE WITH WINTER ….HOW I COPE WITH WINTER ….
Here’s the deal Mr. Winter, you’re either cold, dark, p*ssing with rain or blowing a bloody gale or all of those things on a really great day! But … if
Team Wimpy: A summer round up!Team Wimpy: A summer round up!
What a brilliant summer it’s been, we heard from the lovely Amie and Raven so here’s a little update from the rest of my amazing Team Wimpy ladies… they make
#blogtober – Autumn essentials for you…#blogtober – Autumn essentials for you…
In the spirit of equestrian blogging, I have decided to dip in and out of the #horsebloggers Blogtober topics when the inspiration takes me. Today it took me… I’m going
Suze and George – August Golden Ticket Winners!Suze and George – August Golden Ticket Winners!
So, you may have seen that in August I offered one lucky book buyer the chance to win a GOLDEN TICKET! A Wimpy Wonka if you will… this ticket entitled
Team Wimpy Update: The Wonderful Amie and RavenTeam Wimpy Update: The Wonderful Amie and Raven
I am so excited to share all the events of the past few months with you! My last update ended on the high of my riding Jasper for the first
Which rug should I put on my horse?Which rug should I put on my horse?
Rugging Temperature Guide Now, this doesn’t cover everything there is to know or every different circumstance, and I sharn’t make this into too much of a biology lesson either. But
What I wear competing Part 2: Show JumpingWhat I wear competing Part 2: Show Jumping
There are obviously do’s and don’ts that you have to comply with and I advise that if you are unsure that you check with the British Eventing Rule Books just
Number 6 – Frickley (2): The one with the happinessNumber 6 – Frickley (2): The one with the happiness
So, here we are again… on the eve of an event and having just walked the course, I didn’t feel horrendous. Certainly no where near as bad as my last
The Region Final: the one with the vomiting!!The Region Final: the one with the vomiting!!
So… yesterday was my Badminton Grassroots Regional Final at Shelford. Throughout the season you get to pick up qualifying results (approx top 3) which mean you are eligible for a