After much deliberation as to whether the ground was going to hold up to 80 sets of skillfully shod hooves tearing it apart on Saturday, the drier days in the lead up to the event were a saving grace for all involved. It was Thursday, dressage day 1 and packed and ready for the off,... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! So, whilst the eventers have finally been getting to the first fixtures of the season, the showing shows are underway and the happy hackers are enjoying the lighter nights; for polo players all eyes are on the start of the grass season. Getting out on the grass is something that I am both... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Some time ago I received a message, from a lovely lady asking for my address so that she could invite me to something very special. I obliged of course! (Who wouldn’t!?) Now, the invite came and it was a big surprise, The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon invite you to a special day at Highclere... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure... Days go by where I'm not overly sure where I'm going in life, what I do for a living or what I'm making for tea! I feel a bit in limbo again. So this time last year I was toying with leaving my full time job as Marketing Manager for a large... Continue Reading →
A battle with the ‘F’ word. You know sometimes when you sit and think for too long, you talk yourself in and out of decisions, you feel confused and need guidance on which way to turn? The decision to leave that job you hate, to get married, to start a family, to try something that... Continue Reading →
I thought I would take a minute to impart a little wisdom, please take from it what you will for I am no David Marlin, but what I do have is experience, years of it, spanning over 300 horses that I have cared for in these years. Now, these days, what to feed your horse... Continue Reading →
