Please don't read any further if you've popped over here for a bit of cheery light hearted reading... it probably won't turn out that way! I want to share this for my own sanity, I think about it everyday without fail and I think talking about it, saying it out loud might help me and... Continue Reading →
August Favourites – you can’t afford NOT to…
Now, protection is something we all have at the forefront of our minds; not only for ourselves but (often more importantly) for our horses. I'm relatively new to Eventing and I have only one, very precious horse. I want to make sure I am doing all I can for his safety and longevity as a... Continue Reading →
Number 3: The one that wasn’t so good on paper….
So, my 3rd BE of the season (can’t quite believe I’m saying this when it’s nearly August!!) happened yesterday at Frickley Park! I’ve been consciously trying to lighten up about things and try to enjoy having fun with my horse instead of piling on pressure and being a miserable cockwomble. This was the one and... Continue Reading →
A VERY SPECIAL WIMPY WEDNESDAY by Becki Holmes…
So, I’m feeling pretty emotional writing this and it’s taken me a couple of days to be able to put into words what I’m feeling! I can finally say I’m a Wobbleberry graduate and to have finished my challenge at the Hannah Francis one day event was an honour! It’s been a long journey for... Continue Reading →
My July Favourites – What’s GLOVE got to do with it?
So, being 'out there' in the public eye definitely has it's ups and downs. Being a blogger and author or one of the largest equestrian blogs in the country brings with it some exciting opportunities to try new things that I ordinarily wouldn't get to try. New product launches, events and meet ups are so... Continue Reading →
Team Wimpy Update 7: Learning to enjoy it by Amie and Raven
Well hello, So … firstly I cannot begin to explain how inspirational the ladies in our team are! I’m sure if you’ve read the earlier team wimpy blogs you’ll all agree … and I’m lucky enough to have these fab ladies on hand 24/7 each time I have a wobble! I met some of our... Continue Reading →
Team Wimpy Weekend Round Up!
What a long way these ladies have come so far, I cannot tell you how proud I am of them all. The support they offer one another in the private group is like nothing I have ever seen, show days are my favourites as they all come together and support each - isn't that what... Continue Reading →
Speetley BE90: The one where it all came good…
WELL WELL WELL..... So, Here it is... Speetley BE90, my 2nd BE of the season. As most of you will have read, I had a total knock in every sense last Sunday at Epworth with a refusal in the show jumping and another out on course... It was a day for learning not to ride... Continue Reading →
The one that didn’t go so well!!!
So, a last minute entry into the 90cms Show-cross at Epworth Equestrian Ltd saw us power trotting around our regular hacking route last night in an attempt to tire out my keener that usual pony ready for the big day. Normally I like to get out somewhere but with time being tight, a decent hack... Continue Reading →
Team Wimpy Update 6: A stay-away show, sat nav blips and living for today, By Nina Studley.
Hi all, Well after 23 years not competing only taking it back up last summer and thinking I could start off where I left confidence wise how wrong was I?! A 38 year old brain doesn’t think like a 15 year olds brain!! To get me going, I did a few unaffiliated jumping classes most... Continue Reading →
First BE of 2018 – Shelford BE90 – a day of exhuberance!
Here it is, my first BE of 2018... So, my routine outing before the big day was complete with my dressage trip on Friday night, I gave him a little pop over some jumps in the field yesterday to round off our prep. I then went to my big brothers for a family barbecue, drank... Continue Reading →
Those who can, teach…
So, 2 months ago I got a text from my dear Team Wimpy member and friend Liz Pears, asking if I fancied helping her out with a bit of “motivational instructing” at a Nervous and Novice camp in May... it seemed such a long way off and I’m at the stage in life where I... Continue Reading →
5 Things I LOVE about YOU…
Whilst swimming in a sea of social media warriors spewing out uninvited negativity, I thought I'd take the time to tell you FIVE, bloody brilliant reasons that I LOVE being one of those 'horse people'. Go ahead, find your reason to be proud, to enjoy stinking of urine, eating packet noodles and never brushing your... Continue Reading →
Team Wimpy Update 5: Doing it for the Wobbleberries by Becki Holmes
Since being picked to be part of the amazing team Wimpy in March a lot has changed for me both good and bad! So I’m participating in the Wobbleberry challenge this year, so my aim is to complete a BE80T by the end of the season! Bridget was to be my wobbly partner and to... Continue Reading →
Badminton Horse Trials 2018
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 →
Team Wimpy Update 4: by our lovely Polo Player Susan Paterson
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 →
Team Wimpy Update 3: By Sharon Murphy – My first EVER One Day Event!!
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 →
On a High (fibre) at Highclere!
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 →