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 there were no seasons how would you appreciate the few flakes of snow that might appear on Christmas morning? Or the first snowdrops that pop... Continue Reading →
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 me very very proud. Susan our polo queen! Pataca and I have now completed the 2018 grass polo season! A whole blooming season, DONE! We... Continue Reading →
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 to bring you my 3 Autumn essentials that I, or anyone else shouldn't be living without. Now, I expect you're about to click the home... Continue Reading →
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 the recipient to a day with ME! I would come to their house and terrorize them for a whole day! And that's exactly what I... Continue Reading →
Rugging Temperature GuideNow, 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 hopefully it helps in times of rugging confusion! What I have learnt...I have run some of the most elite yards in the country, working with both... Continue Reading →
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 to be safe. I know that all of the gear I am wearing is above board but equally I also know that I push the... Continue Reading →
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 event at Shelford. I put so much pressure on myself there and I didn't enjoy a single bit of that feeling. Frickley was all about... Continue Reading →
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 RF at that level. At the final you have to be in the top 20% to get through to the championship held at Badminton. And... Continue Reading →
So, here it is.... my fourth event of the 2018 season, an unaffiliated event run at Epworth Equestrian. Now, for anyone wondering... yes, I have my BE90 Regional Final at Shelford in 2 weeks and yes, I know I did the 80cm class today but I want my horse’s confidence to blossom, I want him... Continue Reading →
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 or British Dressage Rule Books just to be safe. I know that all of the gear I am wearing is above board but equally I also know that... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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