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8 Minutes
2019 Life away from horses

Finally…. I’m Pregnant: The truth behind our conception

Here I am, FINALLY pregnant, something I’ve wanted more than anything else in the entire world SEE THIS POST FOR MORE ABOUT THAT.  The bitter truth of it is, I came off the contraceptive injection and 18 months later,...
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4 Minutes
2019 Life away from horses

Horses come first…. then me.

Lately, the thought of ‘blogging’ on social media gets me in a total spin. The fear of posting stuff someone might not like makes my heart race.   I’ve been writing on various platforms for three years but still I...
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3 Minutes
2019 Learn

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 millions of Facebook posts, the chance to create a...
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5 Minutes
2018 Inspiration Learn Riding Tips

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 so much from just 3 hours of learning and...
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8 Minutes
2018 Learn Riding Tips

The 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 Pea. BUT.. this is not the first time Pea...
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11 Minutes
2018 Competition Reports

The (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 damn it!! Deep breath, Here goes…. We spent the...
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4 Minutes
2018 Kit Guides

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, I do get a lot of products to try...
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3 Minutes
2018 Inspiration Learn Riding Tips

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 fun, safe and brilliant in every way, she has...
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3 Minutes
Kit Guides Learn Stable Management

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 there were no seasons how would you appreciate the...
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4 Minutes
2018

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 me very very proud. Susan our polo queen! Pataca...
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6 Minutes
2018 Kit Guides Learn

#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 to bring you my 3 Autumn essentials that I,...
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7 Minutes
2018

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 the recipient to a day with ME! I would...
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5 Minutes
2018 Kit Guides Learn Stable Management

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 hopefully it helps in times of rugging confusion! What...
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4 Minutes
2018 Kit Guides

What 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 to be safe. I know that all of the...
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12 Minutes
2018 Competition Reports

Number 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 event at Shelford. I put so much pressure on...
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11 Minutes
2018 Competition Reports

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 RF at that level. At the final you have...
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8 Minutes
2018 Competition Reports

Number 4: the Enlightening One!

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...
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6 Minutes
Kit Guides Learn Riding Tips

What I wear Competing: Part 1 – Dressage

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...
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3 Minutes
2018 Life away from horses

*Very Personal* Wanting something too much…

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...
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4 Minutes
Kit Guides Learn

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...
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