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 those rare, enchanted years when everything just seemed to work out. (If this sounds smug, please believe me when I tell you that I'd had... Continue Reading →
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 looking to add 3 more Team Wimpy Riders to the team for 2019, making a team of 10! More on that this week.... We are... Continue Reading →
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 time. Three months on and I’m so happy to say since then Raven and I have completed our first clear round event and two one... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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