We all know that there are many health benefits to feeding hay/haylage from the ground rather than from a hay net: it prevents neck, wither and jaw injuries, keeps dust out of eyes, allows for a more relaxed mental state, allows the sinuses and nasal passages to naturally drain better - to name a few.... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but purchasing the correct memberships for British Eventing is very confusing and daunting, especially for a newcomer. As I'd love to get into it this year, I've been thoroughly researching all the different ridden membership types and I think I've finally cracked it. To put it all in one place,... Continue Reading →
The impossible, right? With all the stuff we aquire over the years from owning one horse, let alone multipe, the idea of a life with horses being a minimal one may seem like a fairytale concept for many. It's a very true fact that you always NEED (/want) something new for either yourself or your... Continue Reading →
With competition season looming, I just wanted to write a short post about the meaning of competing. Obviously for those of you lucky enough to be in the rosettes every time you compete, there's not much to say - that's great! But for those of us who aren't, it really really is not the end... Continue Reading →
I think almost everyone can relate to the horrible situation of the endless cycle from being at a bad yard. This cycle is moving to a yard thats turns out to be bad news, wanting to escape as quickly as possible, and in your haste to leave your current stables you fall into another rotten... Continue Reading →
Just do it. Sounds simple right? Well, for many of us it's not quite as easy as that. Whether you feel like you physically can't achieve your goals or you're just lacking in motivation, there are several things you can do and live by in order to get those small steps closer to being where... Continue Reading →
I don't think I'm alone in my love of shoes - boots especially. So when it comes to riding attire, it's safe to say that I love riding boots even more. All of the boots listed below are on my wishlist for some point in the future as they are all heavenly. I've tried to... Continue Reading →
There are many different pathways to be explored in the world of horse riding; but the big three I will be exploring in this post are: Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. Each one requires different skill sets and mentalities from both you and your horse. Some people just know which one they'd like to persue,... Continue Reading →
Ever run out of puff after three jumps on the cross-country course, or wake up stiff and achey from that intense dressage lesson? Well no more! Now that January is upon us, it is time to put away holiday-related excuses for eating and drinking excessively and giving up on our routines and work goals. But,... Continue Reading →
