I’m on a journey to get my fitness in line with that of my horses and it’s proving to be no easy feat. As part of my quest to ‘up’ my fitness, I recently took part in the Nike Women’s 10km London. I really loved it.…
Hold your horses! Before buying your first horse, there are some important things to think about. Consider this your pocket beginners guide where you can learn everything you need to know about buying your first horse. Buying a horse takes a lot of research and a…
With dappled shade and bright sunlight, being seen whilst hacking out is just as important as during the winter months. Golly Galoshes, not only keep your horse’s legs and boots clean and dry but their reflective and fluorescent versions, also offer great visibility when out hacking. Because Golly…
Equimins has added new Lavender Shampoo to its grooming range. The purple shampoo is made with lavender essential oil and has been created to leave the horse’s coat clean, shiny and smelling fresh. “Our new Lavender Shampoo has been well received by our customers,…
As a partnership, personally I think every rider should be responsible for matching their horses fitness – we spend so much time ensuring our horses are fit, and we should spend just as much time making sure we are fit, if the partnership is…
A pair of good wellington boots are a necessity if you live in or indulge in country life. These are the Fieldsport welllingtons from Sporting Hares. Rated as the best yard boot for 2015 by Horse & Hound, it’s hardly surprising to see why. The…
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Ponies Make Their Mark | Polo On The Beach 2015
A unique 64 metre sand drawing made by the ponies themselves was created at Watergate Bay, Cornwall, and will mark the launch of the three day polo event, sponsored by Great Western Railway. GWR commissioned the impressive equine art 54 metres (492 hands) wide…
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The Best Yet? Royal Cornwall Show 2015
What a show! It’s Monday, I’m back in the office, and the RCS blues have set in already. I really think it was a great year for Royal Cornwall Show. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was great. The show attracted close to a…
Animalife, are expanding their support for event riders with the introduction of Izzy Taylor and Austin O’Connor to the team. Animalife’s support for riders is at the core of their business. The Team Animalife scheme has proved a huge success since launching in 2013.…
Hello there! My name is Lucy and I feel incredibly lucky to be writing for this fantastic blog. Countryside and Equestrian – what more does a girl need?! I am a converted show jumper who is now training towards big Dressage Dreams with my…