Recently it’s dawned on me that I’ve been quite ignorant in not continuing to learn more about my favourite things in the world, horses. When you’ve been riding for 20 years it’s easy to be lazy. In light of this, I decided to do some…
Is the cold weather and long periods stood in the stable causing your horses to stiffen? Are you struggling to get mud fever under control? Are you preparing your horses for the competitive season ahead? This week I’ve teamed up with Horse Supplements Direct…
My Equestrian Wish List I’m more horse mad than ever at the moment. At twenty-six my obsession only seems to be getting worse and I frequently find myself dreaming about what horsey goodies I can purchase next. It’s good to have goals. Something to work too.…
Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Panty (DEPPP) Recently I won a pair of Derrieres equipped with ‘The Derriere Equestrian Padded Support System’ and I was excited to find out what all the hype was about. I must admit I was a little apprehensive. As a girl in her 20’s…
You know you’re an equestrian when…. 1.You have more photos of your horse than any other member of the family. 2. You’re constantly eyeing up potential jumps. 3. Your house is an extension of your tack room. 4. It’s a regular occurrence to…
Why Buy A Connemara? Call me controversial but I, along with many friends who have years of ‘horsing around‘ under our belt, all agree with one thing, we’d buy our children Connemara ponies! Here are the reasons why: 1. They are versatile Children change their mind daily. Fact.…
It’s tradition for my family to go hunting on both Boxing Day and New Years Day. Whilst I didn’t manage to get out on boxing day, I was lucky enough to be offered the ride on one of my best friend’s Connemara pony for…
Thinking of running your own stall at a farmers market or even running a market? Here’s some key considerations: Farmers Markets are a great place to pick up delicious locally sourced produce. However, they can vary enormously in terms of both the goods available…
Lincolnshire Shepherdess, Sophie Arlott, supplies native breeds to four Michelin-starred restaurants. Based on a small, idyllic farm in the Lincolnshire countryside, mother-of-two Sophie has been producing Lavinton Lamb from her flock of native breed sheep for the past ten years. Mix of native…
Christmas is a time for all the family to enjoy and it’s important to capture those special moments on camera. This week we welcome back our regular contributor and photographer, Matt Limb, who gives some tips on how to snap a great picture of…