This week I caught up with Cornish Dairy Farmer, Paul Richards, to hear about his latest adventure. In August, Paul is competing in the Mongol Derby. A race regarded as the world’s longest and toughest horse race. 1. So Paul, what is the Mongol Derby and why have…
“Think laterally. If you do you’re sure to be successful in whatever you do.” This piece of advice was given to me recently by a lady very successful in her career, and it got me thinking about how that can be applied to riding.…
Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | “I have a lot of love for this brave horse, he has the heart of a lion”
So it’s been a busy month or so settling back into a busy show season for me and the horses! Starting with one of my favourite shows of the season, Bicton 5 day show. All the horses jumped fab over the whole weekend. Ed…
It’s safe to say I’ve had a bad couple of months in the horse department. After being pleased with my young horse last season, being now a 6yo I was starting to worry that he was still feeling quite ‘backward’ to ride. I initially thought…
Poppy Burford’s Junior Show Jumping Blog | Overcoming another set back…
Hello! While my schooling with Mary, both on the flat and over fences, has been going well over the winter, once in the ring she has been really underperforming. She wasn’t going forward into the fence and was really hard work. We also couldn’t…
Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | A good start to the season & a new addition
After a much needed break over the winter, it was all go in January bringing the horses back into work. With them all settled into their new yard, I spent the next 6 weeks getting them fit again ready for this season, and they…
What To Wear At Badminton Horse Trials 2017
Badminton Horse Trials 2017 Badminton is by far my favorite event and I’m super excited that it starts TOMORROW (3rd – 7th May). It truly is the world’s premier 3 day event. The fashion stakes are high at Badminton, watching the Trot Up gives…
Firstly, apologies I have not posted for a while. Horses have not been going to plan! Anyway, as my mum likes to say you’ve just got to “kick-on!”. So in light of that, I want to change the subject and introduce you lovely people…
Are you rugging your horse correctly? Well, winter is certainly upon us and we’ve already experienced some hard frosts in Cornwall. I constantly find myself worrying about my horse when it’s cold and frosty…Is he warm enough? How many rugs does he need? I…
Making plans for 2017 Hello! When I last wrote I had one of the Blue Chip Championship Qualifiers coming up. However unfortunately one was cancelled, and another I was away for! As it is a New Year, I am excited for the opportunities ahead.…