Hi! Since I last wrote it has been going well. Bicton was good with placings on both ponies. Mum and I travelled up to Somerset to Chard Equestrian for their championship show on the first weekend in October. Unfortunately Secret had a bit of…
So it’s been a while since the last blog, it’s been a busy summer! Both of the horses have improved so much over the summer. Figi has gone from a very green 4yo trotting round British Novices to winning Discoveries and numerous double clears…
It was about time we welcomed a junior rider to the blog. It’s great to welcome 15 yo Show Jumper, Poppy Burford, as this month’s guest blogger. Hi! I am Poppy Burford and I turned 15 in July. I live in Penzance, at the bottom of…
With the summer season well underway, the horses have had some great results so far! I took them both to the 5 day show at Bicton Arena which I couldn’t have asked for better weather for. There isn’t a better show venue – especially…
I’m so happy to see that spring is officially here. We can ditch the winter coats and enjoy competing in the sunshine (hopefully!). Below is what I’ve got in my show jumping wardrobe this spring and I just adore this outfit! I’m not sure if it’s because…
In the words of Paddy Mcguinness, ‘Let the horse see the sparkle…’ When the lovely Hayley, owner of Equine Elegance, got in touch to see if I’d be interested in reviewing some of her products I jumped at the chance. I just love a…
So, one month in to 2016 and my ‘plans’ from last months blog have already changed. My plans for this year with Zippy was to get him his double clears and then maybe sell him, but that happened a lot quicker than I thought.…
Dainese Equestrian It’s always refreshing to find a company that you really resonate with. One whose products really hit the nail on the head. For me, this company is Dainese. Since 1971 Dainese has been crafting human body protection; 40 years of innovative research and technology that allow…
Us horsey people definitely question our love for the sport in the winter! Working a 9-5 job can be tricky too with not much support.. but as always you find a way to make it work. I’m rather lucky having a flood lit arena…
Official statement on Bertram Allen disqualification at Olympia Following the Olympia Grand Prix CSI5* at Olympia, The London International Horse Show (GBR) on 21 December, 2015, Bertram Allen (IRL) was disqualified by the Ground Jury under Article 242.3.1 of the FEI Jumping Rules when the…