Today's challenge by Mindful Riding was to reflect on my proudest moment to date with my pony, however, I am still excitedly (and impatiently-patiently!) waiting for the day when my very own equine partner in crime arrives. Whilst this can sometimes be a struggle, the silver lining of this cloud is that it has meant… Continue reading ***Mindful Alert*** ☆ Terrific Tuesday
Category: Horses
***Mindful Alert***
I should probably explain the reason for the 'mindfulness' posts suddenly appearing on my blog! I have been following Mindful Riding on Facebook for the work they do for a while now, having always struggled with my confidence when horse riding, despite it being quite possibly my biggest passion. However, knowing that my struggle with… Continue reading ***Mindful Alert***
***Mindful Alert*** Keeping Motivated In Bad Weather
When the evenings are as dark as they are, it's so difficult to know how it will be physically possible to fit all of the jobs that need doing into the shorter days, especially when taking into consideration the job (that you work to pay for the horse) which takes up the main (and lightest)… Continue reading ***Mindful Alert*** Keeping Motivated In Bad Weather
Anxiety & Horse Riding
I have always been told that to have fear isn't necessarily a bad thing. It is totally normal and comes in with natural instinct which is what helps to keep us safe. However, too much fear can stop you achieving the things that you want to.I started horse riding when I was 8 or 9… Continue reading Anxiety & Horse Riding
I didn't realise it would be so difficult to put into words what horses have done for my mental health until I tried. Whilst I haven't yet owned my own horse, I've been so lucky to have had the opportunity to cross paths with so many of them, and to have had the chance for… Continue reading
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light”
Well after a little adventure the other day, I have decided that I would rather take a walk on a pony with a friend in the woods! There is nothing quite like the feeling when you get, when time doesn't matter, you don't really know where you are but that doesn't matter either, because you… Continue reading “I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light”
When I last posted, I'm not sure it could have been predicted what would happen to the rest of the year, and I think it has really highlighted that life is short and that you never really know what is around the corner. I had posted feeling positive back in the saddle, determined to get… Continue reading
Back in the game
This mare ♡ Last weekend we finally started to get ourselves reaquainted with the school after about a month of stormy weather and mud! We took it slowly, making sure that I knew where she was at and her with me. Today we had a lot more energy! And by we, I mean Florence! I… Continue reading Back in the game
I'm not sure this mare has figured out the selfie just yet... 😂 But she never fails to put a smile on my face ♡
Birthday Break
This year I have celebrated one of the major birthdays, and thought the best way to celebrate that was with an adventure! Where to go? Well the New Forest was an obvious choice for a short break for me! We were only there for a few days but I loved being outside, in nature and… Continue reading Birthday Break
Rather Be Wearing Wellies ♥ 