A very happy new year to all my friends, supporters and followers wherever in the world you may be and let us all hope for a much better 2021 after all the challenges, trials and tribulations of 2020 and Coronavirus.   I thought I would start the positivity off with the story so far about Newt, a Highland Pony, who will be four this year.  I will be continuing the backing … [Read more...]

As this extraordinary and hugely challenging year 2020, draws to a close I thought I would end it on a positive note as we are hopefully in the beginning of the end of the restrictions we have all been under. I know a lot of people have lost family members and friends, or suffered from the strain of not being able to visit sick relatives and friends in hospital.  I think it is … [Read more...]

Lets get positive, that is what equestrians do … It is time to get positive as winter approaches, this month I am going to give readers and followers ten ideas to create some positive thinking and optimism in these difficult times as we face up to the oncoming winter and the terrible threat of a resurgent Covid 19. It is all too easy to get down and defeatist but we must all do … [Read more...]

This month I am going to take a look at the often debated issue of treats for horses. First of all I would like to say it is very nice for us all horses and humans alike to get a treat now and again but what are the treats to avoid and what are the best treats to give to your horse? It is lovely to give our horses treats and it can sometimes be a comfort to us as well as nice … [Read more...]

The good the bad and the ugly. That is how I would basically describe most rider training sessions that I see these days, both live and online. I am going to explain the difference between the three categories, you might be able to spot the three types yourself as you read through and it calls to mind your own experiences of coaching, instructing or teaching riders in general.  … [Read more...]