Picture Perfect
I recently read an article by a colleague about quitting negative thinking, in which she saw a photo of some random rider and had…
Can ‘Ordinary’ Horses Rise To The Biggest of Occasions?
It’s a curious thing, the idea of competitiveness in horses. They have no interest or understanding of podium placings, trophies or rosettes, prize money…
Teddy The Shetland, Bonafide Influencer
He has model looks, he’s in demand from major brands, he does appearances at celebrity’s children’s parties, and at four years old he has…
Taking My Own Advice
People in the horse world love dishing out advice, don’t they? Especially unsolicited, and usually at a horrendous time – like when you’ve just…
If The Saddle Fits…
It’s that time again – the time when I discover that somehow neither of my saddles fit any longer, and I have to sell…
Is It Time to ‘KonMari’ My Equestrian Life?
If you haven’t yet heard of Marie Kondo and her ‘lifestyle brand’ KonMari, where have you been? She’s a consultant on neatness, the guru…
Riders Are a Different Breed
Tennis player Andy Murray has announced that he’ll be retiring soon, and I’m gutted. He’s the best British player of all time, he’s won…
The Shadow Over Our Golden Girl
What goes up, must come down, or so the saying goes. Equestrians are used to constant highs and crashing lows – whether that’s falling…
Spicer’s Corner: Finding The One
Finding the right trainer is just like finding the right partner. You’ve heard about a fantastic new trainer, you’ve sounded them out about a…