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…
Grand Changes At Olympia – But Are They For The Good?
My first visit to the London International Horse Show at Olympia was in 2004, when I had just started working full-time for an equestrian…
Horse Welfare: Pony-Painting Parties vs Keeping Sight of the Real Issues
The transportation of horses over long distances to slaughterhouses. Abused and abandoned equines. The poor conditions faced by many working horses throughout the world….
Spicer’s Corner: We’re Going On a Witch Hunt…
When it comes to horse welfare, social media is a blessing and a curse. Spotted a neglected or abandoned horse? Its plight can be…