Tag Archives: dressage

Character Forming?

Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 by

This week the rain desisted, the sun came out and so did my mini, early daffodils. Oh good, I thought, Spring can’t be that far off.  My grass arena and the country tracks should dry out and I can get … Continue reading →

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Jean-François Pignon visits Cahors

Posted on Sunday, August 5, 2012 by

Just by chance, I picked up a flyer for a local cinema to see that an “avant première” of Jean-François Pignon’s autobiographical film, “Gazelle” was being shown on Friday evening preceded by a personal appearance of the man himself and his horses in our home … Continue reading →

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A Pushmi Pullyu Day

Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by

It’s quite a rarity – something between a blue moon and a red-letter day - a palindromic date.  But it only works if you write your dates European style:  21 02 2012. And because it’s the same backwards as forwards it’s something of … Continue reading →

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Middle-aged horsewomen; why do we do it?

Posted on Monday, December 5, 2011 by

This year, after accidents have kept me grounded for the best part of 9 months, I’ve travelled the internet like a tourist desperate to use up air miles.  I’ve discovered sites so many and various, I’ve completely redefined my understanding … Continue reading →

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Walking the walk…and talking the talk?

Posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 by

So, after my second bone-break this year, and getting back to riding again after a further layoff,  I am thrilled to find that my lively Pom seems no different than if he’d simply had a fortnight’s holiday! But both of us are … Continue reading →

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She’s back with that saddle again!

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 by

Autumn sunshine slants in the background and a handsome old horse in the autumn of his years, leaves wreathed in his mane, basks in the afternoon warmth.  He’s content in his retirement and quite relieved he no longer has to shoulder the … Continue reading →

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Finally back in the Saddle…..

Posted on Monday, September 5, 2011 by

I’ve been looking forward to this moment for nearly six months, and inching closer to it in the last couple of weeks.  My broken leg is feeling stronger and I’m walking well enough to be confident leading the horses.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Back on Board my Spanish “Sparkler”

Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2011 by

It’s over five months since I splintered the top of my tibia in mid-March and, apart from sharing the gorgeousness of the early summer garden with you, I haven’t wanted to publish and bore you with my thoughts on the blog … Continue reading →

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Life Interrupted – or why the silence…….

Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 by

Many apologies to anyone looking in for a new post recently – especially to Michelle, who has been a fascinating correspondent and whose blog is thehorsemaster.wordpress.com.  I broke my leg on 11th March and have been in hospital most of … Continue reading →

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Why bareback? Why Not!

Posted on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 by

Today we had a visit from Julien, the horse dentist.  When he gets the electric drill out and you see the horses’ teeth smoking, I can’t believe how brave they are.  Aly has to have the manual rasp, as he … Continue reading →

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