I am preparing for the regional eventing final. There is a lot to do. Due to the difficult terrain, we have only been able to …
Feel the Fear and Ride Anyway
Feel the fear and ride anyway – August 2018
Many people, including friends, students and strangers I meet on trains or at the post office, have an outwardly negative outlook. I am one of …
Feel the Fear and Ride Anyway – MAY 2022
This month’s column starts with a confession. I gave up. Despite the brighter evenings motivating me, it was hard to stay motivated when I had …
FEEL THE FEAR, RIDE ANYWHERE
I hope you all had more daylight and perhaps even managed a post-work hack. The hard work is only beginning for me. GETTING READY My …
FEAR NOT; RIDE ANYWAY! SPRING 2022
Spring, how I love you and loathe thee. Although you have the upside of bringing more light to my nights and allowing me to ride …
FEEL THE FEAR, RIDE ANYWHERE – MARCH 2018,
We are back. It’s a new beginning and a new year. Although it might not appear, daylight hours are increasing, and a mince pie and …
FEAR NOT, RIDE ANYWHERE – FEBRUARY 2022
Victoria Brant is my name, and I am a confessed wimp. After writing Pat’s ad for sale, I sobbed in our honeymoon suite 18 months …
Equestrian Safety Basics
The first thing you will learn if you are new to an equestrian is how to groom horses. This simple task will teach you many …
Signs Your Horse Is About To Spook
You mean, if we think the spook will come, we can do something about this, right? If we can “listen” to the signs, there are many ways …
Managing Horses’ Weight In Winter
Horses’ energy requirements rise in the colder months to maintain their body temperature and warmth. We sometimes have to adjust our feed to meet their …