Small Steps to Success: Building Confidence and Strength in the Saddle

It’s easy to get caught up in the big picture—the clear rounds, the perfect transitions, the dream rides in the countryside. But real success isn’t built on dramatic leaps; it’s forged through small, consistent steps that build strength, confidence, and resilience over time. This lesson is one I’m living daily. After having surgery on my […]

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Road Trip to Devon

Sometimes I need a moment to regroup. I think everyone does. So, when Monty’s demonstrations for this year were booked and all a few hours away, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. I got online and found a little farmhouse 15 minutes away from The Grange, Okehampton and some me time was officially booked. I […]

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So, that was Christmas.

How was Christmas for you? Now, continuing the theory that I am a bit of a dreamer, I accept Christmas was never going to live up to the expectations or picture I had put on it, I didn’t anticipate it being quite such a failure though. After feeling a bit of a cold coming on, […]

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The Dress

Three years ago, I saw the dress. The shape, the colours, the style, all so perfect. I turned to the Mother and said “That’s it. That’s the dress.” Mother looked at me confused so I had to explain further. “That is the dress I shall wear to my book launch event.” Mother looked equally confused […]

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