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March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 A Cob That Can

The other week the fabulous team at Harry Hall approached me to see if i would be interested in doing them a blog about how I got into barrel racing for them and here it is…

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“His squeal made me want to squeal, my guts did a front flip but so did my heart it was amazing.”

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So after my mini melt down yesterday about being a complete wuss in the field. I got to the fur babies last night and stroked both their faces from just inside the fencing. I brushed the Ginger Princess off and gave her a snuggle, Apollo stood like a good boy as he knew he would get his ass whooped if he came near me. He had the start of a wind knot in his hair which made me get a tad teary, I said to Princess that it’s making me feel bad as Apollo isn’t getting as much love as her and that I’m feeling like a crappy horse mum and how Apollo is beginning to look sad. Literally at that she turned around and stood with her bum away from us. It’s like she knew 😍 I wrapped my arms around my little coblet and gave him a much deserved groom, to which he repaid me with copious amounts of snogs and face nibbles. Afterwards I walked back up to her and wrapped my arms around her too and thanked her. I’m so sure she knew as she waited for me to say goodbye before they both walked off. Call me crazy but 🤷🏼‍♀️ If you’re feeling low, they know 💕 #horseblogger#horse#horses#equestrian#equestrianlife#gypsycob#ottb#thoroughbred#equestrianblogger

Two weeks ago I got in the middle of a lovers tiff. The Big Ginger Princess went to bite at Apollo but she missed as he ran off, obviously missing irritated her and she kicked out towards the direction he was running. As per usual Apollo was being a mummy’s boy and was running to me for reassurance. He missed the blow as he hid behind me and I took one for the team. My swearing ban was going pretty well as all I shouted was ‘OW’. They both knew I was hurt and came straight to me as I hobbled out the field. My knee hyperextended backwards and did a tad bit of damage so I’m still walking a bit like a wally but the worst thing about this is I’ve now lost my bottle going in the field with them both. I’m at a quiet yard on grass livery and there’s no phone signal down there, I just kept thinking what If she had got my head or just if it had been worse. I love them both so much and trust them both but everytime she puts her ears back at him I now feel sick. I used to go deep into the field with both of them, groom her and have a run around with Apollo. I’ve now spent the last two weeks stood close to the field gate pathetically grooming them and being on edge. I know it was freak accident but it’s really bust my dam balls and I just want to get back in the field playing with my babies. Hopefully this year I’ll have them both in separate fields and be able to get them both back out 🐴#horsesofinstagram#horse#horses#equestrian#equestrianlife#horseblogger#equestrianblogger#ottb#thoroughbred

Doctors orders.... no riding.... thank you to my bestie @laura_pickering5 for letting me on Honey yesterday just so I could check my leg would still go in the stirrup haha! Lovely ride out Into the woods 🌲#horse#horses#equestrian#equestrianlife#horsesofinstagram

Well my attempt at taking photos this weekend was extremely poor but what an amazing time!!!! Thank you @charliebradley6 🥃 back at it today and hopefully picking up a saddle later that will fit the ginger princess 🐎 #thelongroadfestival

Team work makes the dream work 💕 I had such an amazing time at the Wimpy Weekender. I was there on foot as photographer, which means I spent the three days hobbling around after my Friday morning set back but the limping was soooo worth while. The majority of the ladies there I had never met and only a handful knew each other yet everybody got on like a house on fire and encouraged each other the entire weekend. We always talk about how peer pressure can be such a negative thing however this weekend I witnessed a great deal of ‘positive peer pressure’ all the ‘you can do its’ count to somebody. Other riders claimed they were in the wrong groups as they watched fellow Wimpys jump bigger jumps than themselves, for them only to step up to the challenge and jump the same jumps! Some fabulous moments were captured on camera and I don’t think I’ve ever had so many candid shots of people grinning so hard! Massive thank you to Vic for letting me take photos and join in with the weekend @wimpyeventer 💕 well done to the amazing coaches, all the wimpys and to the queen of brave herself 💕#horsesofinstagram#horse#horses#equestrian

So thankful to be able to take part in such an amazing equestrian sport. Barrel racing isn't as well known in the UK as dressage and showjumping etc but it sure as heck requires just as much skill and horsemanship. Also major grateful for all the lovely cowboys and cowgirls who have ever let me have a ride on their horses. Every ride matters and every ride has taught me something new. If you want to experience the rush of barrel racing definitely check out the 4 Strides - Home of UKBHA - United Kingdom Barrel Horse Association where you're welcome on any horse, in any tack and at any riding ability, all you have to bring to the arena is the willingness to learn and trust your horse. "Some horses will test you, some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you" #horsesofinstagram#horse#horses#equestrian#equestrianlife#western#westernriding#barrelracing#ukbha#4stridesequestrian

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