dressesandwellies

From time to time it occurs that people ask whether I ride, and if so, in what discipline. My automatic reply is always: Dressage. The last occasion…… Read more “Doing Dressage”

It always amazes me that – at least as far as I know – the world’s leading criminal organisations are not run by horsey women, for none…… Read more “Managing Your Non-Horsey Partner”

Mares are creatures of mystery, and a source of infinite fascination…  At this time of year, breeders’ ‘mare checking’ activities go into overdrive. Even though science tells…… Read more “A Typology of Broodmares – Part 2”

Being a breeder of horses is a strange and dangerous thing: highly addictive, enormously damaging to one’s bank balance and sanity, and incredibly hard work… breeders are,…… Read more “On being a breeder: Broodmares”

I’m a breeder… which, I guess, makes me one of the many and varied quirks of the world of horses, for – I can assure you -…… Read more “I’m a breeder…”

I am a very fortunate person, I really am. Having my horses at home is a wonderful thing, a dream come true – cue soft violin music…… Read more “On the joys of horses at home…”

Need a pick-me up? Feeling a little lethargic? Difficulty motivating yourself to get off that sofa? You may need the ‘Moss Farm Experience’… For a start, lying…… Read more “Feeling invigorated…”

No, there is no fanfare, there isn’t even a hushed awe descending on the house, but this is it, my first blog. As I am typing, the…… Read more “Gosh, here it comes…”