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”
Managing Your Non-Horsey Partner
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”
A Typology of Broodmares – Part 2
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”
On being a breeder: Broodmares
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…
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…”
On the joys of horses at home…
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…”
Feeling invigorated…
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…”
Gosh, here it comes…
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…”