At the end of December I spent the day with Jade Knight as she photographed my team of horses. Although only 17 years old, Jade is already an experienced equestrian photographer and it was great fun to try out some different settings and techniques to get some stunning results. The photos she took of my…
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EQUESTRIAN: Making safety fashionable
There have been some changes in the attitude of riders towards safety equipment in recent months and what used to be considered only something amateur riders might wear, has started to become a regular sight in the warms up of 1* to 5* warms up. Whether it be because riders have witnessed some life changing…
EQUESTRIAN: Fit for purpose
The saying health is wealth could not be more true, no matter how well we eat, how hard we work means nothing if you do not have good health. I try the majority of the time to look after my body by eating generally well and exercising regularly alongside trying to keep a healthy…
EQUESTRIAN:- Mixing business with your passion
If you use social media, its more than likely you have seen or follow the clothing brand Aztec Diamond Equestrian, most famous for their riding leggings and base layers. When the team contacted me about being involved in their Winter 2018 photo shoot I jumped at the chance to get to know more about the…
EQUESTRIAN: 5 mins with SOPHIA GRACIDA
Born to a naturally gifted horse family (her brother, father, cousins and uncles are top Polo players) you could say that horses are in Sophia’s blood. A determined and dedicated showjumper herself, in the last few years she has made her mark as a regular in the prize giving at some of the worlds most…
EQUESTRIAN: TOP 5 TACK TRUCK SHOW ESSENTIALS
Travelling abroad to a show with horses can mean packing tons of equipment as (like me) they haven’t yet mastered the art of travelling light! A tack locker becomes the centre of the stabling set up and works as a horsey wardrobe storing all the obvious things like saddles, bridles, boots etc but also other…
EQUESTRIAN: 5 mins with presenter ALY VANCE
You will probably recognise Aly Vance from top events such as the Longines Global Champions Tour and Olympia 5* shows as she interviews the world’s best show jumping athletes for all the top sport TV channels. A talented busy sports journalist and presenter giving us the post competition run downs with the big GP winners…
EQUESTRIAN: 5 mins with ELLEN WHITAKER
5 mins with show jumper, mum and business owner ELLEN WHITAKER Between being a mum to the gorgeous brothers Harry and Frankie, riding, training, competing and co-running the Marinas Whitaker stable with fellow showjumper and fiancé Tony, Ellen is the epitome of a multi tasker and is a showjumping wonderwoman. Being born into…
EQUESTRIAN: Travelling abroad with the horses
With the horses back into full work following their end of year break, I am now only 6 weeks away from my first trip of the year to Europe. I’m just starting to plan our travel arrangements and although after doing the trip a lot over the last few years it can still take some…
EQUESTRIAN: Starting 2018 the right way
Happy New Year! This is my first post for 2018 and although I had a very relaxing break over Christmas from work and the horses, I am feeling very unfit/rusty and ready to get back in the gym (did I just say that??) and start fitness work for both myself and the horses. To start…
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