Author Archives: Kate
The day I cancelled my insurance and stopped feeding supplements
My horse Gou has a history as a bit of a sickly chap – I think my insurance company would agree. In the two years I have had him he has had approximately £12,000 worth of veterinary treatment and a million billion pounds worth of feed, supplements, oils, massages, physiotherapy, e- bleeding cetera. As well … Continue reading
The Art of Cheating
Following on from Sarah’s comment about some horses finding ridden work easier than others, here are some of my AMAZING thoughts on the matter. Now I do believe “dressage” is for all horses, and all horses benefit from being ridden in a way which is good for them physically and mentally. But, I have discovered … Continue reading
Give a Horse a Job
Has your horse finished his GCSE’s and is Not in Education, Employment or Training? Does he need a place on an exciting apprenticeship scheme? Hang on, that’s my day job… I have been pondering a lot recently on what it means to give something purpose for a horse. There is a school of thought which … Continue reading
The Road Less Travelled
Damn you, Widdicombes. And you Philippe, in your impeccably tailored suits (which cause me a whole other set of problems, probably not for discussion here…). Oh, and Mark Rashid, you’ve dealt me a difficult hand too. Tom Dorrance – don’t even get me started. And there are more of you on my hit list. Ritter, … Continue reading
The Nature of the Beast
During my time in Portugal, Pedro and I had many interesting discussions (I know not whether Pedro considered them to be interesting, or even discussions, but that is the beauty of living only in my head), and disagreed and agreed in fairly equal measure. Key points of disagreement include: The length of one’s chaps or … Continue reading
Dating Lessons From a White Horse
I do not believe that horses are here to teach us, but it seems we are able to learn some important stuff from them. Plus, when self help books and incessant naval gazing don’t improve the situation, one begins to clutch at straws. If Gou, my 7 year old Lipizzaner, were a man I suspect … Continue reading
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