Recent content by montevxcii

thank you all so much for your answers! It is certainly easy to forget that riding is some peoples full time job- instagram is the absolute worst for comparing yourself to others. I did go on a hack- a challenging one as there was a lot of road riding involved and big scary machines and...

does anyone else find that when life is a little stressful (making job applications and whatnot), horse riding becomes yet another thing that you must 'succeed' at? I'm a truly neurotic person, and my riding at the moment is atrocious because I am so stiff and unfocused - then you get into that...

the just togs Nevada's are the low slung hipster ones that Shay mentioned :)

I've only known two horses that really liked a cuddle. A warmblood mare who was an absolutely sweetie and impossible to take photos of because she just wanted to eat my phone, and a lovely gelding who would lick me like a big puppy. The ponies could not care less - and the mare in my photo...

Schockemohle are the best fitting breeches I own (I'm 5'3) They come up very small so order a size up - Hope Valley Saddlery has a lovely selection B Vertigo is also the perfect length

these flower updates always make my day :) do you know what breed her sire is or was she a total surprise?

yes absolutely ! Its very comforting to find someone else has the same issue ! I always find that I am much more confident when riding something a bit difficult (like my beloved chestnut mare) because I know she expects me to be the 'leader' as it were. When my school master gelding had a freak...

Ham House Stables in the Twickenham/Richmond area specialises in dressage :)

she is so so fluffy !! cutest little baby in the world

both my very affectionate cats who I've had since they were kittens do this to me and each other - she loves you and wants to groom you ! :) The boy can bite really hard when he's happy - he gets a little overstimulated.

I'm fine- only my ego is bruised :P They are very comfortable and stretchy - they don't have the the diggy-inny waistband of breeches. its like riding in pajamas ! I got them because I think they'll be brilliant in the summer :)

ha i wasn't going to mention the brand- they were Arions ! lovely pine green ones i think i've got a bit too used to the sticking power of my full seat dressage jodhs - the shame...

walking through town on the way to the stables in full riding gear with a whip... the barista in a coffee shop said he'd give me a free coffee if i hit his friend with it... i declined :P and clicking at friends to make them move faster

Having not fallen off in about 6 years I hit the deck today whilst jumping:D was so enjoying my gorgeous, if a bit smooth and shiny, riding leggings. not blaming the kit in any way, I fell off - was just a bit of shock, i slid off that saddle like a silk scarf... :p

you look great on him !