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Hi Beachdonkey. Sorry I've only just read your post. No - I'm not Karen. There wasn't anyone called Karen at Mrs J's whilst I was there (1988 to 1991). But I do remember the horses you mention - dear old "Puss" and "Icy". Puss was in her mid thirties and obviously had Cushings as she always...

Thank you for sharing Michaela -the skateboard - that was so typical Mrs J. - she was totally bonkers in the nicest possible way. You're so right - she used to employ any methods to improve rider's balance and comfort for the horse. I will never forget when she returned from Stoneleigh one day...

She was an amazing lady. I worked for her and lived in her house with her for over 3 years from 1988, when I was in my early 20's. I had my own horse there and passed my BHS exams. She was a complete eccentric and even in her 70's, she would still be climbing up tall ladders to clean out the...