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Your Horse Live 2019

Your Horse Live December 2019

Early in the morning of Sunday 10th December 2019 we…

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This week I'm 'chatting with' the lovely Vicky fro

This week I'm 'chatting with' the lovely Vicky from @trotsandsquats81.

Vicky and I have been sharing our riding lesson stories so it was great to find out more.

To read the blog head over to my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk

#chattingwith #chattingwithblog #blog blogger #equestrianblog #equestrianblogger #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #ridinglessons #horseriding #horselife #themulberrytreelifestyle

'Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come

'Spread love wherever you go.
Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier'.
-Mother Teresa

#love #quote #motherteresa #motherteresaquote #cockerspaniel #workingcockerspaniel #jackrussell #countrylife #countryliving #inthecountry #countrylifestyle #walkingthedogs #countryside #countrywalks #lovequotes #lechameau #lechameau1927 #ralphlauren #countrygirl #countrylady #countrystyle #countryclothes

Today was the first ride on Riley at the new yard.

Today was the first ride on Riley at the new yard.

He hasn't been ridden for months and not that much in his life so isn't that used to being tacked up.

So we started by lungeing him with his tack on before I got on his back.

I must admit I was nervous. Deep down I knew he wouldn't do anything naughty although I still wasn't relaxed.

We walked round a few times and had a brief trot on the lead rope followed by a walk round on my own.

It was lovely to be riding him and over the next few weeks we are going to build up slowly so I become more confident and Riley becomes used to being ridden.

#thelifeofriley # #lifeofriley #riley #equestrianlife #equestrian #equestrianlifestyle #harryhall #horseriding #horselife #horselifestyle #welshsectionc #mountainhorse #ariat

Riley has been settling well into his new yard.

Riley has been settling well into his new yard.

I've been showing him the indoor school and the manège so he is familiar with them for when he starts working.

You can find out more about his second week at the new yard in 'The Life of Riley' blog on my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk

#thelifeofriley #lifeofriley #blog #blogger #equestrianblog #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #horselife #welshsectionc

Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday After sharing last we

Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday

After sharing last week that I had had my final ride on Paddy, I rode him today. He is still leaving the yard although the date has changed he's stay on the yard for about another week.

I most admit I nearly didn't have my riding lesson today as for the last five days I've been full of cold and having headaches. I woke up this morning feeling rotten and all I wanted to do was stay snuggled under the duvet and not ride.

I still wanted to see Riley and do the yard duties and also I didn't want to let down the @rdauk.

So I dragged myself out of bed and went to my lesson. Luckily Heather took pity on me and I had an easy lesson and when she asked me to canter off I went despite on the way to the lesson telling myself I was sticking to walk and trot.

My riding wasn't the best and the less said about the 20m circles the better. I mentioned to Heather that I was riding badly and she kindly said not to be so hard on myself as I had come to my lesson and doing the best that I could given how I felt.
I was grateful she put a positive spin on it.

#horseridinglessontuesday #horseridinglesson #ridinglesson #tuesday #horseriding #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #horselife #harryhall #barbour #ariat

After having David on the yard attempt to clip Ril

After having David on the yard attempt to clip Riley and only managing a few go fast stripes and with Riley objecting too readily with his back leg we aborted.

So today the vet visited to sedate him and give him his vaccinations.

My poor boy looked like he could hardly stand and I did feel a bit guilty however it was a race against time and so David set to work and clipped him as quickly as possible.

He is now looking very smart in his new stable rug, not that he cares he is just happy to be back munching his hay.

#stablerug #stablelife #horserug #inthestable #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #atthestables #horselife #welshsectionc #myhorse #mypony #thelifeofriley #lifeofriley

Today I'm 'chatting with' Jane from @jane_allan83.

Today I'm 'chatting with' Jane from @jane_allan83.

Jane and I have been sharing our horse riding lessons for a while and like me has at times has to deal with being nervous.

You can read the blog on my website
www.themulberrytree.co.uk in the 'chatting with' section.

She does have a cool list of people she would like to invite for dinner, two of who both vlog together every week.

Can you guess who?

#chatting with #blog #blogger #equestrianblog #equestrianblogger #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #equestrian

When you love what you have you have everything yo

When you love what you have you have everything you need.

#workingcockerspaniel #cockerspaniel #mansbestfriend #doginwater

Day 5 of the @rheafreemanpr #socialsuperchargeeque

Day 5 of the @rheafreemanpr #socialsuperchargeequestrian.

Where Riley lives.

When I bought Riley I had to make a decision on where to keep him. He could have stayed at the small yard where he had been for six months however there was no manège or hacking, and as a result he hadn't been ridden for months.

So I began looking at livery options and then thought about the livery at the riding school where I had my lessons.

I knew Riley and I would need lessons together so moving him there seemed to make perfect sense.

He now has a stable in the American barn and seems to be settling in well.
I must admit I've not taken many photos of him since he arrived, so the first photo is by the manège with a riding school pony and the second photo is of Riley outside his stable.

#equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #horselife #harryhall #weatherbeeta

Today's #socialsuperchargeequestrian post is all a

Today's #socialsuperchargeequestrian post is all about my support team.

I am lucky to have a lovely family and they support me in their own way.

My partner Kevin is there to help me in all my equestrian endeavours. He has been there every step of the way with the arrival of Riley from mucking in with everything to the actual mucking out.

Every week for horse Riding Lesson Tuesday he's been there with the camera taking photos and videos and for that matter has happily taken so many of the other pictures.

This last year I've also had supportive riding instructors particularly Becky who has pushed me when I have needed it most.

Now that I have Riley at the livery yard at the riding school I'm finding a whole new network of people.

Who is in your support team?

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Day 3 of @rheafreemanpr #socialsuperchargeequestri

Day 3 of @rheafreemanpr #socialsuperchargeequestrian is my favourite equestrian product.

Now this is slightly tricky as I've only owned Riley for two weeks and not had the chance to road test things.

I have bought some lovely rugs from @weatherbeeta and various other items but I still have a list of purchases.

Two of the products that have been a regular feature in my riding lesson Tuesday are my @ariatequestrian boots and my @harry_hall_riding hats.

I live in my @lechameau1927 and they have now become a useful addition to the stable visits along with my @dubarryofireland boots.

The product I'm most excited about is having a big version of our @mulberry_tree_at_home horseshoe chest built to keep at the livery yard to house Riley's bits and bobs.

Plus we are making a bespoke grooming kit to house the @haasmanufaktur brushes I've just bought.

I've been so pleased with how well Riley has settled in at the livery yard this last week, and I've written another blog sharing this. You can find it on my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk under the Life of Riley category.

As I've still lots of items to buy I would appreciate any recommendations for some of your must have products.

#horseshoechest #chest #equestrian #storage #tackroom #equestrian life #horseshoe #equestrianlifestyle #reclaimedwood #handmade #bespoke #handcrafted

Day 2 of @rheafreemanpr #socialsuperchargeequestri

Day 2 of @rheafreemanpr #socialsuperchargeequestrian challenge is your horse of a lifetime.

Now for me this is unquestionably my new horse Riley. I have only owned him for about two weeks, however he will always be the first horse I have ever owned so whilst it may seem to early to count him as my horse of a lifetime he has earned that special place in my heart.

Now admittedly he's not the been there and done that horse I always thought I would buy but I'm looking forward to us learning together.

I would love to know who your horse of a lifetime is.

#riley #lifeofriley #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #weatherbeeta #weatherbeetarug #outdoorrug #barbour #dubarry #dubarryboots #attheyard #horselife #welshsectionc #mypony #lovemyhorse #lovemypony #barbourwayoflife #cashmerescarf #flatcap #thelifeofriley

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