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Volunteering with Riding for the Disabled Association

Volunteering with Riding for the Disabled Association Every Tuesday during…

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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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Standing with horse in field

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Hello My name is Sharon Howe and I am horse…

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Hi! I am Sharon Howe

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This week I’m chatting with the lovely Georgia @

This week I’m chatting with the lovely Georgia @georgiafae.

Georgia has a gorgeous Chestnut Welsh Section D and shares her riding journey. To read more head to my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk

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Keep smiling, not easy at time’s I know. When I

Keep smiling, not easy at time’s I know.

When I bought Riley two months ago little did I know just how much he would be there to help me through these difficult times.

The latest ‘The Life of Riley’ blog is now on my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk

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No Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday It is incredible h

No Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday

It is incredible how quickly life can change. Never did I imagine that today there wouldn’t be Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday, even yesterday before the lockdown announcement I thought I would have my riding lesson this morning.

Like so many businesses the riding school have had to cancel lessons.

I’ve enjoyed sharing my lessons over the last year, the highs and the lows. I’ve been so grateful for the support and words of encouragement every week and want to say thank you.

So this week I’m sharing a photo of a schooling session with Riley from last week.

As I can’t share my lesson today I would love for you to share stories from any of yours. From the amusing, the nerves you have had to overcome, your personal achievements and the moments that made you smile.

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In today’s chatting with I’m talking to the lo

In today’s chatting with I’m talking to the lovely @ellie.m.armiger who owns @gallophorsetransport.

Ellie lives in a beautiful part of Wales and is on a journey with her own horse Red.

To read more visit my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk

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Riley’s day off. I didn’t ride today, but did

Riley’s day off.

I didn’t ride today, but did yesterday and it was such a mix.

I am finding myself schooling in walk for longer than I need to as I’m putting off the fast trot that I know I will get and I become scared of Riley running away with me.

This happened yesterday and whilst we did have some good trots I tried to circle round to slow him down but he fights against it, and so I worked myself up into not doing it.

As I cut short the schooling I decided to hack up the lane and on a positive note, for the first time I wasn’t on the lead rein. A small thing I know, but a big step for me.

One thing that was cool today was I got a lift to the field on the quad bike as they were putting out water and haylage for the horses staying out. It was certainly a highlight of today.

In these difficult times it can seem strange to talk about highlights however we do need to remember to look at the positives.

So I would love to hear your highlight of the day.

#thelifeofriley #lifeofriley #riley #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #equestrian #baypony #welshsectionc #horselife #horseriding #schooling #horseschooling #manege #ponylife #ponylove #horselife #horselove #harryhall #ariat

Double trouble. #poppyandmabel #dogwalks #walking

Double trouble.

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Riley having a little nibble. This is us waiting

Riley having a little nibble.

This is us waiting for @crewe_saddlery last week. Luckily I managed to tear him away from the grass for the saddle fitting.

I’ve written a blog about his saddle fitting experience which you can find on my website www.themulberrytree.co.uk under horse care.

You can also find the latest instalment in ‘The Life of Riley’ on the website.

He does make me smile everyday which at the moment is even more important.

I know we are facing difficult times so it’s important to support and be kind to each other.

Wherever possible I am trying to find some joy and remain positive.

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Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday I was really pleased

Horse Riding Lesson Tuesday

I was really pleased that I was finally able to ride Riley in today’s lesson now that I have a new saddle for him.

I must admit to being apprehensive about having to trot, as the last couple of time’s he’s been very rushed and I haven’t felt as though I have had any brakes.

Yesterday I felt as though he was getting faster when I was trying to slow him down, and in those situations you need to keep calm, although my brain goes into panic mode and I become tense.

I also know that I need to slow my rising to slow him down, but I can find that difficult when he’s rushing and my focus is on that.

He did rush today, and Heather helped me slow him down and at the same time was trying to keep me calm. Not an easy feat.

I have decided at the moment I probably need a few extra lessons and I have also arranged for one of the instructors to ride Riley a few times for me to help with his schooling and so that I can see him being ridden.

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Riley and I had our first schooling session with t

Riley and I had our first schooling session with the new saddle.

The weather was glorious.

I didn’t feel very relaxed today although I tried to keep calm. I haven’t ridden Riley properly for a couple of weeks so it does feel as though I’ve taken a step backwards.

My riding position wasn’t very good today either. I felt as though my stirrups were too short as they were on the length for my old saddle and the saddle fitter did advise I might find with the new saddle I would want to lengthen them.

There probably was some gripping with the knees too, especially when I first rode.

He was really first in trot today and it did feel as though he broke into canter so I was worried he was going to run off with me.

I ended the session short walk and trot transitions.

How was your Monday?

#thelifeofriley #lifeofriley #riley #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #horselife #horseriding #schooling #horseschooling #manege #welshsectionc #baypony #bayhorse #sunshine #gloriousweather

In this weeks ‘chatting with’ I’m talking to

In this weeks ‘chatting with’ I’m talking to the lovely @becky_wren.

I first met Becky at #hihoandco and she is a supporter of @britisheventing both in competing and volunteering.

To read more about her head to my blog at www.themulberrytree.co.uk

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One of us is really excited to have a new saddle.

One of us is really excited to have a new saddle.

I can’t quite tell if Riley is looking on with pleasure or thinking to himself “oh that’s my holiday over”. This is the first saddle that I’ve ever had to buy and I love it.

I wanted to say a huge thank you to Sarah from @crewe_saddlery. She was professional, helpful and lovely all rolled up into one.

I am going go to a blog about my experience.

In the meantime I’m saddling up tomorrow.

What are your Sunday plans?

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Will we get to the mounting block and stand still?

Will we get to the mounting block and stand still?

One day but not today although we gave it our best attempt.

Well maybe not our best attempt as Riley didn’t want to behave but there’s always tomorrow.

#lifeofriley #thelifeofriley #riley #inhand #groundwork #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #equine #welshsectionc #dubarry #dubarryboots #sunshine #sunnyday #outdoors #thegreatoutdoors #makesmesmile #mysunshine

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