by Sharon Howe | Nov 17, 2021 | The Life of Riley
Confidence is growing It has been wonderful to ride on my own this week. Just Riley and I doing whatever we want: well hopefully Riley doing what I want rather than what he wants as I am sure at times he would rather be munching hay back in his stable. To be fair to...
by Sharon Howe | Oct 20, 2021 | The Life of Riley
A major blow When it comes to horses, it’s easy to forget that there are highs and lows. Just when you feel as though you are making progress, a backward step often follows and can feel like a major blow. I left the yard feeling elated The week began promisingly...
by Sharon Howe | Oct 13, 2021 | The Life of Riley
My dressage pony in the making is back with a vengeance My dressage pony in the making is back with a vengeance. The week began with Emma schooling Riley, and he was amazing. I watched on in awe as he did everything asked of him and had his work head on...
by Sharon Howe | Oct 6, 2021 | The Life of Riley
A big character Riley had a visit from Sam our farrier on Monday, and had his shoes refitted. Now whilst Riley has learned over time to behave for the farrier, he can’t quite help himself when it comes to fidgeting. I am sure his brain weighs up what level of...
by Sharon Howe | Sep 29, 2021 | The Life of Riley
A sting in the tail This week had a bit of a sting in the tail. Normally on a Monday, Emma school’s Riley, however as she was away, I rode him instead. I decided not to canter so we schooled in walk and trot only and practiced our twenty metre circles and leg yields....
