by Sharon Howe | Jan 26, 2025 | Chatting With.....
Nineteen years old, Swiss international dressage rider, Robynne Graf has enjoyed considerable success both as a Junior on ponies where she won the Swiss championship three times and represented her country at two European championships and more recently at U25 where...
by Sharon Howe | Jul 11, 2024 | The Life of Riley
Nonchalant I know that I am partly responsible for the events that unfolded, but some days with Blackjack do test me. I had brought both Riley and Blackjack in from the field after their overnight turnout and happy in the knowledge that they were tucked up safely in...
by Sharon Howe | Jul 4, 2024 | The Life of Riley
The horseflies were out with a vengeance Sometimes the little unexpected things can cause problems to such an extent that changes to routine practice are required. Frustrating as this is, I’m learning to accept change where required, and adapt accordingly....
by Sharon Howe | Jun 27, 2024 | The Life of Riley
We set off with some trepidation. Earlier this week, after tacking up Blackjack for our lesson, Emma (my coach) arrived on the yard and announced that we were going on a small hack around the block. This news came as a complete surprise. In the three...
by Sharon Howe | Jun 20, 2024 | The Life of Riley
Good intentions So far, each day in June seems to have begun wet, windy and cold. This particular June day commenced in the same fashion with both Blackjack and Riley coming in from the field with damp rugs. I wished that I had added the waterproof liner to...
