Let me start by introducing myself I am Steph and I am an Afro- Peruvian woman and a descendant of a slave. Peru started the import of slaves from West and South West Africa in 1521. Slaves were mainly used for manual labor in sugar cane, cotton fields and rice plantations as well as building …
Autumn is a great season for being a horse owner, the summer is over but there is a magical couple of months before the winter creeps in. It’s nearing the middle of September already, but there are definitely autumnal vibes already. Here are my reasons why autumn is the best time for horses! Autumnal hacking …
Chloe Loader shares her tips on balancing horses and studying. I decided that the best time to get my own horse was in my final year of my degree, so I have had alot of questions on how I managed to balance them (and working part time!). I took on Kitski as a full loan …
Hey guys sorry I have been sooo quiet on here recently. I don’t know about you but since lockdown I just haven’t wanted to be inside writing like I used to. I thought I would give you a little update of the world of Smartie and Louise. Things are ticking along very slowly over here …
4:30 a.m. my alarm goes off. I stumble into my kitchen, pour my coffee and let my dog out. I Hurriedly get ready, grab my helmet, which is covered in unicorns I might add, and I throw my vest on. A typical morning for me. I pull into the parking lot of the racetrack. Quiet, …
I recently had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Caitlin Gooch when we collaborated with The Young Black Equestrians on The Equestrian Pulse Podcast. I was really interested to learn more about the reading programme she created called ‘Saddle Up and Read.’ 1) Tell us a bit about yourself, where you are based and your experience …
Hey everyone. This blog is more about pretty pictures than anything else really! As Smartie and sunflowers are my two favourite things, I thought that they deserved a cheeky blog of their own! I feel incredibly lucky to live in France. No more so than when I can ride past the sunflower fields on horseback …
I met the very lovely Georgia of Diary of a Dun when I chatted with her on my podcast Equestrian Pulse a few months ago. She had told me how she couldn’t find a planner that she liked for her horses, so she decided to make her own and I thought that was just so …
Ever get a bit stuck in a riding rut? I know that competitions are starting to resume gradually now, but happens if you don’t compete? Maybe you were in lockdown for a while? Maybe you had a long time off from riding all together? Here is a blog for you! I personally find instagram and …
Today for the Equestrian Pulse Podcast I interviewed Zoe from the equestrian clothing brand Honest Riders. The reason I interviewed her was because Honest Riders set a sustainability challenge called #ridersonamisson each July and challenge you to change 6 things about your lifestyle that can be more sustainable. For me, I always cared about the …