Retraining Cowboy

13/10/2023

Cowboy taking good care of Big Red!!

Helen at Sussex Retirement Centre has selflessly given Big Red a place with the herd to recover from some awful neglect. He was rehomed to her from a home that had (hugely missold) bought him unseen & were shocked at what arrived. The lady instantly set about trying to find BR a suitable retirement home, as she wasn't equipped to give Red the care he desperately needed.

You can follow his story on the Sussex Retirement Centre page.

I'm kinda hoping that him & cowboy stick together 🧡🧡

10/10/2023

Plaiting practice 💓

07/10/2023

This pony is super!!!

Our first trip out together today. We're still very much getting used to each other, and the test was a little tense and clunky (on both of our parts). So very proud of her pulling a 63.9% out of the bag and sitting in 8th place.

The class was massive, high scoring and we were in good company. She tried her heart out, and I'm starting to figure out how to ride her.

Next time hopefully I'll skip the nerves.

05/10/2023

Test practice with my harshest critic 🐕

03/10/2023

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01/10/2023

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30/09/2023

Had a wonderful time today on our first fun ride, with our lovely friends Mitra & Charcoal ❤️

🌅 Good for the soul 🏞️

24/09/2023

😴 Sunday snoozing 😴

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21/09/2023

Zoe says sorry 😁

15/09/2023

🚧 Work in progress 🚧

and I had a lovely schooling session at yesterday evening!

Stupidly I'd arrived without a plan, but rustled something up and actually managed to get some lovely work out of us. I've been really struggling with my position on Zoe. I'm frankly ridiculously over horsed & her giant barrel pushes my little legs out of position as soon as she moves. I'm working hard on my strength and mobility, and feeling a little softer/articulate in the saddle.

I'm desperate for some lessons (last one was July), ready to crack on now!! 💪
Expert taxi service again from

15/09/2023

🚧 Work in progress 🚧

and I had a lovely schooling session at yesterday evening!

Stupidly I'd arrived without a plan, but rustled something up and actually managed to get some lovely work out of us. I've been really struggling with my position on Zoe. I'm frankly ridiculously over horsed & her giant barrel pushes my little legs out of position as soon as she moves. I'm working hard on my strength and mobility, and feeling a little softer/articulate in the saddle.

I'm desperate for some lessons (last one was July), ready to crack on now!! 💪
Expert taxi service again from

11/09/2023

😴 Monday morning mood?? 🫠

Girly taking full advantage of the fresh bed ❤️❤️

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10/09/2023

An enormous well done to Jade Stavri !! First ever dressage outing, they bagged an amazing score, and had a very positive experience!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

09/09/2023

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08/09/2023

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06/09/2023

🌄 Early morning stroll to beat the heat today 🌄

The ponies were very good considering that they're both normally the first 2 flat out asleep in the mornings x

02/09/2023

🏋🏻‍♀️ Feeling like I'm getting somewhere 🏋🏻‍♀️

I've been working with for a number of months now, we've been really targeting everything towards helping my riding.

Today I finally felt like I was able to correct myself, was sat straighter and was able to breath. And another side effect - I HAVE A WAIST 💃

31/08/2023

⛈️ Obligatory "summer is over" post ⛈️

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29/08/2023

🌞 Golden hour 🌞 with my golden boy & chaos puppy.

Cowboy is looking great (and dare I say pretty sound?) I feel very privileged that I've had the option to retire him to such a beautiful place, and in such good hands.

He actually stopped for a cuddle (in-between mugging me for treats)
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09/08/2023

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Cliffe Equine Vets arrived mob handed today 🤣 but that's teeth & jabs ticked off of the list ✅

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09/08/2023

07/08/2023

After this, when she'd realized we were finished, she let out the biggest release yawns ❤️

We have a busy couple of weeks with the farrier, vet, chiro & saddler 💸
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05/08/2023

I think it's safe to say that she's settled in nicely ❤️

04/08/2023

Hikes with my best bud ❤️

This route is on my riding wish list!!
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02/08/2023

Camp 2023

Photos by the lovely Ewan ❤️

01/08/2023

Adventures on the angel horse. How is she this photogenic?? That fringe 🤣

30/07/2023

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25/07/2023

"Hi, my name is Zoe, and tonight I was a bit of a cow"

I was on the floor voluntarily 🤣

23/07/2023

We had THE BEST time today! LOVED IT ❤️

Cali still managing to check my pockets while I'm onboard! These horses (and riders) are saints!

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22/07/2023

A fun little outing today to try out the all weather canter track at Lockskinners Equestrian . The surface rides like an absolute dream!

Sadly no vids - but ponies were angels.

Expert taxi service from JK Horse Transport ❤️