What disciplines have you tried in the past and do you think you have now found your one?
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I’ve tried many disciplines from Eventing and Hunting, to Team Chasing and Dressage. I have a massive need for speed so if I had to pick, it would be Team Chasing, I haven’t found anything else quite like it. Those 6 minutes with your team mates out on a course navigating huge hedges with Sid gives me the biggest thrill. The trust you have with your horse is the best feeling.
The ‘day-to-day’ managing of a horse is no joke, we know from experience it takes a huge amount of dedication. What is the one task you absolutely dread doing when it comes to looking after Sid?
Bathing! If you own a coloured or a grey, say goodbye to lie-ins. The poo and wee stains are incredible. I now see why people only buy bays! It’s not too bad in the summer, but it’s horrible in the winter when it’s 6am and it’s blowing a gale and Sid has a wee stain covering half his body. You have to get it off or you are left with a yellow pony for at least 6 months.
I’m hoping I’m still “doing me” in 5 years’ time; I’m sure Instagram will be very different...
If you could ride any horse, past or present, who would it be?
Or animation?! Haha! I love the Disney film Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron. So, it would have to be Spirit - if you have not watched it you NEED to. Then you will know why.
What do you enjoy most about working with Country & Stable?
I love working with C&S because they really do care about their customers. You can see a lot of passion and dedication is invested in to making sure top customer service is delivered. Their Instagram grid is a testament to that with the #csShareit campaign highlighting all their happy customers. I mostly love being able to provide real and honest reviews on products. I think it’s really important that people trust that C&S and I advocate honest reviews and they never ask me to fake a review or make things up, they want to learn from feedback as much as we do. Plus, to top it off, they are a fab team and offer a huge source of support for both Sid and me.
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What are your Instagram goals and where do you see yourself in five years’ time on the platform?
Not to get banned! Joking! To stay creative and produce content that my followers enjoy. I want to love what I’m doing and when I don’t anymore, then that’s the time to hang my boots up. I’m always trying to think outside of the box and not follow the crowd, it’s important to me that I continue that. I’m hoping I’m still “doing me” in 5 years’ time; I’m sure Instagram will be very different by then and I really hope I’ve evolved with it.
You live with your husband and dog, have you ever fancied adding any further furry friends to the household? (Not that we are saying your hubby is hairy or anything!) If so, what would it be?
Definitely not! Chinny our Chihuahua would pack his nap sack up and move out if we introduced a new furry family member. Balancing between Keith, Sid and Chinny is tough enough. I feel our furry family is complete.
When not horse riding or working - what do you enjoy doing?
Eating? Eating is my hobby; I am not afraid to say that. I’m a HUGE foodie. Actually, I am obsessed with good food. I love lunches and nights out with family and friends enjoying delicious food and banging cocktails!
You post some great quotes, but what's your life mantra?
“Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone.” I’m so passionate about this, I hate following a crowd and if I see something that’s not right it’s so important to call it out, even when you might be the only one to do this. Shining a light on uncomfortable topics and trying to make a difference by opening up that conversation is something I like to do.
Can you finish off by telling us what positive thinking you revert to when life throws you a curve ball?
When life throws me a curve ball (happens often) I do two things, I try not to overreact - I can be very dramatic sometimes! My life is not over, and I just need to take a deep breath and realise tomorrow is a new day. The second thing I do is to get some perspective, it’s OK to feel worried but don’t let it take control. I’m loved, healthy and doing OK. I’ve repeated that often and it helps me level out.
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