The Reality of Reality

I have think again recently about the nature and truth of life and death when... more

The Power of Forwards

The first year I trained with Philippe Karl the main focus was  getting... more

Do One Thing

 I try not to give direct advice, but I might dare to make an actual... more

How I Lost My Confidence (and got it back again)

When you make your living from horses it’s quite hard to admit you’ve lost... more

A Bridlepath Less Travelled

Several years ago my Dad introduced me to M Scott Peck’s book, ‘A Road Less... more

Winter is coming….

Once upon a time the weather was lovely. By this, I mean last weekend, when I... more

You Need to Show Your Horse How to Say Yes…So He Can Say No

One of the biggest challenges I have when trying to assess horses is that often... more

Let’s Hear It For The Women

I have had an extraordinary year – traveling to many interesting places... more

Kathleen Lindley Beckham

I have just spent almost a month with Kathleen Lindley Beckham, her husband... more

Lessons Possibly Learned

When delivering training about mental health, I ask participants to consider... more

What Kind of Animal is a Human? Part Two

Following on from part 1, in which many miles on the motorway looking for a new... more

What Kind of Animal is a Human? Part One

I have spent most of this year looking for a horse. I have seen a LOT of the M5... more

Why You Didn’t Buy the Wrong Horse

There are two things I shouldn’t do. Well there are loads of things actually,... more

That Which Unites Us, Not What Divides Us

This week has not been a brilliant one for the human race.  A lot... more

Karen Musson. My Thoughts and Other Ramblings

Last weekend I was privileged enough to host Karen Musson who came all the way... more

An Ode to a Brown Horse

I have found it hard to know how  to write about losing Tycoon,  my 9... more

On Being Normal

When delivering training about mental health, I ask participants to consider... more

All I Want for Christmas

I was talking with my friend recently about what horse she might like to buy. I... more

Do Something

About a decade ago I started to get panic attacks. If you have ever had them... more

We Need to Talk About Remy

Part 1… As some of you may know, my last few months have not exactly gone... more

23rd July 2015

I keep reading that Winston Churchill quote about the definition of success... more

How to Make God Laugh?

Tell Him what you and your horse are going to do this year. There are three... more

A Horse that Suits or….

‘Other people’s treasures glitter and twinkle, mine won’t go... more

It Depends

’It depends’ is something horse trainers say which used to wind me up good... more