Amanda Vlietstra
Freelance writer
Amanda Vlietstra is a freelance writer and editor who’s worked for a number of national magazines and websites. Having thrown herself back rural living with gusto since moving from London to Buckinghamshire in 2012, she juggles her horsey life with work and two small children. She claims to do dressage, but really just potters about having fun on her 14.2hh Belgian Warmblood mare, Roxy. She also enjoys a good gossip over a coffee in the tackroom!
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6 horsey New Year’s resolutions (you’re definitely going to break)
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Dear owner... — an open letter from your horse stating his New Year’s resolutions
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Wet, muddy legs — and more of your farrier’s pet hates
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6 things that (might) cause horsey mother-daughter friction
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Are you a tall rider? Here are 9 things that will sound familiar
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‘I told my husband it was buy one, get one free!’ — and 7 other horsey confessions
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Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other things you’d forgotten about winter riding
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14 of the most haylarious horsey puns you’ve ever herd (get it?)
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6 things livery yard owners really, really hate – so don’t do them!
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23 great (or awful) horsey jokes to put a smile on your face
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6 (sometimes shocking) things you discover while your horse is on restricted turnout
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Feeling festive? Here are the ‘12 Days of Horse-mas’
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9 things ex-racehorse owners get sick of hearing
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Is your horse stable-bound? Take a look at 7 ways to beat the boredom
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13 household items that make our horsey lives easier
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
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The ultimate yard workout for horse owners
Who needs the gym when you’ve got a horse? You may find you're doing a workout at the yard without even realising it...
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5 ways to have fun without your own horse
Keen to get involved with volunteering in the equestrian world? Take a look at these ideas of where to get started, with information on how charities are navigating volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic...
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5 common plants that could kill your horse
While many plants can be poisonous if eaten to excess, there are some poisonous plants that horses should avoid at all costs
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Does the state of your car/house make you want to cry? 9 tips to tidy your horse space
It’s really easy to let your horse gear take over, well, everything (especially if you have a slight addiction to internet shopping). Here’s how you can get on top of it