Pony Mad Mum’s blog: your Pony Club needs you
Julie discusses the roles on offer within Pony Club
Aka Pony Mad Mum, Julie is a mother to three horse-mad daughters. As their unpaid groom, equine chauffeur, psycho-therapist and source of cash, she has been a ring-side participant of most equestrian disciplines, from mounted games to eventing.
Julie discusses the roles on offer within Pony Club
‘I looked at her and knew. She held my gaze and as good as told me it was time’
Julie discusses a common headache horse owners have to deal with at this time of year
Julie discusses the woes of weight gain and loss
Julie discusses why some ‘ring-hogs’ and queue-jumpers need to channel their inner Brit
Julie discusses how having children can change your perspective on riding
Julie discusses the problem with age and junk mail
Julie explains the motions you go through when competing in horsey fancy dress classes
Julie asks whether it’s acceptable to throw in the towel from time to time?
Apparently ‘avocado hand’ is actually a thing
The Pony Mad Mum talks us through the pros and cons of the current warm weather
The elusive ‘last fall’ that will finally turn you into that rider is just like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Julie explains why, if her horse was a dog, it would be a Labrador
Julie outlines the best and worst behaviours a person buying a pony can display
Julie is smug about her horse shopping situation, and here's why...
'This is not quite a Christmas story, but it was a moment of magic for me'
Julie has spent some time giving back to the equestrian community by volunteering, which has left her with some thoughts on the matter
Julie explains why owning a grey will keep you on your toes
"It took her no time at all to whip us into shape and arrange things just as she wanted them"
'I will continue to embrace the child within and hope I never ever grow out of the magic of it all'