Royal Park Riding Academy & Agistment

06/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the Royal Park dads. We hope you're spoilt like you deserve!

01/09/2026

Stunning afternoon teaching my favourite students- just kidding. Every single student is my favourite! Honestly. 🙂

Not kidding about how stunning it was though!

26/08/2026

RIP Dolly Parton

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💔 RIP DOLLY PARTON, 1946–2026

There are plenty of reasons for horse lovers to have had a soft spot for Dolly Parton.

Growing up poor in East Tennessee, Dolly wanted a pony more than almost anything.

She once told the wonderful story of an uncle convincing her that she could actually grow her own pony by planting “pony seeds”.

So, as only a hopeful little girl could, she buried horse manure in the ground, watered it carefully... and waited.

No pony ever appeared. But the love of horses never quite left her.

And perhaps one of the best descriptions Dolly ever gave of herself also came straight from the horse world:

“I may look like a show pony, but I’m a workhorse.”

Pony dreams, workhorse spirit and a heart every bit as big as her personality.

Rest in peace, Dolly. ❤️🐴

24/08/2026

There is a saying in the equestrian world: No hoof, no horse.

And behind every healthy, happy horse is someone who understands that a hoof is so much more than something to trim and shoe. It is the foundation of everything they do - every step, every stride, every journey.

I am incredibly lucky to have a farrier who doesn’t just care for my horses’ feet. He cares about their journeys.

He is an absolute expert at his craft. He notices the little things, understands each horse as an individual, and nurtures their feet with patience, knowledge and an extraordinary level of care. My horses genuinely couldn’t be the happy, comfortable horses they are without him.

But somewhere along the way, he became so much more than my farrier. He's my confidant, my therapist, my friend.

He has listened to my endless plans, talked me through the trickiest of days and offered life advice when I probably needed it more than hoof advice. He champions my goals, believes in my crazy ideas, celebrates my wins as though they were his own, gently prods me in the right direction and patiently helps me carry the weight of my losses.

We have solved most of the world’s problems standing beside a horse, usually somewhere between discussing my horses well-being and completely losing track of what we were originally talking about.

And that is the thing about the people who become part of my horse journeys. They don’t just work on our horses. They become part of the story.

Every horse has a journey. Every hoof carries them through it. And I am incredibly grateful that mine have someone so talented, invested and genuinely caring helping them take every step.

No hoof. No horse. And no way I could do this without my farrier.

10/08/2026

Tonight's theory was

Q. "How much does it REALLY cost to own a horse?"

A. "Your soul.. and then some."
B. "Too much"
C. " Infinity"
D. " There's no point keeping count, every cent is totally worth it"
E. " All of the above"

07/08/2026

Glorious rain!!!! If we are unable to ride, we'll still go ahead and do theory!

07/08/2026

Our past horses aren't just photos on the wall, they're part of the heart and history of Royal Park.

Each one has a story, and every one has left a legacy that continues to shape who we are today.

They are just as cherished as the horses in our paddocks now, and we are forever grateful for everything they taught us, the memories they gave us, and the lives they touched.

05/08/2026

Beautiful but cool morning.

02/08/2026

Just a reminder to those who haven't confirmed your place, Emma's massage clinic is THIS Saturday.

We currently still have a few spots so please message me if you're interested and would like to come.

01/08/2026

Better late than never! Happy birthday to each and every one of our horses!

You are ALL my favourite! :)