01/09/2026
I’m always so proud of my clients and their horses, helping owners set goals, work towards them, and celebrate every achievement along the way.
But sometimes I get so caught up celebrating everyone else’s successes that I forget to share some of my own achievements with you — and introduce you to my two horses! 🐴❤️
Cassie — 1st picture
Cassie has been jumping top form this season, qualifying for the HOYs semi-finals, as well as other major events including the National Championships, Amateur Championships and Second Rounds.
More recently, I’ve stepped her up to 1.20m, setting ourselves some new goals and challenges to work towards for the 2027 season. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see her confidence, strength and consistency develop, and I’m so excited to see what the next season brings.
Jess — 2nd picture
Jess has had a very different journey. She has been on a long rehabilitation programme, and this month she finally had her first outing in three years at a country show.
To make the day even more special, she went on to win the Working Hunter Championship!🏆
we couldn’t be prouder of how far she has come. More importantly, she is happy, comfortable and enjoying herself again — and that means more to us than anything.
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These two horses have reminded me that every horse and rider is on their own individual journey.
It can be so easy to look at someone else’s achievements and feel like you’re falling behind. You might see someone jumping bigger fences, qualifying for major championships, winning competitions or progressing much faster than you — but their journey is not your journey.
Just because someone else is further ahead right now, doesn’t mean you won’t get there too.
Your horse may need more time. You may need to take a step back before you can move forward. Your goals may look completely different to someone else’s — and that’s okay.
Progress isn’t always about the biggest fence, the next competition or the rosette. Sometimes progress is getting your horse to feel better in their work, building confidence, overcoming a problem, coming back from rehabilitation, or simply having a really positive training session.
Every milestone, big or small, is a reminder that real progress isn’t achieved overnight.
It comes from patience, consistency, correct training and, most importantly, building trust between horse and rider.
Every flatwork session, every polework exercise, every gymnastic line and every competition contributes to the bigger picture.
When you look back at your training, it’s often the small, consistent improvements that make the biggest difference over time. There are no shortcuts — just a commitment to the process and a belief in what’s possible.
One thing I’ve always believed in is that there is no substitute for correct, fundamental training.
Rather than chasing bigger fences or quick results, my focus has always been on producing a horse that is balanced, straight, responsive and confident in their work.
When the foundations are right, goals become a natural progression rather than something you simply ask the horse to do.
It’s an approach that takes time, but in the long run it creates happier, more confident horses and more consistent performances.
So, whatever level you’re currently training at, don’t compare your chapter to someone else’s. Keep working on your own goals, celebrate your own milestones and trust your own journey.
You may not be where you want to be yet, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get there.
And if you ever need that extra bit of support, guidance or a gentle push in the right direction, I’m always happy to help. ❤️
Here’s to the goals we’ve achieved, the goals we’re still working towards, and everything in between! 🐴✨
