16/08/2026
A little something about me that some of you may not knowโฆ ๐ดโค๏ธ
Most of you know me for my love of dogs and, of course, Holmatil Home Boarding ๐พ, but long before dogs became such a huge part of my everyday life, there was another passion that pretty much shaped my whole childhood and younger years โ horses.
Horses have always been a massive part of who I am, and although life, work, family and lots of dogs mean I don't get quite as much time for them these days, that passion has never gone away. Maria follows closely in my footsteps for her love of riding horses too.
I was incredibly lucky growing up to have some amazing ponies and experiences. I competed all over the country, winning at shows including HOYS three times, the Royal International and many of the county shows, before going on to represent Great Britain at the European Eventing Championships in Germany, where we came home with a bronze medal. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฅ
It's something I don't really talk about very often โ mainly because I've never been very good at talking about my own achievements! ๐ But they are memories and experiences I'm incredibly grateful for and a big part of my story.
Yesterday I got to step back into that world when I was invited to judge the Supreme Championship at the British Elite, which was a real privilege. Even more special was having my daughter Maria there with me, helping with the prize giving. โค๏ธ
So, just a little glimpse into the person behind all the dogs! ๐ถ๐ด
Dogs may fill most of my days now, which we love but horses will always have a very special piece of my heart. โค๏ธ