Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve written a post. We’ve recently moved 1000km and I’m very excited because my horse is currently out the back door and once we’ve bought our first home she will only be five minutes away as opposed to twenty. I’ve been thinking for some time about writing a post …
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Lived experiences: Jo
Well, I’m finally back into things after Christmas holidaying. I can now say I’ve travelled 2000km with a baby and 2 dogs and have breastfed with my baby in his car seat as we travelled along…it was ridiculous. Feel free to comment if you’ve also done this to make travelling more efficient! We’ve got another …
3 Reasons to Banish Mum Guilt
I’ve been noticing a lot recently that there are a lot of mum’s out there feeling guilty for taking time away from the kids to do something they enjoy. It’s something that is really common in the equestrian world (well everywhere really), and too often our dreams and goals as mums fall by the wayside …
Is there anybody out there?
Loneliness. It’s a state that is on the rise in many towns and countries. It is also something that is on the rise amongst different age groups. Typically it is something I would have associated with the elderly, but I am learning that it is also an issue for young mums. When you’ve had a …
Lived Experiences: Sally
Since having a baby I have loved connecting with and listening to other mothers. It is such a special experience being a mum and I believe the shared experience brings us closer together as women. Another powerful thing that has united me with countless others is a love of horses. Combining the two seemed a …
Anna Blake Clinic – With a Baby
When I found out that Anna Blake was coming to Australia to do some clinics, and not only that, but coming within a 3 hour drive of me, I had to go. Anna is the genius of horse communication, learning and using the horse’s own language – calming signals. She is also a dressage trainer …
First Rides
Well! I have had my first rides back in the saddle at last. Essie went on a jaunt with Hayley from Outback Equines for almost 4 weeks. While she was there she did some showjumping (walking over the jump was her preferred method of attack), helped Hayley teach at a 4 day camp amidst the …
Journal 2: Orientation
The task given to me this week on the Comeback pathway is to reflect on where my thoughts and feelings naturally orient to in the everyday and in challenging situations. What patterns of behaviour do I habitually turn to when things get a bit tough, where does my attention go? As I read through the …
Great Expectations
I made a mistake. I read a book. Well not a book exactly, but I started following a “sleeping program” for my baby. I had always said I wasn’t going to read any how to baby books, but I thought this was different. It lured me in and I expected to have the great results …
Lived Experiences: Annyka
While I am just starting out on my journey of juggling motherhood and my equestrian dreams, there are many who have gone before me who we can learn from. It is so important to share with others both the highs and the lows. When we talk openly with one another we don’t feel so alone …
Little Hoofbeats 