2022-01-22 11:11
Like most horse owners, my pony is treated like a King. Not only does a large chunk of my monthly…
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A countryside lifestyle blog for those who dream of swapping city life for rolling hills and a life in the country. Featuring everything from hiking tips to UK Travel ideas, book reviews and horse ownership.
2022-01-16 18:05
As a child, I always had my nose buried in a book. My mind flew to far-off lands, I surrounded…
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2022-01-06 12:04
If 2020 (and 2021, lets be honest) taught me anything, it's that happiness comes largely from the small pockets of…
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2022-01-04 20:19
When I started writing up this round up, I felt a little deflated at how little I felt I had…
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2021-11-28 21:41
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2021-10-17 09:52
Much like everyone else in the UK, I’ve been desperate to escape the confines of my home this year. After…
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2021-10-17 09:34
There was once a time when rabbits were seen as pets that were kept solely outside, but times are definitely…
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2021-08-25 12:19
Horse owners spend the whole of winter looking forward to the summer, to get away from the mud and cold…
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2021-08-22 11:59
I go on holiday to Cornwall every year and each time I go, I find another gem. There are so…
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2021-08-19 08:52
In the UK lavender fields are currently in full bloom. The calming plants bloom from July to September and give…
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2021-08-15 20:11
Keeping a riding journal might not have been something you've considered doing before but it's a practice that can bring…
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2021-05-10 19:57
First things first, working in a 9-5, maintaining friendships, relationships, a healthy diet, fitness levels, a decent sleep routine, prioritising…
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2021-05-10 19:45
From grass livery through to full livery, this guide covers the pros and cons of different livery packages to help…
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2021-05-10 11:43
Educated by Tara Westover is a book that is difficult to read but impossible to put down. Detailing a world…
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2021-04-08 18:03
When it comes to horse bedding, most horse owners will have a clear preference in the type they prefer to…
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2021-04-06 18:03
Moving your horse to a new yard can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’ve been at your current…
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2021-04-04 08:32
Moving your horse to a new yard can be tricky for both the horse and the owner. There can be…
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2021-03-26 19:21
From beautiful lakes to woodlands and wide-open spaces, there are so many amazing areas to go for a walk in…
The post 7 places to walk in Milton Keynes appeared first on Tales from th… Read More
2021-03-11 17:00
Rider Elite Physiotherapy is a business that specialises in both horse and rider rehabilitation and performance. Nikki, the founder, has…
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2021-03-08 17:15
For many of us, horse riding is an escape from our phones. And rightly so. That said, however, there are…
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2021-03-05 17:00
Owning a horse is a full time commitment, so it’s not something you want to go into lightly. But horse…
The post The 8 best reasons for owning a horse appeared first on Tales fr… Read More
2021-03-03 17:00
Many equestrians live an incredibly active life in normal times, so suddenly being limited to going out once a day…
The post 11 lockdown activities for equestrians appeared first on T… Read More
2021-02-03 13:54
When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman is a beautiful story of love, in all of its many forms.…
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2021-01-14 19:30
A strong start to my reading for 2021, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini had me gripped from start to…
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2021-01-14 14:13
There comes a time in most horse’s lives when they need to be stabled. Whether that is due to reduced…
The post Four ways to reduce stable boredom for your horse appeared first… Read More
2021-01-14 14:13
Sometimes, no matter how much we would like to avoid it, we have to stable our horses. Luckily these days…
The post 7 boredom busting products for your stabled horse appeared first on… Read More
2020-12-12 21:36
Little Fires Everywhere was the first of Celeste Ng’s books that I’ve read. But it definitely won’t be my last.…
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2020-12-10 20:43
Anyone who owns a house rabbit will know just how difficult it can be at times to keep your belongings…
The post 5 tips for surviving Christmas with a house rabbit appeared first on T… Read More
2020-12-08 08:00
Driving into Rushmere Country Park, I think my jaw hit the floor. Suddenly surrounded by towering, ancient trees, we were…
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2020-12-07 09:28
When I was younger there were only a handful of films that I would watch on repeat. Born Free was…
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2020-12-06 08:40
I’ve always loved being outside; my childhood was spent on Devon and Cornwall’s many beaches, and for the past thirteen…
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2020-12-05 19:18
Most horse owners will, no doubt, have experienced the struggle that comes when you find yourself having to take a…
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2020-12-04 21:46
After seeing them pop up all across social media, at the start of the year I bit the bullet and…
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2020-12-03 20:24
We all know that 2020 has been a weird year for us all. I’ve yo yoed between being furloughed, working…
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2020-12-02 21:24
We all know that 2020 has been hard for many industries, but many small businesses across the board have really…
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2020-12-01 14:16
Not to be confused with Linford Woods, Little Linford Woods is located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes and is…
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2020-11-12 12:02
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2020-11-10 21:08
We all know that this year hasn’t exactly been one for adventuring to far flung locations. However, 2020 has definitely…
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2020-10-26 07:00
Up until late last year, I had spent the past twelve winters dreading any day that it rained. Worse than…
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2020-10-21 12:35
Why do you clip your horse during winter? It's one of the most frequently asked questions I receive at this…
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2020-10-12 10:34
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2020-10-06 19:47
It’s coming up to that time of the year that all horse owners begrudge. As the long days switch to…
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2020-09-07 19:40
It should come as no surprise that, as a horse owner myself, my Instagram feed is full to the brim…
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2020-08-22 15:59
I’ve owned house rabbits for just over two years now and while they are incredibly complex animals, that require a…
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2020-07-25 11:49
I never used to be someone who championed a relaxing morning routine. I have, admittedly, always been an early riser…
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2020-07-06 12:57
Lockdown has taken its toll on most of us, but there have been some good things to come out of…
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2020-06-09 19:51
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2020-05-21 19:53
I’m not even sure what day, or week, of lockdown we are on anymore but if there is one thing…
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2020-05-03 12:38
We are all living through a very strange time at the moment and suddenly, understandably, many more people are heading…
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2020-04-19 12:19
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2020-02-26 17:09
There seems to be some kind of stigma against being a ‘happy hacker’ and I’ve never really understood why. In fact there...
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2020-02-09 20:23
I never thought I would end up owning a house rabbit and yet somehow that is exactly what I have done. My...
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2020-02-05 20:04
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2020-01-27 21:19
If there is one thing that people who do not own horses don’t realise, it is how much time having a horse...
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2020-01-18 10:59
A harrowing memoir, in Brain on Fire Susannah Cahalan details her month-long struggle with a rare autoimmune disease that, at the time,...
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2020-01-13 09:47
Come rain or shine, Summer or Winter, you’ll more often than not find me in a pair of wellies. From trudging through...
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2020-01-08 22:28
From using an app on my phone, to scrapbooking and journaling, these three techniques have made documenting my daily life a total...
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2019-12-20 19:51
Rewind just a few years and horses were seen in abundance on our streets. Once used for just about everything from a...
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2019-12-06 21:56
AD - GIFTED: I was kindly invited along by Scandinavia Events to one of their Christmas party evenings but all views are,...
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