I’d love to share my news.
Today, at the age of 53, I’ve bought my first horse.
He’s a lovely grey 14.2 Connemara who has the kindest eyes, makes me feel safe and happy and is a brilliant all rounder.
I’m sitting in disbelief and a feeling of overwhelming happiness.
I’ve ridden all my life on and off but somehow having my own horse was never a reality.
I returned to riding more seriously in the past 4 years.
I’ve tried different riding schools, horses and instructors, some with more success than others.
I’ve been lurking on the Tack Room for ages and I can really relate to most of the issues facing adults returning to riding.
I’ve been so incredibly lucky in finding the most fantastic stables and people who have changed my life in a way I never thought possible.
I don’t have many people in my life who ‘get it’ so I thought I’d take the plunge and share my fantastic news with the lovely folk here.
Today marks the start of a whole new chapter with my beautiful Connemara.