Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
I woke up feeling rather twitchy. Not sure why. I felt the need to be active. So I set about my house. Things have slipped recently. Understandably given all that’s been going on.
Finally got round to putting some more Buddy memory pictures up. These pictures represent two very big highlights from 2023. I’ve achieved a lot in my life so far, but competing at Hickstead is definitely in my Top 5!!
Photos like these inspire me, motivate me and remind me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. So after waking up twitchy, I finish the day feeling proud.
Tori James was one of the speakers at the Hoseasons Conference I worked on last month. Her story was so real. She’s an ordinary person who achieved something extraordinary. And she was such a lovely person. She gave me a copy of her book when she’d finished.
Today I woke up feeling a bit flat and rather snotty. So I thought I’d read it. It was a quick read. But a very inspiring one. Her journey to being the first Welsh woman to climb Everest is pretty special.
I love her sign off. ‘With passion, planning and self-belief you can achieve more than you ever thought possible. Remember your next adventure could be just around the corner.’
It got me thinking. As the year draws to an end, I can reflect back on the many adventures I’ve had this year. I’ve ticked many things off my bucket list. I’ve achieved things I never thought I could. Think it’s time to start making my 2024 adventure list…
I finally got round to framing some more photos. These represent three of my biggest achievements with Buddy. I’m very proud of them. And what we’ve achieved together.
Funnily it was FB telling me that it was a year since I posted the pictures from our first BRC Champs that spurred me into action.
I bought the frames a while back too. Today was the day to get them sorted. Just need to get them on the wall now. Let’s hope that doesn’t take me another year…
Each new year, I pick a word for next year. For 2022, I picked stability. I should have picked relentless, it would have been more appropriate!!
After the past few years, I’d hoped to get back on an even keel. Boy did the challenges keep coming. It was curveball after curveball.
This photo represents my biggest achievement with Buddy. Competing at our biggest competition by far. It wasn’t the success I’d hoped for. We learnt a lot that day. And left the ring with tears and a huge smile! It’s also is a good metaphor for 2022. It wasn’t what I’d hoped for, but I learnt a lot. And I’m leaving it with tears and a huge smile.
Even with all the challenges, I still achieved so much in 2022. Here are some of the highlights:
saw my business grow
picked up new clients
went to Celtic Manor
met some incredible people
lost touch with some others
saw some friendships deepen, some wain
laughed till I cried and cried till I laughed
watched people grow
helped them to see how amazing they are
learnt new skills
kept blogging even if no-one read it
tried sidesaddle
joined Carleton Riding Club
took Buddy to training camps and clinics
won rosettes
won a trophy
got more bruises
had lessons from Nicola Wilson, Piggy March and other brilliant instructors.
visited new places
fell in love with Blickling
made many more memories
supported my parents on numerous emergency trips
spent time with people I love
felt the love and support of others
If you’re reading this, I’d like to thank you for being part of this year and my journey.
Here’s to 2023 and whatever it holds for us all. After the past few years, I know I can handle it – the good, the bad and the downright ugly!
Tales, Tails and Talus 