I’D always dreamt that one day I’d be able to see my horses (note plural, I currently just have one pony) from my kitchen window while I did the washing up. On
this trip, while sitting watching my pony Utah from a hot tub on a summer’s evening, with a glass of prosecco in hand, I realised that I clearly hadn’t been dreaming big enough.
When Utah turned 15 last year, I decided we needed a bucket list if we were ever going to do more than hack. We weren’t unhappy with hacking, but I always did fancy doing more – as long as it didn’t involve too much time in the school.
Said bucket list had only three things on it: riding Utah on the beach, taking him cross-country and going hunting. These might seem small things to some, but not living anywhere near a beach and not having our own transport has always been a bit of a hindrance to these ideas of mine. So when I had the chance to take Utah to one of the destinations offered by Horse N Rider BNB, I was thrilled to find the perfect venue that would allow us to start ticking off our list.
Going to Field Farm seems to be something of a pilgrimage for horse owners in my area. It felt
like everyone I knew had been – and had a fantastic time – apart from me.
On the east coast of Lincolnshire, the holiday destination has everything you might possibly need to take your horse away with you. Depending on your budget, you can pitch a tent, glamp in a teepee, stop over on a narrowboat or stay in one of the holiday homes or homely cottages. And your horses have the choice between paddocks and stables – or both.
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'Sorry, but I wasn't feeling it'
Fresh from the opening meet, Tessa Waugh hasn't quite yet been bitten by the hunting bug. Without the crisp autumnal air and cheek-pinching cold she hoped for, it's a sluggish start
New pair pull off a win
A former European Championships pony is on form with his new rider, while elsewhere former showjumpers and eventers take ribbons
Lording it over the rest
Horses who have returned from injury, a second generation homebred and a long format specialist score on the final weekend of the British season
Smith hits flying form
A \"her way or no way\" mare helps Zoe Smith to an impressive ribbon haul and a rider beats his own boss to the top spot
Jankorado hits the jackpot
Paul Sims is triumphant despite his interrupted jump-off preparation and a borrowed horse comes up trumps
Peanut
From \"dangerous, scary\" to hedge-hopping brilliance, hunting has been the making of this unstable but very lovable equine character
She's a corker
Communication, says long-standing and highly respected Belvoir master Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is the key to all, as Catherine Austen discovers
Access all areas Cavalier Centre
The Cavalier Centre is a fully accessible, state-of-the-art equestrian centre designed to improve lives through horse-based activities. Ellie May Forrester pays a visit
'Use it or lose it'
Not everyone wants to reach for the pipe and slippers at a certain age. Becky Murray speaks to some veteran horse-and-rider combos for their secrets of human and equine longevity
A new way forward
Worm control in horses is vital, but established methods will not remain effective for much longer. Tim Mair FRCVS explains why and how we need to change
