March Inbetweener - The Podcast!

Far too exciting to wait until my next blog - the podcast with #HorseHour is now live! I sound very weird but it's so exciting to share!

I'm just a normal girl enjoying my ponytime when I'm not at work. The message is simple: If I can do it - so can you. Play within your limits - but stretch them - and enjoy your horses x

Click here for a listen: http://www.horsehour.co.uk/2017/03/13/side-saddle-gymkhana-adult-camp/

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