In the saddle news, fashion, and equestrian lifestyle blogging from Team Black & White
Black & White Equestrian Reviews… The Mountain Horse ‘Diana’ Breeches…I was lucky enough to be gifted some Mountain Horse ‘Diana’ white dressage breeches just before the Winter Petplan Area Festival Championships. Competing over 3 days, I needed a supply of ‘whites’ as any dressage riders knows…
What a few busy months I’ve had with the horses, staying away at Hartpury Petplan Championships, Sheepgate Area Festivals and then the most recent Senior Home International at Vale View. Next up we will be heading to Arena UK in October to compete in 3 classes at the Petplan Area Festival Championships on Swatch.
We have all been there… trotting up the centre line… halt, salute… lets go… then the next bit… left or right at A… OMG… where am I heading, I can’t phone a friend… or ask the judge (insert inner monologue including many swear words here)…
My last equine blog was published on 1st January 2017, a summary of some stressful, but also positive times, 4 years after I had started the Black and White Eventing blog back in 2013. Reading my older blogs is a strange experience. Like having a drink with an ex, familiar and at the same time slightly awkward…
I didn’t write a New Year summary of 2015. It was an odd year of uncertainty and worry, trying to get divorced and failing dismally. Just a whole lot of stress on all levels. I stepped into 2016 hoping to be single and back to my old self with the flick of a switch, all those New year resolutions poised and primed. Sadly, it took until February to finally get the divorce settled and signed off and with it a whole load of getting ‘me’ back…
Having reviewed almost everything from tack, to rugs, bandages and all manner of breeches, boots and riding shirts, it was a little different to be sent underwear to review for my blog…
These breeches came as a welcome Christmas present from my OH as I don’t actually own any winter breeches and have been wearing thermals for months – it’s cold on our farm! I’ve been wearing my new Pikeur breeches for the last few days in some very cold, damp and windy conditions; both riding and on the yard.
This week the winners of the SPOGA Innovation Award in 2016, Equisense, have launched another high-tech equine centric product.
Imagine being able to accurately measure your horse’s daily activity, build a picture of his health and well-being, track any changes and be alerted in the event of an accident or if colic is suspected?
