The people in the horsey journey so far

Firstly, I really should mention my husband. David. To which not much of what has happened would have been possible without him.  Like all my big boys,the journey has not been smooth.....  But he loves me and he's almost learning the unconditional bit, which if I'm honest I've had for him since the start.  Now, in his life he is first and foremost an athlete. At 51 he is so supremely fit and has a self discipline I can only look at from afar and be in awe of.  That's not to say I want it....  Just sometimes it would come in handy.  All for me, he lives in what he knows as a shithole, but for me is 12 acres of happiness (aka hard work).

My mum and dad.....  Well lets face it, they both made me who I am today.  I like to think I'm more dad like.  But in my heart I know I'm a pretty even mix of them both.  With my dad though its just easier and less issues.  He left all his issues behind over 20 years ago when he left my mum and moved to Portugal with Marion. Mum has been less lucky in love, back to those issues.....

As this is meant be a horsey thing... And to be honest even if it wasn't the next most influential person on my life is probably the guru that is Becky Chapman.  I'm not entirely sure where I would be in my horsey life without her.... But sure as hell wouldn't be where I am now and I can't even imagine what would have happened with Zulu and I. I have been thumbing a lift on the ride with Becky now for about 10 years.... It's been eventful, painful and sometimes stressful but mainly just fucking wonderful.  For me what this woman cannot figure out about bodies both human and equine and how to get the best out of them together, quite honestly for me isn't worth knowing.  I trust her.... Which for me is everything and very rare.  Funnily enough I'm not the easiest person to teach!

My friends.... my family.  I have my core girlfriends that I have literally known all of my life (mainly non horsey).  But, I am still meeting and making friends with some of the most amazing women!!  Truly blessed (and I do like to think down to my exceptional judgement) You are my back up and you know who you are.