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20th Jul 202020th Jul 2020 bethsimons

On missing my favourite week of the year.

8th May 2020 bethsimons

The Healing Powers of Pooches and Ponies

29th Aug 201931st Aug 2019 bethsimons

I gave myself a reality check

8th Aug 20198th Aug 2019 bethsimons

What we really think about the post-class status update.

2nd Aug 20192nd Aug 2019 bethsimons

Luck for Lolly and less luck for Prince

12th May 201912th May 2019 bethsimons

Home-time

17th Apr 201917th Apr 2019 bethsimons

Another blunder: I forgot to turn up

3rd Apr 20193rd Apr 2019 bethsimons

14 confusing horsey phrases explained.

22nd Mar 201922nd Mar 2019 bethsimons

I made it into the ring. It was as nervewracking as ever.

10th Mar 201910th Mar 2019 bethsimons

We need to talk about spring. Because spring means showtime and it’s making me nervous.

26th Feb 201926th Feb 2019 bethsimons

I cast off my aversion of winter shows and saw our season kicked off

24th Dec 201829th Dec 2018 bethsimons

So this is Christmas…

18th Dec 20182nd Feb 2019 bethsimons

To be or not to be? Do I dare to dream?

12th Dec 20182nd Feb 2019 bethsimons

Realising that not many London landlords will accept sheep. Or horses.

Instagram

Coco’s purrrrrrfect Sunday activity. 🤎 #sundayvibes #sundaysnooze #kittensofinstagram
8 weeks until we say I do. 💍🎊🥂🍻The planning really needs to move up a few gears to say the least! But it’s hard to get motivated when it’s been an ‘almost here’ twice already… 🤷‍♀️🙈#whatwillbewillbe #itllbeokay #weddingcountdown #8weekstogo #covidbride
While she’s been busy looking after her main li’l man and some of her other four-legged lads, @hannah_t91 ‘s three-year-old, Dave, has been ticking along doing me a service eating off some grass. Every morning and evening I can see him grazing through my window but once the mid-day sun comes around, he retreats to the shade in this old barn. I took this picture for her but it’s too cute not to share. #welshsectionb #welshpony #welshponiesofinstagram #cute #ponylove #horseygirls #equestrianlife #equestrianofinstagram #countrylife #countrylifestyle
#throwback to the weekend when Thistledown Red Rain was an absolute poppet. We had a puncture which meant we were an hour late so she had her tack thrown on to go straight in to the ring but in true Red style, she behaved like a dream to win her Picton A&B class. There’s work to do as I have really struggled to find a saddle that fits her properly- she’s a curvy lady - so she’s slow to the ring compared to other novices through absolutely no fault of her own. I think it’s going to be one of those frustrating seasons! Still, I adore her!
My two old boys are reunited! 💙Today I welcomed a legend back into the fold, 21-year-old Powysvalley Tobago. We first bought Toby - or more accurately dubbed Turbo - as a three year old colt from the autumn cob sales. I can’t thank Emily enough for the last few years of fun this lad has had, and I’m so sorry that circumstances forced his return. He will be expecting lots of visits! I have adored this pony, but after a few years apart, I had forgotten quite how much. It took all of about 10 minutes of his company this afternoon for him to remind me quite how easily he reduces me to jelly. He’s pictured here with my not-so-geriatric old boy, Prince. Swipe for a few photos of his younger years. #oldfriendsreunited #oldfriends #reunion #welshcob #welshsectiond #welshcobsofinstagram #horseygirl #equestrian #equestrianofinstagram #equestrianlife #horseylove #ponylove #countrylife
Brynteg Llwynau Orchid, aka Robin, 2nd at Royal Windsor today in such a strong class. 💙💙💙
That bedroom window thing again! I can’t help look out, forget what I was doing and just stare! Somehow just a still image doesn’t quite cut the mustard. Turn on the sound; beyond the birds and the gushing of the water, what can you hear?! #peace #tranquility #welshcountryside #Brecon beacons #monmouthshire #visitwales #sunset #sunsetlover #settingsun #redskies #redskiesatnight #countrylife #countryliving
@ty_hafan do such incredible work for children and their families that it was a pleasure to attend the presentation of funds raised by the @welshponyandcobsociety 💚💚💚
Me and Charlotte Alford’s beautiful Llanarth Fair Lady winning a HUGE @hoysofficial Section D qualifier at @royalcheshirecountyshow yesterday. I am so lucky to have been asked to ride while poor Charlotte was undergoing emergency dental surgery! It’s safe to say I was way more comfortable in my seat than Charlotte as Cookie gave me a mega ride and I fell head over heels for the golden girl! Thanks @charalford and Team Quiney for a fab day! #winnerwinnerchickendinner #winnerwinner #welshcobsofinstagram #welshponiesofinstagram #welshsectiond #welshcob #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianofinstagram #equestrianlifestyle #horseygirl #showtime #hoysbound
A little weekend #throwback pic to start my Tuesday. This is Willy, or more formally, Marbeth Milwr Bach. He’s the first C @maggie_simons and I bred from our first C mare Gwenal Brenhines. He’s Milwr Bach because he was born in a storm and we almost lost both mum and baby - it was a touch’n’go 48 hours. He’s pictured with his new(ish) owner Lottie. We agonised over selling him but couldn’t have given or found him a better home and it gives Mags and I so much pleasure to see him progress and tackle some beefy RI and HOYS worker tracks. Onwards and upwards- we’re excited to see them cruise round smashing it next season! 💪 #welshsectionc #welshponyofcobtype #mountainandmoorland #workinghunter #welshponiesofinstagram #equestrian #equestrianlife #horseygirls
It took so many attempts to get three people and two ponies in shot and smiling that I forgot to ensure I didn’t have one hell of a squint and bigger teeth than the average racehorse going on! Hey ho! I had a super day two of @3countiesshows playing groom for li’l sis @maggie_simons and Lottie with Paps and Willy. Days out with Paps are always a giggle, but I have to say, I am immensely proud of the wonderful pony Willy has turned out to be. He’s Maggie and my first ever home-bred Section C and is every bit the little dude we hoped he would be. #topgroom #showtime #gingerninjas #mountainandmoorland #workinghunter #welshsectionc #welshponyofcobtype #equestrian #equestrianlife #poniesofinstagram
If real rain was even half as sweet as my Thistledown Red Rain, then it could rain on me all day long. Thanks to Sarah Hayman for the photos - they have made my day - and to @georgie_driver for being a top groom even if she was dying of boredom and won’t be giving up eventing for showing any time soon! #welshsectionb #welshpony #welshponiesofinstagram #perfectpony #showtime #horseshow #equestrianlife #equestrian #horseygirl #countrylife

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