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Product Review – Hartog Lucerne-Mix Digest

By: Orla 12 Nov 201911 Nov 2019

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I’ve had Cosmo on the Hartog Lucerne-Mix Digest for over a month now and I can definitely notice the changes in him. Find out what Lucerne is all about in our tried & tested review.

Two Simple Pole Exercises for Young Horses

By: Orla 8 Nov 20197 Nov 2019

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Polework is so important when schooling your youngster but its also important not to overdo it with anything too difficult or overly complicated. So below are two simple polework exercises I’ve done with Cosmo since I bought him.

Product Review – Georgian Dollar Sieta Riding Jeans

By: Orla 25 Oct 201925 Oct 2019

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By now, us girlos here at No Bucking Way are well used to reviewing different horsey products and giving you all the low down on what you can expect from them. So when the lovely Amanda at Georgian Dollar agreed to send me out a pair of her Sieta Jeans to review I got super excited because riding jeans have been on my want list for well over 3 years now.

6 Things to Remember when Taking on a Young Horse

By: Orla 8 Oct 20198 Oct 2019

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With the arrival of Cosmo, another 4 year old, I have started looking back on everything I learned during my time with Coco. There are definitely some things I did right but there are also some I did wrong. Here are 6 things to know when you decide to take on a young horse.

Cosmo’s First Week

By: Orla 13 Sep 201912 Sep 2019

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The first week with a new horse is always one filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. The horse world doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to buying & selling so you can’t always bank on bringing home the same horse that you tried. With that being said, you can tell a lot by your first few days with a horse and it all starts with the arrival home…

Meet Cosmo

By: Orla 9 Sep 20198 Sep 2019

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I am so excited to introduce my new steed – Cosmo…

The Coco Chronicles ~ Here we go again…

By: Orla 5 Jul 201917 Dec 2019

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Horses are great levellers…one minute you’re sky high, the next you’re flat on your back..and ain’t that the truth!

Coco’s AIRC RC Festival Rundown – The Hard Work Pays Off!

By: Orla 28 Jun 201925 Jul 2019

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It’s been a few weeks now since we ventured to our first ever away show to Mullingar Equestrian and I still can’t get over what an experience it was. I put a lot of effort into getting myself and Coco prepared and I’m delighted to report that it actually paid off!

June Jumping Exercise #2 – “The Mercedes”

By: Orla 25 Jun 201925 Jul 2019

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Looking for something fun to do in your next jumping session? Well this one is definitely worth a shot. Perfect for practicing for jump offs, setting a rhythm and having a bit of fun, The Mercedes is bound to be a new favourite!

Your Tips for Having Steadier Hands while Riding

By: Orla 21 May 201920 May 2019

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A few months ago I turned to our followers on Instagram for some advice on how to improve my hands while riding. I received some solid advice so I decided to share it here for anyone else who’s having trouble…