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Raine’s Second Ever Pleasure Ride… and a Lesson in Trusting the Process
I almost didn’t go to Raine’s second ever pleasure ride—last-minute doubts, trailer worries, and a windy forecast had me ready to bail. But a calm Sunday morning changed everything. We ended up having the best day: Raine travelled beautifully, was relaxed at the venue, and even gave me her first canter out on a ride. This blog is all about trusting the process, celebrating the little wins, and remembering how far we’ve come.
Bella Fricker
16 hours ago3 min read
My rage against winter and what I'm going to do about it
Winter rage is real! Mud, DIY disasters & haylage hikes—my summer mission? Survival prep for next year!
Bella Fricker
Feb 205 min read
2025 starting with a set back
Despite setbacks with Raine & my ankle, we're tackling challenges head-on! From physio sessions to groundwork, here's to progress in 2025!
Bella Fricker
Jan 56 min read
Fern’s story
A good place to start is always at the beginning. Perhaps not as far back as my childhood but we are certainly going to head back to my...
Bella Fricker
Dec 16, 202415 min read
A broken ankle but progress all the same
Where to begin with this one. It's been a few weeks since I last blogged about home life as there has been far more exciting things going on
Bella Fricker
Oct 6, 20246 min read
Crewing at the World Championships
feel so grateful to have been part of it and get so close to so many of my idols. Just being there and absorbing everything going on around
Bella Fricker
Sep 24, 202411 min read
Despondent 21/08/24
I promise this whole blog isn’t going to be a woe me situation but I am going to start it feeling at least a little bit sorry for myself.
Bella Fricker
Aug 21, 20246 min read
Chip’s Test Results - 27/07/24
If you read the previous blog , you’ll know why I decided to test Chip for PPID (Cushing’s). On Monday the vet came and took his bloods...
Bella Fricker
Jul 27, 20244 min read
Holiday blues - 18/07/24
I'm just back from my first holiday in 6 years! In fact, this is the first time I've been away from my horses for so long since I was...
Bella Fricker
Jul 18, 20247 min read
Physio & life update - 01/07/24
Despite not having endurance rides on the immediate agenda I have been quite busy with all of the horses and have been finding a good sense
Bella Fricker
Jul 2, 20246 min read
Osteo Report: 24/06/24
After the disappointment of Lavenham I felt like I had quite a lot riding on this osteo visit....
Bella Fricker
Jun 24, 20243 min read
How to Budget for Endurance Riding: A Comprehensive Guide
Endurance riding is a thrilling and rewarding equestrian sport, but it can also be quite costly (like anything involving horses to be...
Bella Fricker
Jun 15, 20247 min read
How to Set Realistic Goals for Endurance Riders
Setting realistic goals is a fundamental aspect of achieving success in any sport, and endurance riding is no exception. For endurance...
Bella Fricker
Jun 15, 20247 min read
Balancing Work, Life, and Riding
With a full-time job and four horses, I think I can safely say I really do understand how hard it is to fit everything in. I’m a reasonably
Bella Fricker
Jun 8, 20246 min read
Cheffing!
Let’s go back to January when Sarah Light, the England team physio, nudged me to apply for the position of Chef d’Equipe of the England...
Bella Fricker
Oct 5, 202310 min read
Well Vale Pre-Read
Hello my committed readers! It’s been a while since I sat down to write a blog again. For those that don’t know, I suddenly and...
Bella Fricker
Aug 17, 20236 min read
Curiosity killed the cat
As most people know, I had a bit of a freak accident with Spice in August 2021. He had a very out of character rodeo explosion and I was...
Bella Fricker
Feb 9, 20228 min read
5 ways to reduce your carbon hoof print
With COP26 taking place at the moment, it seemed like a great opportunity to talk about sustainability in the equestrian sphere. Here are...
Bella Fricker
Nov 5, 20213 min read
Spice's vet visit
In the middle of August (two weeks before my accident) I made a decision to take Spice to the vet. I knew he wasn’t lame but there was a...
Bella Fricker
Sep 17, 20217 min read
Breeding Dreams
Since I was a teenager, like I’m sure most horsey-girls, I really wanted to breed my own horse. I wanted to experience the process from...
Bella Fricker
Aug 1, 20215 min read
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