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I've been a riding instructor for twenty years. During that time, I've competed at dressage, jumping and endurance. I've bred my own horses, which is one of the proudest moments of my life.

I am also a writer and am working on a novel as we speak.
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Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Horse jumping exercises: 1 of 4
All horses can jump. They do it in the wild if the need to escape from danger. To teach a novice horse to jump can be done very simply. First make sure your green horse can walk, trot and canter in a controlled manner. You should be able to canter a circle and keep the impulsion going. Day one. Introduce poles to your horse.... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 27 of 102
I have two dogs. One I got from a breeder, while the other one came from a rescue center.There are pro's and cons with both. Dogs brought from breeders are more expensive, but you know what you are getting. The parents can usually be seen. This gives you the added advantage of being able to gage their temperament as well as ... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Dating after a divorce: When the kids don't want you to go out: 3 of 11
Deciding to date again after divorce can be a frightening experience. Not only will you feel anxious but you also have to take into account how it will effect your children. How you handle telling your children will depend on their age. For young children I wouldn't tell them anything yet. Especially if you are still at the ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Beginner's guide to cooking temperatures: 3 of 11
Cooking temperatures can be confusing. I was brought up using an Aga which was fueled by coal and the oven temperature varied according the the wind conditions outside. This made timing any meal very difficult but as a result I have learned to use an internal thermometer to check my meat. Here is a basic conversation rate ta... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce After a divorce: Moving on to a new life: 16 of 56
No one enters into marriage expecting it to fail, but unfortunately it doesn't always work out that way. It is important to give yourself time to grieve for your marriage. Be kind to yourself and do rely on your friends. No doubt you will go through a whole range of emotions, from hate, to anger, to relief. But the day will ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to effectively revise your writing: 4 of 14
Creative writing is ten per cent inspiration and ninety per cent perspiration. When writing a first draft it is important to keep writing until the end. Don't worry about spelling, punctuation, or grammar, just get your story down on paper. I usually have a basic plan of where I want to story to end up, but this is not set i... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to stop your dog from destroying your home: 4 of 14
I have had several rescue dogs in my life and undoubtedly the most destructive dog I ever had was a German shepherd called Zoe. She had been beaten and had severe separation anxiety. The first point to make is NEVER shout at your dog if you come home and they have chewed something. This will only increase their anxiety and m... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to bond with a rescue dog: 2 of 7
Adopting a rescue dog is very rewarding but it can also be amazingly frustrating. I would never recommend a novice dog owner to take on a rescue. They have their own set of unique problems which need an experienced owner to address. If you do feel that you can offer a rescue dog a new permanent home you should consider the f... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings How to help your child welcome a new sibling: 11 of 38
Welcoming a new baby into your family is a joyous occasion but t can be very difficult for a young sibling. The best way to avoid any jealousy issues is to get the older sibling involved in the pregnancy even before the baby arrives. If you are redecorating a nursery, ask your child to choose the color scheme and explain to ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Deciding which pasta to use for your cooking recipes: 5 of 16
Pasta is alittle more complicated than personal preference. The different shapes have all been designed for a different job. I always use fresh pasta, the taste is ten times better than dried and it cooks in half the time. Spaghetti. Long thin strands. Famously accompanied by bolognais sauce. It is best served with meaty sau... More..