I have been passionate about Horses and riding since for as long as I can remember. I first started riding when I was 3 years old, on a Shetland pony called Twinkle. Which basically involved sitting on top of a super round little pony who walked approximately 3mph with the badest attitude ever, thinking I was THE Princess sat aboard my overweight steed. Pretty standard riding skills for a 3 year old. Having been my hobby for 17 years it’s a given that horses are one of my biggest passions.
I have ridden horses all over the world and make it must do on holidays. I love to draw and photograph horses. So seeing them in different environments is so great. In March 2010 I had the chance to go travelling up the East coast of Australia, during which I spent two weeks on a Cattle station called Kroombit. It was an amazing experience rounding up cattle and goats; I learnt to Lasso and brand the goats which was very physical and frankly quite terrifying. I became a pro at cracking a wipe; major girl power moment when none of the guys to crack it. During my stay at Kroombit of 5am early morning starts, which I loathed, I also had a go at mechanical bull riding. One word.... Ouch. I stayed on for a total of 19 bucks but had huge black and blue bruises in between my thighs for next week. The American girls staying at the cattle station were unsurprisingly good........... Wonder what they do in their free time???
I have ridden in France, Italy, Australia, and America; I cannot wait to increase that least some more! Currently a member of the Solent Equestrian team, I am loving riding at Gleneagles riding centre. The horses are gorgeous and i am finally perfecting my jumping skills. Jumping is seriously addictive, tiring but addictive. Today I had a flat work lesson and rode Bobbie who is a bit of an old fart. He disliked every corner and decided more speed was always the solution. Resulting in an interesting lesson with blistered fingers at the end. The purchase of gloves is in need.
I have ridden horses all over the world and make it must do on holidays. I love to draw and photograph horses. So seeing them in different environments is so great. In March 2010 I had the chance to go travelling up the East coast of Australia, during which I spent two weeks on a Cattle station called Kroombit. It was an amazing experience rounding up cattle and goats; I learnt to Lasso and brand the goats which was very physical and frankly quite terrifying. I became a pro at cracking a wipe; major girl power moment when none of the guys to crack it. During my stay at Kroombit of 5am early morning starts, which I loathed, I also had a go at mechanical bull riding. One word.... Ouch. I stayed on for a total of 19 bucks but had huge black and blue bruises in between my thighs for next week. The American girls staying at the cattle station were unsurprisingly good........... Wonder what they do in their free time???
I have ridden in France, Italy, Australia, and America; I cannot wait to increase that least some more! Currently a member of the Solent Equestrian team, I am loving riding at Gleneagles riding centre. The horses are gorgeous and i am finally perfecting my jumping skills. Jumping is seriously addictive, tiring but addictive. Today I had a flat work lesson and rode Bobbie who is a bit of an old fart. He disliked every corner and decided more speed was always the solution. Resulting in an interesting lesson with blistered fingers at the end. The purchase of gloves is in need.
Also very happy with the news that I would be able to take photographs with the horses for my latest assignment. A double page spread of this S/S11 trends. So will be using the horses to feature alongside the models in their 70's boho gear. Exciting stuff I can't wait to choose the horses and get them looking all Native American. Roll on the good weather so we can get shooting. Fashion and horses go so well together I can't wait to get started.
These are some of my pictures that I am going to base my photographs on. Their so beautiful, especially the first one from the H&M Fall Catalogue.
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