26/04/2015
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I write this post. We were informed yesterday that our darling Polly went to Horsey Heaven just after Christmas last year. She went to live in Fermoy, with a lovely lady who loved her, as much as we all did here. Alas, she only had her for less than twelve weeks, when she became unwell. Polly was a true Legend. Her previous owner to us, loved her dearly and Polly came to us with a beautiful presence, which she continued to imbue on all who rode her and groomed her. Polly instilled confidence and inspiration in all of her riders. Even today, she is still and forever will be, a part of all who met her along the way. Farewell Mystic River Polly.
04/11/2013
Bon Voyage and safe trip to Our Darling Magic and Chestnut, who are traveling to Essex to their new home and to their new, perfect family. We will miss them dearly, but they will have a wonderful new life, hunting and pony clubbing!! Xx
06/02/2013
Sadly Clem McMahon's beautiful horse died today. Mixed reports at the moment...some say kidney failure, some say colic due to kidney issues. Either way it is a horrible loss for poor Clem and his family our thoughts are with the MacMahon family. RIP Pacino. Xx
21/01/2013
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/ponies/3326899
13.2 Show Jumper/Pony Clubber for sale in Cork on DoneDeal
Very experienced and eager, show jumper, cross country, pony games, hunting, pony club. Measured for life. Born 1999. This is a very sad sale as she is our daughter's pony. Would suit a competitive rider.
18/11/2012
Started our ECEC Winter Show Jumping League 2012, course looking all Christmassy. :)
Let the fun commence!!Off to a Great start! :D
06/01/2012
Why do I like horses? I think I must be mad.
My mother wasn’t horsey - and neither was my dad.
But the madness hit me early - and hit me like a curse.
And I’ve never got much better. In fact, I’ve just got worse.
My stables are immaculate. My house is like a hovel.
.. Last year for my birthday - I got a brand-new shovel.
I hardly read a paper - but I know who’s sold their horse.
And I wouldn’t watch the news - unless Mr Ed was on, of course.
One eye’s always on the heavens - but washing waves in vain.
As I rush to get the horses in - in case it’s going to rain.
And though they’re wearing 15 rugs, the best that you can get,
I bring them in to keep them dry - while I get soaking wet.
I spend every pound I’ve got- on horsey stuff for sure.
I buy saddles, bridles, fancy rugs - and then I buy some more.
I should have had my hair cut - or bought that nice blue shirt,
At least it wouldn’t now look ripped and showing up the dirt.
I can’t make the books balance - so I don’t even try.
But I can back up a car and trailer in the twinkling of an eye.
It’s jeans and joddy boots that I live in night and day.
And that smell of sweaty horses just doesn’t wash away.
Once every now and then I dress up for a ball,
With make-up and posh hairdo- and high-heel shoes and all.
I ache from long-forgotten falls. My knees have got no skin.
My toes have gone a funny shape from being squashed again.
But late at night, when all is still- and I’ve gone to give them hay,
I touch their velvet softness and my worries float away.
They give a gentle nicker and they nuzzle through my hair.
And I know where my heart is - more here than anywhere
20/11/2011
Well Done to Jess Conroy for her first Double Clear in her first official Show jumping competition today!!! Emma Cashman and Eva Creagh jumped beautifully today too. Molly Kennedy, you did it again, Double Clear in the 1m and 1.10m.
Aileen Desmond, I heard you had a great day with Rosie yesterday and on Sasha too!!
