Horses New adventures on Ireland After the most lovely week at Bel-Air it was time to bid our hosts goodbye and move on to other adventures. But first I would like to take a moment and look back at my week at Bel-Air. Bel-Air is such a lovely place, I always feel welcome and very
Horses Last day of cross country Only two hours of riding today, starting at 10 o’clock. Woke up and didn’t really want to get out of bed at all. I would like to stay here forever and just ride. I got out of bed eventually, had a smaller breakfast and got ready for the
Ireland Cross country day five Where two in our group needs to visit the doctor’s and we jump even more fences. But first things first, starting with the 10 o'clock ride. I got to ride the gigantic (170 cm) Rocky. Such an amazing horse! You would think a horse as big as
Horses Cross country day four Where I begin the day by looking out the window and wishing I could jump the fences I can see others jump. I also still feel quite ok, my body not sore at all. The day began with a steady breakfast. The breakfast has grown in size each day, going
Horses Cross country day three Where we get a calmer day, with only a two hour ride out in the morning and one lesson in the afternoon. Our four friends from Sweden arrived today, and got their first cross country lesson. The day started with a sleep in, the first ride didn't start
Horses Cross country part two Where the only aching body parts are my shoulders. Bruises are starting to form on the inside of my calves. Other than that I feel perfectly fine, but tired. An ordinary day here at the Bel-Air Equestrian Centre begins with breakfast around 8. A bit before 9 we go to
Horses Cross country riding in Ireland What does a horse girl do on her vacation? She spends it with horses. With whom does she spend her vacation? With the friends from the stable, of course. Does she has to stay home, to take care of her own horse? No, she doesn’t, she leaves the horse