
Amanda Vlietstra
Amanda Vlietstra is a freelance writer and editor who’s worked for a number of national magazines and websites. Having thrown herself back rural living with gusto since moving from London to Buckinghamshire in 2012, she juggles her horsey life with work and two small children. She claims to do dressage, but really just potters about having fun on her 14.2hh Belgian Warmblood mare, Roxy. She also enjoys a good gossip over a coffee in the tackroom!
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7 films/shows that should come with a horsey health warningIf films involving dead horses aren't for you then you might want to give these a wide berth...
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7 jobs you keep putting off (but you know you shouldn’t)By Amanda Vlietstra Published
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Test for tapeworm — and 6 more essential horsey tasks to do this springWith spring finally here, it’s time to look at the damage winter has wreaked and put it to rights
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5 dream B&Bs where your horse can come tooWant to take a break, but not sure you can face it without your horse? These B&Bs with space for equines could be the answer
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16 ways you can spot a rider in the cityLike David Attenborough filming a documentary about rare orangutans, if you know what to look for, you can always spot a rider in the city. Here's how...
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8 things that softened the blow of moving on from your favourite ponyYou hung onto your beloved childhood pony for as long as possible, but in the end you had to admit you'd outgrown him and it was time to move on. Here's what you may have experienced...
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50 things horse owners (really, really) can’t live withoutA quick straw poll of the H&H staff revealed that the items below are essential for keeping their horsey lives running smoothly — from baby oil to a wind-up torch
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Farting in dressage tests — and 5 more ways your horse is sure to embarrass youBy Amanda Vlietstra Published
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 6 reasons why riders make great loversValentine's Day has got us thinking — there are a fair few factors that we reckon make equestrians a pretty hot date
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6 equestrian dynasties we’d love to be part ofYou know what they say about keeping it in the family? These equestrian offspring have done just that....
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Wood pellet horse bedding: what are the pros and cons?Thinking about swapping your straw or shavings for wood pellets? Here's what you need to consider first...
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If your horse was a famous person, who would they be?By Amanda Vlietstra Published
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7 reasons ponies are better than horsesBy Amanda Vlietstra Published
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Diamante plaiting bands — and 7 more reasons we wish we were a horsey childThere's so much great gear about for horsey kids, we're actually kind of jealous. Check this lot out...
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6 delightful equine mascots (including one who disgraced himself in front of royalty)By Amanda Vlietstra Published
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‘Doctors told me I’d never walk again’ — why we need more para showjumping classesDisabled rider Karen Bostock explains why a new opportunity for para showjumpers at Arena UK this weekend (29-31 January 2016) means so much to her
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Fed up with the rain? 5 luxury riding holidays that we’re dreaming aboutDistract yourself from mud-encrusted turnout rugs, frozen water buckets and schools too frosty to ride on with these epic, summery, luxury riding holidays...
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9 reasons to rehome a racehorse — and what you need to consider firstFind out why you should consider taking an ex-racehorse on and why you need to think seriously about your decision first
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10 commandments every horse owner should live bySometimes it helps to have rules to live our lives by — and so here's our take on the 10 commandments...
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Who is your ideal fictional horse? *QUIZ*Take our tongue-in-cheek quiz to find out which fictional horse you'd be best suited to... or perhaps is most like your own equine partner
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Bursting into song — and 5 other ways to beat riding nervesSometimes it feels like the older you get, the more you're aware of how easily you can break. But don't worry, there are all sorts of strategies you can try in order to beat those riding nerves
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5 ways to improve your riding in 2016Here are a few suggestions for making 2016 your best horsey year yet
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Are you up to the challenge? 6 horsey things to try in 2016If you want to broaden your horsey horizons this year, why not try one of the following...
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6 ways to thank your horse for all his hard work this yearWhether you've got a few quid to spend, or no money at all, you can still treat your horse. Here's some ideas
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