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Amanda Vlietstra
Freelance writer
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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18 horse-related superstitions that some people swear by
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7 things you wish you’d been told when you were learning to horse ride
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10 ways to impress a rider (without getting on a horse)
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‘The horse does all the work’ — and other things not to say to an equestrian
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8 struggles only short riders will understand
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Say what? 8 of the most overused phrases in the horse world
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8 must-watch movies for anyone who loves horses
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Why does show day not always go to plan?
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8 things we unquestioningly do, even though, thinking about it, it’s a bit weird
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6 of the most expensive horses ever sold
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5 ways to delight an equestrian this Valentine’s Day (top tip: forget the red roses)
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7 things only fellow horse owners will understand
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9 reasons we can’t wait for spring
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6 horsey New Year’s resolutions (you’re definitely going to break)
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Dear owner... — an open letter from your horse stating his New Year’s resolutions
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Wet, muddy legs — and more of your farrier’s pet hates
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6 things that (might) cause horsey mother-daughter friction
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Are you a tall rider? Here are 9 things that will sound familiar
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‘I told my husband it was buy one, get one free!’ — and 7 other horsey confessions
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