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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7 things you wish you’d been told when you were learning to horse ride
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‘The horse does all the work’ — and other things not to say to an equestrian
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10 ways to impress a rider (without getting on a horse)
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Say what? 8 of the most over-used phrases in the horseworld
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13 things you’ll remember if you were pony-mad in the 80s
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14 of the most haylarious horsey puns you’ve ever herd (get it?)
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8 struggles only short riders will understand
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6 things livery yard owners really, really hate – so don’t do them!
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23 great (or awful) horsey jokes to put a smile on your face
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6 (sometimes shocking) things you discover while your horse is on restricted turnout
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Feeling festive? Here are the ‘12 Days of Horse-mas’
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9 things ex-racehorse owners get sick of hearing
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6 things that always happened at shows when you were a child
Rewind to the shows of your childhood and fondly remember the tantrums, collisons, loose ponies and the rising stars who won everything
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8 reasons why everyone needs a cob in their life
Beauty comes in all sorts of different shapes and sizes — for every thoroughbred or warmblood lover, there are those of us who are totally addicted to cobs. Here’s why…
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Is your horse stable-bound? Take a look at 7 ways to beat the boredom
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13 household items that make our horsey lives easier
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
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The ultimate yard workout for horse owners
Who needs the gym when you’ve got a horse? You may find you're doing a workout at the yard without even realising it...
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5 ways to have fun without your own horse
Keen to get involved with volunteering in the equestrian world? Take a look at these ideas of where to get started, with information on how charities are navigating volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic...
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5 common plants that could kill your horse
While many plants can be poisonous if eaten to excess, there are some poisonous plants that horses should avoid at all costs