
Julie Gaukroger
Aka Pony Mad Mum, Julie is a mother to three horse-mad daughters. As their unpaid groom, equine chauffeur, psycho-therapist and source of cash, she has been a ring-side participant of most equestrian disciplines, from mounted games to eventing.
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: my little horse of a lifetime has left a massive hole in our lives‘I looked at her and knew. She held my gaze and as good as told me it was time’
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the problem with horses and holidaysJulie discusses a common headache horse owners have to deal with at this time of year
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the serious business of eatingJulie discusses the woes of weight gain and loss
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the art of queuing and collecting ring etiquetteJulie discusses why some ‘ring-hogs’ and queue-jumpers need to channel their inner Brit
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the impact of motherhood and the prospect of NobbyJulie discusses how having children can change your perspective on riding
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: feeling insulted and some #lifegoalsJulie discusses the problem with age and junk mail
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: a heart-wrenching momentJulie explains the motions you go through when competing in horsey fancy dress classes
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: am I turning into a lightweight?Julie asks whether it’s acceptable to throw in the towel from time to time?
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the mystery of the missing racing mixApparently ‘avocado hand’ is actually a thing
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: reasons to both love and hate summer, and a thank you to the World CupThe Pony Mad Mum talks us through the pros and cons of the current warm weather
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: I found myself horseless and flat on my backThe elusive ‘last fall’ that will finally turn you into that rider is just like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: a monster of the deepJulie explains why, if her horse was a dog, it would be a Labrador
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: buying a pony? You need to read this first…Julie outlines the best and worst behaviours a person buying a pony can display
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: horse shopping — it’s a jungle out thereJulie is smug about her horse shopping situation, and here's why...
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: have I become a horse whisperer?'This is not quite a Christmas story, but it was a moment of magic for me'
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: a quiet rebellionJulie has spent some time giving back to the equestrian community by volunteering, which has left her with some thoughts on the matter
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: why greys are the answer to keeping you sharpJulie explains why owning a grey will keep you on your toes
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: who’s in charge? The art of natural ‘humanship’It took her no time at all to whip us into shape and arrange things just as she wanted them
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: you must embrace your inner-child'I will continue to embrace the child within and hope I never ever grow out of the magic of it all'
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: It’s funny what upsets peopleJulie Gaukroger has a good laugh about why different things upset people in a variety of ways
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Nobody hears you scream in the hillsJulie explains why it is best to stick to plan A with some horses
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: stepping up to our first horseJulie weighs up the pros and cons of owning a first horse
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The Pony Mad Mum’s blog: From fearless equestrian to quivering jellyJulie makes a very good point: why are tough equestrians so crippled by fear when it comes to spiders?
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s goneJulie explains why you need to say "yes" to now and enjoy life
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