
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: some bad mum dancing and Tena LadiesThe Pony Mad Mum has been busy dancing like no one is watching
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: You’re never too grown up to give your pony a hugThe Pony Mad Mum reports back from a 'bonkers' couple of weeks
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Harbingers of springWhen Martinis become gin and tonics and other signs the Pony Mad Mum has noticed when winter turns into spring
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Does horse riding need to be so complicated?Julie explains why those of us who ride could take a leaf out of the Afghan cricket team
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Condition scoring and E numbersJulie discusses the perils and benefits of condition scoring and diets for horses and humans alike
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: I have lost my mojoThe Pony Mad Mum has lost her naming mojo. If you find it, please return care of Horse & Hound
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: What do ponies really want for Christmas? *VIDEO*Julie asks a question that perhaps should have been asked a long, long time ago — do our four-legged friends enjoy Christmas as much as we do?
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Ego crushed by a gaggle of small childrenThe Pony Mad Mum regales us with her previous experiences on the hunting field
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Outwitted by a feral chestnut mareJulie introduces the slightly unusual problems she faces with some four-legged garden intruders
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: perfecting the art of hanging aroundOur Pony Mad Mum reflects on the similarities between equestrian sport and hot air ballooning, as lessons in patience start early for young riders
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: How lucky are we?The Pony Mad Mum gives a special mention to those who make pony-filled summer days possible
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Why I hate selling poniesOur blogger broaches the sensitive subject of selling beloved ponies
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: The universal language of cakePony Club camp doesn't just mean time for waterfights and endless fun with your pony. It also marks a week of the momentous daily cake round
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The pony mad mum’s blog: Every horsey parent’s worst nightmareOur pony mad mum gives a warning to all parents that it could be any of you next when it comes to your child deciding that they want to give up
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: what’s in your basket? Baby wipes and ginThis week our Pony Mad Mum discusses one of the very few occasions where it is socially acceptable for you to carry around baby wipes, oil and gin all at the same time
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: growing old (disgracefully)Our blogger reflects on how the past 20 years have flown by with her own champion
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Man’s best friend at BadmintonOur new blogger recently paid a visit to Badminton Horse Trials whereby she was confronted by a number of canine friends
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: why politicians are like show poniesThe pony mad mum has spotted an interesting similarity between two worlds in the run up to the general election
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: to rug or not to rug?It's that really awkward time of year where what rugs to put on your horse is a bit of a guessing game, as our Pony Mad Mum explains
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the occupational hazard known as ‘the tack inspection’One of Horse & Hound's newest bloggers braces herself for the hazards of the busy Easter competition period
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Buying ponies is like internet datingRead the winning submission of one of Horse & Hound's successful next top bloggers, Julie Gaukroger aka Pony Mad Mum
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