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Many of these blogs I wrote some time ago and appeared on my old website. Please ignore the date is says it was published. Enjoy. 

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  1. Poem - Kez and Non Ridden

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    I was born in Ireland across the sea,
    Not much is told about what happened to me.
    In Ireland horses used to be held up high,
    Now too many suffer terribly and die.
    The problems are not just Irish making,
    It's a global issue human greed is baking.
    The equine industry created the perfect storm,
    Traditional thinking and riding is the norm.
    Into the mix add marketing riding for pleasure,
    Plus overbreeding with no thinking or measure.
    Throw away culture, unethical quick fix training,
    Broken we are seen as useless and draining.
    I was broken then passed on for money,
    Put in a box with a pony called Honey.
    We travelled to England to a dealer to be sold,
    The truth well hidden and never to be told.
    Here Vicki and Steve found me in a stable,
    Sold to them as a riding horse and very able.
    Steve and Vicki knew I found riding hard,
    So the best physiotherapist came to the yard.
    The local vets, lots of visits and tests galore,
    Then to Newmarket Equine Hospital a bore.
    Home with diagnosis and I cannot be ridden,
    My humans love me so much it's not hidden.
    Non ridden is not a wasted or worthless horse,
    We have so much love in our hearts of course.
    Non ridden gifts are not taught at grass roots,
    Mainstream equestrianism is all riding boots.
    A world geared for riding it's hard to be heard,
    Reality is marginalized and judged our word.
    Out of the shaddows the dirty secret no more,
    The non ridden equines are knocking the door.
     
    Until the original Non Ridden Equine Facebook group there was no diverse social platform out there for people who choose not to ride or own non ridden equines to come together no matter why they don't ride. 
     
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  2. Poem ~ Agility for All

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    For sure it is fun to do Agility,
    It's open to all no matter ability.
    Free information for getting started,
    Gifted with love open hearted.
    There are tutors who can guide,
    All non ridden no need to ride.
    Online opportunities to learn,
    Compete and rosettes to earn.
    Agility equipment can be made,
    Or ready made shop and paid.
    After lockdown clinics for fun,
    Don't worry if you cannot run.
    It can be done gentle and steady,
    It's all good for any age of Neddy.
     
    To sign up for free resources please click here. 
     
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  3. Poem - Senses of a Walk

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    Bluebells in May and green on the trees,
    Soon the grass will be as tall as my knees.
    Warmer, drier weather is great for a stroll,
    Walking is great for mind, body and soul.
    Five beautiful things you can see,
    You can even count little me.
    Touch on your walk to explore,
    Textures are everywhere not just the floor.
    Birds singing, the breeze the trees chatter,
    Listening to nature really does matter.
    What scents can you explore with your nose,
    In the hedge blossom and a rambling rose.
    Taste is my favorite so a picnic or a treat,
    Positive reinforcement cannot be beat.
     
    Enjoy FREE resources in the Non Ridden Equine Association UK Online Library. There are lots of sections including - Hiking and Walking - Positive Renforcement / Clicker Training. And much more....
     
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  4. Poem - Online Showing

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    In the eyes of my humans I am a winner,
    I don't need to do anything for my dinner.
    I am loved not for what I can give or do,
    Unconditionally even when I roll in poo.
    Even when I coat the mud on thick,
    Or do the limbo under the fence trick.
    My humans love me all the same,
    Even my wild stick up mane to tame.
    They know what I love the best,
    Especially new treats to road test.
    I may not be able to be ridden,
    Plenty of my rosettes are not hidden.
    I love to wear the rosettes with pride,
    Especially if my humans are by my side.
    My humans take photos of life at home,
    Even when we go out for a stroll and roam.
    Everyday life photos can be entered online,
    And give us all chance to celebrate and shine.
    My muddy monster talent that class I won,
    Plus my best trick when all said and done.
    Online showing is fun and for us all,
    Give it a go and win a rosette for the wall.
     
    For FREE information on on-line showing and lots of FREE resources click here. 
     
     
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