Dressage rider, instructor and vlogger for Cape Town, South Africa

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In today's vlog I show you how I groom Danny every day. In this video I use the Alan Davies Signature range brushes and Carr, Day & Martin Coat Conditioner and Mane and Tail Conditioner. The Alan Davies brushes are available online at https://eqclusive.com/products/alan-davies-signature-pack-of-brushes The Carr, Day & Martin products are available online at https://www.westernshoppe.com/Search.aspx?q=cdm Hope you enjoy the video. Ciao! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

We must never forget what a privilege it is to sit on the back of a horse! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Today's vlog is an overview of what a visit from the farrier will look like. We look at the different tools a farrier will typically use and go through the process of taking off the old shoes, shaping the feet, shaping the shoe and fitting it on the hoof, the fitting of the new shoes and then the finishing of the foot. My farrier is Ian Pope and the farrier that shaped Danny's feet is called Patrick. Hope you enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

This month's interview is with Equine Mental Coach Linda Hennings from Forging Ahead coaching. Linda talks to us about each of us, regardless of age and experience can improve our mental game when it comes to riding. She also shares her own dressage competition experiences, and how she has had to adapt her thinking processes to suit her current mare. If you want to know more about what Linda does, please check out her Facebook and Website links below: https://www.facebook.com/ForgingAheadSA/ https://www.forgingahead.co.za https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Today's vlog is another show vlog. We went to Europa for a DSA Medium test. Definitely not the best show we have ever done, but certainly not the worst. We decided to focus just on the test, and the video perfectly shows all my rider position faults. https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! Today's inspirational insight: To be content does not mean you do not desire more. It means that you are thankful for what you have and patient for what is to come. Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! Today's inspirational insight: There is one principle that must never be abandoned, namely, that the rider must learn to control himself before he can control his horse. This is the basic, most important principle to be preserved in equitation. - Alois Podhajsky Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! Today's inspirational insight is from Chief rider of the Spanish Riding School, Andrea Hausberger: You need to work on yourself before you work on your horse. Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! This morning's inspirational insight is from fellow Equestrian and Dressage Vlogger Olivia Towers. We must not let our competitive nature override the correct training of the horse. Never ever let a rosette, medal or trophy be the reason you ride. Always always aim to have a correctly schooled, happy horse. The rest will come. Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

In today's vlog we look at how to plait your horse for a dressage show using elastics. I use Showmaster Silicon plaiting elastics as I find the plain rubber elastics tend to break the hair, especially when you have classes a few days in a row. I don't use gel or spray, but I have seen a plaiting spray from Supreme Products that looks amazing! The products that I used in this video are available on Amazon using the following links: Black elastics: https://amzn.to/2LaYSZ2 Clear elastics: https://amzn.to/2ZFRCsc Effol plaiting kit: https://amzn.to/2L759VQ https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! Today's inspirational insight comes from an image I saw on Facebook: The horse is not there to - reward your ego - compete with you - punish you - control you The horse responds to - who you are - how you feel - what you think - what you do There horse is here to enable you to learn how to be a better you. And that is a blessing. - Joanna Verikros Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

This month's interview is with Equine Fitness Coach Gavin McDermid from Out the Saddle training. Gavin talks to us about how each of us can do work out of the saddle to improve our riding. If you are interested in knowing more, please check out Gavin's Facebook by clicking on the link below below. https://www.facebook.com/OutTheSaddle/ https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Today's vlog is not quite a show vlog but not quite a lesson either. We took Danny to Rivendell Stud on Farm French, Kylemore, Stellenbosch area. We had a lesson in the indoor to just give him some exposure in the indoor dressage arena on the different surface. Thank you for watching. https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! Today's inspirational insight: Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do. Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com

Good morning! Today's inspirational insight is based on a image I found on Facebook. Be patient when schooling your horse. They have no idea why their body feels strange, or why they are being asked to do these things. Give them time to become accustomed to the new movement patterns you are creating. Give them time to work it out. Seize the day! https://www.facebook.com/GHESTT https://www.instagram.com/glorioushorizonses https://twitter.com/Mariatha82 https://www.glorioushorizonsequestrianservices.com