About an equestrian in Norway and her Norwegian horse.

Hi, I am Emma. I work in communications, and sometimes I am active on social media, or here on this blog. My passion for horses started at a very young age, and eventhough I no longer work professionally with horses, I am enjoying the classical approach of historical dressage to shape a strong and durable horse.

  • Get off their backs

    Get off their backs

    We equestrians have a very important job when we get up on our horses. We are riding horses because we think it’s fun, and to do so we are taking lessons our entire lives trying to become somewhat better. The most important thing a rider can do, in my eyes? Getting off their backs. First Read more

  • DP Jerez SKL – 2 YEAR Update

    DP Jerez SKL – 2 YEAR Update

    Ad in collaboration with DP Saddlery LP and Deuber&Partner Back in June 2020 I had the incredible experience of having two amazing saddles delivered on my doorstep. I promised you a six month update review on both, and if you would like to read my first impressions (link) for the Jerez SKL first, you will Read more

  • The reindeer saddle pad: FAQ

    The reindeer saddle pad: FAQ

    One of my most commonly asked questions: Why do I have a fur under my saddle? So here’s why, along with the 18 FAQ’s that tends to come as follow-up questions! I have found two different sources for the reindeer saddle pad studies, the one I’m referencing in this blog was the original I found Read more

  • Dear pentathlon riders; a rant.

    Dear pentathlon riders; a rant.

    I need to write this, because my blood is boiling. And you need to read this, because I refuse to believe you are as ignorant as some of you pretend to be. The poor quality of the riding in modern pentathlon showjumping has gone under the radar for long enough. I understand you have been Read more

  • 2020 – Quite Interesting

    2020 – Quite Interesting

    If you told me, at New Years last year, that I would go through 2020 with a favourite hand sanitizer… Yeah, I wouldn’t quite believe it. I have been fortunate to not have my life turned upside down all too much, and eventhough we’re in the middle of a pandemic, 2020 also brought with it Read more

  • The magical phenomenon that is respect

    The magical phenomenon that is respect

    It’s been “forever” since I shared anything here on my blog, but lately my fingers have wanted to write a longer piece of text – and as we all know, longer pieces of text aren’t Instagrams strongest side. You see, for a while now I’ve been asked about my thoughts about respect. Between horse and Read more