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Can you tell us a little bit about your history at Sumba and how you came about being involved? I first came to NIHI, Sumba in 2013. My husband was working on a project with the hotel. He encouraged me to join him on this forgotten island and of course I fell head over heels in love with NIHI and Sumba. It’s very hard not to. It’s all very well being in paradise but the lustre can easily be lost unless you keep yourself busy and immerse yourself in local culture and trad...

I’ve heard it said many times before – horses and school are increasingly hard to balance when you approach exams and make your way closer towards the end of your educational career. It’s also something that I have been asked about quite a few times on my Instagram account (@mycrazyponies_x), most commonly when young people are distraught at the prospect of having to give up their horse to devote more time to their schooling and exam preparation. As someone who made it through school wi...

Our horses’ joints are put under a lot of strain on a regular basis. Every activity your horse partakes in puts excessive force on their joints, whether it be due to fast and sudden movements involved in training or competing, or simply the extra weight of a saddle and rider on a gentle hack. Lameness in horses is the most common cause of loss of use, and lameness is most often caused by pain. This may be joint pain, muscular, infection or an ongoing issue. As responsible horse owners, it i...

Despite what some may think, horses are not disobedient or dangerous by nature. In general, they are very kind-natured and cooperative animals. However, this is dependent on two basic needs being met; they must understand what you are asking of them, and they must be free from pain and discomfort to be able to do as asked. Negative behaviour in horses is often the result of a poorly fitting saddle, and it’s your duty as a horse owner or rider to recognise the telltale signs that your saddle...

Hi everyone, Today, I will be discussing Pilot Equine and some supplements that they have kindly supplied me with to try out in both mine and Memo’s daily routines. First, let’s talk a little more about the Pilot brand. Pilot Equine was formed by two long term friends, Eddie and Ben, who after much discussion, decided to bring their two worlds together into one enterprise. Eddie brought to the table his background in the fitness industry; he is an expert in human supplementation and will ...

So much goes into getting prepared for shows, but it seems like most people are just expected to know how to prepare. We’ve got some (hopefully) handy tricks to help make show day a breeze! Give yourself plenty of time! Preparing your horse for a show can be stressful enough without having to do it against the clock. So it's very important to make sure you give yourself enough time (and more!) so you can take it at your own pace without feeling rushed. Trust me, you'll be grateful you did onc...