On the Buckle | "Can we ever truly give 100%?"

Ever feel like you're juggling horses, kids, and a mounting pile of guilt? Welcome to the wild ride of equestrian parenthood... with a sprinkle of honesty, humour, and a dash of chaos.

In this On the Buckle submission, Katie shares her recent "horse-accident-turned-life-moment," proving that "being on the buckle" is less about relaxation and more about surviving with a smile.

In this episode, she talks...

  • The real meaning behind "on the buckle" (spoiler: it’s not about relaxing)

  • How a recent horse injury turned into an emotional rollercoaster (blood, guilt, and all)

  • The magic of acceptance... when life is splattered with surprises

  • Why giving 100% is a myth - and working out that’s okay

And remember: Sometimes "on the buckle" just means hanging on tight and laughing (or trying to!!) through the chaos. You’re doing great - blood, sweat, tears, and all!

About the Author

Katie is a 34-year-old mum of one, who lives in Wiltshire, UK.

Her son, Rafe, is 2.5 years old

Her 3 horses live at home as part of the family (much to her delight, and her husband’s dismay!).

Katie works full time as a Marketing Director, and runs the Equestrian Mums Club (and two other horse-related businesses, including a consultancy for Business & Marketing).

 
 

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