Our Equestrian Marketing Team take a light-hearted look at what lockdown has meant for them. Did our equestrian experts’ expectations match up to their self-isolation reality… err no!
Expectation
Now I’m not riding, I’m going to exercise everyday.
Reality
Week 3 of lockdown: Still laid on sofa eating chocolate.
Expectation
I’m going to use this time to have a good clear out of all horsey wardrobe. Anything that doesn’t fit, I’m going to donate or sell.
Reality
Laid on the bed crying because your favourite pair of breeches no longer fit.
Expectation
I’m going to do nice things for me for a change. Things that I never get time to do, such as pamper beauty stuff, doing my nails and facemasks.
Reality
You can’t even get in the bathroom because everyone is home all of the time, let alone have a relaxing pampering session.
Expectation
I’m going to watch lots of great content, informative content and expand my horsey knowledge.
Reality
Binge-watching Netflix box sets and watching funny cat videos on YouTube.
Expectation
I’m going to do all my horsey laundry, so it’s all lovely and clean.
Reality
In-depth discussions with the rest of the household on why your horse’s saddlecloths and lightweight rug laundry is so essential right now. *bite tongue and do not reveal that you always wash them at home usually anyway.
Expectation
I can browse online shops, and I don’t have to buy anything.
Reality
After browsing online for half an hour: I NEED more *stuff
Expectation
I’m going to have a massive clear out of my horsey hoarding.
Reality
Five hours later and everything is back in the same boxes with absolute conviction that you may just take your dressage horse around a cross-country course in those now vintage tendon and fetlock boots one day. And yes, you never know if you’ll need that spare of the spare thingy.
