Greymare

Because horses are a lifelong passion, no matter our age

Where over-50 riders stay inspired, strong and in the saddle

I’m 58, still have seven horses and still love to compete - just not quite at the level I did years ago. I started GreyMare.co.uk because, as a lifelong rider who’s hit her late-50s, I’ve found myself wondering how on earth to get out of bed without a running start, how John Whitaker’s back survives those massive fences, and how any of us manage to juggle life and still fit in riding.

There are loads of us out there - the older but still bold riders - still caring for our horses, still riding, and some of us still competing. If that sounds like you, then welcome… you’re in the right place, and I hope you enjoy the blog.

Welcome to the Grey Mare Blog

The blog for older but still bold equestrians everywhere Are you a thinking horse lover who has headed over the hill on the wrong side of 50 — but you’re still looking after your horses, still riding, and maybe even still competing? Then this might be the blog for you. My name is Henrietta Forrest and as a lifelong horse lover, owner and rider who has hit her late-50s, I’ve found my equestrian landscape has changed a bit. I still own seven horses of all ages and stages, and I

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Welcome to the Grey Mare Blog

The blog for older but still bold equestrians everywhere Are you a thinking horse lover who has headed over the hill on the wrong side of 50 — but you’re still looking after your horses, still riding, and maybe even still competing? Then this might be the blog for you. My name is Henrietta Forrest and as a lifelong horse lover, owner and rider who has hit her late-50s, I’ve found my equestrian landscape has changed a bit. I still own seven horses of all ages and stages, and I

The Unbreakable Bond: Why old horse riders can't give up their sport

What keeps us older riders reaching for the saddle, brushing off our horses and tacking up for yet another ride - even when everything aches and our energy levels are sometimes lower than a double bass? What keeps us middle-aged equestrians climbing into the saddle despite the inevitable bumps, bruises on older bodies, moments of doubt, and the sheer day-to-day slog of having horses? Yes, we’re talking about that undeniable bond between horse and rider - a connection so deep

Juggling Acts: How Older Riders Find Motivation and Keep Their Passion Alive

For the first time in ages, I opened up the equestrian events pages and scribbled down a few shows I might enter with a young homebred mare I had then. And off we went. I’d forgotten how lovely it is to be out and about - how many friends you bump into in just one day at a show.