A short, practical guide for equestrian mums and mums-to-be, built from real yard life with three small kids. No fluff, and no giant shopping list.
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You've got 40 minutes at the yard, and 20 of them go on getting everyone out of the car.
You've bought the "essential" baby kit, and half of it is useless in a muddy field.
You're standing in the rain wondering what you forgot this time.
Or you're expecting, and quietly wondering how any of this is going to work.
It's not you. Nobody hands you a list for this bit.
Equestrian Mum Must-Haves is the list I wish someone had handed me when I first brought a baby to the yard.
It's the short list of things that genuinely earned their place, from getting around the yard and dressing for real weather to the yard and car essentials that make the day run smoother.
It's not a giant shopping list, a parenting manual, or sponsored product placement. You won't need to buy everything, or even most of it.
The principle behind it is simple: buy for ease, not perfection.
26 tried-and-tested items across three sections, each with a short note on why it earns its place.
Look out for the Flag notes too: the lessons I learned the hard way, so you don't have to.
01 Must-have now: baby-phase essentials to get you off to a great start
02 Must-have later: the additions that become useful as they grow and get mobile
03 Nice to have: not essential, but they genuinely earn their place
Getting around the yard: buggies, rain covers, car seat adaptors, carriers, and how to buy yourself a few more minutes of baby sleep
Clothing and comfort for baby: layering, hats, snowsuits and puddlesuits (and why to buy a size up)
For you: the drinks, jacket, leggings and small things that make yard days easier
Yard and car essentials: monitors, first aid, and the bits you'll never regret having
As they get mobile: wellies, spare gloves, playpens and snacks
Nice to have: the extras that keep toddlers busy and happy on the yard
Plus links to my free resources: Kids on the Yard, the Wear List and 30 Riding Prompts
This is for you if:
You're expecting, and want to feel a bit more prepared for horse life with a baby
You're in the baby or young toddler years and want yard trips to be less of a production
You'd rather spend money on things that actually help
It's probably not for you if:
Your kids are older and already helping muck out (but it makes a lovely gift for a friend who's expecting)
You're looking for training or riding advice (try 30 Prompts for 20 Minutes in the Saddle instead)
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm an equestrian, an HSI Level 2 coach, and a mum of three small kids.
When I was first pregnant, I heard plenty of comments suggesting horses and motherhood couldn't really coexist. I've since learned they can, just not always in the way you imagined.
Everything I share comes from living it, not theory. This guide is the shortcut I wish I'd had.
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13 pages, short enough to read in one sitting
26 tried-and-tested items: must-have now, must-have later and nice to have
Plus links to three free companion resources
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No. Every item comes with a short note on why it helps, plus the lessons I learned the hard way.
Not at all. Most people already have some of it. The point is knowing where to spend and where not to.
No. There are no sponsored or affiliate links. Everything on it is something I've used myself.
Not at all. This is the best time to read it, before the buying frenzy starts.
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