The Exciting New Blog - Introductions!

I've always been the type to feel the need to express how important the first entry in something is. For example, I used to keep a diary, but the laziness pandemic got to me and it's been years since I've had one. However, every time I got a new diary (more than often it wasn't because the last one was full, but more likely my Gemini characteristics of never having enough concentration to finish things, and I'd gotten bored and wanted a change), the first entry was vibrant, more than one page long and really neat. Unfortunately, I tended to go downhill with it after that, maybe a couple of coloured gel pens, and not longer than a page long... yes it is shameful I admit... but I always have a nice front entry... so what I'm trying to say is, that it is very important to me, for this entry to be good.



For those interested, my name is Rochelle, but I'm more commonly known as Chelle, or Chelle Belle. I'm 22 years old and in my first year at the University of Canterbury, studying a Bachelor of Arts degree; double majoring in History and English. I also love to write fiction, and hope to become a published author one day. My interests, mainly involve horses, writing, reading, and listening to music. I've been horse riding since 1997, and am proud to own my three babies, Bailey, Evo and Honey. I also have a dog called Izzy, two cats Misty and Mikah, and one goldfish named Dougie.


The intent of this blog is purely to keep track of what's happening with my horses. As I have three horses, all with different stages of training and needs, I thought this would be a good idea. Also, after writing up a blog about Evo on my bebo account, a few friends thought a blog would be a good idea for me, what with being the writer I am and all, lol. So here it is... let's introduce these ponies of mine!


Meet Evolution aka Evo. He's a 16.1hh (estimated), dark bay NZ Standardbred gelding. He's by Caprock, out of Gliding Dawn, and currently 10yrs old. I've had the pleasure of owning Evo for the past year and a half, and many claim him to be my soulmate. He's been the first horse that I've started from scratch, although I've had some help along the way! Despite his inexperience, he'd do anything for me, and is super willing. I have to admit this blog will feature a lot about this boy, as he is my main riding horse, and is in training for his first ridden show next year, as well as a few inhand outings this year! My goals with Evo are to do dressage, and I'll elaborate more into them in my next blog!



This is Let's Go Dancin' aka Bailey. She's a 14.2hh, mahogany bay NZ Standardbred mare. She's by Cam's Trickster and out of Lady Module, and is currently 10years old. I've had the pleasure of owning Miss Bailey since she was almost five, when I adopted her from Equine Rescue. She's a difficult pony to ride, as she's very much an alpha mare. However, as much as I've grown to be too big for her, Bailey has got herself a few devoted fans who come and ride her. She was my first pony and naturally I'm very attached to her. Bailey's attitude can sometimes be less than desirable, and to be honest sometimes I get sad watching her potential waste because she 'doesn't want to be ridden' on that particular day. But she's a great friend, and I hope to eventually breed from her. But for now, she's a pleasure hack for some little girls, and I'm hoping to get her going better under saddle in the upcoming months!


And finally, this is my recent addition - Lovebug, aka Honey. She's a 15hh (estimated), dark chestnut NZ Standardbred mare. She's by Live or Die, and out of Ballroom Belle, and is currently four years old. I recently bought Honey and she's my new project for the upcoming spring weather, my good friend and I plan to back and start her under saddle. I already have some loose goals for this wee mare, mainly in the dressage ring, but she may just be the horse to get me back into jumping! We'll see as we progress... the main thing is, she is, like her name suggests, a complete honey, who's personality starts shining more and more as the days go by!



Well there you have it, my three ponies, who this blog is dedicated to! I'll be back shortly to introduce we're we are at with each pony, and what I'd like to achieve in the upcoming months! This will also provide a place for me to describe my feelings about my riding, as I'm the first to admit I have a lot of flaws, but unlike some, I work extremely HARD to make sure I'm getting passed my limitations!


Chelle x