Sauer Kiilerich (salebattle2)

Here's how to enter their good books... 1. You've probably already realised that you are going to be number two in your cherished life. (Maybe even amount five or six, depending on the number of horses they have.) Do not get jealous. Get it over. 2. Make an effort not to appear scared of the horse. It is annoying. He might be large, but he is a softie -- simply do not touch his ears. And keep away from his rear legs.3. Bear in mind the horse's title. Whatever you do, never consult with him or her 'it' 4. Similarly, when you say,'Where will we move on Friday night, pub or cinema?' And your partner replies,'I can not, I have to be up at 5.30 tomorrow to compete/for that the farrier/because I like nothing more than dawn rides,' don't get annoyed. There is no purpose. This will happen most weekends. Be glad you have the mattress to yourself for a few relaxing hours... 5. ...Though nothing states'true love' to a rider over the usual civilian who forgoes those weekend lie-ins to be able to see them compete. Just try to grin and do not look as if you're holding your breath from terror when your spouse sets off across-country.6. Forget flowers, we enjoy horsey gifts. We can not have enough pairs of breeches, boots, riding socks, gloves, stocks or stock-pins. Failing that, a box of chocs for us and a packet of Polos for your brand new always goes down well. 7. Breakfast in bed is also a lovely treat -- but so is turning and gallop out for us. Doing the two is better still. 8. Know your revealing from the showjumping, your cross-country from your polocrosse. No matter your other half chosen discipline, it is going to really help to understand something about that. Especially as it'll come up quite a lot as a subject of conversation. Trust us on that. 9. Do not, however other hand, begin giving your spouse advice on how to ride the dialogue, or telling them where they went wrong during that dressage test. If you've never so much as sat on a horse, you are in no position to tell anyone else the way to do it. No good can come from this. Stay silent.