Horse & Hound

Locked down but not out

Reviving the buzz

ON Christmas Day 2019, I lost the love of my life, Dusty, my fox terrier. I turned my horses away due to my retrained racehorse not recovering for ridden work post kissing-spines surgery. My mental health hit rock bottom; I was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.

The Covid-19 lockdown allowed me to rest and begin recovery. Due to not being able to attend shows physically, I decided to venture into an online equestrian world as an equestrian micro-influencer.

I opened an Instagram account @samanthaosborneequestrian, with the aim of helping other riders struggling with mindset. My page is almost

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