Tag Archives: horses

Hello 2017

Posted on 31 December, 2016 by Yasmine

2016 did not go entirely to plan. By the end of 2015 I was pretty sure that I wanted to take photography to the next level. I got myself a portfolio and dared to start thinking about selling my photos. Then … Continue reading →

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Wrong Turn Right Choice

Posted on 24 June, 2012 by Yasmine

This is the final instalment of my Spring 2012 Teesdale Trilogy, rudely interrupted by the Olympic Torch… So where was I? We were camping in Middleton-in-Teesdale for the Jubilee long weekend and decided to try out some of the walks … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice 2012!

Posted on 20 June, 2012 by Yasmine

It is 20 June 2012 and the summer solstice. Here is where I confess that 1) I thought the solstice was tomorrow and 2) I slept in until 8.00am, only missing sunrise by about four hours. Anyway, I reckon solstice … Continue reading →

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Snow horses

Posted on 15 February, 2012 by Yasmine

It feels like a long-ago memory now, but what may be our only snow of the Winter was only a couple of weekends ago. While the snow was crisp and fresh in the morning, by lunchtime the thaw was already … Continue reading →

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My arms length obsession with horses

Posted on 8 January, 2012 by Yasmine

I’ve had a long and frustrated love affair with horses for probably my whole life. One of my earliest memories is of an art session at playschool. The boy sitting next to me painted a beautiful black horse. I envied … Continue reading →

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summertime

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Yasmine

I’m acutely aware that I haven’t blogged for a while. I’d say I’ve been busy but the truth is I just haven’t got around to it. So what’s been happening? All’s very quiet in the garden. The tree sparrows still … Continue reading →

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Stanhope show 2010: an experience to remember

Posted on 14 September, 2010 by Yasmine

Out of the three Weardale agricultural shows this year, I made it to the final one at Stanhope. Held on the second weekend of September, Stanhope is a two day show and to make up for missing Wolsingham and Weardale … Continue reading →

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