Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Just Horsin' Around

Actually, I am not just horsing around as alongside being an artist/musician/singing and dance teacher, as mentioned in prior blogs, I am pursuing becoming a Stable Hand/Groom.

I have recently been awarded funding from the Duchy of Lancaster Bursary.  Coupled with the Myerscough College Bursary I am able to attend a City and Guilds Level 2. course in Equine Care. 

Securing funding has been stressful with my job seekers allowance benefit (as I have been doing less than 16 hrs work per week) being stopped until I didn't know when and my first experience of a foodbank, for example.  

However, as I am studying part-time I can continue to be available for work and this I have proven and won my job seekers allowance back again.  I am fortunate to also receive funding from the College for my travel.

I am very grateful for this funding, have completed term 1. and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of the course.

It is very hard work, but I am determined to do my best.

Here are what I think are the best of some snapshots, the best that I could manage with a basic digital camera and some limited lighting:

Midgeland Riding School (Myerscough Riding Club)

Riding Club

Riding Club

Riding Club

Myerscough College sculpture

Student trip to Hoys - Horse of the Year Show - Lots on and lots to see - Got to see events in the arena including vaulting:-

My work placement is at Penny Farm - the World Horse Welfare:-

On my work placement and fundraising at the Christmas fair at Penny Farm (World Horse Welfare) - Cannot get away from my artistic roots and I wouldn't want to:-

I would like to express a special thanks to Myerscough College, the Queen (the Duchy of Lancaster), no less, World Horse Welfare, Penny Farm and Midgeland Riding School.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018