The farm journal

Notes on coaching and country life

Can't see the wood for the trees?
Life Planning · 15 September 2026

Can't see the wood for the trees?

When life gets busy it is easy to lose sight of what you actually want. Here is how I help clients cut back the deadwood and find the way to their goal.

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What the rain brings
Country Life · 18 August 2026

What the rain brings

After a dry stretch, the rain finally reached the South Downs this week, and it got me thinking about patience.

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Rebuilding on four legs
Confidence · 11 August 2026

Rebuilding on four legs

A client came to the farm wanting to get back in the saddle after a bad fall. We did not start with riding.

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Simple beats complicated
Coaching · 4 August 2026

Simple beats complicated

When life gets overwhelming, we tend to build huge, complex plans. Usually the path forward is one small, plain decision.

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What lambing season taught me about timing
Life Planning · 28 July 2026

What lambing season taught me about timing

You cannot rush a ewe, and you cannot rush a life decision either. Some notes from lambing season on planning at the right pace.

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