Today, I’m chatting with Lorraine Cribben, better known as @edthedun on Instagram. Lorraine is a veterinary nurse, an equine photographer, and an equestrian influencer who has built a strong community around her journey with her horse, Ed.

We talk about:

• How she got into equine photography and how balancing two jobs doesn’t feel like work when you love what you do
• Setting up her Instagram page just after she got Ed and being surprised by how quickly it took off
• The surreal feeling of being recognised as “someone from Instagram”

Then, we dive into Ed—how Lorraine nearly missed out on him but, thanks to a bit of fate, he ended up being hers. She shares:

• What it was like bringing him home for the first time
• The different things they’ve tried together, including giving polo a go
• Why he’s currently on holidays and the challenges of winter riding
• The process of bringing a horse back to fitness after a break

We also chat about the importance of having a solid support system—whether you’re competing or just riding for fun.

Lorraine shares her plans for both Ed’s future and her Instagram page, including an exciting giveaway coming up soon!

To follow along with Lorraine and Ed, check out @edthedun on Instagram.

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