Equestrian dating is hot to trot across the UK.

A quick look at Google trends confirms it; equestrian dating and dating horse people is a hot to trot trend in the UK online dating sector right now. Much like profiles photos with tigers, fish, motorbikes or in front of gym mirrors was a thing when it comes to online dating profiles, a love of… Continue reading Equestrian dating is hot to trot across the UK.

Autumn brings cuffing season for country life daters.

Autumn sees the start of cuffing season, where singles up their online dating game in pursuit of casual companionship to cosy up with until Spring. We know the rural and remote singles who online date with us are not the sort to be swayed by cinnamon sickly visions of kicking up leaves and endless cuddles… Continue reading Autumn brings cuffing season for country life daters.

Wedded to the feel good of dating success

Why hearing of ‘something old, something new’ never leaves us feeling somewhat blue. Few things in life please the Muddy Matches team more than to hear of wedding plans, and engagements, of country couples we have helped match. The balmy days of summer always bring a welcome flurry of emails into our lovely customer care… Continue reading Wedded to the feel good of dating success

Edward flys the nest after unearthing ‘the one’

After country life dating on and off since 2008, mud lover Edward flies the nest with a new connection in tow. At Muddy Matches country life dating HQ, it was great to hear from Wiltshire-based mud lover Edward today, confirming he has met the new ‘potential’ love of his life whilst online dating with us.… Continue reading Edward flys the nest after unearthing ‘the one’

Lockdown brought us closer, quicker… now we’re engaged

Did you know that, during the first national lockdown, over 60,000 couples across the UK took the decision to get engaged? All that despite limited opportunity for overly romantic gestures or the chance to put plans into immediate action. It’s a little known stat that somewhat flies in the face of doom and gloom predictions… Continue reading Lockdown brought us closer, quicker… now we’re engaged

‘It is what it is’: Love Island’s muddy intentions

Reality dating show Love Island (season 8) has returned to our TV screens for the summer, and this year’s line up of singles is already raising a few eyebrows. We are the first to admit that tuning in to Love Island is not likely the first priority nor preference for the majority of the country… Continue reading ‘It is what it is’: Love Island’s muddy intentions

Why Polo has more pulling power than football!

Polo finds itself in the press this morning, thanks to the schedule of a certain Royal – and it’s clear mud loving singles who online date with us share Prince Harry’s love of life with a mallet and the Sport of Kings too. Sure, not all single Tom, Dick or Harrys will have the Prince’s… Continue reading Why Polo has more pulling power than football!

‘Slow burn’ dating helped our relationship fully bloom!

A country couple believe the slower pace of dating during lockdowns has benefited their new relationship for the long run– and they spent it all 250 miles apart. Suffolk based Sean matched with Lancastrian Ruth whilst country-life dating on Muddy Matches in January 2021, right when the dating scene was anything but normal. Virtual dating… Continue reading ‘Slow burn’ dating helped our relationship fully bloom!

How mud lovers share the Queen’s love of an equine selfie!

Celebratory Royal photo captures the horse love spirit that many mud lovers display on dating profiles. To mark The Queen’s 96th birthday, the palace, in association with Royal Windsor Horse Show, have issued a gorgeous, commissioned portrait photo of Her Majesty with her two favourite fen ponies. The country-life rich photograph was taken by Henry… Continue reading How mud lovers share the Queen’s love of an equine selfie!

25% off Barbury Shooting School packages

25% discount on their hugely popular 1 hour private shooting packages at Barbury Shooting School. Promo code | MUDDY25 Here at Muddy Matches country-life dating HQ, we are always on the hunt for opportunities to add extra value to the lifestyle of country singles within the muddy community. We are delighted to announce that our… Continue reading 25% off Barbury Shooting School packages