A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad

How a dog’s unconditional love and companionship can save you from going barking mad during lockdown (a guest blog extract from In the Country magazine feature: Dogs, Keeping us sane through lockdown) At Muddy Matches, we would certainly consider ourselves very much to be ‘dog’ people. On morning arrival, the sight of the farm’s dog… Continue reading A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad

Love in the time of the corona (The Telegraph)

Country life dating experts Muddy Matches take a look at The Telegraph’s ‘new rules’ when looking for love on online dating websites during COVID-I9 self isolation. Ever since they playfully dubbed Muddy Matches as ‘Tinder for Farmers’ in the early days of our venture to match country lovers, we have enjoyed the support of The… Continue reading Love in the time of the corona (The Telegraph)

Top Six Ways Love + Companionship Can Help Your Mental Wellbeing

Today is World Mental Health Day, and to mark the occasion we’re looking at how love and companionship can be crucial for your mental health and wellbeing. Within the UK farming community this is especially important. Very sadly, according to research by the Farm Safety Foundation, one farmer a week in the UK takes their… Continue reading Top Six Ways Love + Companionship Can Help Your Mental Wellbeing