Equestrian Mums Club

#18 From Olympic medallist to mum of four | Chat with Laura Tomlinson MBE


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We often marvel at mothers who take on careers alongside parenting... but there's jobs, and then there's elite-level sport...


In this episode, we were blessed to have an glimpse into how one superwoman makes it all work - Olympic medallist, international dressage rider, Laura Tomlinson.


Laura has competed at the World Equestrian Games, the European Championships, 2x Olympic Games and a vast number of other high profile shows throughout her career. She was part of the gold medal-winning team at the London 2012 Olympics and also took home an individual bronze medal with her Danish Warmblood, Mistral Højris (Alf). Incredibly, she was also appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to equestrianism.


We sit down and get to know Laura over a cup of tea - as she gives us all a rare glimpse into what life is really like as an elite athlete and as an equestrian mum of four (wow!).


Join us and listen in, as we find out more about:

  • Where her love of horses really started
  • What it was like to experience selection and participation for the Olympic Games
  • How she balances parenthood alongside her husband, professional polo player, Mark Tomlinson
  • Who her children are, as well as their interests
  • How she keeps the memory of loved ones passed alive for her children
  • Daily life with four children and multiple horses!
  • Plus, much much more.


    We hope you enjoy!

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