Child.Pony.Sleep.Repeat

This week we have an episode to whisk you away into the rural beauty of the Northumberland countryside as we talk to Alice who owns and runs Whistlebare Farm.
A fibre farm with Angora goats, Wensleydale and Shetland sheep that features among others, two very special working ponies who chain harrow, cultivate, sow seed, learning to log and so much more. Alice is Mum not only to all these animals but also four nearly grown up sons! 

Josh and I cover one of his favourite topics when someone who labels themselves as a short sighted townie sent me a DM and would like advice on how to enjoy wildlife with her daughter while they're out riding.

Crikey, Hold on to your neck strap!
*Strong Stomach Warning*
This weeks fabulous lady Liz Dutton runs her own business, owns two horses who she enjoys hunting and fun rides with and has two school age sons...
Why the warning? Liz and I are going to chat about not only being  successful busy Mum and business owner but talk about her business itself- Liz is the lady behind Equine Hygiene UK where she is taking care of - predominately geldings- nether regions and sometimes mares too as she cleans and checks to make sure everything is in full working order without a build up of debrie or anything more sinister. Its absolutely fascinating and Liz has a brilliant sense of humour!
Also in this epsiode Josh and I talk about being thrown to the proverbial wolves and being asked to judge at a childrens show!
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This weeks chat is with the wonderful Tracy Turner from @fieldtofamilyponies  who is mum to two daughters, Kate and Charlotte. When we first spoke Tracy confessed to not being 100% certain just how many ponies there were at their home and in the surrounding fields and farm but she guessed around 9!! Tracy made me feel like I wanted to move in and muck in with them as she has a wonderful atitude towards prodcing horses.. and children too!

Josh and I have a long chat this week, there was so much to catch up on with Dez having his first week in the mad house and the question sent in this week was one that could have been quite short if it had been up to Josh, he had a one word answer!

This weeks chat is with Mum of two, Charlotte Hordle, who is @eventing_mummy, Charlotte has two year old Rosie and 12 week old George, and she is back riding with a bang as she is due to compete at Portman Horse Trials this week! Charlotte has a fantastic Mum herself who is also horsey so totally understands the need to ride her lovely but quite spicy eventer Ollie and we talk about how Charlotte is pleasantly surprised at how different coming back to riding after George has been, she feels stronger than before!

Josh and I talk about the horses coming home and his own horse Dez has arrived.. watch this space as together me and Dez are going to try and teach Josh how to ride... Non Horsey Husband no more!
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This weeks slightly late interview is with Sarah Wilson who is Mum to Rowan, she and husband Luke were never really planning for a family, but now he's arrived you couldn't have a more wonderful lifestyle adventuring in Scotland with woodsman Luke and groom, as well as part time jeweller Sarah who is also a polocrosse fanatic in what little is left of her spare time.

The Question time with Josh is chaotic today, we chatted whilst walking a reluctantly napping Wilf after a big family party yesterday so  we're both pretty knackered! We talk about getting yourselves on Holiday when you have children and animals to consider!

This weeks interview is a conversation with Sara Bryans, @mama_goes_riding, she is living in rural Scotland with her wife Lucy Anne, Sara is birth mum to their son William and is returning to riding after a twenty year break from the sport after years spent working as a groom taking its toll on Sara's mental health.
Sara now owns Johnny a gorgeous bay sports horse and in her own words, Palmer the worlds worst companion pony.
*We also gently discuss addiction in this episode as a trigger warning for those who may need it.*
This week it isn't a FAQ as such, more of a very interesting question put to us through the instagram DMs and it also leads to the very exciting news I've been sitting on for a few weeks- Josh lets the cat out of the bag!!
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This weeks interview is with Rachel Wright, BHSI, the lady running the show alongside her own mum at Owlhouse Stables in Dover.
Rachel is mum to two boys, Dexter and Gus and we chat about how Rachel actually "woke up" after having children and went full throttle into not only into mum life; with a neurodiverse son recently getting a diagnosis of autism and ADHD as well as her own experience with ADHD but also getting her teaching qualifications as a Stage 5 Performance Coach, plus getting back to eventing her own horse Babz, and if that wasn't enough shes started the "Jackie Claringbould Inspiring People Through Horses Charity" or JC Inspiring in short hand.

This weeks FAQ Horsey Mum question relates to confidence and it's something I've struggled with myself in the past and why I'm always so grateful to Bob the Cob now and Josh gives his take on why he's normally quite confident in most things!

After missing last week with family illness we're back with a honest chat with one of the most genuine ladies out there, the very lovely Eden, who fronts the instgram account @Heelsdownandkickon. 

Eden is Mum to two girls, Harper who competes her pony Dan Dan in all sorts of disciplines and absolutely loves her pony club branch and nearly 6 month old Freya, who is fitting in with life like shes always been here!

This week The Horsey Question is easier to answer than last weeks, and I am surprised by The Non Horsey Husbands knowledge of the topic! Always keeping me on my toes this one!

This weeks interview is with Rachel Mackenzie mum to daughter Jess, and owner of 24 year old Dougal, who has been her forever horse, and Gem a young Clydesdale, living way up in Scotland, though she is the opposite end of the country Rachel's easy going chat felt like we were sat having a cuppa together. Rachel says horses are "just" a hobby - though we all know its never just!- but one that runs deep and it's a family affair with everyone mucking in and helping out.

This weeks FAQ - Horsey Mum Question is quite the dilemma regarding one mum to be keeping horses at home and its one that gave The Non Horsey Husband and I a little bit to think about - Head over to Instagram, @child.pony.sleep.repeat and send a message to say what you think you would do?

This week Rosie is talking to Linda Clark, Mum of One and the voice behind the Instagram account @patchydressagepony. Linda has two horses, the wonderful Ted who she competes in dressage as the account suggests as well as dabbling in a little bit of everything and Master Mac a 33 year old retiree.

Linda  balances work, horses and son Theo alongside a super supportive husband and we both agree; luck isn't the right word, but certainly feeling thankful is.

This weeks FAQ Horsey Mum Question sent to The Non Horsey Husband and I to discuss is how do we juggle it all... if only we knew the answer!