Equestrian Mama

This week, I’m joined by Sarah Farrell (@annietheoneeyedhunter) for a conversation about identity shifts, infertility, horses, and finding your footing in a completely new season of life.

Sarah shares her journey from professional groom to amateur rider, and how that transition unexpectedly opened the door to something new. We talk candidly about her path to motherhood through six rounds of IUI and IVF, the emotional realities of trying to conceive, and the life that follows.

We also dive into her new venture, Groom School, resources designed to help amateur riders feel more confident caring for and managing their own horses.

This episode is honest, thoughtful, funny, and incredibly relatable for anyone who’s ever had to rebuild their identity inside or outside the barn.

You can find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

If you’ve ever felt like you came to this sport “too late”… or wondered how you'll manage horses and motherhood, this episode is going to hit home.

This week, Lucy is joined by Marcela Pomphrey, better known as the “40-something dressage diva,” whose refreshingly honest take on riding, ambition, and progress has resonated with amateur riders around the world.

In this conversation, they dive into what it actually looks like to buy your first horse at age 40, how to balance horses with motherhood, and why it’s not only possible—but powerful—to take your riding seriously at any stage of life.

Whether you’re getting back in the saddle after time away, chasing new levels with your current horse, or quietly holding onto bigger dreams… this episode will remind you that your riding still matters.

🎧 Listen now let us know what you think! Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

If you’ve ever felt like you came to this sport “too late”… or wondered how far you’ll find yourself in the saddle as a mom, even later in life, this episode is going to hit home.

This week, I’m joined by Marcela Pomphery, better known as the “40-something dressage diva,” whose refreshingly honest take on riding, ambition, and progress has resonated with amateur riders around the world.

In this conversation, we dive into what it actually looks like to get your first horse later in life, how to balance real life motherhood with caring for your own horse, and why it’s not only possible—but powerful—to take your riding seriously at any stage of life.

Whether you’re getting back in the saddle after time away, chasing new levels with your current horse, or quietly holding onto bigger dreams… this episode will remind you that your riding still matters.

🎧 Listen now and tag us with your biggest takeaway—I’d love to hear what resonates most.

In this episode, Lucy talks with Lee Evans Lee, founder of Mrs Momma Bear, about what it really looks like to have the courage to make changes in your life, both big and small.

Lee shares her perspective on the quiet strength that motherhood builds, and why moms are often more powerful than they give themselves credit for. From navigating identity shifts to trusting your instincts to appreciating each phase of parenting, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out to take the next step forward.

Lucy and Lee also dive into the idea that sometimes the simplest things can bring us back to ourselves, and why “touching grass” might be more than just a saying when life feels overwhelming.

This episode is for the mom who knows she’s capable of more, even if she’s still figuring out what that looks like.

Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

In this episode of Equestrian Mama, Lucy talks with professional show jumper (currently on a hot streak of wins!) and mom of two, Syd Shulman Desiderio.

Currently competing at the top levels of the sport, Syd shares what it looks like to balance high-performance riding at WEF with raising two young boys. She opens up about the self-awareness that has allowed her to find her own “sweet spot” in both motherhood and competition, and how her perspective on winning has evolved in this season of life.

Lucy and Syd also dive into the powerful influence of Syd’s own mother, a professional rider who shaped her upbringing and continues to impact the way she approaches motherhood today. Syd’s admiration for her mom is both tangible and inspiring, offering a glimpse into the kind of legacy many mothers hope to create.

This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel to explore identity, goals, and the reality of doing both, without doing it all.

Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

On this episode of Equestrian Mama, Lucy sits down with voiceover artist, musician, horse girl, and mom of two Liz Hill Heiber, known online as @Voiceoversandponies.

Just two weeks after welcoming her second baby at home, Liz joins the show to talk about her unconventional path through the music industry, the horse that unexpectedly helped her meet her husband, and what life really looks like raising babies in a house full of horses.

From voiceover booths to barn aisles, Liz shares her journey through creativity, motherhood, home birth, and building a life that blends it all together.

Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

In this episode, Lucy sits down with Andrea Wise, founder of Legally Sound, a law practice dedicated to serving the equestrian community.

Andrea shares her own horse girl beginnings and the path that led her to building a legal practice focused entirely on our industry. We talk about the contracts, agreements, and tricky situations that riders, trainers, and horse owners often face, and how having the right legal structure in place can protect both your business and your peace of mind.

We also dive into what it looks like to be both an equestrian professional and an influencer in today’s online world, including Andrea's experiences in the early days of online entrepreneurship.

Andrea also opens up about navigating motherhood while running a business, including the experience of sending her first child to kindergarten during the uncertainty of the COVID years.

This conversation is full of practical insight, honest reflections, and a reminder that protecting your work and your family life often starts with asking the right questions and putting the right agreements in place.

Whether you're a rider, trainer, business owner, or equestrian content creator, this episode will give you a clearer picture of how to stay legally sound in the horse world.

Find more support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

Motherhood changes everything.
Your body. Your priorities. Your ambition. The way you move through the barn. The way you see yourself.

In this deeply honest conversation, Erin Lane shares her journey through a career in horses, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and the quiet, complicated process of finding herself again on the other side of motherhood.

We talk about:

• Building a life and identity around horses

• Experiencing pregnancy and loss while still showing up professionally

• The grief no one quite knows how to talk about in our industry

• How motherhood reshaped her career goals and daily priorities

• What she’s choosing to focus on, consume, and protect in this season of life

• And what “healing” actually looks like when you’re still in the middle of it

This is a long-form, unfiltered 90-minute conversation about ambition, grief, resilience, and the version of yourself you become after everything shifts.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re rebuilding your identity in the saddle while raising children at home, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Lucy talks with Helen Abrams of Life Equestrian. Helen is an equestrian influencer based in California and brings a fresh perspective of gratitude surrounding all the changes that motherhood can bring to one's life.

Helen and Lucy chat all things body changes, anxiety, comparing (or not comparing) on social media, and so much more. So many gems of advice and validation in this episode....enjoy!

Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com, and find Lucy on Instagram @lucyintheskywithsapphires

A sequel to our Empowering Home Births, this episode of Equestrian Mama is a collection of three positive birth stories that took place in a hospital.

Fellow equestrian mamas including artist Georgie Turner, FEI trainer Alexa Derr, and our own host, Lucy Courchaine tell their happy ending birth stories.

Meant to inspire, empower and entertain, these stories are full of love and joy - have your tissues handy!

You can find more resources and support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com