Equestrian Mums Club

In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, your resident ‘Calamity Janes’ (Katie & Sophie) saddle up for a wonderfully honest chat with BBC broadcaster, director, and producer Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes - about juggling horses, humans, and headlines!

We’re diving into the wild ride of equestrian life meets motherhood - from the emotional highs (and occasional mud-splattered lows) of competition, to how becoming a mum can shake up our confidence and sense of risk in the saddle.

Expect plenty of laughter, a few “been there” moments, and some seriously insightful takeaways about safety, self-care, and staying connected to the passion that keeps us all trotting on - our love for horses.

Lizzie also shares a few golden “Ask the Expert” nuggets from her (very impressive!) media career that we can bring straight into the stable. Because who doesn’t love a bit of pro-level pony wisdom?

🐴 PLUS! An exclusive sneak peek just for our listeners - Lizzie gives us the inside scoop on the upcoming Horse & Country All Star Academy series - now in it's sixth season; this year proudly sponsored by Blackfort Equestrian. Catch Episodes 1 & 2 exclusively on H&C+ from 20th November!

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💡 Top takeaways for this ride:

• Making time for your horse is vital for your sanity (and theirs!)
• Motherhood can totally shift your confidence and your view of risk - and that’s okay.
• Building your horse’s confidence is as important as building your own; it’s a team effort.

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This week, content creator and event rider, Lucy Robinson (aka Footluce Eventing) is joined by her trainer - and former 5* eventer - Justine Ward for a refreshingly honest (and often hilarious!) chat about horses, pregnancy and motherhood.

Lucy opens up about the highs and hurdles of expecting her first baby; including the tough decision to step back from riding after developing pelvic girdle pain early on in her pregnancy. Justine also reflects on her own pregnancies, birth stories and life as a mum of three; sharing the funny, unfiltered(!) moments that come with raising kids alongside horses.

Together they talk support through pregnancy, postnatal wobbles, and the truth about not always feeling “maternal”.

There’s some solid gold advice too: Justine’s mantra to “not overthink it”, Lucy’s refreshingly real outlook on pregnancy, and they provide some joint wisdom as they tackle our first ever listener-submitted Ask the Expert!

And yes... you can expect a Stable Confession (or two!) and plenty of laughter from this truly unruly gaggle of horse girls...

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💡 Key takeaways for you:

• Horses? Babies? Don't overthink it... just get to enjoying it, while you can!
• You are on your own timeline; nobody else's.
• It turns out... you can teach an old dog new tricks!

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Well, equestrian friends, winter is just about hitting us in the UK... *cue horror noises here* Send prayers and sacrifices to all the weather gods you believe in!

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In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we, your dutiful hosts (Katie Allen-Clarke and Sophie Conway) are discussing our latest triumphs and challenges in juggling parenthood and equestrian life. Get to know us and what we've been up to through the month of October - including trying to move house, managing toddler behaviour, and the horror (& confusion?!) that comes with Halloween preparations. We're also touching on the importance of safety around horses and the humorous mishaps that come with parenting whilst on the yard.

P.s. Want a sneak peek into our crystal ball with us?! The episode concludes with a teaser for upcoming guests and a special C-word episode (that's Christmas to you and I, kids!).

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💡 Key takeaways for you:

• Pumpkin picking in October? You do you! (We're confused, and maybe a tad stingy!)
• Sometimes you need a cry to your mum friends - we're all going through it.
• Toddlerhood = turmoil! For all involved. But, there's cute bits too, obvs.

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Heading back to work after maternity leave isn’t just about the job – it’s about learning to juggle nappies, meetings, and mucking out... all before lunchtime. In this episode, we chat about the realities of returning to work as an equestrian mum - from the emotional rollercoaster to the financial factors that shape our decisions.

You’ll hear honest reflections and community voice notes from us, and from EMC community mums finding their feet (and stirrups!) as they navigate childcare, careers, and the never-ending to-do list.

💡 Key takeaways for you:

• Every parent’s journey back to work is different; and that’s okay.

• Sharing your story helps normalise the struggle (we promise, everyone feels it!).

• Finances and feelings are often linked - don’t stress, you’re doing great.

  
  

So grab a cuppa and settle in for a chat that’s equal parts honest, supportive, and full of laughs - because no one said returning to work and riding would be easy with littles, but we’re in it together.

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This episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Bobby Hayler-Wright, who opens up about her journey from dressage stardom to motherhood - and what it really takes to find balance between mucking out, mum life, and maintaining her own identity.

Bobby chats about her early days in the sport, how her approach to fitness and competition has evolved post-baby, and the ever-present tug of mum guilt (we’ve all been there!).

She also discusses the importance of the support network around you, and how her parents, husband, neighbours and clients are all part of that community. She’s honest, funny, and refreshingly real about the juggle - reminding us all that it’s okay to slow down, adapt, and make space for ourselves along the way.

Whether you’re an expectant equestrian mum, already deep in the toddler trenches, or just trying to figure out how to get back in the saddle (literally or figuratively!), this one’s for you.

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In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, your hosts, Katie and Sophie, return for a new season - sharing updates on our lives, discussing the challenges of parenting and equestrian life, and introducing new segments for the podcast. We're reflecting on some personal stories, the chaos of juggling family and horses, and the importance of community support. Welcome friends, to Season 2!

Key takeaways for this episode:

• Life is never linear; embrace the chaos!
• Community support is essential for equestrian parents - so make sure you're connecting with people on the same journey.

• New segments will bring fresh insights to the podcast - so... our listeners are encouraged to share their stories and experiences!

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Where else can you find a podcast that truly gives you the realest of deals...?! We promised to discuss with you the rough and the smooth of the pony parenting journey - and this episode is no different... From clingy babies to nervous sweat, personal hygiene chats, awkward toddler heckling and MUCH more.

And, we've got horsey challenges to scale too - from Katie's bitey yearling, to Sophie's puddle-phobic youngster and a few wild rides with Katie's ridden mare, Lottie.

We've chosen the equestrian parenting life, and it would seem that sanity has flown the nest as a result!

This episode, listeners, we're looking for your help with a few of our pony and parenting woes. Can you give us a helping hoof with any of the following topics? If so, let us know, and we could well be featuring you in an upcoming podcast episode!

• Hot topic 1: Biting in young horses (& how to stop it!)
• Hot topic 2: Training the young horse to embrace water
• Hot topic 3: Juggling the horse fitness and workload with limited time to train

As always, we so value our community's thoughts and experience - so please do get in touch... we'd love to hear from you!

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Oh... HI there, Equestrian Mums Club listeners! We're sorry for leaving you in the cold, for so long...

In this episode, we're reconnecting with listeners after a long break of podcasting - due to the irony of equestrian parenting! BUT, we're refocussing our efforts on creating content that makes you feel seen and heard, and letting you in on the challenges we've been facing on our own equestrian parenting journeys, too.

Katie tells us more about her challenges of juggling work, moving house and toddlerhood! And, Sophie tells us a little more about how she's stumbling through "the swamp" of newborn life again, whilst also struggling with the grief of losing her heart horse, Oscar and beloved dog, Peggy. More than ever, we need your connection, too!

Plus, we mention the sad post-ponement (geddit?!) of the inaugural EMC Confidence Clinic at West Wilts - in case you'd not gotten the memo.

We're making plans to bring you some joy - so join us again for a wild ride, with a few parenting-related obstacles along the way.

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Well, HELLO THERE, 2025! Nice to meet you.

In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast - after a brief hiatus since the end of 2024 - we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences.

We reconnect with listeners after a little break from recording, chat about how a New Year often puts the pressure on for big goals (and how we're not in that zone!) and the importance of avoiding overwhelm as a parent.

Sophie gives us an update on equestrian parenting life with two - as little Ruby is now 3 months old! Plus, she gives us an honest insight into the struggles she's finding with her riding confidence since having babies - especially now she has a young horse to bring on in Trev.

Katie updates listeners on her (unintended) herd of four-leggeds and how her little one, Rafe, is getting on. Plus, she shares a mental health update, too - which may resonate with some of our listeners.

Lastly, we have a good chat about the first EVER Equestrian Mums Club event - coming to West Wilts Equestrian Centre on 21st March 2025! Find out more about what it includes, what our vision is for the day and why we decided to run it.

TLDR? Get to know us a little bit more, as well as some updates on exciting plans for the Equestrian Mums Club in the next few months!

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It's been a while... but the Equestrian Mums Club are back in business! This time with another face in tow...

This episode sees us speaking to pal (and previous podcast guest), Jenny Rudall - from across the pond, in Canada, as she gives us an update and hands out some good advice on stepping up from one child to two.

We're talking about...

As always, join us for a fun, informal and friendly conversation - as we navigate ponies and parenthood together. We've not got any of it figured out... but we're going to have fun along the way!

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