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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What did October look like for us? Curious to find out?

In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. Sophie introduces us all to baby Ruby, gives a summary of her birth experience for the second time round and tells us how she's adjusting to equestrian parenting life with two children under 2! Plus, Katie tells us more about how her ever-growing herd of horses is faring, as well as an update on son, Rafe.

TLDR? Get to know us a little bit more, as well as some updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club is changing over the next few months.

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Ever wondered how Paralympians approach parenthood? How about navigating the world of newborns and toddlers?!

In this episode, we were graced with the presence of Paralympic powerhouse, Natasha Baker (OBE - in case you were wondering!). We had the pleasure of sitting down with her over a good brew, where she gave us all the goss - including...

➡️ How she juggles her athletic ambitions and being mum to Joshua

➡️ Insight into the support team behind her medals

➡️ The Team GB dynamics at the Paris Paralympics 2024 (inc. who they really are behind the scenes!)

➡️ The importance of horse and rider partnerships in para sport - and what we can all learn from that

➡️ Mindset as the ultimate secret to her success

➡️ Her new perspective (and goals) for life after Paris

➡️ The importance of representing disabled individuals in our media - in sport and beyond

Plus so, so much more!

This was such a fun chat for us - meeting one of the UK's most beloved Paralympians, and one of our absolute idols. She is exactly the person you think she is, in real life (& it's fair to say... we fangirled *ahem* quite a bit)!

We hope this episode gives you lots of food for thought, and that it encourages plenty of conversation in your households around mindset, representation the partnership you seek with your own horses.

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Have you ever considered relocating to the opposite side of the world?! In this episode, Katie is talking to one lady that has done just that…

Emily Breeze went travelling from the UK to Australia in search of “something better” than the day-to-day grind. From an unsuspected travelling trip… she’s met her life partner, had a beautiful baby boy and found a fulfilling career in the process.

This conversation touches on...

➡️ Emily’s journey and motivation to move from the UK to Australia

➡️ Her coaching experiences working in the Australian equestrian industry so far - including running an equine centre in Canberra, gaining her Aussie coaching qualifications, and taking it freelance

➡️ Emily’s family life and dynamic with 22-month-old, Henry and husband, AJ

➡️ The motivation to move to freelance coaching, alongside the building her social media presence to form her freelance client base

➡️ Navigating maternity leave as a self-employed individual

➡️ The challenges in personal growth once you start a family

This was SUCH a great episode - with so many gems in for those of us working solo. Thank you to Emily for her candid and frank discussions - we’re so grateful.

Want more Emily moments?! You can find her on Instagram ⁠@emilybreeze_equestrian
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Have you ever considered the differences in how you and your horse process the world? How do you think this works in terms of a harmonious partnership?

In this episode, we're going to find out... as we're talking to supermum, Louise Einchcomb - a lady of many, many talents. Centre Manager for her local Riding for the Disabled Association centre, BHS coach and NLP practitioner.

As well as all her previous achievements and accolades, she owns Rider Mentality - an equestrian coaching business, specialising in both horse behaviour and rider mindset. Through her deep knowledge in Equine Science and hands-on practical experience with horses - as well as her human coaching qualifications - she's hoping to bridge the gap for us, so we can treat our horses in the way they need to cared for... in order for us all to reach a harmonious relationship.

This conversation touches on...

➡️ Louise's family life - including her son, Finley and her horse, Oz

➡️ Her work at the RDA centre and the crucial role horses play in therapy for those with disabilities

➡️ The Paris Paralympics 2024 and the importance of inclusivity in sport

➡️ The increasing difficulty in finding suitable horses for RDA centres

➡️ The power in understanding both horse & human behaviours for positive performance

➡️ The story behind starting her business, Rider Mentality and the online courses she offers to equestrians

This was such a fascinating conversation for us - we're so grateful to Louise for sharing her world and experience with us. We hope you enjoy!

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What did September look like for us? Curious to find out?

In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. Katie updates listeners on some new arrivals(!), her lack of riding lately and some baby-related capers of recent days... AND, Sophie tells us all about how her second pregnancy is feeling - with less than 3 weeks to go until her due date (eek)!

The conversation also touches upon; birth plans and important decisions, the unequivocal pressure we put upon ourselves as mothers to "bounce back" and the fun of keeping toddlers entertained with daily life! Plus, we discuss plans for hosting the podcast as Sophie looks to welcome another family member.

TLDR? Get to know us a little bit more, as well as some updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club is changing over the next few months.

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