Equestrian Mums Club

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Equestrian Mums Club episodes

May 02, 2024 #25 An April catch up | Equestrian Mums Club
What did April look like for us? Curious to find out?
Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as some updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much more still to come!).
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48 min
April 25, 2024#24 Mastering motherhood, content creation & seeking support | Chat with Rachael Barnett (aka Ray the Goth!)
Parenthood (& horse ownership!) can be challenging, to say the least. But, what happens when you decide to put some of that online?

In this episode, we're speaking to parent, horse owner and content creator, Rachael Barnett - online moniker, @raythegoth. Best known on Instagram and YouTube for her funny, heartwarming and relatable content with her cob mare, Pepper - she's attracted over 46k followers combined!

Listen to the full chat, for more around:
Her early years abroad

How she found her way into social media

How content creators need to be mindful when choosing to share

The challenges of online criticism vs. the beauty in building authentic relationships through social media

The impact of social media on mental health

Her initial struggles with parenthood and her perspective on having a 'lockdown baby'

Why new parents shouldn't be afraid to reach out for help
We're so pleased that Ray was able to share so much with us in this episode, and it gives you plenty to think about - parent, guardian or parent-to-be!
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58 min
April 18, 2024#23 The power in planning your financial future | Chat with Charlotte Watson
If you won £200,000 on the lottery tonight... what would you spend it on? How do you know what your financial priorities are (& what "should" they be)?

In this episode, we're talking to the self-titled "pensions princess", Charlotte Watson. UK-based financial planner, horse owner/rider/enthusiast/aficionado and mother-of-one - Charlotte is certainly not your stereotypical "man in a pin-striped" suit!

In this chat, Charlotte is breaking down the difficult financial jargon you've probably heard of... with a sprinkle of glitter, a great big smile and in terms you and your horsey dreams will be delighted to hear about! Who knew finances could be fun?! (No, we're not kidding!)

Listen on to hear more on...
Who is Charlotte - and how did a horsey girl, the daughter of a jockey, become a financial planner?!

What can a financial planner do for you?

Who should be using a financial planner?

How should you be prioritising your finances, based on my income level?

What IS child benefit and is it worth claiming?

When should we be looking to save or invest?

How can we protect ourselves financially - inc. tips around life cover, sick pay, retirement planning, and inheritance

Plus, Charlotte's top tips for expectant equestrian parents

Charlotte is giving us a truly unique viewpoint on finances - knowing our struggles as equestrians, parents and people juggling so many responsibilities. Money is so emotive for many of us - so we really hope you find this episode as useful as we did whilst recording!

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54 min
April 10, 2024 #22 Looking after your body (with babies and horses in tow!) | Chat with Gemma Dawson
How can we look after our bodies, once we've had a baby? AND how on earth can we do that, when we've four-leggeds to fend for, too?!

In this episode, we’re speaking to a lady that has more job titles than most! Gemma Dawson is an osteopath, pilates instructor, mummy MOT practitioner and women’s health enthusiast. She runs Clinic 124 - a multidisciplinary clinic dealing with all aspects of health - which she runs alongside her own osteopathic practice and a Pilates Studio (The Pilates Studio Whitstable). She’s also a wife, mother and fellow horse enthusiast - so we absolutely cannot wait to find out more about her life, her work and perhaps get some much needed advice on how to make the best of postpartum life - for our own bodies and our babies.

If you're looking for quick tips on how to feel good in yourself, whilst juggling all the 'hats' - here's the place to start!
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50 min
April 04, 2024 #21 A March catch up | Equestrian Mums Club
What did March look like for us? Curious to find out?!

Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as a few exciting updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much more still to come!).
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41 min
March 28, 2024#20 Living with horses, babies & loss | Chat with Cheryl Dollery
Life has many twists and turns, ups and down - and as equestrians and parents, we can sometimes think that perhaps we experience a few more than the average Joe(lle)! It's not an 'easy' life to begin with - but many of our fellow equestrians are also privately facing trials and tribulations we may know very little about...

In this episode, we got to speak to an "everyday equestrian mum", Cheryl Dollery, about her experiences so far... From living with two hilarious Highland ponies and a growing family, to losing a baby girl with ⁠Patau's Syndrome⁠ and a troublesome newborn stage with her gorgeous little boy, Theo.

In her own words, Cheryl tells us more about;
Native pony chuckles and capers (inc. Highland pony and Welsh Section D quirks!)

How her Highland ponies fit into everyday family life

Her little boy, Theo, and his rocky start to newborn life

How losing a baby girl with Patau's Syndrome (a genetic chromosome disorder) has affected her life

How you learn to live with grief as time passes
Plus, much more.

We were so grateful to Cheryl for generously sharing her experiences with us, so hope you can take some strength and inspiration from this episode.

Please note: Some of the topics we discuss in this episode some listeners may find challenging - including baby loss and grief. We advise listener discretion.
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1 hr 9 min
March 21, 2024 #19 Advice: The good, the bad & the unsolicited | Equestrian Mums Club
Most people try to give parenting or horse advice, that comes from a genuine place. And, a lot of the time... we can often ask for it. However, some of the time we don’t ask for it... and get it anyway!

In this episode, we discuss ways in which we can pick out the good from the bad (and politely ignore the unsolicited) - without coming across as ‘my way or the highway’.

Expect to hear from our own experiences, as we muddle our way through motherhood and horse ownership - as well as some of the experiences shared by our listeners.
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54 min
March 14, 2024#18 From Olympic medallist to mum of four | Chat with Laura Tomlinson MBE
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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1 hr 24 min
March 07, 2024#17 The Evolution of Olivia Towers | Equestrian Mums Club x Olivia Towers
There are some moments in life, where you get to meet people you feel like you've already known a lifetime... but in this episode we got a good reminder that what people post about on social media, isn't always all of who they are!

In this episode, we got to speak to the wonderful, talented and multi-faceted, Olivia Towers - who many know as one of the very first equestrian social media influencers in the UK.

In her own words, Olivia tells us more about;
How she's feeling about her pregnancy and (now that she's a mummy-to-be!)

How her ideas and thoughts around social media have evolved

Her career twists and turns, and the chapters she's been through so far

What life is really like behind the social media 'lens'

How training horses can set people up for little humans
Plus much, much more!

Please note: Some of the topics we discuss in this episode some listeners may find challenging - including mental and behavioural disorders. We advise listener discretion.

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1 hr 9 min
February 29, 2024 #16 A February catch up | Equestrian Mums Club
We found after releasing a one-off “bonus” episode of this kind in January, you - our listeners - were super keen! We had lots of engagement and questions afterwards… so we thought… let’s give one in February a go!

Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as a few exciting updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much more still to come!).
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38 min