Dr Tracey Cole is a neuro-linguistic programming master trainer who specialises in working with equestrians. She coaches and trains mindset skills to help equestrians overcome all manner of mental hurdles, and sometimes physical ones too! She joined me to talk about why often it's much bigger than something going wrong in the saddle, how she works with clients to get better, as well as what it's like running a coaching business.

Tracey Cole is an International NLP Coach and Trainer who offers support to riders and equestrians of all walks of life, as well as individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, phobias, and business owners who need a mindset make-over. You can find out more about Tracey at the links below:

www.traceycolenlp.com

www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com

www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com

If you would like to get in touch with Tracey, you can reach out to her via email at [email protected]

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www.equk.org is an education marketing platform which helps providers of equestrian qualifications advertise to a diverse audience in the UK and globally whilst reinvesting this into initiatives which supports access to equestrianism in groups currently under-represented within the sector. It does real, practical hands on work directing learners to the best course for them, supporting current staff to take the next steps in their career, and helps employers attract and retain employees.

EQUK provides an impartial support service either online or through delivery of in person workshops to support equestrian learners to find their future path or new ways to use their equestrian skills.

In this episode, I discuss the space that EQUK occupies online, the benefits to equine providers (everyone offering equestrian courses that were in Clearing this year, I am looking at you!), and more importantly, why and how EQUK fits into wider conversations around social licensing and accessibility within the sector in the current climate.

You can connect with EQUK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/equkcic.org

Instagram, Threads and Twitter - @equk__

If you represent a university, college or independent education provider, and are interested in listing on EQUK, please sign up here to receive our starter pack.

If you are interested in the work of EQUK and want to learn more about our support opportunities or getting involved, please click here to sign up to our mailing list.

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Please share this podcast with your horsey friends as well as anyone you know who works in a university or college offering equestrian qualifications.

In today's episode, I am joined by Clara Norling who has become known for her TikToks where she casts light on some of poor working conditions she has seen whilst working internationally as a groom. Clara and I discuss the things we can do as equestrians to make the horse industry better, and why we all as individuals have a role to play in advocating for a better tomorrow for the sport we all care about so much.

You can follow Clara on Instagram and TikTok: @claranorling

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www.equk.org is an education marketing platform which helps providers of equestrian qualifications advertise to a diverse audience in the UK and globally whilst reinvesting this into initiatives which supports access to equestrianism in groups currently under-represented within the sector. It does real, practical hands on work directing learners to the best course for them, supporting current staff to take the next steps in their career, and helps employers attract and retain employees.

EQUK provides an impartial support service either online or through delivery of in person workshops to support equestrian learners to find their future path or new ways to use their equestrian skills.

In this episode, I discuss the space that EQUK occupies online, the benefits to equine providers (everyone offering equestrian courses that were in Clearing this year, I am looking at you!), and more importantly, why and how EQUK fits into wider conversations around social licensing and accessibility within the sector in the current climate.

You can connect with EQUK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/equkcic.org

Instagram, Threads and Twitter - @equk__

If you represent a university, college or independent education provider, and are interested in listing on EQUK, please sign up here to receive our starter pack.

If you are interested in the work of EQUK and want to learn more about our support opportunities or getting involved, please click here to sign up to our mailing list.

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Please share this podcast with your horsey friends as well as anyone you know who works in a university or college offering equestrian qualifications.

Lizzie runs the Equestrian Leadership Consultancy which works with equestrian businesses to improve the skills of equestrian business owners and employers to ensure those who work within the industry feel supported and valued. Lizzie believes that effective people management is the key to the success of any business, and in particular, the equestrian industry is at a critical juncture with several issues coming to a head.

Conversations around leadership underpin the debates which are ongoing regarding social license and the economic viability of equestrian businesses, as successful leadership will not only make or break a business, but also plays an essential role in ensuring welfare standards are advocated for of both the horses and humans involved.

In this episode, we explore how Lizzie works with equestrian leaders, the importance of this in the current climate, and the vision for the future of equestrian businesses overall.

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www.equk.org is an education marketing platform which helps providers of equestrian qualifications advertise to a diverse audience in the UK and globally whilst reinvesting this into initiatives which supports access to equestrianism in groups currently under-represented within the sector. It does real, practical hands on work directing learners to the best course for them, supporting current staff to take the next steps in their career, and helps employers attract and retain employees.

EQUK provides an impartial support service either online or through delivery of in person workshops to support equestrian learners to find their future path or new ways to use their equestrian skills.

In this episode, I discuss the space that EQUK occupies online, the benefits to equine providers (everyone offering equestrian courses that were in Clearing this year, I am looking at you!), and more importantly, why and how EQUK fits into wider conversations around social licensing and accessibility within the sector in the current climate.

You can connect with EQUK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/equkcic.org

Instagram, Threads and Twitter - @equk__

If you represent a university, college or independent education provider, and are interested in listing on EQUK, please sign up here to receive our starter pack.

If you are interested in the work of EQUK and want to learn more about our support opportunities or getting involved, please click here to sign up to our mailing list.

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Please share this podcast with your horsey friends as well as anyone you know who works in a university or college offering equestrian qualifications.

I am joined by Emma Flockhart (@emma_eventing_fendi_) to talk all things social media in the horse world! We talk about how Emma accidentally grew her social media following during the pandemic following a serious riding accident and how it led to her being sponsored by some of the biggest brands in the horse industry.

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www.equk.org is an education marketing platform which helps providers of equestrian qualifications advertise to a diverse audience in the UK and globally whilst reinvesting this into initiatives which supports access to equestrianism in groups currently under-represented within the sector. It does real, practical hands on work directing learners to the best course for them, supporting current staff to take the next steps in their career, and helps employers attract and retain employees.

EQUK provides an impartial support service either online or through delivery of in person workshops to support equestrian learners to find their future path or new ways to use their equestrian skills.

In this episode, I discuss the space that EQUK occupies online, the benefits to equine providers (everyone offering equestrian courses that were in Clearing this year, I am looking at you!), and more importantly, why and how EQUK fits into wider conversations around social licensing and accessibility within the sector in the current climate.

You can connect with EQUK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/equkcic.org

Instagram, Threads and Twitter - @equk__

If you represent a university, college or independent education provider, and are interested in listing on EQUK, please sign up here to receive our starter pack.

If you are interested in the work of EQUK and want to learn more about our support opportunities or getting involved, please click here to sign up to our mailing list.

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Please share this podcast with your horsey friends as well as anyone you know who works in a university or college offering equestrian qualifications.

At the start of this new series of EQUK Chat, ahead of the launch of Equine Qualifications UK CIC formally in October 2024, I give you a deep-dive into what EQUK is and how it benefits both equine education providers and anyone who wants to live, learn and work with horses.

www.equk.org is an education marketing platform which helps providers of equestrian qualifications advertise to a diverse audience in the UK and globally whilst reinvesting this into initiatives which supports access to equestrianism in groups currently under-represented within the sector. It does real, practical hands on work directing learners to the best course for them, supporting current staff to take the next steps in their career, and helps employers attract and retain employees.

EQUK provides an impartial support service either online or through delivery of in person workshops to support equestrian learners to find their future path or new ways to use their equestrian skills.

In this episode, I discuss the space that EQUK occupies online, the benefits to equine providers (everyone offering equestrian courses that were in Clearing this year, I am looking at you!), and more importantly, why and how EQUK fits into wider conversations around social licensing and accessibility within the sector in the current climate.

You can connect with EQUK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/equkcic.org

Instagram, Threads and Twitter - @equk__

If you represent a university, college or independent education provider, and are interested in listing on EQUK, please sign up here to receive our starter pack.

If you are interested in the work of EQUK and want to learn more about our support opportunities or getting involved, please click here to sign up to our mailing list.

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Please share this podcast with your horsey friends as well as anyone you know who works in a university or college offering equestrian qualifications.

Have you ever wanted to further your horsey knowledge, but have been unsure what is the best way to do so?

EQUK is the database of equestrian opportunities in the UK launching in Autumn 2024. It contains all the information you need at your fingertips to find your future within the equestrian industry.

In this episode, you can learn about how EQUK will operate, the research that has gone into its development, what's next and how you can get involved.

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Equine Qualifications UK CIC is a not for profit organisation which aims to open the door to the equestrian industry by making it more accessible. EQUK Chat is the podcast where we tell inspiring stories about life with horses.

Please share this podcast with your horsey friends - particularly those who work or study within the industry, or those who want to! It in particular needs to reach those who work at educational institutes offering equestrian qualifications - so please share among your contacts in this field. (No pun intended!)

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Get in touch: [email protected]

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What do steam trains, Steve Irwin and rescuing an owl all have to do with a social enterprise that aims to make the equestrian industry more accessible?

In episode 9, I explore how the question 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' can help you find your purpose in life, and how this relates to the development of EQUK.

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Featured in this episode:

Nadia Hernandez from Connect Equine (https://www.facebook.com/connectequine) and @nadia_hernandez_p on Instagram and Threads who is an equine behaviour consultant and psychologist who has developed a mindset programme specifically for equestrians.

Islay Coppola from Coppola Canine Massage (@coppola_canine_massage on Instagram and Facebook) is a canine massage therapist serving Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders. If you want to contact her, you can email her at [email protected]

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EQUK Chat is the podcast that shares stories about the real people who live, breathe and work within the equestrian industry and beyond.

Equine Qualifications UK CIC is a start up education marketing company which reinvests its profits into widening access to grassroots equestrian sports and the horse industry as a whole.

You can connect with EQUK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Tiktok: @equk__

Lying on the Eyemouth Coast on a reclaimed landfill site lies a riding school doing things differently. Eat Sleep Ride CIC is a diverse community riding project with a focus on inclusivity, education and empowerment.

Founded by Danielle Mackinnon in 2017, it now supports a range of creative projects and is the foundation of an even bigger dream.

In episode 8, I speak to Dani about how she built Eat Sleep Ride, her vision for the future, as well as hearing from many of the other wonderful people who make the yard so special.

You can find out more about Eat Sleep Ride online at www.eatsleeprides.org and follow them on Facebook.

EQUK Chat is the podcast that aims to open the doors to the equestrian industry by sharing inspiring stories.

It supports the work of EQUK CIC which is a social enterprise that aims to widen access to the sport and industry by building a directory of horse related opportunities and qualifications throughout the UK.

You can connect with EQUK on Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok: @equk__If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a rating, download the episode, and if you want to get in touch with ideas for episodes, questions, or just general good vibes, email [email protected].

In this episode I speak to Emily MacGregor (@eam.equestrian) who is a young yard manager from the Scottish Borders. We spoke about how leaving school at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shaped her mindset about her professional life, competing, and how her journey in the relatively short time since leaving school has taken her on a winding road out of and back into the world of working with horses.

Emily tells the story about how the time during the pandemic shaped her riding mindset, helped her recover from a serious fall, and also helped her to re-calibrate where it was she wanted to go with her working life.

You can follow Emily on Instagram and TikTok (@eam.macgregor).

EQUK Chat is the podcast that aims to open the doors to the equestrian industry by sharing inspiring stories.

It supports the work of EQUK CIC which is a social enterprise that aims to widen access to the sport and industry by building a directory of horse related opportunities and qualifications throughout the UK.

You can connect with EQUK on Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok: @equk__If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a rating, download the episode, and if you want to get in touch with ideas for episodes, questions, or just general good vibes, email [email protected].

Have you ever wondered exactly how you go about starting a riding school? Jenny Hunter did just that - with no physical premises, a 26 year old pony, and his friends. In this episode, we chat about the challenges she faced, how she overcame them, and how she kept her 'horse first' ethos at the heart of everything she has achieved.

Jenny runs Hunterfield Riding School in East Lothian. She keeps a focus on keeping the horse at the centre of the sport, and prioritising respectful relationships between all of the horses and people she works with.EQUK Chat is the podcast that aims to open the doors to the equestrian industry by sharing inspiring stories.

It supports the work of EQUK CIC which is a social enterprise that aims to widen access to the sport and industry by building a directory of horse related opportunities and qualifications throughout the UK.

You can connect with EQUK on Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok: @equk__If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a rating, download the episode, and if you want to get in touch with ideas for episodes, questions, or just general good vibes, email [email protected].