Esme's Country Life

By Esme Higgs

What's Esme's Country Life about?

Content creator Esme Higgs chats about horses, country life and behind the scenes of her social media channels 'This Esme' - kindly sponsored by Redpost Equestrian

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Esme's Country Life episodes:

06.15.2024
Yeah I'm basically a Race Car Driver now
Do you ever feel like Lewis Hamilton?
06.08.2024
It's my birthday!
I had a birthday, Joey had a birthday, Toby is free range and I get taken down in Ultimate Frisbee!
06.01.2024
Casper's Twin, Public Toilet Disasters
Surprises in a public toilet, Casper's big day out, my Dad is a 'Girl Dad'
05.25.2024
Mickey's Poorly Eye, London adventures - the ABBA boat
A very busy week, Mickey has a problem with his eye, not great news, I get to go on the ABBA boat and also have a trip to the Chelsea Flower Show - getting inspiration to excavate my ancient patio
05.18.2024
I have lunch with the QUEEN!
oh may goodness - quite the pinch me, can't believe it, surreal story this week
05.10.2024
Embarrassing places to get recognised!
I'm not famous, but people do recognise me now and come and have a chat regularly when I'm in the real world. So I often have selfies with people in public toilets and underwear shops - it's fun and also...
05.04.2024
American Culture Shocks
I've just come back from Kentucky - they speak the same language but can do things differently! Had a great time at the three day event, everyone was just so welcoming - so thank you!
04.27.2024
Single Girl Era
So things have changed a bit, just thought I'd let you know what's been going on. Busy week though with lots of photoshoots with the horses, and Joey has been doing some strange things...
04.20.2024
Naughty Joey
Oh dear, it's a bit back to square one with Joey - Duke loses a tooth, catch up with all the horses and ponies in this 'back in the UK' episode
04.13.2024
Cantering over a snake
another episode from my USA series where I meet an amazing GP rider, chat about a photoshoot with SKIMS and go out for a bush ride, as well as an embarrassing toilet incident - of course
04.06.2024
First time riding Hunters!
I have a busy riding week in Ocala Florida, riding Hunter and Equitation at the World Equestrian Centre before then being filmed for TV. And I go shopping, of course.
03.30.2024
Theme Parks USA DISNEY vs UNIVERSAL!
I've made it to the USA for my first leg of the tour - had an incredible time at Disney and Universal - had some embarrassing moments of course
03.23.2024
Strange Sauna Adventures
Weird things happen in public saunas, missing dogs, excited woodpeckers and much more
03.16.2024
Birthday!
The podcast is ONE! Happy Birthday 'Esme's Country Life' ! I read out your messages, more embarrassing stories, talk about the start of the podcast and why it came about - thanks for listening!
03.09.2024
My Secret New Channel and Your Questions Answered
I asked you on instagram for questions about anything. Some of you asked very strange questions, some of you didn't! A bit of a long chatty one this one.
03.02.2024
Joey breaks the fence! New pets arrive!
Lots going on in this weeks episode! Joey gets a clip and shows off his strength by breaking the arena fence - to be fair I did try and do the same with my head in the past - he...
02.24.2024
My Horse Escapes!
Casper has been going rogue and AWOL recently - maybe him being clipped as made him more adventurous? I also visit Ireland my second home, and learn more about the 26 horses found cramped on a lorry bound for Europe
02.17.2024
Super Scary Night Hike
What could be more fun an orienteering competition run in the middle of nowhere at night - did I get chased by a scary old man shouting at me? Of course I did.
02.10.2024
Controlling my nerves, speaking in front of 500 people
I've done that talking to people in real life thing again! In Germany! But I spoke English. Did I embarrass myself this time?
02.03.2024
Lasering my friends
I've been ill, but the snot disease hasn't stopped me recording a podcast for you lovely people - cottage updates, Joey updates, Casper 10 years and secret meet ups and plans for the USA
01.27.2024
Why are my fingers GREEN?
Odd things happen when you least expect it - still battling the cold in the UK at the moment! Use code ESME for 60 days free on the BookBeat App!
01.20.2024
There's a weird creature living in my dining room table?
What on earth! More infestation is going on at the cottage. The horses are fresh in this cold weather and I have another gym fail.
01.13.2024
What is the Weirdest Rumour ever?
Living on the internet, there are always rumours and lies. But this one! Weird.
01.06.2024
Sun, Sea, Snow and Food Poisoning
Why do things always go wrong on holiday?! Lost suitcase, food poisoning, locked out, skiing for the first time on real snow!
12.30.2023
I asked you - your New Year's Resolutions! My New Year Plans.
This is even more chaotic than normal, I hope you can take it, but I've got end of the year hysteria and am looking forward to a short break. However I asked you what your 2024 plans were, I share...
12.23.2023
The Secret Pizza Express
In this weeks episode, we talk all things London Horse Show, I have an unhealthy obsession with smells and we discover a hidden secret Pizza Express
12.16.2023
I am the weird neighbour!
It's almost that magical time of year, so I talk about how I'm a weird neighbour, on being a snowflake, and Joey gets to see daylight!
12.09.2023
Two Fires, a trip to Ireland and a Netflix Red Carpet
in this weeks ramble... there is the smell of smoke in the air, I travel across the Irish Sea for the fourth time this year, and then head to London, where this horse girl glams up for the night
12.02.2023
Joey Hospital Update, Vlogmas, Casper's Dirty Habits
I'm back with another rambling episode, thanks to so many of you mentioning me in your Spotify Wrapped, and also the support and love from last week's podcast. If you watch YouTube you will know poor Joey is in hospital...still
11.25.2023
Why I almost Quit YouTube because of Hate
OK - this is a subject that needs discussing. Why are equestrians so hard on each other? What is the reason for this toxicity. Can we not just stop? WARNING - this podcast is mostly light hearted but does cover topics...
11.18.2023
Barefoot Christmas Shopping!
OK in this week's rather random monologue - barefoot shopping in London, as well as a photoshoot on Oxford Street which got tourists excited! A trip to Fairfax & Favor HQ and a report from Your Horse Live!
11.11.2023
Escape to Italy, Joey is not happy :(
A quick break from work with my boyfriend in Italy, where I almost get arrested at airport security and accidentally put strangers at risk of hypothermia. On the yard Joey is really not happy...
11.04.2023
Gym Fails, Bed Bug Tales
this week, I travel to Holland to see a World Champion Equestrian, I talk about gym culture and how I don't know what I'm supposed to do, lots of other updates too!
10.28.2023
Speaking on stage, in front of an audience of real humans
In this weeks ramble... I've been doing scary spooky things this last week, as well as my first literature festival and live show, on stage, in a theatre - with real people !
10.21.2023
Horsey Horror Stories
Scary things happening with horses ( do not worry no horses were harmed in the making of this podcast, but some donkeys did make a bid for freedom )
10.14.2023
Too much bucking, Halloween is coming, Horse of the Year, barefoot drive through
Lots in this weeks pod! Quick look forward to Halloween, a review of Horse of the Year Show, more embarrassing encounters in the real world and Joey throws some excited shapes at being back show jumping.
10.07.2023
Beach trip, celebrity twins, Casper bucking, baby pigeons - they do exist
in this weeks episode, I catch up on the last fortnight of beach photoshoots, hacks with the bucking monster aka Casper, who is my celebrity twin, TikTok live and how many times a day does a horse poo?
09.30.2023
Your Questions answered!
So I asked you for questions, about anything, you asked and I answered!
09.23.2023
Hacking Mishaps, Fashion Events, Doggy Swimming
A busy week! One day I'm at a local fete watching a border collies herding runner ducks, the next I'm rubbing shoulders with A-listers at London Fashion Week, with a good dose of doggy swimming in-between...
09.16.2023
Escape to the......desert?
Ok so I went on holiday, it has been a while, and I needed a break - so me and the BF went away, what could possibly go wrong - well you know me, time to embarrass myself again...
09.02.2023
Chicken Drama! BBC interview, Burghley Horse Trials, Changing Room fail....
Another new episode where I go to London to the BBC, my Chickens become assassins, a day at Burghley and I get trapped in a dress that doesn't belong to me - normal week really...
08.26.2023
Piercing my own ears, flashing the postman, learning a new sport, just an ordinary week!
Remember kids, I heart skid marks - if you know, you know....
08.19.2023
Interviewed on Irelands RTE1
Oh dear, I've embarrassed myself again with a new friend, in today's episode Casper poo's at the worst possible moment, I get interviewed on RTE1, I go to the Dublin Horse Show and the Longines Global Champions tour....I need a...
08.12.2023
When the horse screams 'NO!'
Behind the scenes of a photoshoot, cottage updates, poshest weekender ever....and Joey has a tantrum - which was entirely my fault!
08.05.2023
Emergency Vet Call out!
One of the horses needs the vet...... British Summer update......Mickey lives out his Barbie dreams......
07.29.2023
Brother vs Sister - The one where I interview Max!
It turns out Max has wanted to be on the podcast for a while, so as a big sister I decided to interview the man himself!
07.22.2023
Learning to ride a horse upside down, trick riding with Knights at a Castle
In this episode I chat about learning to trick ride, falling off with grace as well as an amazing experience at the Riding for the Disabled Association's National Championships!
07.15.2023
Is Threads the next big thing?
Is Threads the next big thing? What is it for? Am I doing it right, I have no idea, but it does feel 'nice' at the moment. Also I fall off Casper...again - for goodness sake...
07.08.2023
Squirrels ate my WiFi!
My Wifi doesn't work, for the most 'country' reason ever, and I drive to Germany and back to the World's largest Horse Show in Aachen. Quite the week!
07.01.2023
My Worst Fall! Regaining my confidence
In this weeks episode I talk about my worst fall, my injuries and my loss in confidence

What's Esme's Country Life about?

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Esme's Country Life episodes:

Yeah I'm basically a Race Car Driver now

It's my birthday!

Casper's Twin, Public Toilet Disasters

Mickey's Poorly Eye, London adventures - the ABBA boat

I have lunch with the QUEEN!

Embarrassing places to get recognised!

American Culture Shocks

Single Girl Era

Naughty Joey

Cantering over a snake

First time riding Hunters!

Theme Parks USA DISNEY vs UNIVERSAL!

Strange Sauna Adventures

Birthday!

My Secret New Channel and Your Questions Answered

Joey breaks the fence! New pets arrive!

My Horse Escapes!

Super Scary Night Hike

Controlling my nerves, speaking in front of 500 people

Lasering my friends

Why are my fingers GREEN?

There's a weird creature living in my dining room table?

What is the Weirdest Rumour ever?

Sun, Sea, Snow and Food Poisoning

I asked you - your New Year's Resolutions! My New Year Plans.

The Secret Pizza Express

I am the weird neighbour!

Two Fires, a trip to Ireland and a Netflix Red Carpet

Joey Hospital Update, Vlogmas, Casper's Dirty Habits

Why I almost Quit YouTube because of Hate

Barefoot Christmas Shopping!

Escape to Italy, Joey is not happy :(

Gym Fails, Bed Bug Tales

Speaking on stage, in front of an audience of real humans

Horsey Horror Stories

Too much bucking, Halloween is coming, Horse of the Year, barefoot drive through

Beach trip, celebrity twins, Casper bucking, baby pigeons - they do exist

Your Questions answered!

Hacking Mishaps, Fashion Events, Doggy Swimming

Escape to the......desert?

Chicken Drama! BBC interview, Burghley Horse Trials, Changing Room fail....

Piercing my own ears, flashing the postman, learning a new sport, just an ordinary week!

Interviewed on Irelands RTE1

When the horse screams 'NO!'

Emergency Vet Call out!

Brother vs Sister - The one where I interview Max!

Learning to ride a horse upside down, trick riding with Knights at a Castle

Is Threads the next big thing?

Squirrels ate my WiFi!

My Worst Fall! Regaining my confidence

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