In this week's episode, EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings chat about the forthcoming EquiTeam Resilience Bootcamp.

From looking at resilience and the ability to bounce back, why it matters, what it looks like for different people, resilient and healthy horses, to building resilience on your horse without being in the saddle, eating for resilience and daily Challenges which will help you understand more about your own resilience pool and give you the tools to develop it when needed. The duo share some of the strategies they put in place when the resilience cup needs topping up, including prioritising sleep, re-framing words and the ability to say no – something which doesn't come very easily to EquiTeam coach Liz!

Join the Resilient Equestrian Boot Camp - https://www.equiteam.co.uk/the-resilient-equestrian-boot-camp/

EquiTeam's Liz Daniels chats to Louise Gillings about a lightbulb moment in the car following some conversations at dressage camp last week, as she realised there is so much more she could be doing to help on her journey to reach her goals. Is always wanting to be better a personality trait of high achievers? And what does it feel like to be happy and content with what you have?

And how do you fit 'more' in, as the elusive work/life balance comes into play?! From face planting to singing, join Liz and Lou for another fun podcast.

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to the lovely Mary Jarvie about her journey from being an 'adult learner' to a competent equestrian. As a horse-mad child and teenager, Mary describes riding as an addictive drug and the itch that she can now scratch – although her true equestrian learning didn't start until she was in her fourties. Mary reflects on the challenges that she has faced along the way, letting go of the adult learner label, and the realisation that your riding level isn't a reflection on the age that you started riding.

This week is UK Coaching Week and Equiteam's Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings are sharing the love for coaches who have inspired them and positively influenced their lives. From honest conversations, to rider responsibility, Equiteam Coach Liz shares why she loves being a coach and why as both a coach, and a rider, you get out what you put in!

#equiteam #listenwithequiteam #PassItOn #UKCoachingWeek

EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings are joined by Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and Health & Wellness Coach Alice Thomson to discover why she took the step from being a dentist to helping people be the best versions of themselves. If you're struggling with juggling life, or feel overwhelmed/stressed, or just want to invest in your future self, then this episode might just be the thing you need to hear to make you pause, take a breath and decide on the best way forward for you. Website: www.enlivenwithalicethomson.com

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On this week's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about the differences between confidence and resilience and how the two so often go hand in hand.

The pair touch on the results from a 2024 survey into rider motivation and confidence.

*76% of riders said when they are experiencing a lack of confidence or increased anxiety around riding, it affects their enjoyment. Ahead of the launch of the Equiteam resilience bootcamp, the duo explore ways in which you can help to recognise and boost your resilience.

*Taken from the Rider motivation and confidence survey Nov 24.

WIth the launch of a new vaccination that has the potential to eradicate strangles The Podcasting Equine Vets sat down with Hugh Somerville MRCVS to ask him all about the new vaccine. They discuss how it is different to the previous one, how often it needs to be given, which horses can have it, any potential side effects and whether it has the potential to remove the need for pre-movement blood testings.

If you want to learn more about strangles in general you can listen to their previous episode 'A Conversation about Strangles' and you can also download some FAQs PDF here

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to member Gill Birrell about planning your riding between coaching sessions to help your progress, taking responsibility and learning to problem-solve in the moment. Whilst the safe Equiteam community is at the heart, Liz explains how the pool of resources were designed to be used by members and how it can help in their own development.

It's been a whirlwind of a crazy few weeks, as EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look at choosing to say yes and making the most of opportunities, even when it sometimes means burning the candle at both ends! From hosting three Equiteam Confidence Camps, to competing at the BD nationals and organising a national event (all in April), the pair reflect on how they have felt for choosing to say yes.

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Equiteam member Jen Craig about resilience and how to navigate the challenges that horses can bring. The chat took an unexpected turn resulting in some rare camp secrets being shared – not one to listen to when the kids are in the car!