OLIVIA TOWERS PODCAST

In this episode, we have our first showjumper of the series! Holly is a born and breeds Irish showjumper, also studying to become a vet and is well known on social media. With so many things to juggle we chat about how she manages it. We also talk about how she got into horses and her journey with competing. I really hope you enjoy this one.

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In this episode, I chatted with the wonderful Rebecca Bell who at only 21, has competed for GB at 5 European championships from FEI ponies up to Young riders. We spoke about the emotions she went through at each Europeans and some tough lessons she learned along the way. We also spoke about balancing Uni life with competing and why she decided to not pursue horses as a career. Enjoy and I would love for you to review the podcasts on Apple podcast platform.

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In this episode, I spoke to the talented Hayley Watson-Greaves all about her amazing career. We talked about how she got into horses. Some experiences that really molded her career, how she got into dressage. We also talked through her competition career with Squeak and her first international competition. Enjoy.

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In this episode, I talk to the wholesome Steph Croxford who is known as an 'ultimate amateur' dressage rider. She has trained and competed multiple horses up to international Grand Prix. We spoke about how she got into horses, her experience with training her first dressage horse without much help and competing him internationally. She is open about some hurtful times with people judging her horse negatively at shows. She also talks about how much she feels the sport has changed in the last 15 years and so much more. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we chat to the awesome Beth Bainbridge who is a professional dressage rider working as the head rider for Anna Ross. We chat about how she got into horses, she gives her advice on buying a horse as this is part of her job. She goes into how the ride runs at Elite Dressage and her daily routine. There are so emotional moments when she talks about her best show and so so much more. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we have our first equestrian influencer on the series! I wanted to interview all different types of equestrians including influencers. This one is with the wonderful Tina Wallace AKA Life on the left rein. We chat about how she got into horses and how her first few horses were not the best for confidence-boosting. She talks us through how she got into social media and vlogging. We talk through our thoughts on sponsorship and brand ambassadors. We also cover how she handles negative comments and so much more. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we chat with one of my favourite equestrian couples Jezz Palmer and Lucy Pye who are both Dressage riders running a successful competition yard together. We get to hear how they both got into riding, how the first met and what it was like working together and also being in a relationship. They share the pros and cons of how having a partner who is also horsey and much more. We did a quickfire round at the end which was great fun too. Enjoy!

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In this episode, I chatted with Dannie Morgan who is a talented Grand Prix dressage rider and also an advanced event rider. He is absolutely smashing his competition career and is also well known for being great with young or nervous horses. We talk about how he got into horses as he comes from a completely nonhorsey background. He talks us through how he balances everything in life and so much more. Enjoy

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In this episode, I got to interview the charming Abi Lyle. We chatted about how she got into horses, her move from Ireland to England and the journey with finding a path that works for her and the horses. We chatted about our thoughts on making the equestrian industry more friendly and how we truly feel about the competition warm-ups. She opens up about a really tough time and how the horses helped her through this and so much more! Enjoy.

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In this episode, I got to chat with the inspiring Olivia Oakeley. We talk about how she got into horses, her time working for the amazing Carl Hester and how she has moved to supported her self finically within the equestrian world. She talks openly about her biggest regrets and how she moved forward after the curve balls life threw at her. If you enjoy this one please share on social and I would really appreciate a review on apple podcasts.

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