OLIVIA TOWERS PODCAST

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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 with 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 many 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 non-horsey 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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In this episode, I sit down with Lucinda Elliott who is well known in the equestrian industry for her talent with young horses. She has won multiple national titles and in 2019 she competed at the young horse world championships. We chat about her showing career before dressage, her mindset with riding for breeder and owners and much more. Enjoy! 

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In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Alice Oppenheimer who is an international Grandprix. She is so honest about her journey and the tough times she has faced training horses to Grand Prix.  We talk about her competition life and also her daily routine. Enjoy it! 

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In this episode, we talk to Olivia Cornick who has recently become an international para-dressage rider. She explains how at the age of 17 her life changed but this is actually what lead her to find a passion with horses. Enjoy and make sure to tag us when you're listening on social media.