POD DROP: RICHARD DAVISON ON THE  FUTURE OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS

If there’s one thing both Katie and Tania love about the pod, it’s the licence to ask questions to amazing guests, and this week we chatted with a dressage legend. In a no-holds-barred interview, Richard Davison talks welfare, governing bodies and how horses learn. In this episode, you can hear the full conversation with Richard and we hope you enjoy and learn from it as much as we did. 

Find out more about Davison Equestrian: https://www.davisonequestrian.com

As always, Tania answers your questions and we try a tack room tipple. 

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HOW DO WE MAINTAIN ENGAGEMENT IN EQUESTRIAN SPORTS? 

British Equestrian has a huge remit. As a governing body, they work with the FEI, but they’re also committed to increasing engagement in Great Britain. Joining us on the pod today are Rebecca Gibson and Winnie Murphy to talk about the challenges, the Charter of the Horse and how they plan to bring the sport to more people. 

Find out more about British Equestrian: https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk

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POD DROP: THE MEDIA AND THE FUTURE OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS

How do you ensure accurate reporting when there are so many armchair experts on social media? How do you select a genuine photo, amongst all the AI? How does the media influence the future of equestrian sports? Answering all of these questions and more on today’s pod is Horse & Hound’s Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Jenkins. 

Visit the Horse & Hound website: http://horseandhound.co.uk

As always, Tania answers your questions and we try a tack room tipple. 

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The final month of this series of the pod brings with it an important conversation: what is the future of equestrian sports?

With welfare concerns rightly prevalent, social license proving to have a loud voice and the rising costs of keeping horses and running equestrian businesses forcing many to make tough choices, is the future bleak for the sport we love?

We’ll be discussing this subject throughout May with a selection of fantastic guests, starting in today’s pod as we welcome the inimitable Pammy Hutton and Pippa El Derby to talk about the pressures on riding schools. With Talland School of Equitation perhaps the pinnacle of a top training centre, one may assume it’s a breeze to keep running. Far from it. Do listen to our interview with Pammy and Pippa, and take part in the conversation. We would really welcome your comments to [email protected]. 

It is important to note that we did invite the British Horse Society to join our conversation on riding schools. Unfortunately, they did not provide a representative to speak with us. 

Find out more about Talland: https://www.talland.net/

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Thank pod it’s Friday, team! Last week, we introduced you to Rui and Sandra from Quinta de Falcoa, and today we will be introducing you to their chief instructor - a big character with a lot of say, and we had a lot of fun with him! Pedro Farto be talking about working equitation - a discipline that’s fast becoming popular here in the UK, and we will talk about our experience of having a go at it! Have a listen to this, and if you like what you hear, do visit zarasplanet.com to find out more.

Katie quizzes Tania on stuck feet, bearing down and riding frustration, and we both enjoy a tack room tipple. 

Visit Quinta de Falcoa: https://www.zarasplanet.com/travel/horse-riding-holidays-portugal-quinta-do-falcao-classical-dressage-working-equitation/

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It’s Friday, which means we have a fresh pod for you to enjoy! In today’s episode, we continue our series on Portuguese riding holidays, courtesy of Zara’s Planet. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Rui and Sandra, who run Quinta de Falcoa. Rui has enjoyed an illustrious career as a bull fighter. We were tentative about exploring his career, but we are very glad we did; Portuguese bull fighting is not what we thought and we found Rui’s stories fascinating and we learned a lot about this part of Portuguese culture. Rui and Sandra talk about what they offer at Quinta de Falcoa - a truly memorable stay for us, and we loved the family atmosphere. Have a listen to this, and if you like what you hear, do visit zarasplanet.com to find out more.

Tania talks separation anxiety, head tossing and lower legs, and Katie tests this week’s tack room tipple. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it! 

Visit Quinta de Falcoa: https://www.zarasplanet.com/travel/horse-riding-holidays-portugal-quinta-do-falcao-classical-dressage-working-equitation/

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Happy new pod day, team! Last week, we took you on a trip to Portugal to meet Rita and Carlos, the couple behind Quinta de Rol, courtesy of Zara’s Planet. This week, we’ll be taking you straight back to Quinta de Rol to experience more of this charming destination for riders and their families to enjoy. This week, we introduce you to chief instructor Joao and intern Hannah.

Tania talks outside rein, bend, and busy young horses and Katie loves this week’s tack room tipple!

Visit Quinta de Rol: https://www.zarasplanet.com/travel/horse-riding-holidays-portugal-family-estate-classical-dressage/

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Well done, team. The winter is behind us, and we have survived! Throughout April on the pod, we are bringing you the Portuguese sunshine… you are welcome!

Back in January, when the UK gave us enough rain for a year, while simultaneously being freezing, we were lucky enough to be sent to Portugal by those lovely ladies at equestrian travel consultant’s Zara’s Planet. All of this month, you can come on the journey with us, beginning this week by meeting Rita and Carlos from Quinta de Rol. Have a listen to this, and if it sounds like somewhere you would like to visit, head over to Zarasplanet.com. Find out how a vineyard complements horses and all about the horses and opportunities at this lovely venue.

Tania talks travelling, square halts and biting and Katie tries not one, but two tack room tipples!

Visit Quinta de Rol: https://www.zarasplanet.com/travel/horse-riding-holidays-portugal-family-estate-classical-dressage/

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POD DROP - HOT FLUSHES AND HALF-PASS: THRIVING AS A MIDLIFE RIDER. LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL EQUINE SHOW. Supported by Flying Changes Mindset.

We all know mid life is a challenging time, and adding horses into the mix can certainly add to that challenge. At the beginning of the month, we hosted a live panel show at the National Equine Show, called HOT FLUSHES & HALF PASS: THRIVING AS A MIDLIFE RIDER. Listen to our conversation with mindset coach Jenni Winter-Leach, osteopath and PT Ben Holland, counsellor and psychotherapist Nadia DiLuzio and Olympic event rider, show jumper and dressage rider, Sharon Hunt. 

Tania talks two-year-olds, assessing fitness and motivation and we enjoy another tack room tipple. 

Find out more about Jenni: https://www.flyingchangescoaching.co.uk

Find out more about Ben: https://www.coreosteo.co.uk/

Find out more about Nadia: https://www.nadiadiluzio.co.uk/

Find out more about Sharon: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sharon-Hunt-Equestrian-100050612253922/?locale=en_GB

All of the pods in Mindset March are kindly supported by Flying Changes Mindset. You can find them on socials: 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingchangesmindset

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Trying to maintain human relationships when you are committed to the horses in your life can be a minefield. Our guest in today’s pod is a psychotherapist and counsellor, as well as being a dressage and showing enthusiast. In this episode, Nadia DiLuzio answers your questions on how to manage partner’s expectations and the best way to juggle toxic yard relationships.Tania talks in front of the bit, behind the bit and on the bit and Katie tries another tack room tipple. Find out more about Nadia: https://www.nadiadiluzio.co.uk/

All of the pods in Mindset March are kindly supported by Flying Changes Mindset. You can find them on socials: 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingchangesmindset

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