The Equine Life

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Welcome to episode twelve of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with Kerry Helm who has been part of the Stable to Stirrup team since it started. 

A charitable trust that is ethically rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming standabred race horses, giving them the chance to enjoy life after racing. 
With over 120 horses rehomed to date, we discuss what's actually involved and how standabreds are so versatile for so many riders. 

To find out more check out more check out their website  https://www.stabletostirrup.org/


Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode eleven of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with the very humble and talented Chel Clarkin. Cambridge based jewellery maker and designer who has had a life immersed in the world of polo and hunting across NZ and the world. 

We dive into the journey she been on from her first pony, facing many challenges, to her amazing business Chel Clarkin Jewellery. Which you can check out at: https://cheleclarkin.com  

To find out more check out more  about the sport of polo. Visit NZ Polo 
http://www.polo.org.nz/

Special shout to Lammermoor Distillery  for sponsoring this episode. A unique Central Otago distillery producing premium gin and whisky. 
Order yours today and discover more of their story and why it's a must have addition to every household.  https://lammermoordistillery.com/

Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode ten of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with Katie Herries who in January 2023 embarked on the adventure if a lifetime with four freshly broken in horses riding from Rainbow station to Manapouri. A path that took her straight down the centre of the South Island weaving through Stations, Mountains, Lakes and Rivers, all while raising fund for the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (RDA). 

We dive into what is involved in preparing for a trek of the this magnitude, the highlights, the challenges and how much she raised in the process. 

Check out more on New Zealand riding for the disabled by visiting https://rda.org.nz/ as well as finding their social media pages. 
You can also head back to season one, episode 12 to hear more about what the RDA does and the people they impact. 

Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode nine  of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with Ellie Harrison from Wild Thyme Horsemanship, who like many horse riders just considers herself a everyday rider working with horses. 
Back in 2021 Ellie was the winner of the Kaimanawa Heritage Horses wild stallion challenge and has since been part of clinics and the evening shows at Equifest NZ in Taupo and Christchurch. 

We dive into the journey she has had with her stallion Mars along with her journey of how she has got to where she is today.
To find out more check out the link below and find upcoming clinic and retreat dates. 
https://wildthyme.co.nz/

Special shout to Lammermoor Distillery a unique Central Otago distillery producing premium gin and whisky. Order yours today and discover more of their story https://lammermoordistillery.com/

Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode eight of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with four star eventing star and Dynavyte sponsored rider Abigail Long (aka Abby). Currently based in Levin she has been running Abby Long Equestrian, professionally competing a team of horses across the country while providing coaching and development opportunities on the family property. 
In April Abby announced that she is making the big move to the UK to further her career and chase the Olympic dream of being part of the New Zealand eventing team in the future. 

We dive into how she got to where she is, plans for the future and how she is keeping on top of her game to overcome the pressures that professional sport riders like herself are exposed to. 

Check out more on New Zealand's high performance equestrian squads by visiting here https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/high-performance/

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jeremy and the team at Dynavyte New Zealand. 
Where their story began with a horse and with a lifetime of combined knowledge of all things Equine, led to the development of a natural product range to meet their customer’s needs and expectations for drug-free animal health and welfare.
Make sure you check them out and give them a try with your equine friend! 
You won't be disappointed! 
https://www.dynavyte.nz/

Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode seven of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with sixteen year old Holly McKenzie whom in August 2022 had the privilege to travel Brazil as part of the Global Amateur showjumping tour thanks to Lucy Olphert showjumping. 

We dive into how she came to be part of the travelling team, her horse and achievements in New Zealand and share some of her learnings from the experience. 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Lucy Olphert Showjumping, check out her website for more information on the coaching she provides and the global amateur tours. https://www.lucyolphertshowjumping.com/

Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode six of season three. 

In this episode are in Australia where we catch up with horse woman Steph Lancefield owner and operator of Lancefield bloodstock. 
Starting out at a riding school in the outer suburbs of Melbourne learning to ride Steph is now the one taking lessons for others in the western world and competing across reigning, cutting and horsemanship classes across Australia as well as being an MC in places and a trainer online as part of The Horse Men Collective. 

Tune into here the challenges, the highlights and more about great events like Australia's Greatest Horsewoman. 


Find out more about Steph's business and events she is involved in here:
https://www.lancefieldbloodstock.com.au/
https://www.theaustraliancowgirl.com.au/the-event

This episode is proudly sponsored by It's a stitch up! Which can be posted anywhere! 
another great small  business, providing  hand crafted Cordura, Canvas and PVC products and repairs.

Check out their products at: https://www.facebook.com/itsastitchupnz or email Natalia for any orders or enquires [email protected]

Many thanks to Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/ The music behind all episodes. 

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode five of season three. 

In this episode we catch up Canterbury based equine photographer Bella Maitland. 
We discuss everything from her first camera to what happens behind the scenes when it comes to getting that prefect shot of both horse and rider at equine events across New Zealand. 
Listen to hear the challenges, why photographers do it and how you can assist them to get the money shot! 

Find out more about Bella's business 
https://bellamaitlandphotographynz.pixieset.com

This episode is proudly sponsored by Dream Gear Rentals New Zealand. 
To proceed your photographer career or to just get hold of a piece of gear that you have always wanted to try at affordable prices check them out https://dreamgear.co.nz/

Many thanks to Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/ The music behind all episodes. 

Apologies for the hosts bad audio we had a microphone fail for two recordings, but our guests sounds amazing!  

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode four of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with Queenslands Joelene Gleeson, a everyday rider who dabbles in both barrel racing and campdrafting with a line of her home breed "Pretty as Paint" performance horses.
We discuss how she started her breeding programme, how she has got to where she is today and the cool events she is involved with including the awesome Barrels for a Cause fundraiser.

Find out more about Joelene's Horses 
 https://www.facebook.com/PrettyaspaintPerformanceHorses

To find out more about campdrafting  https://www.campdraft.com.au/

This episode is proudly sponsored by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/ The music behind all episodes. 

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages. 

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Welcome to episode three of season three. 

In this episode we catch up with Jade Ward the aspiring founder, owner and operator of Reigning Downs Hauora centre.  An amazing business that is the first of its kind, bringing education and equine experiences together, to improve the well-being (Hauora) of the rangatahi of New Zealand.
We discuss everything from how the centre came to be, Jade's first pony and what the centre provides each day. 

To find out more about the centre visit her website  https://www.reigningdowns.nz/

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jump 4 Joy NZ  head over and design your own show jumping equipment https://www.showjumps.co.nz/

Music proudly supplied by Casey Evans Music http://www.casey-evans.com/#/

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Credit to Casey Evans Music for rights to her singles tracks throughout the series Wild and Free starts and finishes each episode while Somewhere accompanies sponsors messages.