The Equine Life

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Join us as we are joined by show jumping star Lucy Olphert. 

Lucy is a professional New Zealand Showjumping rider and coach based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

The 32-year-old, who’s represented NZ seven times, showed her talent last year when, on a borrowed horse, she picked up $100,000 for winning a big event in Mexico.

She loves the challenge of show jumping 
‘‘I love that feeling of harmony when you get that from your horse.’’

Check our her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lucyolphertshowjumping/

To find out more about showjumping across New Zealand check out https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/jumping-show-hunter/
Find and join your local pony club to start your journey http://www.nzpca.org/

This episode is proudly sponsored by Vivant Equi the sole distributor for Lucy Olphert showjumping merchandise and a New Zealand owned and operated online equestrian supplies store. Check them out at www.vivantequi.co.nz

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Join us as we are joined by the New Zealand Riding For The Disabled Association's CEO Donna Kennedy as she tells us what they are all about and the amazing work they are doing across New Zealand. 

A registered charity, with over 50 affiliated Riding for the Disabled (RDA) groups located throughout every region of the  New Zealand.

RDA is all about providing goal-based riding activities that increase the ability, strength and confidence of people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.

Their focus is to make a positive difference. Our vision is to reach more riders and change more lives. 

If your interested in finding more about RDA or becoming a volunteer visit:
https://www.rda.org.nz/ or https://www.facebook.com/nz.rda/  

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor 'ITS A STITCH UP'  another great small kiwi 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]

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Join us as we are joined by a woman full of determination, drive and passion for both the agricultural sector and horses alike. 

Liz Cook - wife, mother and bull catcher.

Originally hailing from Central Otago, together with her husband Willie they wrangle feral cattle in Australia’s remote Northern Territory, while raising their two young sons Charlie and Blake where their 324,000ha property provides an extraordinary lifestyle and backyard for adventure. 

Liz is a wonderful horse women and over the xmas of 2020 she returned to NZ with her horse Mate in tow to compete on the Christmas rodeo circuit before heading back to Australia in late March. We caught up with Liz following a successful season where she finished runner up in the New Zealand Cowboy association open barrel racing standards and her trusty stead Mate’ was voted barrel horse of the year. 

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor Bar M Custom tack, a small kiwi business hand braiding 
Mecates, get downs, reins, halters, leads...you name it and Millie will braid it! Bar M Custom building handmade tack with grit and grace. 

Message to order and for prices  https://www.facebook.com/barmcustomtack 

Western World NZ - https://westernworld.co.nz/ 
Born from passion for Western riding/competition. Western World  love having outstanding and high quality stuff for your horses and for yourselves, so they decided to make this hobby their business. 

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Join us as we are joined by Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, MC, Sports Commentator based in Ashburton.
Wiggy's difference being that most of his commentating has been done on horse back. With an extensive upbringing with horses we caught up with him to discuss his time as a Polocrosse player and more recently the 'clerk' of the course at many race tracks around Canterbury.

In recent years, he has become famous in rural communities for Whatever with Wiggy, a weekly Zoom forum for farmers to engage with industry leaders and politicians to discuss issues of importance to the agricultural community. To check out his platform or to become involved search for 'Whatever with Wiggy' on facebook. 

If your interested in finding more about polocrosse visit:
https://www.nzpolocrosse.com/ 

You can also so find our more about the clerk of the course: https://loveracing.nz/News/26208/ClerkoftheCourse.aspx

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor Supreme Equine Feeds Ashburton who supply these gentle giants with the fuel they need to perform. 

Check out their products at: https://www.supremeequine.co.nz/

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Join us as we are joined by Gaye and John, owners and operators of Dayboo clydesdale stud based in Ashburton. We caught up with Gaye, John & their team of helpers at the New Zealand ploughing championships held in Riversdale, Southland at the start of April 2021. 

I had never met them before, but it was soon obvious that John was a great story teller and Gaye was an amazing horse rider. We discuss everything clydesdale, from ploughing to eventing, lord of the rings stunt riders and more. 

This episode has more background noise than most, including a steam engine tractor and jimmy pies being devoured but I hope you agree it helps bring their story to life from beside the horse truck the day I meet them. 

If your interested in finding more about ploughing with horses visit:
https://nzplough.co.nz/ 
To find out more about the Dayboo stud look them up at www.clydesdale.co.nz 

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor Supreme Equine Feeds Ashburton who supply these gentle giants with the fuel they need to perform. 

Check out their products at: https://www.supremeequine.co.nz/

Music proudly supplied by caseyevansmusic.co.nz 

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Join us as we are joined by the legendary horse trainer and clinician Tui Teka as we hear about his amazing background and upbringing following horses in the Gisborne area. 

Tui Teka is one of New Zealand's top horse trainers and clinicians and is the winner of the Way of the Horse, Equidays 2017. He is dedicated to creating a better relationship between horse and rider, and offers a range of services to help build the that relationship.

Check out Tui Teka's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tuitekabetterhorsemanship to discover more.

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor Bar M Custom tack, a small kiwi business hand braiding 
Mecates, get downs, reins, halters, leads...you name it and Millie will braid it! Bar M Custom building handmade tack with grit and grace. 

Message to order and for prices  https://www.facebook.com/barmcustomtack 

Western World NZ - https://westernworld.co.nz/ 
Born from passion for Western riding/competition. Western World  love having outstanding and high quality stuff for your horses and for yourselves, so they decided to make this hobby their business. 

Music proudly supplied by caseyevansmusic.co.nz 

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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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Join us as we are joined by Otago based hunt rider Anne Beattie. 
Anne along with her husband and three daughters have grown up with horses and every year they  follow the popular hunt season across the country, covering some outstanding farm land behind closed gates. 
We met up with Anne in the back of her horse truck prior to a mornings hunt in Southland, to hear about her upbringing with horses and why the sport of hunting is one you should take up.  
To discover more about the world of hunting visit: http://www.huntingwithhounds.co.nz/ 

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor Clutha Vets, 
Clutha vets have specialised equine team based in Otago and you can check them out here: https://www.cluthavets.co.nz/equine-services.html

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Join us as we are joined by Waikato based dressage rider Ashleigh Kendall where she operates a boutique dressage stable known as 'Dreamtime Dressage'.
Through her own equestrian sports, education and life experiences, Ashleigh has always had a keen focus on human potential and how the mind has power over performance and life.
She is also a qualified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner offering her clients a multifaceted approach combining strong academic foundation and lived experience to guide them through to their goals and mental wellbeing challenges.

This episode focuses on some of the mindset tools she uses along with discussions about the sport of dressage and what it's all about.

You can check out her website to find more here: https://bit.ly/3eriSFt
To discover more about the world of dressage: www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor Kerri Back Photography - you can check out her work and book a session through this link.  https://bit.ly/33nILzF 

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Join us we chat to Canterbury's true cowboy, True West Horsemanship clinician and horse trainer Ben Longwell.  With  a mission is to help people and their horses better understand one another and achieve together that which they cannot do individually, Ben shares his keys to success and how to communicate with your horse no matter who you are. 

You can find out more about Ben's business and his online video library by visiting his website https://truewesthorsemanship.com 

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor 'Sanity's Ranch' 
Check out their range of macrocarpa products on facebook or instagram by searching 'Sanity's Ranch' https://bit.ly/32wp9Jg 

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Join us we chat to Burnham, Canterbury's, Selwyn Equestrian centre owner and operator Chanelle Dickie, as we discuss her passion and love for standardbred horses and how they make the best forever horses. 

You can find out more about the 'Hero' programme (Harness Education & Rehoming Opportunities)  by visiting Harness Racing NZ  and search  'Life after racing' https://www.hrnz.co.nz 
or check out their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/heroharnessracingnz

Many thanks to this episodes sponsor 'Dynavyte NZ' 
Check out their equine range www.dynavyte.nz/equine or email Jeremy Clark [email protected]

Season proudly sponsored by Invercargill Saddlery warehouse, email [email protected] to touch base with Stacey and her team. 

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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.