Jason Webb fits firmly into the HorseFest mould of experts - knowledgeable, fun and wants to help our HorseTribe develop.  As a horse-trainer, Jason describes his mission "to empower riders of all levels and aspirations, from those wanting a safe hack to competition riders excelling in a range of disciplines".

We spent a fun and fascinating hour with Jason, hearing about his childhood on a 4,000 acre farm near the Snowy Mountains in Australia, how his own methods of horsemanship have been shaped by generations of horsemen in his family, and his international career representing the UK in the high octane (and highly sociable by the sounds of it) sport of Polocrosse!

Jason shares the philosophy and natural curiosity that have helped him develop the MO:RE4 process, using positive reinforcement as a “motivation” for the horse. He's helped countless horses and horse-owners with his methodology, through napping, spooking, planting and many other common challenges, as well as starting off young horses for owners. 

He has of course had MANY funny moments along the way, which he shares with us, along with some fantastic top tips for our HorseTribe.

Look out for our HorseTribe webinars with Jason and watch him at HorseFest the festival summer 2022. For more information, great experts articles and to stay in touch with what's on, join the HorseTribe for FREE here.

We love collaboration and organisations trying to help each other for the benefit of horses and riders, so when we got the opportunity to speak to Squadron Leader Kim Leach from RAF Shawbury here in Shropshire, we jumped at the chance. Kim is a huge horse-enthusiast, having ridden since she was 6 years old, so she is perfect for the role of community engagement with local horse-owners and riders around the very busy RAF base of Shawbury in Shropshire, where helicopter pilots from all 3 services receive instruction. In this episode, we find out more about Kim, her riding experiences and how she was hauled in front of her commanding officer for a horse-related "incident" at an RAF base she was on duty at. We also hear about her liaison work with horse-riders.  By working with the British Horse Society, RAF Shawbury have developed an award winning campaign to help pilots and riders be as safe as they possibly can be, called "Be Seen Be Safer".  The premise of the campaign is to help pilots see horses being ridden from a greater distance, so that they can take the safest action possible to avoid spooking a horse wherever it is possible. For more information you can visit the RAF Shawbury website here and read a guide to low flying safety for horse-riders here.

We spent a fascinating time with Simon Cocozza for this podcast, discussing his life's work and how it has come together in the concepts he now shares across the world, in his book Core Conditioning for Horses.

The first non-French national to become a trainer for the Federation Francaise d'Equitation (FFE), it's clear that Simon has researched, tested, adapted and curated a way of working with horses that has their well-being in mind and is delivering incredible results!  

Listen as we hear him talk about his philosophy and the journey he has been on to find the methods he uses with horses today - getting them on the bit, naturally.

Of course it wouldn't be a HorseFest podcast without the sharing of amusing anecdotes, top tips for our HorseTribe and memorable horse-moments.  Dive in to this week's episode and hear how using yoga techniques can support transformations in your horse, even those with kissing spines.

Simon will be at HorseFest 2022 and will also be delivering a series of webinars for the HorseTribe. To stay in touch and find out more, join the HorseTribe for FREE here.

Jonty is bright, determined and has an infectiously positive outlook on life.  Join us in this episode as we hear about his equestrian career and reflections on the journey so far.

From his first pony Rosie, galloping around the Welsh Mountains, to the incredible 5 star 'People's horse' Cooley Rorkes Drift, or 'Art', Jonty talks with passion and emotion about his learnings and his future goals.

Sharing his key influences from peer role models such as Pippa Funnell, and from working at event yards with riders such as Andrew Nicholson, we hear that Jonty is a focussed and driven equestrian, with a passion for improving and breaking down barriers to his goals.  

Listen as he shares stories with us about his first yard in the Cotswolds, his stand out career highs so far and his emotional praise for 'Art', the incredible horse that has helped him on his recovery from serious injury to competing again in the sport he loves.

Oh and of course we have the usual funny stories and relatable advice for our HorseTribe!

To hear more from Jonty, join us in September online for 'An evening with Jonty Evans' for our HorseTribe membership community, which you can join for FREE here.

Jade is a powerfully positive individual with huge personal drive and an infectious zest for helping others.  She describes herself as "challenged by disability" and has required support from others including the RDA, to facilitate her passion to ride, for many years.  

Her horse-of-a-lifetime, Odin, has been immortalised in a children's book that she published during lockdown, hoping to give back to Riding for the Disabled, and raise much needed funds for this special organisation, that is also supported by HorseFest.

Not satisfied with supporting just one charity - she has started a second campaign for World Horse Welfare. Her equestrian leisure-wear is branded "Horse Power" and raises funds for them with each sale.

Listen as she describes what motivates her, where her passion for horses started, how other equestrians have inspired her along her journey.

Suzie LOVES loading horses - with a passion like no other,  "It's my favourite thing!" she says and she's helped so many anxious horse owners with this common challenge, using her skills in horsemanship. 

Join us as we hear about Suzie's obsession with helping horses and owners build their confidence, overcome anxiety and deal with problems in a "natural to practical" way.

We hear how she was introduced to horsemanship and her career-change from working for a pharma company to helping horse owners full time.  She revisits memories and funny stories with us of the characterful horses she has had in her life, and she passes on her wisdom, advice and enthusiasm for helping equestrian partnerships have good experiences together.

Suzie is incredibly energetic, fun and knowledgeable and will be running webinars for our membership community HorseTribe this Autumn - find out more about this FREE to join community HERE.

Tim is ALWAYS positive and smiling! Which is probably the secret to his long and successful career in equestrian marketing - working with lots of major brands and equestrian events over 2 decades, with his company Tim Smith Marketing.

One of 3 brothers, all mad about horses, he cut his teeth on a black and white pony called 'Pinto' and very quickly progressed to horses, trying his hand at showjumping, eventing to Novice and then he settled on showing horses with a passion and with great success, reaching both HOYs and Royal International.

We touch on his career as a journalist and how he came to be able to combine his love of horses with a long and successful career with his own business, supporting brands and events in the equestrian world.  Tim walks through his career and equestrian highlights, challenges and offers advice on getting into equestrian marketing as well as his top tip for our HorseTribe.

It's always a joy to speak with Steph Croxford, she really does feel one of the HorseTribe! In this episode she shares what it's like to be back out competing again and her routine training 'Thug' her Irish Cob cross that has just been selected for  his first ever International 'Big Tour'. 

As ever she is frank, open, hilarious and relatable. She gives an insight into how she juggles training and competing her horses with family life and her work as a geologist, from her farm base.  As if she wasn't spinning enough plates she also opens up about her passion for bringing dressage together through the Facebook group "Sh*** Dressage United" (SDU) and how this safe space to share bloopers and epic fails has helped the confidence of so many riders.

Join us as we chat and giggle with Steph, listening to her stories and tips for our HorseTribe.  Watch out for the HorseTribe webinar, 'An Evening with Steph Croxford' a date to be confirmed for this Autumn. For more info on our membership community and webinars, click HERE.

Marc Jerram is a focussed and driven farrier, who lights up when he talks about the difference his work can make to both horses and their owners. He trained over 17 years ago but hasn't stopped being curious and taking on more and more qualifications and CPD, to better serve the horses that he loves.

A keen horse-owner himself, he relaxes by driving round the country lanes with his Dad and their driving cob and he also hunts with his 16.2 Irish Draft cross, Maisie, who sounds like so much fun!

We canter through his career, which took him to the other side of the world, working in New Zealand, he shares his biggest career challenges to date and of course he gets us laughing with the funniest of client stories!!

This Friday's podcast features part of Team HorseFest, Scot Rowley, who run's equestrian marketing and athlete management company SRPR from his base in Cheshire.

Involved with horses from an early age, and having tried many disciplines including eventing, (listen out for his disastrous but funny eventing-story) he has settled more recently in the showing sphere, having won a County Showing Supreme Champion with his stunning ID x WB Cromwell.

With tips on how to transition into a horse-based career from something completely different, advice on being yourself on social media, as usual we canter through a  range of topics with Scott, finding out about the person behind the marketing expert that works with so many equestrian brand and athletes.