This Equestrian Life

Woweee, a very important conversation was had. So grateful to Mia for taking the time to tell us her story. Inspiring indeed. 

You can find Mia here  and all the details that we discussed about the bridle less show are here also 

British Bridle less competition

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We are officially back!! So good to be back in your ears every Wednesday at 6am. We have a very exciting season ahead and we cant wait to take you all along.

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In this episode, we had a proper catch up, we shared our biggest wins of 2025 and some things we are leaving behind. We shared a special gift guide too. It was great to have a reflection of the last year. We hope you enjoy it. 

Miri's gift list 

- Hand made rope halters

- Biodegradable plant based sponges 

- Give the gift of learning with Miri's patreon

- A lovely reusable water bottle from Yeti

- A warm waterproof trouser

- A very waterproof trouser

- Dri rug 

- Horsemanship saddlery bridle

Rhi's Gift list 

- Biodegradeable water wipes (for that baby wipe shower) 🤣

- waterproof over trousers 

- Thermos flask

- Bespoke bridle Kelly J leather 

- Riding lesson diary 

- Own horse riding diary 

- Thin neck scarf 

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Closing out season 4 with a wonderful conversation with Christine Bjerkan from Equerry co, we covered the bases from horse welfare to the perception of 5* sport. It was passionate and full of interesting thought provoking moments. 

Thank you to our sponsors of season 4 The Horse Trust 

Head to their website to find out more about how you can support the amazing work they do.

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Join us this week as we interview Russ from The Horse Trust, our season sponsor. We hear all about Russ's time in the Met Police and his work with some very special police horses, as well as The Horse Trust who he now works for and the work that they do for these incredible animals.

Thank you to our sponsors of season 4 The Horse Trust 

Head to their website to find out more about how you can support the amazing work they do.

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In this episode, we are joined by Holly Lenahan, equine vet, showjumper and much loved equestrian content creator. Holly takes us through her journey to becoming an equine vet, her specialism in equine breeding and why she's ultimately decided to step back from her veterinary role. 

Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust. The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and respite for the UK’s service horses, ponies and donkeys. 

Thank you to Petnpony for sponsoring this episode. Use code TEL10 for a discount from their whole site. 

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This week we where joined by Steffi Spielhaupter and we discussed a very wide range of topics, from the ethics and the top of the sport to how we can all learn how to read our horses in a more horse first holistic way. it was an insightful listen we hope you enjoy.

Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust. The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and respite for the UK’s service horses, ponies and donkeys. 

Thank you to Westgate labs for sponsoring this episode and highlighting the importance of gut health and parasite control. Westgate make caring for our horses parasite risk so easy find out more on their website and use code EQLIFE10 for a discount. 

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We welcomed Mandy Miller to the podcast this week, Mandy has a wealth of knowledge and took the time to share some of that with us. You can connect with Mandy through her website here

Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust. The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and respite for the UK’s service horses, ponies and donkeys. 

Thank you to Petnpony for sponsoring this episode use code TEL10 for a discount from their whole site. The viral waterproof trousers are here and on sale! 

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We welcomed Maisie Hill to the podcast this week. We spoke about all things women's health from periods to the menopause and everything in between. As a rider and hormone specialist Maisie brings an important voice to the topic of women's health. If you want to hear more from Maisie you can listen to her podcast here or find her on instagram here. 

Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust. The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and respite for the UK’s service horses, ponies and donkeys. Find their Tack donation page Here

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For episode 34, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to discusses the childhood of riding which inspired her latest children’s book, Kat And Brandy. 

We discuss everything from riding as a child, to sharing her riding life now with her daughters and the power of being in the presence of a horse. 

To purchase the book follow this link here. Kat and Brandy

Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust. The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and respite for the UK’s service horses, ponies and donkeys. Don't forget you can join them for their Weigh to win initiative here 

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