The Equestrian Experience (2025)

26/03/2025

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Diane, the Vice Chairman of the UK Pony Club, as she shares her remarkable journey from coaching to becoming a leader in the largest equestrian youth organization in the world!

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Diane, the Vice Chairman of the UK Pony Club, as she shares her remarkable journey from coaching to becoming a leader in the largest equestrian youth organization in the world! We delve into Diane's multi-faceted role within the UK Pony Club, exploring her....

19/03/2025

Before founding An Eventful Life, Debbie Higgs had Already spent years immersed in the equestrian world, capturing the sport's most exhilarating moments and covering prestigious events worldwide. Now with a wealth of experience behind the lens and the mic, she continues to bring the action to life for eventing fans across the globe.

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Before founding An Eventful Life, Debbie Higgs had Already spent years immersed in the equestrian world, capturing the sport's most exhilarating moments and covering prestigious events worldwide. Now with a wealth of experience behind the lens and the mic, she continues to bring the action to life f...

26/02/2025

Join us for an exciting episode where our hosts, Bex Mason and Hayley Morris, catch up on their equestrian journeys and share their unique experiences from different parts of the world. Both accomplished show jumpers, Bex and Hayley, provide insights into their lives, challenges, and future plans.

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Join us for an exciting episode where our hosts, Bex Mason and Hayley Morris, catch up on their equestrian journeys and share their unique experiences from different parts of the world. Both accomplished show jumpers, Bex and Hayley, provide insights into their lives, challenges, and future plans. I...

19/02/2025

Join us for an exciting conversation with international polocrosse champion Rachel Duhig, who has represented both the USA and UK at the highest levels of the sport. Learn about this fast-paced, dynamic equestrian discipline and how it's bringing people together across continents!

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From Texas to World Stage: Rachel Duhig's Polocrosse Journey. Join us for an exciting conversation with international polocrosse champion Rachel Duhig, who has represented both the USA and UK at the highest levels of the sport. Learn about this fast-paced, dynamic equestrian discipline and how it's....

12/02/2025

Join us for an exciting conversation with side-saddle rider Emily Saunders, a beloved figure in the equestrian community. Discover her passion for side-saddle riding and how she's bringing this elegant discipline to life!

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Join us for an exciting conversation with side-saddle rider Emily Saunders, a beloved figure in the equestrian community. Discover her passion for side-saddle riding and how she's bringing this elegant discipline to life!

29/01/2025

Not many can say that they have won at the prestigious Horse of the Year show on a horse that they have bred, trained, and ridden. For almost 30 years the Edwards family have bred and produced high-performance horses from their family farm in Wales. Mark takes us through how his recent success and string of top show jumpers is a result of many years of hard work.

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Not many can say that they have won at the prestigious Horse of the Year show on a horse that they have bred, trained, and ridden. For almost 30 years the Edwards family have bred and produced high-performance horses from their family farm in Wales. Mark takes us through how his recent success and s...

22/01/2025

Dublin-born veterinarian, Christine Demery, has called Australia home for the past 11 years. She’s an integral part of the Crown Equine Veterinary Services team, as well as host Amanda Ross’ personal vet! Christine’s special interest in orthopaedic surgery has led to her wealth of experience in investigating, and treating, lameness in horses.

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Dublin-born veterinarian, Christine Demery, has called Australia home for the past 11 years. She’s an integral part of the Crown Equine Veterinary Services team, as well as host Amanda Ross’ personal vet! Christine’s special interest in orthopedic surgery has led to her wealth of experience in...

15/01/2025

Elizabeth (Liz) Launder runs her own business, Osteopathy 4 Horse and Rider, and is the consultant osteopath for the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury College. In addition to attaining degrees in biological science, osteopathy and a masters in equine science, Liz’s education has come from the patients themselves – she’s assessed over 160 000 horses throughout her career.

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Elizabeth (Liz) Launder runs her own business, Osteopathy 4 Horse and Rider, and is the consultant osteopath for the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury College.

08/01/2025

Hairdresser to the stars, Joh Bailey, is internationally renowned for revolutionising the blow dry, but did you know that he is also an accomplished equestrian and show horse competitor?

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Hairdresser to the stars, Joh Bailey, is internally renowned for revolutionising the blow dry, but did you know he is also an accomplished equestrian and show horse competitor?

01/01/2025

We speak with Tara Punter, the driving force behind international public relations, marketing and coaching company, Tara Punter Coaching. Tara uses her passion for mindset and marketing to enhance the lives of her clients, regardless of their goals. In this episode of the Equestrian Experience, Tara reveals how the secret to changing your life and achieving your dreams is already within you!

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We speak with Tara Punter, the driving force behind international public relations, marketing and coaching company, Tara Punter Coaching. Tara uses her passion for mindset and marketing to enhance the lives of her clients, regardless of their goals.

25/12/2024

- Exploring the highs and lows of life, Shaun Dillon opens up about his most raw and deeply personal experiences and how they’ve shaped his Equestrian Experience. Obsessed with horses from a young age, but with no family experience and interest in the sport, Shaun is a self-made rider and adored coach who has competed up to 4* and found himself now balancing a law degree!

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Exploring the highs and lows of life, Shaun Dillon opens up about his most raw and deeply personal experiences and how they've shaped his Equestrian Experience.

18/12/2024

Now heavily involved in the equestrian retail industry, Sarah Jane worked for Horsewear Ireland for several years before moving to Melbourne, Victoria to work for Leader Equine, the official Australian distributor of several of the world's leading equestrian brands, including Horseware Ireland, TRM & PS of Sweden. A true horse lover at heart, you can feel the passion Sarah Jane has for the products Leader Equine stocks as she debunks some myths about rugging and lets us in on the top must-haves for every horse owner.

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Hailing from Donegal in the far North-West of Ireland, Sarah Jane has travelled and worked extensively in the horse industry. From yearling preps in Germany, racehorses in South Africa, equestrian retail and point-to-point racehorses in Ireland, including gaining her amateur jockey licence, there ar...

11/12/2024

Paul Connor is a British Show Jumping Level 5 Course Designer, FEI Level 3 Course Designer and British Horse Society Level 5 coach. A rider himself, Paul takes a practical approach to course designing with the intention to give the horse and rider an opportunity to learn and grow as a partnership. In this episode we delve into the importance of course designing and what goes on behind the scenes to make some of the biggest shows in the world possible.

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Paul Connor is a British Show Jumping Level 5 Course Designer, FEI Level 3 Course Designer and British Horse Society Level 5 coach. Having designed in Hong Kong and Portugal, and for many international UK events including the Nations Cup at Hickstead, HOYS and the Land Rover Horse Trials, Paul share...

04/12/2024

Many horse owners will know the struggle of a fussy horse that manages to filter out supplements or just refuses to eat their food all together, resulting in stress for horse and owner! Their palatable licks come in a range of flavours for a range of different purposes while also looking after your pocket. Joanna brings with her a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience ensuring the welfare of many beloved horses.

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Joanna Hockly-Andrews from Horslyx tells us all about Horslyx’s game-changing range of forage balancers which come in the form of a lick!

06/11/2024

Travelling the world, starring in movies, and representing your country in show jumping sounds like a dream, for Lilly Aspell, it’s real life. However, it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, commitment and determination. Lilly lets us in on her world and we can’t wait to share it with you!

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Travelling the world, starring in movies, and representing your country in show jumping sounds like a dream, for Lilly Aspell, it’s real life. However, it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, commitment and determination. Lilly lets us in on her world and we can’t wait to share it with you...

22/10/2024

Tune in as we chat to Sarah Olivier, a 5* event rider who has ridden around most of the United Kingdom’s toughest eventing tracks, as she tells us about the gamechanger that helped with the rehabilitation of her horse, Lazy Acres Skip On (Bob), as well as some lightbulb moments on pushing through injuries, self-doubt and life-changing events.

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Before 5* eventer Sarah Olivier (nee Stretton) became a mum, she had ridden most of the United Kingdom’s most challenging courses and produced a number of tricky horses. Sarah’s riding aspirations haven’t changed, but now, with her two-year-old daughter in tow, it’s all about finding the per...

15/10/2024

Bex and Amanda have come together to catch up on what’s been going on in their lives and what they have planned for the coming months. Amanda talks about handling young horses and how regardless of experience level, every equestrian should take safety seriously. Always one to do the best for her horses, Bex talks about her recent experience with a horse whisperer!

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Bex and Amanda come together to catch up on what has been going on in their lives and what they have planned for the coming months. IN THIS EPISODE: A firm believer in trusting the process, Bex explains how she approaches her own injuries and the importance of making the most of a bad situation. Ama...

08/10/2024

With over 20 years of experience, Vic Kahn not only worked with Equestrian Australia, but with the Australian Football League (AFL), cricket, and with the Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team and provides insights on how athletes and their rehabilitation differs across sports. Listen in on what riders can do to improve their position, as well as key areas equestrians can benefit from such as spinal mobility, overall symmetry and alignment, core strength and stability, and ankle range and stability.

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Victoria Kahn (APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist) was the Medical Manager and Physiotherapist for the Australian Equestrian Team at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2010 and 2014 World Equestrian Games, where her relationship with Amanda Ross began.

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