S2 #6 Horses, headlines and reassessing riding risks | Chat with Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes
In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, your resident ‘Calamity Janes’ (Katie & Sophie) saddle up for a wonderfully honest chat with BBC broadcaster, director, and producer Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes - about juggling horses, humans, and headlines!We’re diving into the wild ride of equestrian life meets motherhood - from the emotional highs (and occasional mud-splattered lows) of competition, to how becoming a mum can shake up our confidence and sense of risk in the saddle.Expect plenty of laughter, a few “been there” moments, and some seriously insightful takeaways about safety, self-care, and staying connected to the passion that keeps us all trotting on - our love for horses.Lizzie also shares a few golden “Ask the Expert” nuggets from her (very impressive!) media career that we can bring straight into the stable. Because who doesn’t love a bit of pro-level pony wisdom?🐴 PLUS! An exclusive sneak peek just for our listeners - Lizzie gives us the inside scoop on the upcoming Horse & Country All Star Academy series - now in it's sixth season; this year proudly sponsored by Blackfort Equestrian. Catch Episodes 1 & 2 exclusively on H&C+ from 20th November!---💡 Top takeaways for this ride:Making time for your horse is vital for your sanity (and theirs!)Motherhood can totally shift your confidence and your view of risk - and that’s okay.Building your horse’s confidence is as important as building your own; it’s a team effort.---Want more from the herd? 🐴Join us over on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn & more - we’re everywhere @equestrianmumsclub!Don’t forget to follow the podcast for more real-life, reins-in-hand chats from the Equestrian Mums Club.
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S2 #5 Footluce & 5* Advice: Eventing, Expecting & Everything In Between | Chat with Lucy Robinson & Justine Ward
This week, content creator and event rider, Lucy Robinson (aka Footluce Eventing) is joined by her trainer - and former 5* eventer - Justine Ward for a refreshingly honest (and often hilarious!) chat about horses, pregnancy and motherhood.Lucy opens up about the highs and hurdles of expecting her first baby; including the tough decision to step back from riding after developing pelvic girdle pain early on in her pregnancy. Justine also reflects on her own pregnancies, birth stories and life as a mum of three; sharing the funny, unfiltered(!) moments that come with raising kids alongside horses.Together they talk support through pregnancy, postnatal wobbles, and the truth about not always feeling “maternal”. There’s some solid gold advice too: Justine’s mantra to “not overthink it”, Lucy’s refreshingly real outlook on pregnancy, and they provide some joint wisdom as they tackle our first ever listener-submitted Ask the Expert!And yes... you can expect a Stable Confession (or two!) and plenty of laughter from this truly unruly gaggle of horse girls... ---💡 Key takeaways for you: Horses? Babies? Don't overthink it... just get to enjoying it, while you can! You are on your own timeline; nobody else's.It turns out... you can teach an old dog new tricks!---🐴 Want to hear even more from the Equestrian Mums Club?We’re over on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn & more - find us @equestrianmumsclub or hit the link in our profile. And don’t forget to follow the podcast for more real-life chats from the herd!
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S2 #4 An October catch up (inc. Halloween horrors & breaking boundaries) | Equestrian Mums Club
Well, equestrian friends, winter is just about hitting us in the UK... *cue horror noises here* Send prayers and sacrifices to all the weather gods you believe in!---In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we, your dutiful hosts (Katie Allen-Clarke and Sophie Conway) are discussing our latest triumphs and challenges in juggling parenthood and equestrian life. Get to know us and what we've been up to through the month of October - including trying to move house, managing toddler behaviour, and the horror (& confusion?!) that comes with Halloween preparations. We're also touching on the importance of safety around horses and the humorous mishaps that come with parenting whilst on the yard. P.s. Want a sneak peek into our crystal ball with us?! The episode concludes with a teaser for upcoming guests and a special C-word episode (that's Christmas to you and I, kids!).---💡 Key takeaways for you:Pumpkin picking in October? You do you! (We're confused, and maybe a tad stingy!)Sometimes you need a cry to your mum friends - we're all going through it.Toddlerhood = turmoil! For all involved. But, there's cute bits too, obvs. ---🐴 Want to hear even more from the Equestrian Mums Club?We’re over on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn & more - find us @equestrianmumsclub or hit the link in our profile. And don’t forget to follow the podcast for more real-life chats from the herd!
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S2 #3 Tack, toddlers & timesheets: The 'Return to Work' episode | Equestrian Mums Club
Heading back to work after maternity leave isn’t just about the job – it’s about learning to juggle nappies, meetings, and mucking out... all before lunchtime. In this episode, we chat about the realities of returning to work as an equestrian mum - from the emotional rollercoaster to the financial factors that shape our decisions.You’ll hear honest reflections and community voice notes from us, and from EMC community mums finding their feet (and stirrups!) as they navigate childcare, careers, and the never-ending to-do list.💡 Key takeaways for you:Every parent’s journey back to work is different; and that’s okay.Sharing your story helps normalise the struggle (we promise, everyone feels it!).Finances and feelings are often linked - don’t stress, you’re doing great.So grab a cuppa and settle in for a chat that’s equal parts honest, supportive, and full of laughs - because no one said returning to work and riding would be easy with littles, but we’re in it together.🐴 Want to hear even more from the Equestrian Mums Club?We’re over on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn & more - find us @equestrianmumsclub or hit the link in our profile.And don’t forget to follow the podcast for more real-life chats from the herd!
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S2 #2 Dressage dreams & a winning "home team" | Chat with Bobby Hayler-Wright
This episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Bobby Hayler-Wright, who opens up about her journey from dressage stardom to motherhood - and what it really takes to find balance between mucking out, mum life, and maintaining her own identity.Bobby chats about her early days in the sport, how her approach to fitness and competition has evolved post-baby, and the ever-present tug of mum guilt (we’ve all been there!). She also discusses the importance of the support network around you, and how her parents, husband, neighbours and clients are all part of that community. She’s honest, funny, and refreshingly real about the juggle - reminding us all that it’s okay to slow down, adapt, and make space for ourselves along the way.Whether you’re an expectant equestrian mum, already deep in the toddler trenches, or just trying to figure out how to get back in the saddle (literally or figuratively!), this one’s for you.---Want to hear even more from the Equestrian Mums Club?We’re over on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn & more... Find us with the handle @equestrianmumsclub or head to our profile page for the link straight there.Make sure to hit the follow button for more content like this!
Hello! Welcome to the Equestrian Mums Club. We're THE community hub for parents with horses and children. We're your hosts, Katie Allen-Clarke and Sophie Conway - UK-based equestrians who happen to be parents. From pregnancy to the first 2 years of your little bundle’s life and beyond, we’re creating content you can laugh at, cry at and resonate with.
Parenthood is a major change in anyone’s life - but with four-legged dependents, too, the pressure and guilt can be even greater. But, you are not alone...
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