Listen With EquiTeam

On today's podcast, we're joined by Joanna Lockhart to talk about the highs, lows and unexpected twists of her confidence journey with her horse, Laila.
At 48, Jo inherited the ride on Laila from her daughter, despite having barely ridden since she was a teenager. What followed was a journey that tested her confidence, resilience and determination in ways she never expected. From taking 20 minutes just to get on, to hiding around the back of the stables because she felt embarrassed by her lack of skills and experience, Jo knows all too well what it feels like to lose confidence in the saddle.
A turning point came at Confidence Camp, where Jo discovered something incredibly important: she wasn't the only one. Being surrounded by other riders experiencing the same fears and frustrations helped her realise that confidence isn't about being fearless – and that progress doesn't always happen in a straight line.
Fast forward a few years and, after plenty of progress, Jo experienced a setback when she fractured her back. Yet what could have felt like another blow to her confidence ultimately helped lay some of the most important foundations for her relationship with Laila.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, Jo reflects on the moments when she wanted to give up, the setbacks that changed her perspective, and how she went from simply trying to get on her horse to genuinely enjoying their time together.
It's a brilliant reminder that confidence isn't about becoming a different rider – it's about finding your own way forward, one step at a time, with a big smile on your face.

On today's podcast, Liz Daniels is excited to be joined by Alec Lochore with his Scone Palace International Horse Trials hat on.

Alec is the Event Director of the Scone Palace International Horse Trials, and one of the world's leading course designers, with experience spanning Olympic Games, World Championships and major international events.

As Scone Palace International Horse Trials is entering its second year (in its new format), Alec shares his memories of riding at Scone in the 90's, his vision for the new event, what he hopes riders and spectators will take away.

Alec gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes, revealing his favourite fences, the best views on the course, and how the course is designed to be ridden.

Find out more about Scone Palace International Horse Trials here: https://sconehorsetrials.com/

On today's episode, Liz Daniels chats to leadership coach and organisation development practitioner, Amy Martin, as she shares her experiences on women's health and understanding the impact that your cycle and hormones have on life, both in and out of the saddle.

From tracking your cycle, to understanding where those confidence dips can come from, Amy shares how her own research has positively impacted her life, and how you can reduce the challenging Autumn days. Remember - confidence is transient, just because you have a day with low confidence, doesn't mean the next day will be the same.
You can find out more about Amy at Magnolia Coaching. 
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On today's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels is joined by Gillian Birrell as they reflect on a heartbreaking weekend after the tragic loss of event riders, Sophie Fouracre, and Equiteam community member, Kerry Donoghue, both who were fatally injured in separate eventing incidents on Saturday, 18th July.
Our thoughts and hearts go out to all connected.
For anyone affected by these tragic events, Riders Minds and British Eventing Support Trust offer free support.

Confidence doesn't disappear overnight, and it doesn't come back overnight either. In this episode of Listen with EquiTeam, Equiteam Confidence Camp founders Liz Daniels and Luise Gillings, talk about why so many riders struggle with confidence, what really holds us back, and how small, practical changes can help us feel calmer, more capable, and enjoy our horses again.
We explore the myths around confidence, share real experiences from working with riders of all levels, and introduce The Confidence Reset Boot Camp - a supportive programme designed to help you break free from self-doubt, rebuild trust in yourself, and rediscover the joy of riding.
If you've ever found yourself overthinking, avoiding things you used to enjoy, or wondering if you'll ever get your confidence back, this episode is for you.
Ready to take the first step? Join The Confidence Reset Boot Camp today and start building the confidence you deserve. Visit https://equiteam.co.uk/the-confidence-reset-boot-camp-sign-up/ to find out more and sign up - we'd love to help you reset your confidence and get back to enjoying every ride.