Episode 33 From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief Harnessing your Mindset for Riding with Nicky Pennie
In this episode, we delve into the world of mindset coaching with Nicky Pennie, an empowerment coach who specialises in helping equestrians unlock their full potential.
Discover how shifting your mindset can transform not only your riding experience but also your relationship with yourself and your horse.
Nicky shares her personal journey, insights into overcoming competition nerves, and practical strategies for building confidence both in and out of the saddle.
Connect with Nicky: https://series.beyourbestyet.co.uk/
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. Donate to their hay appeal here: https://horsetrust.org.uk/
Thank you to our episode sponsor PetnPony. Use code TEL15 for a discount: https://petnpony.co.uk/
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Episode 32 R+ and Consent based training with Hayley from BL Horsemanship
Welcome back to Season 4 of This Equestrian Life! In this episode, Rhi and Miri discuss their own recent updates - and have a very insightful chat with Hayley from BL horsemanship on all things R+ and how she has raised her young horse with a cooperative care approach.
You can follow Hayley here BL Horsemanship
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. They are funded entirely by public donations. Help them reach their £60,000 goal to prepare land to help a further 50 horses by donating today.
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Episode 31 A Horse Abuse Tribunal, Rhi's Barefoot 'Dread' and a Blondie Update
Welcome back to Season 4 of This Equestrian Life! In this episode, Rhi and Miri discuss their own recent updates - including Rhi's musings on going barefoot and the dread it has been causing her, Blondie's visit from the vet and the disturbing case of Cesar Parra, who has been banned from competition for 15 years following an FEI tribunal.
Read the Horse & Hound article on Cesar Parra: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/a-former-olympic-riders-15-year-ban-900665
Read the FEI statement: https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/fei-tribunal-imposes-15-year-suspension-cesar-parra
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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. They are funded entirely by public donations. Help them reach their £60,000 goal to prepare land to help a further 50 horses by donating today.
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Episode 30 How to Be a Sustainable Equestrian with White Griffin
In the season finale of season 3 we where joined by the wonderful Ruth Dancer from our season sponsor White Griffin. We discussed the vital topic of how to be a sustainable Equestrian and why this is so important.
We are so grateful to Ruth from White Griffin not only for joining us on this episode but for their support of season 3 its been a great opportunity to learn more about sustainability, the environment and the small and big things equestrians can be doing to support the planet and the horses we all love so much. They have some great resources on their website for you and your yard friends to use and learn from. Equestrians4Nature
The episode was also generously sponsored by Westgate labs and you can use the code EQLIFE10 for a discount on their products (excludes Equisal tape worms tests)
This episode was also sponsored by Equisal Tape worm tests. You can assess your horses parasite risk here, and find out what protocol you need to follow to maximise your horses health without worrying about wormer resistance
We will be back with season 4 on October the 15th 2025
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Episode 29 Coaching for Competition: A horse-first approach with Liz Eaton
Join us for an insightful episode with renowned coach Liz Eaton, as we explore her horse-first approach to competitive coaching. Liz, known for her "Equitation with Empathy" philosophy, shares her strategies for prioritising horse welfare while achieving competitive success.
Discover how Liz balances the demands of high-level competition with the essential care and understanding of each horse's needs. Whether you're aiming for the top or simply seeking to improve your partnership with your horse, this episode offers valuable guidance on fostering a compassionate and effective training environment.
Follow Liz, Equitation With Empathy, on Facebook and Instagram.
Huge thank you to our season sponsor, White Griffin, Specialists in Environmental Sustainability. White Griffin are supporting the equestrian world and the sports and culture industry in transitioning to a more sustainable future. Learn more about their work here.
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From Miri Hackett (Hackett Equine) and Rhiannon Davies (Riding With Rhi) comes a brand new podcast dedicated to all things equestrian life.
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