OLIVIA TOWERS PODCAST

Letting go of perfectionism and an unbreakable bond with Kiralee Jones | Tackroom Tales with Towers

22 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn our first interview of season 2, we sit down with the heart-warming Kiralee Jones, an Equestrian from Australia who, in her short tim...

My switch to horsemanship as a Grand Prix Dressage rider

08 Apr 2025

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Send us a textWelcome back! I am so excited to relaunch the podcast after over 2 years since our last episode. I will be bringing on some exciting gu...

Introducing lateral work | Take the rein with Towers

29 Sep 2022

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Send us a textWe have another training podcast for you and this is one of my favourite topics to discuss. Lateral work is a vital key to keeping your...

Improving your horses canter | Take the rein with Towers

07 Sep 2022

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Send us a textIn our final episode of the series around improving your horse's paces, we look at the canter. I chat about how to help your horse...

Improving your horse’s trot | Take the rein with Towers

24 Aug 2022

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Send us a textIn our next episode of 'Take the rein with Towers' we talk about the trot. The trot is the easiest pace to 'change' ...

Improving your horse’s walk | Take the reins with Towers

18 Jun 2022

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Send us a textIn our next episode of 'Take the rein with Towers' we talk all about the walk!  I give you some personal examples of how I h...

Having your horse infront of the leg | Take the reins with Towers

07 Jun 2022

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Send us a textI've decided to release the training podcasts onto my main channel so everyone can enjoy them and learn from them. In this episode...

Changing perspective has me feeling lost | Story time

29 May 2022

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Send us a textIn this podcast, I update you on the huge shift in perspective I have had around training and working with horses. I have been challengi...

Harrison Ashton | Tackroom Tales with Towers

22 Feb 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat to Harrison Ashton all about his journey with horses and social media. He explains how he started his equestri...

Living happier with less rather than trying to live miserably with more | Story time

28 Jan 2022

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Send us a textIn our first podcast of 2022, I decided to do a storytime about an amazing life lesson I have been going through.  In the past, I&apos...

Jessica Dunn | Tackroom Tales with Towers

23 Nov 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode of Tackroom Tales with Towers I chat with the charming Jessica Dunn. We talk about how we share similar struggles with o...

The struggles of Parent/Child coaching & how to overcome them | Story time

25 Oct 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about a topic that has been a personal struggle for me but also been an incredible learning curve and recently ...

Where I want to pour my time and energy | Updates

10 Sep 2021

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Send us a textAs I gear up to start recording season 4 of the podcasts I wanted to do a little update for you guys on some of the lessons I have been ...

Activate your seat | Tack room Tales with Towers

03 Sep 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the wonderful Maeve Sheridan MCSP all about rider's positions. Maeve is a specialist Physiotherapist ...

Lara Butler | Tackroom Tales with Towers

05 Jul 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the amazing Lara Butler who is an International Grand Prix dressage rider, was reserve for the 2016 Rio Ol...

Amy Tilston | Tackroom Tales with Towers

21 Jun 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, I teamed up with Petplan Equine and chatted with their wonderful ambassador Amy Tilston. We spoke about the move from ...

Improving your horses walk | Take the reins with Towers

14 Jun 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode,  I bring you a nugget of wisdom from our latest exclusive podcast "Take the rein with Towers" all around way...

Henry Boswell | Tackroom Tales with Towers

07 Jun 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat to the lovely Henry Boswell all about his journey in the equestrian world. We talk about the hurdles he has ha...

Robbie Mcneill | Tackroom Tales with Towers

31 May 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with my wonderful friend and up-and-coming professional Dressage rider Robbie Mcneill. We talk about his choice...

How is your Self-Talk? | Ft. Ali Bennett

24 May 2021

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Send us a textIn this lucky dip episode, we are joined by my dear friend and psychotherapist Ali Bennett who has come to give us all some wisdom on Se...

Entering the equestrian world, Pros and cons of Auction horses & how important are X-rays | Talk it out with Towers & Lyle

17 May 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode of Talk it out with Towers & Lyle, we have 3 amazing stories. First up is advice when entering the equestrian indust...

How to get your horse on the bit | Take the reins with Towers

10 May 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode,  I bring you a nugget of wisdom from our latest exclusive podcast "Take the rein with Towers" all around how...

Gareth Hughes | Tackroom Tales with Towers

03 May 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the Legend Garth Hughes all around his career as a professional Dressage rider. We talk about his experien...

Olli Fletcher | Bonus Tackroom Tales with Towers

26 Apr 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we are joined by our first show jumper on the podcast, the amazing Olli Fletcher. At just 18 years old Olli has already...

Picking yourself up after losing the ride and your confidence | Talk it out with Towers & Lyle

19 Apr 2021

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Send us a textIn today's episode of Talk it out with Towers & Lyle we dive into 3 incredible stories sent in by you guys! First up we get a ...

Improving your contact | Tack the reins with Towers

12 Apr 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, I give you a little nugget of wisdom from our exclusive podcast "Tack the rein with Towers" in which we chatt...

Alan Davies | Tackroom Tales with Towers

05 Apr 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we have our first groom on the podcast and we are kicking things off with a bang! I am joined by the legend Alan Davies...

Megan Elphick | Tackroom Tales with Towers

29 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we are joined by the amazing Megan Elphick aka Elphick Event ponies. We had so much fun recording this podcast for you ...

Problem horse or horse in pain? | Ft Miri Hackett

22 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Miri Hackett to chat about a really important topic. We firstly talk about how we tell if ...

Introducing Lateral work | Take the reins with Towers

08 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this little teaser for this month's episode of Take the reins with Towers, I give you a tip about when to start introducing late...

Anna Ross | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, I got to chat with the legend that is Anna Ross. We spoke about lots of different topics from her passion for encouragi...

Let's talk about Sex | Ft Theo Thompson

22 Feb 2021

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Send us a textIn this lucky dip episode of the podcast, Theo and I talk about a very sensitive topic. We chat about sex, specifically why we don'...

To breed or not to breed? | Talk it out with Towers & Lyle

15 Feb 2021

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Send us a textIn our second episode of "Talk it out with Towers & Lyle" we have 3 incredible stories to discuss. The first one is all ab...

Creating a work routine for your horse | Take the reins with Towers

08 Feb 2021

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Send us a textIn this teaser for 'Take the reins with Towers' I give you a tip for deciding what do to in your schooling session with your h...

Jo Marsh | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Feb 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode, we have our first Event rider on Tackroom Tales with Towers. Jo's story is one filled with overcoming adversity to...

What does a healthy friendship look like? | Ft Lucy Summers

25 Jan 2021

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Send us a textIn this lucky dip podcast, we are joined by my amazing Best friend Lucy to talk about all things 'friendship. We cover how we met, ...

Horse Tinder! | Talk it out with Towers & Lyle

18 Jan 2021

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Send us a textOur first episode of Talk it out with Towers & Lyle! Where you send in your stories and we give advice and encouragement to support ...

Getting your horse in front of the leg | Take the reins the Towers

11 Jan 2021

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Send us a textIn our first episode of "Take the reins with Towers" we talk all about getting your horse in front of the leg. This is a funda...

Rob Lawrence Jacobs | Tackroom Tales with Towers

04 Jan 2021

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Send us a textIn our first episode of 2021, I chat with the inspiring Rob Lawrence Jacobs. Rob’s passion, love, and experience with horses have beco...

Talking with my mentor Theo Thompson | Story time

19 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn the final episode of 2020, I finish with an interview with one of my close mentors Theo Thompson. We chat about our journey together ...

Josh Hill | Tackroom Tales with Towers

07 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat to the amazing Josh Hill who is a Dressage rider making his mark by supporting riders to break the mould of a &...

Reece Mccook - Ride out Racism | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat to the inspirational Reece Mccook who is the founder of the campaign ride out racism. After facing a personal e...

Jessica Gale | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the wonderful Jessica Gale. We touch on so many important topics a few being - the relationship between mo...

Robyn Smith | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the lovely Robyn Smith who is a Scottish international dressage rider. We spoke about her childhood and ...

Socially Anxious | Story Time

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with you about my journey with feeling socially anxious last year. Not many people realise this about me as I ha...

Surrendering Singleness | Story Time

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this podcast, I talk about my journey over the last year with surrendering my relationship status and learning to be happy where I am...

Dane Rawlins | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the legend that is Dane Rawlins. Dane is an international Grand Prix dressage rider and also ran the fam...

Lewis Carrier | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with Lewis Carrier who is a 23-year-old international Grand Prix Dressage rider. Lewis recently competed in the...

Girl about the yard | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk to Verena aka Girl about the Yard. We go into how she got into horses and then into a few controversial topics ...

Roland Tong | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the legend, Roland Tong who is an international Grand Prix rider who was shortlisted for Rio Olympics. We ...

Finding healthy motives for fitness and food with Abi Lyle | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome Abi Lyle back to the podcast to talk in-depth about finding a healthy relationship between exercise and food...

Sue Carson | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the wonderful Sue Carson. Sue is a dressage rider, judge, and also owns Sue Carson Saddles. We talk about ...

Georgia Plimbley | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with Georgia Plimbley who is a professional Trick rider and amazing horsewoman. She is the co-director of Theat...

Zoe Kiff from Honest riders | Tackroom Tales with Towers

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Zoe Kiff the founder of the amazing brand Honest riders. We got straight into some tough topics straight aw...

Emma Corbett | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with the amazing Emma Corbett who is a Grand Prix Dressage rider. We talk about how she got into horses and her ...

This Esme | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I sat down with the youtube sensation Esme Higgs aka This Esme. We chatted about how she got into horses, the character...

Erin Williams | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the amazing Erin Williams. Erin has competed in 6 Europeans starting at just 12 years old. Now 22 she has ...

Lift the Mist E-course | Building a resilient mindset

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this podcast, I am interviewed by Rhea Freeman explaining all about my new E-course which is designed to encourage, inspire, and give...

Q&A with myself & my best friend | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we mix things up a little! My amazing best friend actually interviews me about loads of things I have never spoken abou...

Emily Harris | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chatted with Emily Harris all about her journey with horses. She talks us through her younger years and how she came...

Georgia Stokes | Tackroom Tales With Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with one of the loveliest people in the equestrian world Georgia Stokes! She is an international Grand Prix d...

Miri Hackett | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the wonderful Miri Hackett who is an all-over awesome equestrian. We got into some deep topics very quic...

Natasha Baker MBE | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the inspiring Natasha Baker all about her incredible story. Natasha is well known for being a top para-e...

Jo Thurman-Baker | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with the brave Jo Thurman-Baker who is a young Grand Prix dressage rider.  The reason I asked Jo to come on th...

Lottie Flinn | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with a gem called  Lottie Flinn! The reason I asked her to come on the podcast was after reading a courageou...

Kate Lewis | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the down to earth Kate Lewis. Kate is a 21-year-old Showjumper for North Yorkshire. She is also very wel...

Alex Hardwick | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the talented Alex Hardwick all about her equestrian career and much more. We talked about how she got in...

Holly Lenahan | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we have our first showjumper of the series! Holly is a born and breeds Irish showjumper, also studying to become a vet,...

Rebecca Bell | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with the wonderful Rebecca Bell who at only 21, has competed for GB at 5 European championships from FEI poni...

Hayley Watson-Greeves | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I spoke to the talented Hayley Watson-Greaves all about her amazing career. We talked about how she got into horses. So...

Steph Croxford | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to the wholesome Steph Croxford who is known as an 'ultimate amateur' dressage rider. She has trained ...

Beth Bainbridge | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat to the awesome Beth Bainbridge who is a professional dressage rider working as the head rider for Anna Ross. We...

Tina Wallace | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we have our first equestrian influencer on the series! I wanted to interview all different types of equestrians includi...

Jezz Palmer and Lucy Pye | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with one of my favourite equestrian couples Jezz Palmer and Lucy Pye who are both Dressage riders running a suc...

Dannie Morgan | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chatted with Dannie Morgan who is a talented Grand Prix dressage rider and also an advanced event rider. He is absolu...

Abi Lyle | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I got to interview the charming Abi Lyle. We chatted about how she got into horses, her move from Ireland to England, a...

Olivia Oakeley | Tackroom Tales with Towers

01 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I got to chat with the inspiring Olivia Oakeley.  We talk about how she got into horses, her time working for the amaz...

Lucinda Elliott | Tackroom Tales with Towers

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Lucinda Elliott who is well known in the equestrian industry for her talent with young horses. She has ...

Alice Oppenheimer | Tackroom Tales with Towers

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with the wonderful Alice Oppenheimer who is an international Grandprix. She is so honest about her journey and t...

Olivia Cornick | Tackroom Tales with Towers

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk to Olivia Cornick who has recently become an international para-dressage rider. She explains how at the age of ...

Claire Gallimore | Tackroom Tales with Towers

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textThe first episode of our brand new series! I sat down with the wonderful Claire Gallimore to talk about her amazing journey with horses....

Should you ride when your overly tired?

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textHave you ever felt guilty for not being able to hold high standards with your riding when tired? Or felt guilty for just not having enou...

How to cultivate a resilient mindset with Jane Pike

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to mindset coach Jane Pike. We cover many different topics around cultivating a resilient mindset. Enjoy and mak...

How a spilt second changed her life, The highs and lows that followed with Suzanna Hext

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textGet ready for an inspirational interview with the wonderful Suzanna Hext. After an accident whilst riding her life was flipped and thing...

Unpacking social media with Rhea Freeman

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to the lovely Rhea Freeman all about social media. Enjoy and make sure to tag both of us on social media so we k...

My journey as an equestrian coach | Story time

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I talk through my journey to becoming a coach and all I have discovered. As always I have been totally honest and upfro...

My experience with depression | Story time

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textI was very apprehensive to share this but I also know it is worth it if it helps just one person. I didn't think I would find mysel...

When to move up a level in dressage?

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I share my experiences of moving horses up the levels in Dressage and how to decide if you are ready. Enjoy guys and re...

Backing and riding young horses with Tim Rusbridge

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Tim Rusbridge who is the legend that backs our young horses. He has done 5 for us all together and ever...

Mindset Shift between two Olympic Games with Sophie Well MBE

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textGet ready for one inspiring message from the incredibly talented Sophie Well MBE who is a Para and able-bodied Dressage rider. At the yo...

What burning out has taught me | Story time

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textAfter having one of the worst burnouts of my life I was forced to stop and sort some underlying issues out. I had to ask myself hard que...

Should I sell my horse?

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode I talk through this question. We have all had those moments where we are unsure whether to persist with our horse or to ...

From hood to horses | Meet the urban cowboy

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textMeet FREEDOM ZAMPALADUS aka 'The Urban Cowboy' who is the founder of The Urban Equestrian Academy which is an organisation aim...

Dealing with critics

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIn this podcast, we cover all areas of criticism. I explain my journey with this and all that I have learned. From constructive to destr...

Entitled little rich kid |Story time

30 Nov 2020

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Send us a textThis is a deep topic for me and one I haven't spoken about much. I have been through many different seasons when it comes to the wa...

The mother daughter working relationship | Ft. Sass Queen

29 Nov 2020

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Send us a textI sat down with the one and only Libby Towers aka Sass queen aka my mother! I had previously asked my lovely followers for some question...

Anxiety or feeling anxious? | Story time

29 Nov 2020

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Send us a textAnother important topic covered in this podcast. I talk about my experience with Anxiety. There are some very personal stories of how dr...

Struggling with singleness | Story time

28 Nov 2020

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Send us a textFinally got to sit down and make a podcast with my best friend Lucy about something  I have recently been struggling with. Singleness a...

Lost your confidence riding?

28 Nov 2020

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Send us a textI have packed so much into this podcast. I explain why some days I can feel really confident and able and some days the slightest spook ...

Did plastic surgery stop me feeling insecure? | Story time

28 Nov 2020

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Send us a textThis is by far the scariest bit of content I have ever posted. I have pondered over sharing this part of my life on social media for a g...