Outside Rein Pod

This week on Outside Rein, we’re talking about relationships — and what happens when horses get involved! 🐴❤️ How do our horses affect our relationships? Do our partners really understand why we spend quite so much time, money and energy on them? And how do our relationships, family lives and home commitments affect the way we ride, compete and generally survive life as a horsey person? From supp...

Burnout: Because Apparently We’re Meant to Enjoy Winter Too… This week, we’re talking about burnout — the horse-owning kind, the work kind, the family kind, and the general “why is there always something that needs doing?” kind. From juggling horses, work, home life and family to trying to keep ourselves vaguely functioning, we chat about how we recognise when we’re running on empty, what we do (o...

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Laura Denny — Para dressage rider, advocate for positivity, and all-round amazing human! 💛 Laura shares her story of being diagnosed with MS, how she discovered the world of Para dressage, and the journey that led her to representing her Home Nations. We chat about the challenges and triumphs along the way, finding positivity when life throws you a curveb...

🐴 NEW EPISODE! 🐴 Thinking about buying a horse? Or wondering whether you’re actually ready to take the plunge? This week we’re talking all things horse buying — what to look for, what to avoid, the red flags that should make you walk away, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is ask for help . From rose-tinted glasses and getting swept up in a horse you love, to viewing, vettings, trials...

This week on Outside Rein , we’re diving into neurodiversity in women and the horse world. 🧠🐴 We chat openly about how our neurodiversity can both help and hinder our equestrian journeys , from the things that make us great horsewomen to the challenges, overwhelm and struggles that aren’t always visible from the outside. We share some of our own personal experiences and realities, and have a ver...

In this episode of The Outside Rein Podcast, we’re joined by Kate Osmaston, BWRT Advanced Practitioner. Together, we talk about riding confidence, anxiety and the way our brains can work against us as riders. Kate shares her journey back to riding following a serious car accident and tells her how losing all of her confidence eventually meant that she discovered Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BW...

🎙️ WE’RE BACK! And we have a LOT to catch up on… It’s been four whole weeks since our last episode, which means Nat and I have accumulated a frankly ridiculous amount of life and horsey nonsense to talk about. 😂 This week on Outside Rein , we’re having a proper catch-up — everything that’s been going on in our personal lives, what’s happening with our horses, training, competing (or not), the hig...

After an 18-month break from competing, Nat is finally heading back into the show jumping ring... and, unsurprisingly, the nerves have decided to make a comeback too. This week, we have an honest chat about competition anxiety, the pre-show overthinking, and all the little things that can turn an exciting day into a stressful one. We share the survival techniques we use to keep the nerves in check...

This week the tables have turned... After last week with Nat being on the receiving end of the questions, it's now Tor's turn in the hot seat. From horses and coaching to the stories behind the business, Nat digs into Tor's equestrian journey... before throwing in a very Nat-esque question that nobody saw coming. And if you've listened to previous episodes, you'll know Tor famo...

This week, we turn the tables as Tor puts co-host Nat in the hot seat! From horsey hot takes and riding mishaps to a few questions that have absolutely nothing to do with horses, nothing is off limits. We chat about the experiences that have shaped Nat as a rider, some of her biggest opinions, plenty of laughs... and yes, we finally get that much-requested story out of her! If you've ever want...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Denise O'Reilly – riding centre owner, biomechanics specialist, and passionate advocate for understanding how horses and riders move together. Denise shares her journey through the equestrian world, from her own riding background to developing a deep interest in biomechanics and rider performance. We discuss how her willingness to question traditional me...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health challenges, including personal experiences that some listeners may find distressing. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. In this honest and deeply personal episode, Nat shares her journey with mental health and the role horses have played throughout it. We explore the unique relationship many equestrians have wit...

This week we're joined by Mickey Gavin , natural horsemanship specialist, horseman, storyteller, and all-round character! Mickey shares his wealth of experience working with horses, his thoughts on building better partnerships through understanding and communication, and some invaluable lessons learned throughout his career. Along the way, you'll hear plenty of his trademark anecdotes—because Mick...

This week we're diving into the "Equinesphere", the horse world's own version of the online echo chamber. From influencer culture and social media pressure to judgement, jealousy, horse-world politics and the strange ways the internet has changed how we ride, compete and connect, we're asking some uncomfortable questions about modern equestrian life.

This week we’re joined by our very first guest — Jade McNeil. We chat all about returning to riding and eventing later in life, balancing horses with business, family life and motherhood, and the realities of chasing your goals after time away from the sport. From navigating confidence and challenges, to somehow convincing husbands to fully buy into the horsey chaos… this episode is honest, relata...

In this episode, Nat & Tor talk all things lessons and training — including the classic equestrian pastime of coach hopping, trying to decipher coaching techniques, and attempting to improve your riding without selling a kidney for weekly lessons. A very honest chat about progress, pressure, and figuring out what actually works for you and your horse.

Nat & Tor discuss aspects of the 5* horse trials that stood out for them, with some minor interruptions from small humans and our canine friends!

Welcome to the Outside Rein Podcast! Hosted by life long friends, Nat and Tor, we are here to talk all about amateur and grassroots horse ownership and riding. In this first episode we discuss when horses deserve a second chance, can horses be dangerous, and where to find the appropriate help!