The Equine Life

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode five of season four. In this episode join me as we are inspired by equine artist Elizabeth Crosby and how she has navigated the challenges of illness and change to follow her dreams and love of horses to run a business of drawing and selling equine art.  This episode is sponsored by Equine Eats 'n' Treats NZ check them out...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode four of season four where we chat with current 2024 NZ Rodeo Cowboy Association Barrel Racing and All Round Cowgirl Champion on her rodeo journey to date as well as visiting her recent trip to Kentucky representing NZ in the All American Rodeo in January 2025. We discuss the challenges, rewards and what Justine enjoys about being a...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode three of season 4. In this episode join me as we learn more about our equine friends hoofs and what we can do to ensure they last a life time. As the saying goes no hoof no horse! Dr Lindsey Field has been studying the equine foot since 2018 and sharing her findings on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoofStudies. With 35 years as...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode two of season 4.  In this episode join me as we learn about what really happens behind the scenes at every horse show and world class equestrian event as we discuss Hawea based Lydia Beales career as an international equestrian groom. For 10 years she travelled the world with Clarke Johnstone and his team of horses and says it was t...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season four episode 1 and another exciting and informative story.  Ellen Osborne is a down to earth Equine Sports Massage Therapist operating out of Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand.  She joins your host Olivia Weatherburn to discuss why she choose this career, the challenge the lessons learn' t and leaves some hot tips for h...

Share with us what you thought of this episode We have listened and are ready to bring you another exciting season.  Join us for another trek as we learn, laugh and reflect with everyday horsemen and women from international competition level to the back bush blocks!  Follow us for images and guest announcements  https://www.instagram.com/theequinelifenz https://www.facebook.com/theequinelifenz Or...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode sixteen and our final episode of season three.  In this episode we talk to reining and western horsemanship rider Kelly Keenan whom has a focus on coaching and training of reining and western performance horses and riders across New Zealand.  With an extensive riding back ground across America, we discuss her move to New Zealand and...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode fifteen of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Otago animal osteopath and rider Kelly Burnett. Growing up with horses and experiencing a number of different disciplines makes Kelly the ideal person for understanding how horses should move and how their bodies are put together.  We caught up to discuss everything osteo wh...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode fourteen of season three.  In this episode we catch up with the inspirational Beck Nairns who is a French classical dressage rider,  breeder of Andalusian and P.R.E horses.  As well as being a rider, she has been a taxidermist for 18 years and for the last four years has been using her skills gained from the industry dissecting hors...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode thirteen of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Liselle Silver who is one of the passionate equestrians behind creating a rare horse breeds society in New Zealand.  A place for public to share, promote and learn about the rare horse breeds in NZ.  Join us as we discuss the mission, what is a rare breed and stories behind...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode twelve of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Kerry Helm who has been part of the Stable to Stirrup team since it started.  A charitable trust that is ethically rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming standabred race horses, giving them the chance to enjoy life after racing.  With over 120 horses rehomed to date, we discus...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode eleven of season three.  In this episode we catch up with the very humble and talented Chel Clarkin. Cambridge based jewellery maker and designer who has had a life immersed in the world of polo and hunting across NZ and the world.  We dive into the journey she been on from her first pony, facing many challenges, to her amazing busi...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode ten of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Katie Herries who in January 2023 embarked on the adventure if a lifetime with four freshly broken in horses riding from Rainbow station to Manapouri. A path that took her straight down the centre of the South Island weaving through Stations, Mountains, Lakes and Rivers, all whi...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode nine  of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Ellie Harrison from Wild Thyme Horsemanship, who like many horse riders just considers herself a everyday rider working with horses.  Back in 2021 Ellie was the winner of the Kaimanawa Heritage Horses wild stallion challenge and has since been part of clinics and the evening s...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode eight of season three.  In this episode we catch up with four star eventing star and Dynavyte sponsored rider Abigail Long (aka Abby). Currently based in Levin she has been running Abby Long Equestrian, professionally competing a team of horses across the country while providing coaching and development opportunities on the family p...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode seven of season three.  In this episode we catch up with sixteen year old Holly McKenzie whom in August 2022 had the privilege to travel Brazil as part of the Global Amateur showjumping tour thanks to Lucy Olphert showjumping.  We dive into how she came to be part of the travelling team, her horse and achievements in New Zealand and...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode six of season three.  In this episode are in Australia where we catch up with horse woman Steph Lancefield owner and operator of Lancefield bloodstock.  Starting out at a riding school in the outer suburbs of Melbourne learning to ride Steph is now the one taking lessons for others in the western world and competing across reigning,...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode five of season three.  In this episode we catch up Canterbury based equine photographer Bella Maitland.  We discuss everything from her first camera to what happens behind the scenes when it comes to getting that prefect shot of both horse and rider at equine events across New Zealand.  Listen to hear the challenges, why photographe...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode four of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Queenslands Joelene Gleeson, a everyday rider who dabbles in both barrel racing and campdrafting with a line of her home breed "Pretty as Paint" performance horses. We discuss how she started her breeding programme, how she has got to where she is today and the cool e...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode three of season three.  In this episode we catch up with Jade Ward the aspiring founder, owner and operator of Reigning Downs Hauora centre.  An amazing business that is the first of its kind, bringing education and equine experiences together, to improve the well-being (Hauora) of the rangatahi of New Zealand. We discuss everything...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode two of season three.  In this episode we talk with Mid Canterbury based barrel racer Emily Daly who gives us a different perspective to barrel racing in New Zealand. We discuss her upbringing in the USA and why she loves the sport.  To find out more about barrel racing in New Zealand check out https://www.rodeonz.co.nz/  in Australi...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to our first episode of season three! We kick this season off with the talented Anna Miles from Waimate in South Canterbury NZ.  Anna has her foot in many doors in the horse world from the weighing jockeys at the races, coordinating the South Island foster foal service, running Pear tree farm agistment business and creating unique keep sakes w...

Share with us what you thought of this episode A podcast series aimed to inspire, motivate and empower horse riders and lovers are like across NZ & the tasman,  Stimulating stories and learnings across all disciplines and aspects of horsemanship complimenting resources already at your fingertips.  A must listen to as you head down the road to that next adventure on horseback or as you simply g...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 14 Join us as we talk to Susie Latta who has had 25 years experience when it comes to endurance riding both in New Zealand and on the international stage.  We discuss all thing endurance from the rides them self to preparation and vet checks.  You can find out more about the sport of endurance by visiting Equestrian Sports...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 13 Join us as we talk to 98 year old Peter Whitehead who travelled across the world from England to end up in Australia at the young age of 13.  There he became a stockman in the vast outback of Australia, where he learnt how to break in and train horses. A skill that was highly sought after during WWII and  saw him breaki...