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When Caeleigh Kean posted on her social media about a recent success, the start of the post caught our eye. Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Caeleigh Kean about winning a sash, being crowned champions, and why she feels that good things don't happen to people like her. Like many people, Caeleigh wasn't in a position to buy a ready-made horse, so instead she invested in a nice youngster to produce h...

Liz Daniels chats to International Italian Event Rider Daniel Bizzarro about his journey from Italy to England, and his desire to share his knowledge by making it widely accessible. Growing up on the outskirts of Turin, Italy, Dan began his riding journey aged nine. A few years later he was given his first taste of Eventing as a Young Rider and his desire to follow his passion was lit. In 2011, Da...

On this week's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Senga Riches, Director of All-Steps Formation Riding. Formation riding is something that the Equiteam founder knew very little about, so when Senga likened it to synchronised swimming, with horses instead of water, we were instantly intrigued. From being inspired by the Spanish Riding School, to helping with basic schooling, and assisting in...

EquiTeam's coach, Liz Daniels, chats to Louise Gillings about the relationship between a coach and rider. From being able to be honest and ask questions, to knowing when to move on, Liz and Lou draw on their own experiences from both sides of the coaching fence.

On this week's podcast EquiTeam Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about the importance of listening to your body and recognising when to take a half halt, and when to push through when the going gets tough. As Louise faces the prospect of having to admit physical defeat and the feelings of frustration that come with that, the duo draws on personal experiences as they share some of the highs and...

In this week's episode, Liz Daniels chats to Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Kate Leishman about all things pelvic floor. With 1 in 2 women experiencing bladder problems, often going many years before seeking advice, Kate explains what a pelvic health physiotherapist is and why problems are more common than many people realise. Bladder weakness often leaves people feeling embarrass...

With the Paris Olympics kicking off this week, we thought there was no better time to revisit an episode we recorded in 2023 with Super Groom to the Stars Alan Davies. Alan Davies, the most famous groom in the world, needs no introduction - but if you have been hiding under a stone for a few years then let us introduce you to him. Alan is most famous for working alongside Charlotte Dujardin and Ca...

Confidence Camp Coach Liz Daniels, and Host, Louise Gillings, chat about confidence and if it is a feeling or a belief. They look at what confidence means to them, their experiences of seeing it in other people, how it manifests and what can happen if you have too much!   Along with confidence, the pair also recognise the importance of having the correct support team, having confidence in your coa...

Working Equitation is the fastest-growing equestrian discipline in Europe, and after watching a demonstation with Sarah Vousden, Working Equitation competitor and coach, we couldn't wait to share more with you. Sarah joins EquiTeam's Liz Daniels as they look at the heritage of the sport, the different phases, some of the obstacles, and how people can get involved. From grassroots walk and trot, to...

Equiteam Confidence Camp Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look back on 10 years of camps on their anniversary year. From not being sure that they would fill camps, to selling out in minutes, the duo share some of their most memorable moments (or those they can share anyway!), as they reflect on 10 years of fun. With bridleless ponies, an air ambulance, lots of feeding, some dirty dancing moves and...

On this week's episode, EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings chat about the importance of running your own race, in your own time, and how external factors can influence your pool of resistance. The duo take a look a grasping opportunities and how it is OK to take the pressure off when it comes to your horse, as they remind us all that it should be fun.

This week EquiTeam's Liz Daniels chats to Daniel Reed, from DAR Vet Physio to find out more about equine salt therapy. After investing in the medical-certified equine salt therapy system (New Market Salt Therapy System), Daniel explains how the system works, the benefits to the horse and what it can be used to treat. Although Daniel stresses this is not a replacement for veterinary advice and trea...

When Bex Hayward traipsed around every stand at Badminton Horse Trials trying to find a pair of competition boots she was left feeling incredibly down when not one pair of boots fitted her muscular calves. Her background in design led her to wonder if she could fill the gap in the market and she set about designing elegant, but flattering competition boots and The Wide Boot Company was born. With...

The podcast that might change your life… well maybe not your life, but it might help change your outlook. On this week's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels is a little bit overly excited to welcome best-selling author Dr Andy Cope to the show to chat about changing the narrative and instead of focusing on what is wrong with people, looking at what is right with people. From mood hoovers and the 2%ers...

This week Equiteam's Liz Daniels is joined by Anna Black, Manager at Lindores in Fife. In the last 10 years, Lindores has grown from a family farm with a small cross country course, to one of Central Scotland's premier equestrian training centres, boasting holiday houses, Scottish experiences, a link with Lindores distillery and some TV appearances! Anna shares her memories of the first phone call...

When Liz Somerville qualified for the  Voltaire Design Grassroots Championships in 2023 she was elated – but she had no idea how bumpy the road to get to Badminton would be. Just a few months later she found herself getting her first ever 20 penalties following a run out at Blair Horse Trials, followed by her first public elimination at British Showjumping. Liz's honest account of the highs, the l...

In 2021 the equestrian community was shocked at the tragic death of event rider Matthew Wright following his battle with poor mental health. EquiTeam's Liz Daniels chats to Riders Minds founder Victoria Wright on Mental Health Awareness Week, about piecing her world back together, the formation of mental health charity Riders Minds and how she still managed to drive Caunton Manor Stud forward desp...

Equiteam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings caught up with Equiteam Connected member Jen Craig to find out what sparked her fitness journey and how it has impacted her mindset. The trio discuss making sustainable lifestyle choices and why ice cream features every day in Jen's menu with no intention of giving up! As Louise is preparing for a half marathon, Jen shares how the Equiteam Fit to Ride vid...

In this episode, EquiTeam's Liz Daniels chats to Muireann O Toole Brennan Co Founder and Head of Media at Equitas about inspiring a generation. As Muireann sobbed her way to a riding lesson early on in life, scared to ride, little did she know that the sisters who owned the stables would change, shape and inspire her future both in and out of the saddle – her first experience of truly supportive w...

Following a recent social media post, EquiTeam's Liz Daniels is joined by equine and human physiotherapist Maeve Sheridan, creator of 'Activate your Seat' and EquiTeam member Carolyn Macdonald, previous podcast guest of 'how getting fit and losing four stone changed my life'.   After talking about the rider/horse weight ratio at an educational day Maeve was inspired to weigh herself in her riding...

At EquiTeam we love nothing more than chatting about confidence, and so this week's guest is the perfect fit as we welcome confidence coach and sports psychologist Daisy Smith to the Listen with EquiTeam podcast. After suffering a crisis of confidence Daisy was able to draw on her own personal and professional experiences to help others, which led to the formation of How Very Horsey. Daisy has a v...

Love hacking for hours or see it as a means to an end? In this revisited episode Liz is joined by Lou & Liz to discuss everything and anything hacking related.  The changes to the Highway Code feature, as well as how to incorporate schooling exercises into your hacking, the importance of hacking with purpose and how Hi-Viz, once seriously uncool is now a necessity. Listen for free across all podca...

This week we are celebrating our second birthday and to mark this exciting occasion we invited our members to a podcast party. From creating horse poo truffles, feeling safe to have tricky conversations, supporting first-time horse owners, and our most memorable moments, the love for the EquiTeam community is clear for everyone to hear. Of course the who would you have for dinner question appeared...

Having been on every diet plan out there, Carolyn Macdonald shares how a change in mindset kickstarted her weight loss and fitness journey. After 40 years of being unhappy with her weight and suffering from a huge loss in confidence both on her horse Bobby and in her personal life Carolyn realised she had to make a change. Fast forward and she has lost an incredible 4.5 stone. In this episode she...

This week Liz Daniels has her Confidence Coach's hat on to answer some of your confidence related questions. From competition nerves to learning to ride a new horse, knowing when to move up and when to consolidate or how to get back on after a nasty fall, Liz chats through the different ways you can build your confidence, recover from set backs and most of all enjoy spending time with your horse. ...