The Equine Life

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 12 Join us as we talk to kiwi Justine Hales who back in 2019 competed in and finished the longest horse race in the world known as the Mongol Derby. We discuss the challenges faced, what's involved and how to prepare for such a grueling and exciting adventure. You can find out more about The Mongol Derby by visiting h...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 11 Join us as we talk to Millie Aitken, a high country born and bred country chic who learnt how to ride quickly when she ended up working on one of Canada's biggest ranches. Hear her journey, her biggest learnings and how sitting round a campfire during camp outs on the ranch lead her to her business Bar M Custom tac...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 10.  Join us as we talk to Henrietta Purvis from North Otago who together with her husband Graham run a successful small business 'Purvis Feeds' which all started from a horse with ulcers. In 2020 Henrietta was the  innovation category winner in this year’s NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards. Hear her jo...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 9.  Join us as we are joined by Emma Hammond & Penny Frew from the Central Southland Pony club on their pony club journey and their involvement  with the organising of the 49th Springston Trophy competition held at Ryal Bush in 2021.  Hear the challenges, what was involved and if they would do it all again.  Find out m...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 8.  Join us as we are joined by New Zealand rodeo legend Pat (Senior) McCarthy.  Pat became a NZ Cowboys association national title-holder on two occasions in the 1970s and ’80s and has had a life time with horses and the sport.  Hear the many experiences, humorous moments and what he believes we can all learn from horses....

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 7.  Join us as we are joined by senior vet Morgan Greene from Northern Southland Vets in Southland, who helps service the breeding needs for one of New Zealand's largest standardbred studs. We discuss the basics of breeding mares and ask some of your questions from our social media pages.  Disclaimer:  Seek profession...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 6  of  The Equine Life podcast Join us for our sixth episode of the season,  where we talk to inspirational international show jumper Steffi Whittaker whom at 22 years old has achieved so much and has big dreams which have taken her around the world.  Steffi has been a groom for many stars in the showjumping world and her...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 5  of  The Equine Life podcast Join us for our fifth episode of the season,  where we could have chatted all day with the super talented and energetic Lake Hawea cowgirl Natalie DeCaro. Originally from Canada Natalie shares some memories of her childhood including being involved in a bank robbery and how she came to New Ze...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 4  of  The Equine Life podcast Join us for our fourth episode of the season,  where we talk everything wild horses . From how and why the musters of New Zealand's Kaimanawa horses happen to how you can get involved and own one too. Mother and daughter, Tracey & Tanesha Thompson  are a powerful pair when it comes t...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 3  of  The Equine Life podcast Join us for our third episode,  where we meet with Jess Murphy from Waikouaiti in Otago NZ. Growing up in a harness racing family and with a stint working with trackside and the TAB Jess has a cool story to tell.  We meet with her and her horse Mach who treks & cavalcades some weekends an...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 2 of  The Equine Life podcast Join us for our second episode,  which features two guests looking at the sport of cowboy challenges from a different perspective. Hear from Southlander & judge Faye Allen along with Canterbury based competitor and open class rider Joanne Morgan as they share some of their life involvement...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2 of  The Equine Life.  Join us for our first episode,  as we are joined by trekking legend Graham Kenny from Lawrence, NZ.  Graham and his late wife Kura are well known across the trekking world and have had a huge influence on the Lawrence community. Back in 2020 they started the local Lawrence trek that still occurs every year on...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us for our final episode for season 1,  as we are joined by the talented Casey Evans, the voice behind the music you hear in every episode as well as a women who isn't afraid to be challenged or try something different.  Known as a singer-songwriter, jewellery, horsemanship & western fashion influencer as well as a busy mum to twin boys,...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Northern Territory based Becky Klingenberg who grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne and feel in love with horses through the time spent at her grandparents farm.  Becky is a professional trick rider, horse trainer and breaker with a can do attitude, who isn't afraid of a challenge and says no to excuses.  Hear her story...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Waikaia's Helen Christie, an international equestrian judge whom has just returned from her sixth Olympics, where she was the chief steward at the eventing for the first time. With an upbringing on horse back she now contributes to the sport in other capacities other than riding. She has served as a steward at three Wo...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by show jumping star Lucy Olphert.  Lucy is a professional New Zealand Showjumping rider and coach based in Queenstown, New Zealand. The 32-year-old, who’s represented NZ seven times, showed her talent last year when, on a borrowed horse, she picked up $100,000 for winning a big event in Mexico. She loves the challenge of show...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by the New Zealand Riding For The Disabled Association's CEO Donna Kennedy as she tells us what they are all about and the amazing work they are doing across New Zealand.  A registered charity, with over 50 affiliated Riding for the Disabled (RDA) groups located throughout every region of the  New Zealand. RDA is all abou...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by a woman full of determination, drive and passion for both the agricultural sector and horses alike.  Liz Cook - wife, mother and bull catcher. Originally hailing from Central Otago, together with her husband Willie they wrangle feral cattle in Australia’s remote Northern Territory, while raising their two young sons Charlie...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, MC, Sports Commentator based in Ashburton. Wiggy's difference being that most of his commentating has been done on horse back. With an extensive upbringing with horses we caught up with him to discuss his time as a Polocrosse player and more recently the 'clerk' of the course...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Gaye and John, owners and operators of Dayboo clydesdale stud based in Ashburton. We caught up with Gaye, John & their team of helpers at the New Zealand ploughing championships held in Riversdale, Southland at the start of April 2021.  I had never met them before, but it was soon obvious that John was a great story tel...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by the legendary horse trainer and clinician Tui Teka as we hear about his amazing background and upbringing following horses in the Gisborne area.  Tui Teka is one of New Zealand's top horse trainers and clinicians and is the winner of the Way of the Horse, Equidays 2017. He is dedicated to creating a better relationship...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Otago based hunt rider Anne Beattie.  Anne along with her husband and three daughters have grown up with horses and every year they  follow the popular hunt season across the country, covering some outstanding farm land behind closed gates.  We met up with Anne in the back of her horse truck prior to a mornings hunt in Sout...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Waikato based dressage rider Ashleigh Kendall where she operates a boutique dressage stable known as 'Dreamtime Dressage'. Through her own equestrian sports, education and life experiences, Ashleigh has always had a keen focus on human potential and how the mind has power over performance and life. She is also a q...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us we chat to Canterbury's true cowboy, True West Horsemanship clinician and horse trainer Ben Longwell.  With  a mission is to help people and their horses better understand one another and achieve together that which they cannot do individually, Ben shares his keys to success and how to communicate with your horse no matter who you are.  Y...

Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us we chat to Burnham, Canterbury's, Selwyn Equestrian centre owner and operator Chanelle Dickie, as we discuss her passion and love for standardbred horses and how they make the best forever horses.  You can find out more about the 'Hero' programme (Harness Education & Rehoming Opportunities)  by visiting Harness Racing NZ  an...