Alli Barfoot Equestrian Podcast

From first pony Lightening, Suzanna shares her journey from Pony Club, to FEI Pony Trials. This is a raw account of Suzanna then having an accident and becoming paralysed from the waist down. Suzanna is a total inspiration on how to have a growth mindset when your life totally turns upside down. Suzanna is also a PARA Swimmer and is currently in training for Tokyo this summer 2021!

This episode is close to my heart as it explores opportunities with horses available to young people through out the UK.  This programme is available through the fundraising of the British Horse Society and enables young people to learn how to handle, be involved and ride horses.  It is available to anyone from any background, no boundaries.  A very interesting listen.

Ebony Horse Club was started 27 years ago in South Brixton. It moved to its new premises 10 years ago and celebrates this anniversary this year (2021). We talk about how Ebony helps the local community and how the charity funds riding so it is accessible to local children and a youth club.

From first ride on a naughty Shetland pony to Newmarket and The British Racing School, Richard shares his journey and gives tips for getting involved in the racing industry.

Eric Winter shares his first riding memories, from wanting to jump before he could do rising trot! Running his own Riding School, travelling the world and designing the XC at Badminton Horse Trials.

Hannah tells us about riding as a child and how her love of photography and horses led her to being an International Equestrian Photographer.

Robbie talks about his journey from first pony ride on Soda to representing Ireland! At 22 Years old, now coming on the scene at big tour!! Robbie has Represented Ireland in 2020 at small tour and his head rider at Equiperformance

Charlie Unwin talks about his riding journey from first memory on a pony called Tinka, to riding in The Pony Club, the Royal Horse Artillery and playing Polo!! Charlie talks about what is now keeping him busy with training coaches and riders through his Centre10 courses. #GreatBritishPodcast #AlliBarfootPodcast

Harry Cobden - Professional Jockey Harry Cobden is first jockey to 11-time champion trainer Paul Nicholls, he has achieved eight Grade 1 wins to date including the prestigious 32Red King George VI Chase at Kempton and the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase at Cheltenham. Harry also won the conditional riders' championship in 2016-17. Outside of his racing career the 21 year old’s passion for country spo...

Laura Collett just back from winning the only 5* in 2020 at Pau, on London 52. Laura tells us it’s like a dream in the most unusual of years.

Katie Phillips is on the Junior GB Horseback Archery Squad. We learn about the sport and the journey Katie has been on to get to the GB Team.

International Showjumper Harriet Biddick joins me and shares how her Equestrian journey began on a pony called Mischief!! With now riding on the international showjumping circuit.

Helen Bell is from a non-horsey family and through hard work and dedication has worn the Union Jack with pride, competing at the European & World Championships and Badminton & Burghley. We find out how, why and what kept her going. Helen is a BE & Centre 10 Advanced Coach and runs Breckenbrough Horse Trials in Yorkshire. #GreatBritishPodcast #AlliBarfootPodcast

We find out about David’s journey from Pony Club to Badminton with Continuity!! David Britnell BHS Coaching his way to Badminton again with Brad and the rest of his up and coming team of horses. #GreatBritishPodcast #AlliBarfootPodcast

I’m delighted to have Sarah Sjoholm-Patience as my first Podcast guest!! Sarah is a world class rider, trainer & coach who has competed internationally up to Grand Prix dressage. Sarah’s dressage career has involved training with and working for some of the top names in the sport, including Leonie Bramall, Klaus Balkenhol and Arthur Kottas. Sarah is a BHS Accredited Coach, British Dressage Recogni...