Equestrian Hub Podcast

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Our latest podcast episode is now live. In this episode of the Equestrian Hub Podcast , we’re joined by Sue Williams for a candid and considered conversation exploring the realities of life in the equestrian world. Sue shares reflections shaped by experience — from navigating challenges and change, to the importance of clarity, resilience and staying true to your values in an often complex industr...

In this episode of the Equestrian Hub Podcast, US show jumping team member Chloe Reid opens up about her journey in the sport, the horses who shaped her career, and the values that drive her training philosophy. The conversation weaves together her family legacy, training strategies, sponsorship philosophy, and personal routines that keep her grounded while competing at the highest level. “My advi...

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Holly Hall Perrin as the brand new co-host of the Equestrian Hub Podcast 🎙️🐴 And she’s kicking things off in style — her very first guest is none other than Amanda Loy , founder of the incredible Cowgirls Gathering 🤠✨ Tune in as Holly and Amanda chat all things community, horses, and the spirit of the cowgirl. You won’t want to miss this one! 👉 Li...

From Bridle to Bridleless with Brendan Wise with your host, Charlie Brister. In this episode, we sit down with horseman and educator Brendan Wise for a deep and insightful conversation on the transition from riding with a bridle to going bridleless — with or without a neck rope. We explore:  🐎 The true benefits of starting horses bridleless 🧠 How emotional regulation in both horse and rider shap...

Aoife Leggett is an IAPC&M accredited life coach, breathwork teacher, and personal trainer. Drawing on her education in sport, performance psychology and performance nutrition, she offers a well-rounded approach to helping clients build confidence, strengthen their mindset, and perform at their best. She loves horse riding, hiking, and cycling, and is the founder of Three Sixty Coaching. She s...

Will Matthew owns and operates Bellaroo Equestrian, a show jumping stable offering a range of equestrian services. From breakers to Grand Prix horses, Will believes in bringing out the best in his horses through a methodical and ethical approach.   After training under some of Australia’s top riders including three time Olympian Vicki Roycroft, as well as additional training in the US, he has a we...

Caleb Degen has built a career around his love of horses, competing in eventing, polo in the UK, and currently working as Equine Coordinator with the Australian Outback Spectacular. At home on Queensland’s Gold Coast, he offers clinics in liberty and groundwork that exemplify his innovative approach to training as well as his commitment to animal welfare.  He sat down with Equestrian Hub podcast h...

An accredited Level 2 Dressage Specialist Coach and National A Level Grand Prix Judge, Nicole has over 30 years’ experience in training, competing, judging and coaching. She’s trained in Germany, Spain and The Netherlands, and has produced nine very successful FEI horses. With over 39 championship titles and multiple Australian titles to her name, she offers personalised coaching and full care agi...

Luke Dee was given an unexpected opportunity when he was asked to represent New Zealand in the FEI World Cup Final after Julie Davey, the FEI World Cup New Zealand League Series winner, decided not to travel to Switzerland to compete. Luke, a Kiwi, had previously represented New Zealand at the Nations Cup in Europe and the United States, and with his current jumping partner Gangster WW, had won an...

Hear what internationally recognised dressage expert Kristen Closson has to say about horse welfare, classical versus contemporary riding, and what it is to be a dressage judge.  Originally from Southern California, Kristen Closson’s passion has always been horses. A professional junior rider at the age of 14, she achieved Grand Prix in her early 20s.  Along with coaching, her interests in judging...

Growing up in Western Australia, Sonja Johnson learned to ride by mustering cattle on her parent’s property. She joined her local Pony Club at around five years old, and at 13, finished second at the Pony Club State Eventing Championships. In 1996 she was named Australian Event Rider of the Year and was selected as the non-travelling reserve for the Atlanta Olympics. While based with Andrew Hoy in...

Olympic gold and bronze medallist Stuart Tinney OAM, has a list of eventing accolades too long to mention.  He has represented Australia on numerous occasions and is an inductee in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the NSW Sports Hall of Fame, and Equestrian Australia’s Sports Hall of Fame.   He has been named Equestrian NSW Rider of the Year five times, awarded the Anna Savage Medal for Best and...

Charlotte Allison-Bruce is an equestrian, fashion designer, business owner and a former Miss Intercontinental Australia. Based in NSW, she grew up riding and began her show career in the hack ring as a eight-year-old. Now competing at the national level, she has represented NSW on many occasions, with wins and placings that include: •3rd in the 2015 Equestrian Australia Australasian Championships...

William Fox-Pitt MBE, the first British rider to become eventing’s World No 1, is one of Britain’s most successful event riders. The five-time Olympian is the only rider to have won five out of the six CCI-4*s worldwide, and has won the HSBC FEI Classics series four times.   Recently retired from the sport, William won six Burghley titles, and was one of the first riders to ever win a CCI-I*, CCI-...

Equine therapist and founder of The Masterson Method, Jim Masterson for many years worked on top U.S. equine athletes competing in events such as the FEI Grand Prix, Nations Cup, and Pan American and World Cup jumping, as well as with the USEF Singles Driving Team and U.S. Endurance Team.   His book Beyond Horse Massage has been translated into six languages and has sold over 70,000 copies. He spo...

New Zealander Jody Hartstone was horse obsessed as a child and nothing has changed. From Pony Club to Grand Prix, she followed her passion to become an accomplished dressage rider whose entire approach was transformed after reading Dr Andrew McLean’s book Equitation Science .   She now specialises in coaching and lecturing in Equitation Science around the world, and has established Hartstone Eques...

At one time listed 3rd in the FEI event rider world rankings (an outstanding achievement for an Australian-based rider), there have been numerous highlights in Megan Jones’ stellar career, not the least of which was collecting team silver at the Beijing Olympics.  With a wealth of experience to share, Megan joined Equestrian Hub Podcast host Charlie Brister for a talk that ranged across multiple t...

Olympian William Matthew began his equestrian career on leased riding school horses at a Perth Pony Club.  Aged 17, he travelled to Europe for an equestrian gap year and 15 years later is based in Germany competing in elite level dressage. Equestrian Hub podcast host Charlie Brister spoke to Will on a range of topics including: The pressure and logistics of an Olympic debut The benefits of working...

International show jumper Oliver Lazarus was all but born in the saddle. From just a few weeks old, his mother carried him on her back as she rode around the family farm in Malkerns, Swaziland.  Since then he has ridden daily. From a highly successful child rider progressing up the ranks on ponies he trained himself, he now competes all over the world.  When he’s not riding, he enjoys golf, snowbo...

Darren Mills of Cadence and Co fame, father to an eventing daughter, is definitely living the dream!  Support the show

Professionally riding, training and coaching dressage since 2000, Brett Parbery has an impressive list of achievements behind him, including competing at the World Equestrian Games in 2010. During a stellar European tour, he finished 10th in the World Cup Final, 6th at Aachen CHIO, was placed 3rd at Rotterdam CHIO, and won the Grand Prix Special at Hickstead. Some of his other achievements include...

Andrew McLean is the CEO of Equitation Science International, an Honorary Fellow and Trustee of the International Society for Equitation Science, Director of the Racing Victoria Equine Welfare Advisory Board, Director of the Human Elephant Learning Programs Foundation, and Patron of Pony Club Australia. In 2020 he helped reshape the Five Domains model, the benchmark for horse welfare (see our Octo...

Top Australian eventer and three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose has been hitting the headlines lately. There was the sensationalist coverage of the Mankini incident, news of his 2024 Paris Olympics qualification with long-time partner Virgil, and most recently, reports of a fall during cross country training that landed him in ICU with a badly broken femur, fractured pelvis, elbow and ribs, plu...

Ashley is the Marketing Coordinator for Kentucky Equine Research’s Australasian network. Actively involved in the eventing and dressage worlds for many years, she is an eventing TD and CD, as well as the Director of Naracoorte Horse Trials, and Arena Manager at the Australian International 3DE. Support the show