Equestrian Mama

This week, I’m joined by Sarah Farrell (@annietheoneeyedhunter) for a conversation about identity shifts, infertility, horses, and finding your footing in a completely new season of life. Sarah shares her journey from professional groom to amateur rider, and how that transition unexpectedly opened the door to something new. We talk candidly about her path to motherhood through six rounds of IUI an...

If you’ve ever felt like you came to this sport “too late”… or wondered how you'll manage horses and motherhood, this episode is going to hit home. This week, Lucy is joined by Marcela Pomphrey, better known as the “40-something dressage diva,” whose refreshingly honest take on riding, ambition, and progress has resonated with amateur riders around the world. In this conversation, they dive in...

In this episode, Lucy talks with Lee Evans Lee, founder of Mrs Momma Bear, about what it really looks like to have the courage to make changes in your life, both big and small. Lee shares her perspective on the quiet strength that motherhood builds, and why moms are often more powerful than they give themselves credit for. From navigating identity shifts to trusting your instincts to appreciating...

In this episode of Equestrian Mama, Lucy talks with professional show jumper (currently on a hot streak of wins!) and mom of two, Syd Shulman Desiderio. Currently competing at the top levels of the sport, Syd shares what it looks like to balance high-performance riding at WEF with raising two young boys. She opens up about the self-awareness that has allowed her to find her own “sweet spot” in bot...

On this episode of Equestrian Mama , Lucy sits down with voiceover artist, musician, horse girl, and mom of two Liz Hill Heiber, known online as @Voiceoversandponies. Just two weeks after welcoming her second baby at home, Liz joins the show to talk about her unconventional path through the music industry, the horse that unexpectedly helped her meet her husband, and what life really looks like rai...

In this episode, Lucy sits down with Andrea Wise, founder of Legally Sound, a law practice dedicated to serving the equestrian community. Andrea shares her own horse girl beginnings and the path that led her to building a legal practice focused entirely on our industry. We talk about the contracts, agreements, and tricky situations that riders, trainers, and horse owners often face, and how having...

Motherhood changes everything. Your body. Your priorities. Your ambition. The way you move through the barn. The way you see yourself. In this deeply honest conversation, Erin Lane shares her journey through a career in horses, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and the quiet, complicated process of finding herself again on the other side of motherhood. We talk about: Building a life and identity around h...

In this episode, Lucy talks with Helen Abrams of Life Equestrian. Helen is an equestrian influencer based in California and brings a fresh perspective of gratitude surrounding all the changes that motherhood can bring to one's life. Helen and Lucy chat all things body changes, anxiety, comparing (or not comparing) on social media, and so much more. So many gems of advice and validation in this epi...

A sequel to our Empowering Home Births, this episode of Equestrian Mama is a collection of three positive birth stories that took place in a hospital. Fellow equestrian mamas including artist Georgie Turner, FEI trainer Alexa Derr, and our own host, Lucy Courchaine tell their happy ending birth stories. Meant to inspire, empower and entertain, these stories are full of love and joy - have your tis...

In this episode, Lucy sits down with widely known and revered natural horsemanship and eventing trainer, Amy Bowers. Amy recently had her first baby after a challenging pregnancy and delivery experience, and she and Lucy cover all the details of life as a professional and Equestrian Mama. Amy's interesting history, family relationship to Pat Parelli, real talk on life in the newborn trenches and r...

In this episode, Lucy sits down with acclaimed podcast host, Caroline Culbertson of Horse Person Podcast. Following their previous episode on pregnancy loss, Lucy and Caroline share their individual experiences with pregnancy after a miscarriage. Lucy and Caroline dive into the emotions, recovery, and conversations that need to be shared surrounding this topic. They chat about talking to older kid...

What does real ranch life look like when you're balancing cattle, kids, and building a business? In this episode, Lucy sits down with Jessie Jarvis — ranching mama, entrepreneur, and founder of Of The West — to talk about the unfiltered reality of life in the ag world. We chat about what it's like raising a family on the land, how she’s championing western industry careers through her job platform...

In this episode of Equestrian Mama, Lucy sits down to chat with Carlotta Montanari of the elite horse rental company, Four Legs on Set. They chat about Carlotta's history and experiences with horses, how she started her business, the famous people who have hired her horses for their projects, and of course, her journey in motherhood. Love this episode? Please leave a positive rating or review! You...

In this episode, Lucy chats with writer and saddleseat rider, Brittany Chaffee. They discuss everything from Saddlebreds in the horse industry to riding while pregnant to parenting small kids, all from a true horse girl perspective. Brittany is warm and kind and listening to this episode is like visiting with an old friend - you don't want to miss it! Love this episode? Leave us a positive rating...

This is the first episode in a new collection of positive birth stories from other Equestrian Mamas. These three Home Birth stories (from Hannah Childs, Megan Muscarella and Johanna Kremberg) will make you laugh, cry, and gasp in amazement at the strength of women, especially during the absolute miracle that is human birth. Anyone can enjoy these stories; as visualization for something you hope fo...

Lucy chats with Megan Muscarella, California-based fit model and founder of Solid Citizen Equestrian. Megan talks about all the very intentional choices she made for herself and her baby before, during and after recent pregnancy. The cover so many parts of Megan's life and motherhood journey, including: health & nutrition, creating capsule clothing collections from scratch, movement during pre...

In this episode, Lucy talks with Jill Tweedy, founder of the beloved equestrian lifestyle brand Tucker Tweed. Jill shares her journey from horse lover to business owner, how she raised two boys, built a successful brand, and her best tips for juggling motherhood, business, and barn time. If you're an equestrian mom (or a busy multitasker trying to do it all), you won’t want to miss this inspiring...

In this episode, Lucy chats with the woman behind the Milton Menasco brand, Alli Addison. Alli is a rider in both the English and Western worlds and a working ranch mom of two kids. Along with talking about the brand and Alli’s own experiences in the horse world, Lucy and Alli dive into chatting about raising kids who have access to nice horses, keeping kids humble and engaged, teaching financial...

In this episode, Lucy talks to the founder of VALA Equestrian, Bec Christian. Bec developed this Australian brand after returning to riding postpartum, frustrated with the uncomfortable riding clothes options on the market at the time. She navigated starting a clothing brand from scratch while raising her young daughter, Arabella. Lucy chats with Bec about her life with horses, her brand’s story,...

In this episode, Lucy talks to the founder of SAS Equestrian, Shawna Whitty. Shawna is a renowned equine photographer with a base in Toronto during the summer and Wellington, Florida, in the winter. Her photography business is highly sought after, specializing in equine portraits, black-and-white backgrounds, and capturing the essence of the equestrian lifestyle. Beyond her professional achievemen...

In this episode, Lucy talks to business owner and mother Carly Prosser. Carly is the founder of Marengo Equestrian, a retail business that offers a curated selection of products and lifestyle goods for horses and riders. Carly is based in Atlanta, GA, and is the mother of a 7-year-old girl, Naomi, and a 5-year-old boy, Pierce. They discuss Carly’s riding background and what inspired her to start h...

In this episode, Lucy talks about her postpartum experience with her second child, Zelda. Lucy talks about her birth and the first few weeks with her new baby, the similarities and differences between the first and second time, how she prepared differently with the past experience in mind, and postpartum riding. Love this episode? Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and pa...

In this episode, Lucy talks to business owner and mother Hannah Childs. Hannah is based in California and is the woman behind the stunning equestrian apparel brand Hannah Childs Equestrian. She is also a relatively new mom to an almost one-year-old girl named Stella. They discuss what inspired Hannah to start her brand and the adjustments she had to make during pregnancy and postpartum to ensure t...

In this episode, Lucy talks about the last stretch of her second pregnancy. Lucy discusses having to stop riding and the effect it’s had on her mental health, struggling with not having a planned timeline, and the things she’s doing to combat the challenges of pregnancy. Lucy is sharing a candid look into the final weeks of her pregnancy in hopes of relating to women experiencing the same challeng...

Raquel Lynn, the visionary behind Horses & Heels and Stable Style, joins Lucy to share her journey from lifestyle blogging to balancing business with motherhood. As an influential voice in the equestrian world, Raquel reveals how she transformed her love for horses and design into a thriving career. Listen in as they discuss: How Raquel built her blogs into full-time work while navigating care...