Equestrian Mums Club

What does sustainability really mean? Can you truly make eco-friendly choices with horses and babies? Have you ever considered the true cost of a sustainable product... from beginning to end? In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to Zoe Kiff, founder and owner of sustainable equestrian brand, ⁠Honest Riders⁠ . In this conversation, we're getting to know more about... Who Zoe and he...

Have you ever ridden an ex-racehorse? Perhaps you've had the privilege of giving a Thoroughbred a change in career after racing? If you've already had dealings with former racehorses... you probably already know how adaptable, intelligent and fabulous these horses really are! In this episode, we're speaking to Lauren Stanley, Welfare Communications Manager at Great British Racing and a...

What did July look like for us? Curious to find out? In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. Sophie shares updates about breaking in her horse 3YO, Trev, and the perils of riding whilst 7 months pregnant... Meanwhile, Katie talks about planning for Rafe's first birthday and shopping for a...

Have you ever felt underrepresented in the equine world? Perhaps you've noticed that women are often in less leadership positions in this sector... despite making up over 75% of participants in the sport?! In this episode, we're talking to someone who is part of an organisation looking to change that. Muireann O'Toole Brennan is Co-Founder and CMO of Equitas - an online publication sta...

How do women prioritise after having a baby? Does a child mean the end of your career - professional or riding? As a self-confessed career woman, Mel Newman wasn't expecting a baby to be part of their family dynamic! Having worked in Marketing within the equestrian industry for a decade, and with a string of high-profile brands behind her name, many could be mistaken for thinking of Mel as jus...

Are you travelling with your littles this summer? Perhaps it's your very first flight abroad as a family? Or... are you heading off for some jolly camping capers?! In this episode, we're chatting about the essentials we've taken with us to make travelling with kids that little bit easier. And, we're sharing the tips we've been given by others to help make those journeys *slight...

What did June look like for us? Curious to find out? In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. Sophie shares updates about her daughter Olive, her pregnancy (as she reaches 6 months in!), and her horses. Meanwhile, Katie opens up about the very recent loss of her horse, Leo - and how that is aff...

Have you ever wondered about the connection between confidence and becoming a new parent? Has your confidence in the saddle changed for the better or the worse, since having a child? In this episode, we are speaking to international master mindset and performance psychology coach, author, speaker and trainer, Jenni Winter-Leach. Founder of Flying Changes Mindset , Jenni has a wealth of experience...

What does fatherhood really look like... versus the picture he has in his head pre-kids?! (Spoiler alert: It's a bit different!) On this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, Sophie's flying solo to have a chat with her co-host - Katie's - husband and long-suffering "horse widow", Simon! Listen in to this episode to hear more about: The infamous "meet cute" f...

What did May look like for us? Curious to find out? In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. Sophie shares updates about her daughter Olive, her pregnancy, and her horses, while Katie talks about her new horse (Lottie) and her son Rafe. The conversation (as always!) delves into the challenges a...

When was the last time you had an open conversation with a friend about your cycle? What sort of feelings do you get when someone starts to open up about theirs to you? In this episode, we're speaking to Coni Longden-Bird, co-founder of NIXI Body - an innovative leak-proof underwear brand that the Equestrian Mums Club partnered with in 2024. Together, we're talking about normalising conver...

Do you ever meet people in this life that you are immediately drawn to? What is the defining factor for you? For us, often it's a blend of grit, charisma, authenticity and a multifaceted skillset - which this episode's guest certainly has in spades! Like many of the equestrian parents we've spoken to, Ali Surrey Dane has multiple hats to wear... She runs and owns a livery yard - Hursto...

What would you say your superpower is? In this episode, we're getting to know Elli Sydenham - supermum, single parent and social media manager(!) for her 13-year-old daughter, Phoebe and their many four-legged friends. Known on Instagram by the handle @hattie_the wildcardpony , this glorious duo are brightening our feeds on the daily - with daughter, Phoebe, letting her creative streak and det...

We love an announcement at EMC HQ... In this short but sweet bonus episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, Sophie is spilling the beans on a BIG secret... Listen in, to find out more! --- Want to hear more from the Equestrian Mums Club? We’re over on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - find us with the handle @equestrianmumsclub or head to our profile page for the link straight there. Make sure...

What did April look like for us? Curious to find out? Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as some updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much more still to come!). --- Want to hear more from the Equestrian Mums Club? We’re over on Instagram and Facebook - find us with the handle @equestrianmumsclub or head to ou...

Parenthood (& horse ownership!) can be challenging, to say the least. But, what happens when you decide to put some of that online? In this episode, we're speaking to parent, horse owner and content creator, Rachael Barnett - online moniker, @raythegoth . Best known on Instagram and YouTube for her funny, heartwarming and relatable content with her cob mare, Pepper - she's attracted ov...

If you won £200,000 on the lottery tonight... what would you spend it on? How do you know what your financial priorities are (& what "should" they be)? In this episode, we're talking to the self-titled "pensions princess", Charlotte Watson . UK-based financial planner, horse owner/rider/enthusiast/aficionado and mother-of-one - Charlotte is certainly not your stereotypi...

How can we look after our bodies, once we've had a baby? AND how on earth can we do that, when we've four-leggeds to fend for, too?! In this episode, we’re speaking to a lady that has more job titles than most! Gemma Dawson is an osteopath, pilates instructor, mummy MOT practitioner and women’s health enthusiast. She runs Clinic 124 - a multidisciplinary clinic dealing with all aspects of...

What did March look like for us? Curious to find out?! Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as a few exciting updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much more still to come!). --- Want to hear more from the Equestrian Mums Club? We’re over on Instagram and Facebook - find us with the handle @equestrianmumsclub or...

Life has many twists and turns, ups and down - and as equestrians and parents, we can sometimes think that perhaps we experience a few more than the average Joe(lle)! It's not an 'easy' life to begin with - but many of our fellow equestrians are also privately facing trials and tribulations we may know very little about... In this episode, we got to speak to an "everyday equestria...

Most people try to give parenting or horse advice, that comes from a genuine place. And, a lot of the time... we can often ask for it. However, some of the time we don’t ask for it... and get it anyway! In this episode, we discuss ways in which we can pick out the good from the bad (and politely ignore the unsolicited) - without coming across as ‘my way or the highway’.  Expect to hear from our ow...

We often marvel at mothers who take on careers alongside parenting... but there's jobs, and then there's elite-level sport... In this episode, we were blessed to have an glimpse into how one superwoman makes it all work - Olympic medallist, international dressage rider, Laura Tomlinson. Laura has competed at the World Equestrian Games, the European Championships, 2x Olympic Games and a vas...

There are some moments in life, where you get to meet people you feel like you've already known a lifetime... but in this episode we got a good reminder that what people post about on social media, isn't always all of who they are! In this episode, we got to speak to the wonderful, talented and multi-faceted, Olivia Towers - who many know as one of the very first equestrian social media in...

We found after releasing a one-off “bonus” episode of this kind in January, you - our listeners - were super keen! We had lots of engagement and questions afterwards… so we thought… let’s give one in February a go!  Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as a few exciting updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much...

How do you make the transition from a career in the city... to becoming a parent of three? Then (on top of that!) an equestrian entrepreneur in a highly specialised field?! In this episode, we're speaking to Katie Powell - founder and owner of Nodwood House Equine . We're getting a behind the scenes chat - where Katie tells us more about how she really made the career switch and set up one...