Equine'n'Wine

Polish up your saddles and dust off those full chaps — this week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the tack trends of the 90’s that are trotting back into fashion. Join sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa as they chat about the gear that’s making a resurgence — from eggbutt snaffles to drop nosebands — all while cleaning their own tack live on the mic (so yes, you might h...

Is progress made in the precision of the arena or the freedom of the open trail? In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast , sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa pour a glass and dive into the great debate: schooling vs hacking . Lorna makes the case for structured arena work — the transitions, the discipline, the foundation every horse and rider need. Emma-Jane argues for the...

Some horses stay with us forever — whether they were our first ponies, the quirky ones who tested our patience, or the legendary names that inspired the whole world. In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast , sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa pour a glass and share the horses who shaped their journeys — from childhood ponies to the unforgettable “heart horses.” They also c...

Let’s be honest — horses don’t just eat hay, they eat money too! In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast , sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa pour a glass and break down the real costs of horse ownership . From livery fees, farrier bills, and endless tack shopping to those surprise vet call-outs that make your bank account whinny in pain — nothing is off limits. They share...

Every rider falls off — the only question is how gracefully . In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast , sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa swap their most memorable horse riding falls. From the first tumble as kids, to the funniest flops, to the scariest spills that shook their confidence, nothing is off-limits (except maybe our dignity). You’ll hear how we dusted ourselve...

To Shoe or Not to Shoe – The Barefoot vs Shod Horse Debate 🐴👢🍷 In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast , horse-mad sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa uncork the wine and dive into one of the horse world’s most hotly debated topics: barefoot vs shod horses. They share their own experiences — from managing barefoot hoof care on the Irish countryside to shoeing performance...

Join Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa for Equine’n’Wine — the podcast that spills the tea (and sometimes the Merlot) on all things horses, from barefoot battles and tack room truths to unexpected horse hugs and pony poo disasters. Whether you're a lifelong rider, returning after a break, or just dreaming of the equestrian life, this show brings you honest chats, expert insights,...