OLIVIA TOWERS PODCAST

Send a text In this episode, we welcome Abi Lyle back to the podcast to talk in-depth about finding a healthy relationship between exercise and food. This is a must-listen as there are countless pearls of wisdom with 10 amazing tips at the end. We talk about body image, how our weight does not determine our happiness, and finding a way to be healthy both mentally and physically. Enjoy and please d...

Send a text In this episode, we chat with the wonderful Sue Carson. Sue is a dressage rider, judge, and also owns Sue Carson Saddles. We talk about how she got into horses and becoming a judge. We then go into how she started up her saddle company and cover lots of common questions around saddles. A really interesting interview. Enjoy! 

Send a text In this episode, we chat with Georgia Plimbley who is a professional Trick rider and amazing horsewoman. She is the co-director of Theatrick horse productions who perform in live shows and also train up and coming trick riders. We chat about how he got into the trick rider, the mental side, and how you overcome mental blocks, and much more. Enjoy! 

Send a text In this episode, I chat with Zoe Kiff the founder of the amazing brand Honest riders. We got straight into some tough topics straight away with being guided out of following horses as a career. We then speak about the huge journey Zoe went on realising that she wanted to make a change in her life after a trip to New Zealand. We of course talk about setting up honest riders and why she...

Send a text In this episode, I chat with the amazing Emma Corbett who is a Grand Prix Dressage rider. We talk about how she got into horses and her time competing for Team GB. We also spoke about the ups and downs of carving a path in the equestrian world and how she managed to make it work through hard work and determination. Enjoy this one! 

Send a text In this episode, I sat down with the youtube sensation Esme Higgs aka This Esme. We chatted about how she got into horses, the characters of all her horses, and donkeys. We then moved into talking about her rise on youtube and how important it is to make horses accessible to everyone. She also talked about charity and much more. Enjoy!  

Send a text In this episode, we chat with the amazing Erin Williams. Erin has competed in 6 Europeans starting at just 12 years old. Now 22 she has started up a successful equestrian clothing company called Black Heart equestrian. We talk about her choice to not pursue horses as a career, how she fell out of love with riding, and getting this back recently. We also talk about how she dealt with th...

Send a text In this podcast, I am interviewed by Rhea Freeman explaining all about my new E-course which is designed to encourage, inspire, and give knowledge to people around building a resilient mindset. I explain through the 6 sections in the course and how they will help you. If you would like to join the E-course here is the link - oliviatowersecourse.thinkific.com

Send a text In this episode, we mix things up a little! My amazing best friend actually interviews me about loads of things I have never spoken about on social media or in a podcast. She has a way of drawing things out of me. We talk about some very funny memories of the past and some values I hold dear to my heart. I hope this podcast can encourage and inspire you on your own journey. Enjoy! 

Send a text In this episode, we chatted with Emily Harris all about her journey with horses. She talks us through her younger years and how she came to ride at the Europeans whilst doing her GCSEs. We talked about her fear of stepping away from the equestrian world as a full-time job and also she speaks about her ethos of training horses. Such a wholesome, beautiful interview. Enjoy! 

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with one of the loveliest people in the equestrian world Georgia Stokes! She is an international Grand Prix dressage rider and wonderful horsewomen   We spoke about her earlier years and how she got into dealing horses as a career. She also talks about her lack of self-belief whilst competing and feeling out of her depth at the bigger shows. She's a brea...

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with the wonderful Miri Hackett who is an all-over awesome equestrian. We got into some deep topics very quickly, the first being her struggle with anxiety.  We also spoke in length about her very tough 2019 where she lost her first foal and then a few months later almost lost the mare. I really connected with Miri on so many levels and feel like I made a goo...

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with the inspiring Natasha Baker all about her incredible story. Natasha is well known for being a top para-equestrian winning countless gold medals in major competitions like the Olympics. In this interview, we chat about how she got into horses, her best shows, and the hardest shows. She explains what it's like going to the Paralympics. We do talk a lo...

Send a text In this episode, we chat with the brave Jo Thurman-Baker who is a young Grand Prix dressage rider.  The reason I asked Jo to come on the podcast was one to talk about her awesome achievements with her riding career but also chat about a blog post she did for the Horse & Hound on rider's fitness after she received a lot of negativity from it. I was so moved by what she had to s...

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with a gem called  Lottie Flinn! The reason I asked her to come on the podcast was after reading a courageous post about why she has decided to step away from the equestrian industry with her business. We also spoke about her awesome journey to the international level with her horse Reg and much more. Also massive thank you to the sponsor of this podcast Hone...

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with the down to earth Kate Lewis. Kate is a 21-year-old Showjumper for North Yorkshire. She is also very well known on social media.  We spoke about how she got into horses, a ton about mental health, and the struggles she faced throughout her life. We talk about her competition career and also the highs and lows of social media. Also massive thank you to Pr...

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with the talented Alex Hardwick all about her equestrian career and much more. We talked about how she got into horses and the amazing bond she has with her mother.  We spoke about her impressive competition career and the highs and lows along the way. We also went into how she is adapting to motherhood. A massive thank you to Cheshire Barn Candle Co for spon...

Send a text In this episode, we have our first showjumper of the series! Holly is a born and breeds Irish showjumper, also studying to become a vet, and is well known on social media. With so many things to juggle we chat about how she manages it. We also talk about how she got into horses and her journey with competing. I really hope you enjoy this one. 

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with the wonderful Rebecca Bell who at only 21, has competed for GB at 5 European championships from FEI ponies up to Young riders. We spoke about the emotions she went through at each European and some tough lessons she learned along the way. We also spoke about balancing Uni life with competing and why she decided to not pursue horses as a career. Enjoy and...

Send a text In this episode, I spoke to the talented Hayley Watson-Greaves all about her amazing career. We talked about how she got into horses. Some experiences that really molded her career, how she got into dressage. We also talked through her competition career with Squeak and her first international competition. Enjoy.

Send a text In this episode, I talk to the wholesome Steph Croxford who is known as an 'ultimate amateur' dressage rider. She has trained and competed with multiple horses up to international Grand Prix.  We spoke about how she got into horses, her experience with training her first dressage horse without much help, and competing him internationally. She is open about some hurtful times...

Send a text In this episode, we chat to the awesome Beth Bainbridge who is a professional dressage rider working as the head rider for Anna Ross. We chat about how she got into horses, she gives her advice on buying a horse as this is part of her job. She goes into how the ride runs at Elite Dressage and her daily routine. There are so many emotional moments when she talks about her best show and...

Send a text In this episode, we have our first equestrian influencer on the series! I wanted to interview all different types of equestrians including influencers. This one is with the wonderful Tina Wallace AKA Life on the left rein. We chat about how she got into horses and how her first few horses were not the best for confidence-boosting.  She talks us through how she got into social media and...

Send a text In this episode, we chat with one of my favourite equestrian couples Jezz Palmer and Lucy Pye who are both Dressage riders running a successful competition yard together. We get to hear how they both got into riding, how the first met and what it was like working together and also being in a relationship. They share the pros and cons of how having a partner who is also horsey and much...

Send a text In this episode, I chatted with Dannie Morgan who is a talented Grand Prix dressage rider and also an advanced event rider. He is absolutely smashing his competition career and is also well known for being great with young or nervous horses. We talk about how he got into horses as he comes from a completely non-horsey background. He talks us through how he balances everything in life a...