The Equitas Podcast

The evening was a near miss for Sarah but herself and Muireann got to catch up, and share your funny fall stories... Makes us wonder what kind of people are equestrians at all ?!🤣  Thank you to everyone who shared and / or joined live! As usual they finished with their "Rides & Wrongs " of the week to include nails, new schedules, being too old for Snapchat and the release of anothe...

Episode 3 of DOUBLE D's Live Podcast was probably as random as they come but heyho! We chatted about our music tastes, women supporting women and the interesting question of, do you feel like less of equestrian if you don't ride and how much of that have we tied to our identities? 🫠 Also brought up this week but we think it deserves it's own topic, is our rider falls... The weakest, f...

Episode 2 of Double D's Live Podcast was packed! With a Pink Gin & Bailey's in hand, we caught up on our weeks and spoke about period poverty, what little things we can do to help, self care (ick🤪) or self prioritisation...how do you actually recharge your batteries? And this randomly led into our regular beauty appointments and a chat about if we have or would get Botox! And of cours...

What a fun first Double D's LIVE podcast! 🎙️💃 We caught up after the RDS, chatted teenagers and first girlfriends, alongside potty training and preschool! 🚽 We also spoke about weight gain, how it makes us feel, does being on camera add pressure? Should people comment on how you look, positive or otherwise? And we finished with what will be known as our "Rides or Wrongs" of the wee...

Our sport, our voice, our future 💪 We have many articles being released over the coming days on the current situation with Horse Sport Ireland. Discover why Irelands equestrian community is rallying for a significant overhaul in HSI's governance structure. Let's ensure our sport remains a beacon of inclusivity and collaboration. The real facts that our community needs to know. #HSItranspa...

The Empowering Change, Together conference and the announcement of a panel at our event on May 10th to discuss changes at HSI. This is a cracker as our founders @sarahelebert_eventing @lifeaftertheyard and @shanemcsocial chat 👊. More About the conference... At the heart of the Empowering Change, Together Conference are engaging panel discussions, strategic keynote speeches, and more. These sessio...

Welcome to another episode of the Equitas Podcast where this week, we're thrilled to feature Ciara Stanley, owner of Ballybar Ireland, as she shares her journey from starting Ardattin Embroidery, to managing a successful farm shop and coffee barn at Coppenagh House Farm. Key Takeaways: Ciara discusses the growth and evolution of Ballybar Ireland, a clothing company designed to cater to women w...

In this insightful episode of The Equitas Podcast, we welcome Nicola from NKC Equestrian for an in-depth discussion on transforming equestrian passion into a sustainable business model. Nicola, with her extensive experience in sales and marketing, guides us through her pivotal shift towards mentorship following her initial focus on Horse First Aid. She addresses the complexities of generating reve...

We covered a lot in this week's episode with our lovely guest "Anna R Equestrian". She chats openly about her world in Dressage, shattered plans, the importance of mindset, upskilling, International Women's Day and the hot topic of horse welfare. Anna has an incredible perspective and fully admits that "the more you know, the more you know you don't know". You can f...

Join host Sarah as she chats with the woman behind Emerald Dressage, based in Co. Waterford. Emerald Dressage made its mark on the industry as their warmblood stallion Pompidou AF became the first approved here in Ireland. During this episode, Tracy speaks so lovingly of this big stallion and gives us an insight into just how special he is. We also chat about having a little bit of luck to go with...

This week Sarah is joined by Liz Daniels from Equiteam and they start with going into the background of Equiteam, and the Confidence camps that started the journey. Liz outlines what an average week/day looks like for herself and the team and we learn a little more about all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in producing the content for the membership. They also spoke about the elusive...

In this week's episode, Muireann chats with Shirley Jones, who is not only an equine nutritionist expert for Top Spec Feeds, she is also a wealth of knowledge about the industry and an inspiration to younger people looking for a potential career path. Shirley gives an insight into what the busy working day may look like as she represents the 3 brands under the Top Spec umbrella. She chats abou...

In this episode, Muireann chats with Seainin Mahon - who is very passionate about her job at Gordan Elliott's race yard, but her true love is the one and only General Principle! Listen to her journey about how she was given GP, her road to winning in the RDS and her huge support team. You can find out more about Seainin and GP over on her Facebook page General Principle's Road to RDS # As...

Recorded on HAY Monday, we are joined by Sonya McAleer, the woman behind the Irish Equestrian Mental Health Project. A few years ago, Sonya saw a need to provide more support for people within the equine industry and so, at her kitchen table, with drive and determination, she started this amazing charity. Having struggled with her own mental health, she strives daily to provide support services to...

In this episode Helen chats to Carly Hillier from Whitethorn Equine Health. Carly is a trained and qualified Applied Equine & Canine Zoopharmacognocist and is the Founder/Director of Whitethorn Equine Health Ltd, her wealth of knowledge & passion for equine health is clearly apparent in this episode. This one is not to be missed. You can find out more about Whitethorn at Whitethorn Equine...

On the run-up to the Hay Campaign - Equestrian Mental Health in January, this week's episode features a chat between two key members of the Equitas Community Emily Fletcher and Laura Jackson where they open up about some personal topics including mental health and the unforeseen benefits of being an Equitas writer. Thank you to these two amazing ladies for not only sharing but for supporting E...

This week on The Equitas Podcast, Sarah got to sit and chat with women's health researcher and Co-Founder of Move2B, Orna Murray. This discussion includes the physiological needs of women, why we need to be treated differently to men when it comes to sports & what can be done about it. Orna's clarity from an educational perspective is powerful as she strives towards giving women the Equity they de...

This week Muireann chats with Nicola Mellor - a self-confessed horse addict with over 30 years of experience in the equine industry. She lives her horsey life alongside her ex-racehorse, Bond. Muireann and Nicola delve into her love of dressage, Bond's ability to turn his hoof to anything and the changes that should be implemented within the equine industry. Nicola is truly a remarkable woman, bra...

This week's host, Muireann chats with Yvonne Croke, Vice-Chairperson of Endurance Ireland. They give an introduction to what the sport of Endurance riding entails, outlining the current levels of entry and competition. They also discuss the hugely valuable asset of the community and the supportive nature of the organisation. You can find out more about Endurance Ireland via their website Endur...

Join us for part 2 as we chat with Niamh Nolan, one of the 5 final riders from the Grassroots Rider Academy 2023. Niamh, alongside her horse Johnny, successfully came through the Academy and has shared some insights into the way it has impacted them. You can keep up to date with Niamh on her Instagram and we wish her the best of luck going forward Stay tuned as we get to know the other Riders over...

Join host Sarah Elebert as she chats with Irish Dressage Rider Courtney Akkari (Stuart). They chat about early life growing up with the horses in Gransha Equestrian, Northern Ireland, a change in mentality, becoming a new Mum and her Olympic goals for the future! You can find out more about Courtney on her Instagram, Courtney Akkari ❤️ (@court016) And as always, we would love for you to join The E...

Join us for part 1 as we chat to Megan Norton, one of the 5 final riders from the Grassroots Rider Academy 2023. Megan, alongside her horse Timmy, successfully came through the Academy and admittedly, life hasn't been the same since. You can keep up to date with Megan on her Instagram and we wish her the best of luck going forward! Stay tuned as we get to know the other Riders over the coming...

Have you ever heard of Horse-Boarding?!? Well, this week Sarah Elebert chats to Sarah of The Knightmares Equestrian, a hugely adventurous and open-minded equestrian. She tells us about Horseboarding, riding bitless and working at liberty with your horse. Sarah is always striving for new challenges, often from the less mainstream methods and is passionate about using her journey to help those searc...

This episode is hosted by Laura and she chats with Jane Brindley - a rider psychology expert. Grief inevitably affects us all at some point and for many different reasons. While grief is a personal experience, Jane shares some hugely valuable insights. She also mentions a very personal article she has written on this topic also and is a MUST READ. You can read it for free here: SOME PERSONAL THOUG...

Join host Sarah Elebert as she chats with Lisa and Debbie from Rider Guider - The Audio Riding Lessons Equestrian App They talk about what it's like setting up a business with your best friend during lockdown, the slow uptake of tech within in the equine industry and the ups and downs of running your own business..."a holiday? What is that?" You can find out more about Rider Guider at Audio Riding...