The Equine Life

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A podcast series aimed to inspire, motivate and empower horse riders and lovers a like, across New Zealand & the tasman. Stimulating stories and learnings across all disciplines and aspects of horsemanship complimenting resources already at your fingertips. A must listen to as you head down the road to that next adventure on horseback or as you simply get those must do lists completed so you can get back in the saddle.By riders for riders.

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S3 E16 A Spin on Western Performance with Kelly Keenan

Dec 13 2023 74 mins

Welcome to episode sixteen and our final episode of season three. In this episode we talk to reining and western horsemanship rider Kelly Keenan whom has a focus on coaching and training of reining and western performance horses and riders across New Zealand. With an extensive riding back ground across America, we discuss her move to New Zealand and share some of her tips and trick

S3 E15 The horse osteopath with Kelly Burnett

Oct 14 2023 76 mins

Welcome to episode fifteen of season three. In this episode we catch up with Otago animal osteopath and rider Kelly Burnett. Growing up with horses and experiencing a number of different disciplines makes Kelly the ideal person for understanding how horses should move and how their bodies are put together. We caught up to discuss everything osteo when it comes to horses and leave y

S3 E14 The inner workings of a horse with Becks Nairns

Sep 11 2023 68 mins

Welcome to episode fourteen of season three. In this episode we catch up with the inspirational Beck Nairns who is a French classical dressage rider, breeder of Andalusian and P.R.E horses. As well as being a rider, she has been a taxidermist for 18 years and for the last four years has been using her skills gained from the industry dissecting horses to find answers to those unknow

S3 E13 Rare Horse Breeds Of NZ

Aug 29 2023 44 mins

Welcome to episode thirteen of season three. In this episode we catch up with Liselle Silver who is one of the passionate equestrians behind creating a rare horse breeds society in New Zealand. A place for public to share, promote and learn about the rare horse breeds in NZ. Join us as we discuss the mission, what is a rare breed and stories behind some of them.To find out more che

S3 E12 Stable to Stirrup with Kerry Helm

Aug 05 2023 44 mins

Welcome to episode twelve of season three. In this episode we catch up with Kerry Helm who has been part of the Stable to Stirrup team since it started. A charitable trust that is ethically rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming standabred race horses, giving them the chance to enjoy life after racing. With over 120 horses rehomed to date, we discuss what's actually involved and how

S3 E11 From Polo to Jewellery with Chel Clarkin

Jul 25 2023 48 mins

Welcome to episode eleven of season three. In this episode we catch up with the very humble and talented Chel Clarkin. Cambridge based jewellery maker and designer who has had a life immersed in the world of polo and hunting across NZ and the world. We dive into the journey she been on from her first pony, facing many challenges, to her amazing business Chel Clarkin Jewellery. Whic

S3 E10 The Long Ride South with Katie Herries

Jun 29 2023 34 mins

Welcome to episode ten of season three. In this episode we catch up with Katie Herries who in January 2023 embarked on the adventure if a lifetime with four freshly broken in horses riding from Rainbow station to Manapouri. A path that took her straight down the centre of the South Island weaving through Stations, Mountains, Lakes and Rivers, all while raising fund for the New Zeal

S3 E9 The Journey to Liberty with Ellie Harrison

Jun 18 2023 64 mins

Welcome to episode nine of season three. In this episode we catch up with Ellie Harrison from Wild Thyme Horsemanship, who like many horse riders just considers herself a everyday rider working with horses. Back in 2021 Ellie was the winner of the Kaimanawa Heritage Horses wild stallion challenge and has since been part of clinics and the evening shows at Equifest NZ in Taupo and C

S3 E8 Striving for the Olympics, 4 Star eventer Abby Long

May 31 2023 57 mins

Welcome to episode eight of season three. In this episode we catch up with four star eventing star and Dynavyte sponsored rider Abigail Long (aka Abby). Currently based in Levin she has been running Abby Long Equestrian, professionally competing a team of horses across the country while providing coaching and development opportunities on the family property. In April Abby announced

S3 E7 Showjumping Dreams with Holly McKenzie

May 16 2023 37 mins

Welcome to episode seven of season three. In this episode we catch up with sixteen year old Holly McKenzie whom in August 2022 had the privilege to travel Brazil as part of the Global Amateur showjumping tour thanks to Lucy Olphert showjumping. We dive into how she came to be part of the travelling team, her horse and achievements in New Zealand and share some of her learnings from