Listen With EquiTeam

Oct 29 2024 133 ep. 33 mins 5
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Welcome to the official podcast from Equiteam. We are here to bring you no holes barred interviews, fun chats and all things equestrian. From tips with the professionals to discussing everyday real life issues faced by many of us, this is a must listen for those who love horses and want to have some fun along the way.

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Looking Forward to Winter....

Oct 29 2024 32 mins  
As the clocks have changed and the daylight hours are decreasing, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings share their thoughts on combining horses with their love(!) of winter. From setting goals, and managing expectations, to being realistic with your time, appropriate clothing and top tips, the duo chat about the practical aspects of being an equestrian through the winter m

The Emu/Ostrich Effect of Overwhelm

Oct 21 2024 40 mins  
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville explore their thoughts on overwhelm as the pair reflect on how they have been feeling after an exceptionally hectic year. From the feelings of failing at everything and not being able to do anything well, Liz S also shares how, as a patient of the Newson Health Clinic, the recent Panorama documentary on over-prescribing of HRT left her f

Alan Davies - Life after being a professional groom

Oct 14 2024 31 mins  
EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Alan Davies about life after he announced his retirement from being a full time groom in January 2023. Although not fully retired - we spoke to Alan after he had just returned from flying a horse to America!, Alan has taken a step back from the intensity of being a full time competition groom for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, to concentrate

Tea and Talk on World Mental Health Day

Oct 06 2024 25 mins  
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Riders Minds Founder Victoria Wright ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, about why she wants to bring the equestrian community together for a cup of tea and a talk. With a strong message of talking to each other, rather than about one another, Victoria shares why she would like this to become common place and not just for World Menta

What I learnt as 'Camp Host' with Gillian Birrell

Sep 23 2024 29 mins  
When Equiteam member Gillian Birrell was asked to host an Equiteam Dressage Camp, she had no idea what she was letting herself in for. Gillian shares what it’s like behind the scenes compared to her experiences as a camper as she highlights the importance of a supportive network full of positive energy and the ripple effect it has without realising on all those there. https://eq

Why are Equestrians so hard on themselves?

Sep 16 2024 32 mins  
Liz Daniels chats to psychotherapist and teaching fellow, Hannah MacIntosh about our brains and why we find it so hard to be nice about ourselves. Have you ever finished a dressage test, lesson, or showing jumping round and the first thing that comes out of your mouth is a negative comment – don’t worry you’re certainly not alone! Hannah explains why we do this and looks at

Things like this don’t happen to people like me

Sep 09 2024 21 mins  
When Caeleigh Kean posted on her social media about a recent success, the start of the post caught our eye. Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Caeleigh Kean about winning a sash, being crowned champions, and why she feels that good things don’t happen to people like her. Like many people, Caeleigh wasn’t in a position to buy a ready-made horse, so instead she invested in a nic

A Conversation with Dan Bizzarro

Sep 01 2024 32 mins  
Liz Daniels chats to International Italian Event Rider Daniel Bizzarro about his journey from Italy to England, and his desire to share his knowledge by making it widely accessible. Growing up on the outskirts of Turin, Italy, Dan began his riding journey aged nine. A few years later he was given his first taste of Eventing as a Young Rider and his desire to follow his passion was

Formation Riding for All

Aug 19 2024 32 mins  
On this week’s episode, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Senga Riches, Director of All-Steps Formation Riding. Formation riding is something that the Equiteam founder knew very little about, so when Senga likened it to synchronised swimming, with horses instead of water, we were instantly intrigued. From being inspired by the Spanish Riding School, to helping with basic school

When is it Ok to Cheat on Your Coach?

Aug 12 2024 34 mins  
EquiTeam’s coach, Liz Daniels, chats to Louise Gillings about the relationship between a coach and rider. From being able to be honest and ask questions, to knowing when to move on, Liz and Lou draw on their own experiences from both sides of the coaching fence.