Equestrian Mums Club – Details, episodes & analysis

What does sustainability really mean? Can you truly make eco-friendly choices with horses and babies? Have you ever considered the true cost of a sustainable product... from beginning to end?

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to Zoe Kiff, founder and owner of sustainable equestrian brand, ⁠Honest Riders⁠.

In this conversation, we're getting to know more about...

• Who Zoe and her family are
• Zoe's incredible journey with her home-produced dressage horse, Trevor
• What the Honest Riders brand is and how it was started
• When products are truly sustainable (& the cost of that!)
• The balance between entrepreneurship, horses and family life
• Tips to start your own journey to more sustainable choices
• Plus much, much more!

Enjoy listening along as we learn more about being sustainable and environmentally friendly, with both humans and horses.

Pssst! Loved this episode and want to start your own eco-friendly horse care journey? Use code MUMSCLUB15 to claim 15% off any product in the Honest Horse collection. Hurry - offer expires at the end of September!

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Have you ever ridden an ex-racehorse? Perhaps you've had the privilege of giving a Thoroughbred a change in career after racing? If you've already had dealings with former racehorses... you probably already know how adaptable, intelligent and fabulous these horses really are!

In this episode, we're speaking to Lauren Stanley, Welfare Communications Manager at Great British Racing and a mum of two gorgeous little boys.

This conversation touches on:

• Lauren's family life
• Lauren's role at Great British Racing and the key to balancing work and family life
• How to get involved with National Racehorse Week (7-15 September 2024) and see how racehorses in the UK are looked after
• Common misconceptions about the life of racehorses
• The opportunity for equestrian disciplines to learn from each other
• The opportunity for diverse careers in racing
• Plus, much more!

Enjoy listening along, as we learn more about racing and the crossover with everyday equestrians life.

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When was the last time you had an open conversation with a friend about your cycle? What sort of feelings do you get when someone starts to open up about theirs to you?

In this episode, we're speaking to Coni Longden-Bird, co-founder of NIXI Body - an innovative leak-proof underwear brand that the Equestrian Mums Club partnered with in 2024. Together, we're talking about normalising conversations around women's health - and how breaking down stigma and shame can lead to more empowered, healthy women.

Listen along to hear more about:

• Coni's background and fertility journey
• The need to prioritise self-care, especially through conception and then motherhood
• The need for education around menstrual health
• Who NIXI Body are and their mission
• Why NIXI Body's products are ideal confidence boosters for those with bladder leaks or periods

We had such a blast on this episode - and hope that this content can make you laugh along with us, as we explore the topic of women's health with a little light-hearted humour!

Please note: Some of the topics we discuss in this episode some listeners may find challenging - including fertility challenges and discussions around shame. We advise listener discretion.

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Do you ever meet people in this life that you are immediately drawn to? What is the defining factor for you? For us, often it's a blend of grit, charisma, authenticity and a multifaceted skillset - which this episode's guest certainly has in spades!

Like many of the equestrian parents we've spoken to, Ali Surrey Dane has multiple hats to wear...

• She runs and owns a livery yard - Hurston Dressage and Eventing
• She's a British Dressage Coaching Certificate L3 coach and List 3 British Dressage judge
• She's a rider (although seems to take that title with a pinch of salt!)
• She's a Non-Executive Director for both the British Grooms Association and the Equestrian Employers Association
• Of course, she's also a mummy, too - to one gorgeous little boy, Rafael!

How does she do it all... we'll never really know! But, on a sunny day in mid-March, we got up close and personal with the wonderful lady, herself.

In this episode, listeners can hear a little bit more about...

• What Ali really think the equestrian industry needs more of (Clue: it's not horses!)
• How she managed to buy herself a little Lusitano gelding... and not a big warmblood mare?
• How a rough pregnancy doesn't necessarily mean a slow return to riding!
• Her son and his namesake
• How equestrian employers need to make changes for parents to sustain their own businesses
• Plus, much more... in true Equestrian Mums Club fashion!

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What would you say your superpower is?

In this episode, we're getting to know Elli Sydenham - supermum, single parent and social media manager(!) for her 13-year-old daughter, Phoebe and their many four-legged friends. Known on Instagram by the handle @hattie_the wildcardpony, this glorious duo are brightening our feeds on the daily - with daughter, Phoebe, letting her creative streak and determined nature run riot and mum, Elli, being the "buffer and safety net" for content, comments and followers. (Pretty hard work when there's 15k+ followers!)

Listen on to hear more about:

• Elli's background and life as a "first generation equestrian" & "first generation equestrian mum"
• The challenges and benefits of co-parenting with an ex
• Advocating for Phoebe's ADHD diagnosis and life after the discovery
• The benefits of horses and social media for someone with a neurodevelopment difference
• Managing an adolescent's social media account as a parent

This was such an open and honest conversation, with huge thanks to Elli for her candour. We hope this conversation gives you plenty to think about, but plenty to be hopeful about, too - especially if you, or someone you know, are struggling with accepting a "difference" of any kind. Because, your difference can be just what the world needs!

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We love an announcement at EMC HQ...

In this short but sweet bonus episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, Sophie is spilling the beans on a BIG secret...

Listen in, to find out more!

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What did April look like for us? Curious to find out?

Get to know us a little bit more inc. updates on our family, horses and home lives as well as some updates on how the Equestrian Mums Club has grown over the month (with much more still to come!).

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Parenthood (& horse ownership!) can be challenging, to say the least. But, what happens when you decide to put some of that online?

In this episode, we're speaking to parent, horse owner and content creator, Rachael Barnett - online moniker, @raythegoth. Best known on Instagram and YouTube for her funny, heartwarming and relatable content with her cob mare, Pepper - she's attracted over 46k followers combined!

Listen to the full chat, for more around:

• Her early years abroad
• How she found her way into social media
• How content creators need to be mindful when choosing to share
• The challenges of online criticism vs. the beauty in building authentic relationships through social media
• The impact of social media on mental health
• Her initial struggles with parenthood and her perspective on having a 'lockdown baby'
• Why new parents shouldn't be afraid to reach out for help

We're so pleased that Ray was able to share so much with us in this episode, and it gives you plenty to think about - parent, guardian or parent-to-be!

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If you won £200,000 on the lottery tonight... what would you spend it on? How do you know what your financial priorities are (& what "should" they be)?

In this episode, we're talking to the self-titled "pensions princess", Charlotte Watson. UK-based financial planner, horse owner/rider/enthusiast/aficionado and mother-of-one - Charlotte is certainly not your stereotypical "man in a pin-striped" suit!

In this chat, Charlotte is breaking down the difficult financial jargon you've probably heard of... with a sprinkle of glitter, a great big smile and in terms you and your horsey dreams will be delighted to hear about! Who knew finances could be fun?! (No, we're not kidding!)

Listen on to hear more on...

• Who is Charlotte - and how did a horsey girl, the daughter of a jockey, become a financial planner?!
• What can a financial planner do for you?
• Who should be using a financial planner?
• How should you be prioritising your finances, based on my income level?
• What IS child benefit and is it worth claiming?
• When should we be looking to save or invest?
• How can we protect ourselves financially - inc. tips around life cover, sick pay, retirement planning, and inheritance
• Plus, Charlotte's top tips for expectant equestrian parents

Charlotte is giving us a truly unique viewpoint on finances - knowing our struggles as equestrians, parents and people juggling so many responsibilities. Money is so emotive for many of us - so we really hope you find this episode as useful as we did whilst recording!

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How can we look after our bodies, once we've had a baby? AND how on earth can we do that, when we've four-leggeds to fend for, too?!

In this episode, we’re speaking to a lady that has more job titles than most! Gemma Dawson is an osteopath, pilates instructor, mummy MOT practitioner and women’s health enthusiast. She runs Clinic 124 - a multidisciplinary clinic dealing with all aspects of health - which she runs alongside her own osteopathic practice and a Pilates Studio (The Pilates Studio Whitstable). She’s also a wife, mother and fellow horse enthusiast - so we absolutely cannot wait to find out more about her life, her work and perhaps get some much needed advice on how to make the best of postpartum life - for our own bodies and our babies.

If you're looking for quick tips on how to feel good in yourself, whilst juggling all the 'hats' - here's the place to start!

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