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Listen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCoaching Week: Igniting passion, unlocking potential and impacting livesThis week is UK Coaching Week and Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings are sharing the love for coaches who have inspired them and positively influenced their lives. From honest conversations, to rider responsibility, Equiteam Coach Liz shares why she loves being a coach and why as both a coach, and a rider, you get out what you put in!   #equiteam #listenwithequiteam #PassItOn #UKCoachingWeek2025-06-0334 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamConfidence and resilienceOn this week’s episode, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about the differences between confidence and resilience and how the two so often go hand in hand. The pair touch on the results from a 2024 survey into rider motivation and confidence.  *76% of riders said when they are experiencing a lack of confidence or increased anxiety around riding, it affects their enjoyment.  Ahead of the launch of the Equiteam resilience bootcamp, the duo explore ways in which you can help to recognise and boost your resilience. *Taken from the Rider...2025-05-2031 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamMore Than Just a PodcastEquiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to member Gill Birrell about planning your riding between coaching sessions to help your progress, taking responsibility and learning to problem-solve in the moment. Whilst the safe Equiteam community is at the heart, Liz explains how the pool of resources were designed to be used by members and how it can help in their own development.2025-05-0629 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIt's Always a Choose DayIt’s been a whirlwind of a crazy few weeks, as EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look at choosing to say yes and making the most of opportunities, even when it sometimes means burning the candle at both ends! From hosting three Equiteam Confidence Camps, to competing at the BD nationals and organising a national event (all in April), the pair reflect on how they have felt for choosing to say yes.2025-04-2931 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCamp flapsEquiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Equiteam member Jen Craig about resilience and how to navigate the challenges that horses can bring. The chat took an unexpected turn resulting in some rare camp secrets being shared – not one to listen to when the kids are in the car!2025-04-1431 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquiTeam's Liz and Lou in the Hot SeatIn this week’s episode, and following a request in the Equiteam Connected members group, Liz and Lou handed over the mic, and welcomed Equiteam member Gillian Birrell to host the show. Gill delves back to the beginning to discover how the pair started riding, their first ponies, how they met on the showjumping circuit and how Equiteam Confidence Camps were born. Of course, it’s not without making them squirm as they reveal each others bad habits and get them to share previously non-disclosed info! A fun listen to celebrate three years of E...2025-04-0137 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Focused Equestrian Boot CampIf you’re lacking a bit of direction, then let us help you find your focus with The Focused Equestrian Boot Camp. Equiteam’s Lou Gillings, joins Liz Daniels to chat about their first boot camp and how it can help you focus your goals and find your mojo. You can pick and choose which parts you want to focus on, with our four main pathways: ·       Mindset and Goal Setting ·       Rider position ·       Horsecare ·       Daily challenges ·       Rider focused fitness ·       Plus Loubird's delicious recipes Join us here: https://www.equiteam.co.uk/th2025-01-2815 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Power of an ApologyWithin our Equiteam Connected community there is often chat that involves people on livery yards, which can be highly emotive environments where everyone seems to have an opinion. On a good livery yard with a positive support team, you will find no better place – but unfortunately this isn’t always the case and we hear lots of instances of conflicts. Equiteam’s Liz Daniels is joined by Facilitator Coach Consultant and Director of DA Professional, Dorothy Armstrong to talk about the power of an apology, how to apologise, when to apologise, dispersing yard tension, and how to mov...2024-11-1929 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamRefilling the emotional bucket EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about your emotional bucket, knowing when it is empty and ways to fill it back up again. After an emotionally crazy equestrian week which involved saying a final goodbye to Liz's heart horse, Cianti, a week of dressage camps, lots of highs and learning opportunities with Joules that were tinged with guilt, the sale of a horse, and juggling work and normal life, it was fair to say that the emotional bucket was a little empty! The pair chat about recognising what you need, and taking steps to...2024-11-1231 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamLooking Forward to Winter....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 months. As always we would love to hear your tips and thoughts, if you’d like to share them pop over to the Equiteam Facebook page and have your say.2024-10-2932 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Emu/Ostrich Effect of OverwhelmEquiteam’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 feeling rattled and confused, adding to already sinking feeling in her stomach. After chatting off air ahead of the podcast, the duo also delve into the importance of communication with th...2024-10-2240 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamWhat I learnt as 'Camp Host' with Gillian BirrellWhen 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://equiteamcamps.co.uk 2024-09-2429 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamFormation Riding for AllOn 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 schooling, and assisting in confidence growth, Senga’s passion to make formation riding accessible to all is very clear. With a strong ethos on inclusivity, All-Steps Formation Riding host clinics, competitions and demos all over t...2024-08-2032 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamRevisited - Clench it or Drench it with Kate LeishmanIn this week’s episode, Liz Daniels chats to Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Kate Leishman about all things pelvic floor. With 1 in 2 women experiencing bladder problems, often going many years before seeking advice, Kate explains what a pelvic health physiotherapist is and why problems are more common than many people realise. Bladder weakness often leaves people feeling embarrassed, but Kate reassures us that people do not need to suffer in silence as there is lots that can be done. Kate even shares some easy to follow exercises that can help improve your pe...2024-07-3032 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamWhat Does Confidence Look Like to You?Confidence Camp Coach Liz Daniels, and Host, Louise Gillings, chat about confidence and if it is a feeling or a belief. They look at what confidence means to them, their experiences of seeing it in other people, how it manifests and what can happen if you have too much!   Along with confidence, the pair also recognise the importance of having the correct support team, having confidence in your coach, and taking your time to consolidate during your journey. You can find the EquiTeam survey here - https://rebrand.ly/EquiTeam_Survey 2024-07-1631 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeam10 Years of Equiteam Confidence CampsEquiteam Confidence Camp Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look back on 10 years of camps on their anniversary year. From not being sure that they would fill camps, to selling out in minutes, the duo share some of their most memorable moments (or those they can share anyway!), as they reflect on 10 years of fun. With bridleless ponies, an air ambulance, lots of feeding, some dirty dancing moves and unlikely friendships formed - the magic of camp is shared through an authentic hug. Follow Equiteam Confidence Camps on Facebook   2024-07-0232 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Art of Brilliance: From Surviving to ThrivingThe podcast that might change your life… well maybe not your life, but it might help change your outlook. On this week’s episode, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels is a little bit overly excited to welcome best-selling author Dr Andy Cope to the show to chat about changing the narrative and instead of focusing on what is wrong with people, looking at what is right with people. From mood hoovers and the 2%ers, to clearing out your pants draw and finding the positive equilibrium, this is one podcast that you don’t want to miss. To get...2024-06-0437 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe rise of Lindores: A shining example of diversification and agri-tourismThis week Equiteam’s Liz Daniels is joined by Anna Black, Manager at Lindores in Fife. In the last 10 years, Lindores has grown from a family farm with a small cross country course, to one of Central Scotland’s premier equestrian training centres, boasting holiday houses, Scottish experiences, a link with Lindores distillery and some TV appearances! Anna shares her memories of the first phone call from Equiteam Confidence Camps with a new concept of running residential camps for adults, how the diversification of the farm started, and how the ethos of the business is built on a...2024-05-2831 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamMy Trip to Badminton and Why I'm not Feeding My DevilWhen Liz Somerville qualified for the Voltaire Design Grassroots Championships in 2023 she was elated – but she had no idea how bumpy the road to get to Badminton would be. Just a few months later she found herself getting her first ever 20 penalties following a run out at Blair Horse Trials, followed by her first public elimination at British Showjumping. Liz’s honest account of the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the importance of her support team are shared with Equiteam’s Liz Daniels, in a podcast that anyone suffering from confidence issues, or a lack of se...2024-05-2150 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamFitness - A Change in MindsetEquiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings caught up with Equiteam Connected member Jen Craig to find out what sparked her fitness journey and how it has impacted her mindset. The trio discuss making sustainable lifestyle choices and why ice cream features every day in Jen’s menu with no intention of giving up! As Louise is preparing for a half marathon, Jen shares how the Equiteam Fit to Ride videos and plans have inspired her to kick-start her health journey and how she has noticed the biggest differences in her energy, her time in the...2024-04-3034 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEmpowering Change with Muireann O Toole BrennanIn this episode, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Muireann O Toole Brennan Co Founder and Head of Media at Equitas about inspiring a generation. As Muireann sobbed her way to a riding lesson early on in life, scared to ride, little did she know that the sisters who owned the stables would change, shape and inspire her future both in and out of the saddle – her first experience of truly supportive women working together. With a career steeped in many equestrian experiences, Muireann jumped at the opportunity to combine the two things she loved; writ...2024-04-2334 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamLet's Discuss Rider WeightFollowing a recent social media post, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels is joined by equine and human physiotherapist Maeve Sheridan, creator of ‘Activate your Seat’ and EquiTeam member Carolyn Macdonald, previous podcast guest of ‘how getting fit and losing four stone changed my life’.   After talking about the rider/horse weight ratio at an educational day Maeve was inspired to weigh herself in her riding clothes whilst carrying her tack and was so surprised by the findings that she shared her numbers on social media as an educational post. The post attracted both positive and negative comments an...2024-04-1630 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamConfidence Coaching with Daisy SmithAt EquiTeam we love nothing more than chatting about confidence, and so this week’s guest is the perfect fit as we welcome confidence coach and sports psychologist Daisy Smith to the Listen with EquiTeam podcast. After suffering a crisis of confidence Daisy was able to draw on her own personal and professional experiences to help others, which led to the formation of How Very Horsey. Daisy has a very refreshing slant on ‘being brave’ as she shares her own story, and explains how a background in theatre has given her additional techniques to share with o...2024-04-0935 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamJoin the EquiTeam Podcast PartyThis week we are celebrating our second birthday and to mark this exciting occasion we invited our members to a podcast party. From creating horse poo truffles, feeling safe to have tricky conversations, supporting first-time horse owners, and our most memorable moments, the love for the EquiTeam community is clear for everyone to hear. Of course the who would you have for dinner question appeared, which saw the evening escalate quickly!! A heartfelt thank you to every single person who has supported us, and as a special thank you we are giving you...2024-03-2646 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamRiding the Menopause Revisited with Caroline WilsonIt's Female Health February so what better reason to revisit one of our most popular episodes from 2022. Can we be the last generation of women to suffer in silence when it comes to the peri-menopause and menopause? This was a question put to us by the wonderful Caroline Wilson as she shared her experience of peri-menopause with Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville from EquiTeam. For Caroline it all started around the age of 43 when for the first time in her life she rode down the centre line and had a complete mind blank. The anxiety and panic...2024-02-2042 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCelebrating 100 episodes of Listen with EquiTeamJoin EquiTeam as we celebrate 100 podcast episodes. Liz, Lou & Liz discuss the top three most downloaded episodes as well as share their own personal favourites. We aren't stopping here though, the team have lots of exciting plans for the show and would really appreciate your feedback on how we can make Listen with EquiTeam even bigger and better. We have put together a short survey and everyone that submits a response will be entered into a prize draw to win three months membership to EquiTeam.  Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/ListenwithEquiTeam  An...2024-02-0631 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamNew Year... New You?Or is it just a good opportunity to set yourself some goals?   Christmas has been and gone, the bells have rung in 2024 and the EquiTeam trio are back to chat about goal setting. Whether you look at New Year as an opportunity to start over or just another day, it is the one time of year when lots of us think about setting ourselves some new goals. In this episode we discuss how to get started with goal setting, how many goals to set and where to focus your energy, and some of the different w...2024-01-0248 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquiTeam's Christmas Advent Calendar is Back!It’s November and yes we are talking about Christmas, or more specifically EquiTeam’s Christmas Advent Calendar, which this year is back, bigger and better than ever! Liz, Lou and Liz get together to share some of their exciting plans for this year’s calendar which already has over £1200 of amazing prizes to be won plus content, top tips and fun from some of our top professionals. Running throughout December all you have to do to take part and be in with a chance of winning our epic prizes is to sign up to our Equ...2023-11-2118 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamHungry Woman: The EquiTeam Follow UpWhen functional nutritionist, entrepreneur, and author of Hungry Woman: Eating for good health, happiness and hormones, was our guest on a previous EquiTeam podcast the response we had was unchartered. Her pragmatic, yet achievable approach of making small changes to invest in your mind and body for better sleep, mental health and hormone balance resonated with the EquiTeam Connected group as we all went off to buy magnesium, Omega 3, and copies of her book. But a month down the line, have we managed to sustain these changes and if so what, if any, improvements have...2023-11-0732 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA horse called Salty, the first Irish 5* winner in 58 years, and a pile of Self-Doubt.Prompted by a brilliantly written Facebook post on Team Oakden's page, Liz D & Liz S get together to discuss Austin O’Connor’s epic win at Marylands 5*. But it was what Austin said in his interview afterwards that has really got people talking.   Join us to talk about self-doubt, how to recognise the different forms it might take and what, as Team Oakden put it, you can do to start believing that ‘you’re actually doing great’. And as promised here are the links to some of our EquiTeam blogs https://www.equiteam.co.uk/but-w...2023-10-2425 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquiTeam on World Mental Health DayJoin EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings as they talk all things mental health and well-being on World Mental Health Day (10th October). The duo looks at what mental health means to them, why saying hello to a stranger might make a difference to their day, and share some personal experiences. Liz’s shameless plug for Riders Minds has a strong messaging about the mental health and well-being support is available for all equestrians, and that it is okay not to be okay. Find out more about Riders Minds here: https://ridersminds.org/2023-10-1034 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIs it Time to Stop Talking About Rugging?Join EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville as they discuss a current topic that has seen a bit of debate on social media – is it time to stop talking about rugging? From over-rugging, not rugging for welfare purposes to rugging for practical reasons – Liz and Liz share their own thoughts, as well as some research from Dr Marlin, on this hot topic – no pun intended. While Liz S holds her hands up when it comes to adding an extra rug, Liz D admits to being ‘nesh’ and has to try hard not to think her horses f...2023-10-0330 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamBE90 to 3* - In Two Years!Just how does someone go from doing their first BE90 to competing at 3* in just two years? George Bartlett did! EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to event rider George about his incredible journey and the pinnacle of his career so far – an impressive third place in George’s first 3*L at Blair International Horse Trials.   Based at Caunton Manor Stud with Victoria Wright and her team, George first got spotted on the hunting field by Mrs Wright who invited him to the yard to do some hacking out. George continued to work part ti...2023-09-1923 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamSetbacks, Lost Mojos and Learning DaysMost of us will suffer setbacks, a crisis of confidence or loose our mojo at some point and whether it’s because we are in the thick of the competition season or at the end of a busy summer with the kids off school, or trying to juggle work, life and holidays, there are plenty of people going through it right now. Both of EquiTeam’s Lizs’ have experienced this over the last few weeks in different ways, so sat down to catch up and chat about some good lessons learnt at Blair Horse Trials, how taking the pr...2023-09-0527 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamAn EquiTeam Catch UpThere has been so much going on in EquiTeam over the last few months that Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings thought that a catch up podcast was in order! The duo discuss all things EquiTeam including some highlights from the EquiTeam Connected group, as well as chatting about some of the content including the value of time blog, the Alan Davies Grooming and Turnout Series, as well as the new lunging series. And we can’t mention the content without chatting about superb workouts and plans from Lauren from Equestrian Fitness Scotland which is in...2023-08-2930 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Value of TimeWhen our recent Equiteam blog about the value of time sparked an incredible conversation within our EquiTeam Connected Facebook group, we knew that we needed to continue the conversation and open it up to the wider equestrian community. Time is, without doubt, our most precious commodity and once it’s gone, it’s gone. In this episode we chat about what we can achieve when we allow ourselves and our horses more time, what we can learn and how time allows us to make memories with friends and family and our horses and how to appreciate what’s impo...2023-08-2233 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamLearn to Ride at SpeedDo you find riding in open spaces at speed a bit nerve racking? Or maybe you just want to learn to gallop your horse properly? You are most definitely not alone. After a post in our Facebook group EquiTeam Connected raised this issue, Liz and Lou sat down to discuss how to safely, and confidently ride at speed. This episode covers everything from choosing the right time, place and people to go with, how your position is super important for you and your horse, how to choose the best ground and cope with variations in terrain and...2023-08-0127 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeam‘It’s not always been smiles and achievements’ - with Gillian BurrellEquiteam member Gillian Birrell chats about the ups and downs of her journey with her horse Ziggy and why she thinks it is important to share that it’s not always full of smiles and achievements. Returning to riding after a big break, Gillian found herself teamed with a horse who has tested her resilience and confidence on multiple occasions. After 10 falls in almost as many months, Gillian knew it was decision time – did she try and learn to work as a team – or was it time to part company for good? Gillian shares what tools...2023-07-1834 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamQuestion Time with Lauren Semple from Equestrian Fitness ScotlandIn this episode Lou catches up with Lauren from Equestrian Fitness Scotland. Lauren is a level three personal trainer and currently completing her level four, she is also a self-confessed Pippa Funnel super fan, a rider herself and busy pony club mum so the perfect person to answer our member's rider fitness and nutrition questions.    We talk about injuries and managing them, the best ways to get fit, talk protein and discuss the importance of finding your own motivation.    You can find Lauren online:   https://equestrianfitnessscotland.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/equifitscotland/ https://www.instagram.com/equestrianfitnessscotland/   Or join EquiTe...2023-07-0429 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamJuggling Life, Work & HorsesSometimes the struggle is real! Life, work, family, horses…. This week Liz and Lou have been let loose to chat about all the juggling horse owners have to do to fit everything into an already busy life. Self-pressure, other people’s expectations and comparison can all leave us feeling like we are failing especially when you believe that you should be superwoman and able to achieve way more! Liz & Lou chat about acceptance, taking the pressure off, how buying yourself some time might be the way forwards and share some tips and tools to help you...2023-06-2739 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamGoals, Reflections & a Touch of DisappointmentWhat happens when you reach and achieve a goal, but yet you are left feeling a little disappointed? EquiTeam’s Lou Gillings shares how she achieved her goal and yet the achievement was tarred by the feeling of disappointment knowing that she could have done better, or worked harder. This is a situation that many equestrians can relate to – yet when looking at the bigger picture and drilling down into details we often find that the goal posts have been moved! In this honest podcast Liz and Lou discuss the next plans, the take...2023-06-2029 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamLaminitis - a weighty issueIn this week’s episode Liz Daniels chats to Liz Somerville who is wearing her Loch Leven Equine Practice hat, to discuss the very relevant subject of laminitis, overweight ponies and just how dangerous this devastating condition can be. With the grass growing at a rapid rate, vets are currently seeing a massive spike in the number of horses and ponies with laminitis. We chat about the risk factors and what triggers laminitis, how we all need to be better at recognising when our horses are overweight and why horse owners struggle to implement a successful weight lo...2023-06-1333 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamClench it or drench it with Kate LeishmanIn this week’s episode, Liz Daniels chats to Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Kate Leishman about all things pelvic floor. With 1 in 2 women experiencing bladder problems, often going many years before seeking advice, Kate explains what a pelvic health physiotherapist is and why problems are more common than many people realise. Bladder weakness often leaves people feeling embarrassed, but Kate reassures us that people do not need to suffer in silence as there is lots that can be done. Kate even shares some easy to follow exercises that can help improve your pe...2023-06-0632 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIsland Riding with Louise BucknerEquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Louise Buckner, founder of Island Riding Centre on the Isle of Wight, about giving back to the community, diversification, sustainability and why she believes in teaching kids and adults more than just to ride horses. Having purchased a derelict farm with her husband just six years ago, it was a toss up between converting it to either a riding centre or a golf course… luckily for the people of the island the horses won! Louise and her team have built an incredible portfolio of services, making the most and crea...2023-05-2330 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamDealing with SetbacksIn this episode EquiTeam’s Liz and Lou chat about dealing with setbacks, why it’s important to allow yourself time to process, acknowledge and take control of the situation, how to learn from mistakes, and why sometimes setbacks can help you to develop skills and move forwards. As they reflect on and share some experiences, the duo chat about having tantrums, hiding the biscuits and Lou turns the tables as Liz answers the quick-fire questions.  2023-05-1631 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamRide your own raceEquiTeam’s Liz and Lou chat about the importance of riding your own race and not comparing yourself to others. Following on from her well-received and timely EquiTeam blog, Lou delves deeper into being proud of your journey, not judging your progress on others around you, why smiling is infectious, and why you should be proud to sparkle! From lightbulb moments  to dinner with Ryan Renolds, we challenge you not to take something away from this insightful, yet humourous podcast which is a great reminder to ride your own race. Read our blog her...2023-05-0925 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamWhy the world needs more Alan DaviesWhen the world’s most famous super groom agrees to come to Scotland to coach for EquiTeam Confidence Camps and film some grooming and turnout videos for our EquiTeam members, we knew we were in for a fun few days. What we didn’t realise was just what an absolute privilege it would be to spend time with the man who has travelled the world looking after, amongst others, Valegro, Utophia and Gio and who has been part of numerous Olympic, World and European medal winning teams. In this episode we reflect on our time with...2023-05-0223 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamNegative Self Talk with Jane BrindleyEquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Jane Brindley from Horse Riding with Confidence Scotland to chat about negative self talk and the effects it has. From what it is, to why it’s emotionally draining and the effects on others, Jane delves deeper to give a thorough understanding of this important topic, and shares some practical tips and management tools for managing negative self talk. Jane is a confidence and mindset coach who has been working with horse riders, at all levels, since 2004 when she set up her business Horse Riding with Confidence Scotland. She uses...2023-04-2532 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA Conversation with Maeve SheridanFrom Ryan Renolds to skiing holidays, this week EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Maeve Sheridan, founder and the mastermind behind the Internationally selling Activate Your Seat programme. With over 20 years of experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist Meave specialises in the assessment and treatment of horses and riders. Her years in clinic, coupled with a passion for science, led her to founding Activate Your Seat - a physiotherapy designed and led online exercise programme specifically for horse riders using a bungy. Maeve shares how treatments have progressed in recent years, why she loves he...2023-04-1130 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA Conversation with Sarah OakdenEquiTeam's guest for this week is the lovely Sarah Oakden, one half of Team Oakden, a popular livery and training centre in Fife, which she runs alongside her husband James. With a history steeped in showing, Sarah shares her journey from the show ring to finding success in the white boards of dressage as we find out what really makes her 'tick'. With a clear passion for coaching and helping others, Sarah touches on her teaching which ranges from pupils at Pony Club, to coaching riders for Team GB.2023-04-0445 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamGrowing, learning and any regrets?EquiTeam founders, Liz, Lou and Liz reflect on 12 months of EquiTeam, sharing what they have learned along the way, what they would do differently, and how they would like to celebrate their first birthday! From providing a safe community, to sharing some amazing feedback and comments, the trio proudly looks back on a very busy 12 months. Of course reflection is welcome when it’s to evaluate progress – but what is in store for EquiTeam in the next 12 months? The exciting search for two scholars is underway, as well as some exciting plans for filming with...2023-03-2841 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamLet's Talk Dressage Judging with Gillian PetersAre judges really as scary as we sometimes think? This is just one of the questions that EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels put to British Dressage Judge Gillian Peters, on this week’s podcast. Gillian is a BD List 1 judge, the Scottish Judge Regional representative, a coach and has also competed to advanced level, an accolade of achievements she has juggled around a job and family life. Gillian shares where the motivation for her inspiring journey to become a List 1 judge came from, and why she drove 1,000 miles to judge ten horses. Addi...2023-03-2128 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquestrian Fitness and Rehab with Dave SandersIn today's episode of Listen with EquiTeam, we are delighted to be joined by Dave Sanders from The Equestrian Fitness Institute. Dave is a former personal trainer who now specialises in Equestrian Fitness & Rehab, helping riders to reduce their pain and enhance their performance. With a passion for understanding how the brain delivers biomechanics, Dave shares his incredible journey from a chance online consultation to an International career now delivering equestrian training around the world. Dave's zest, energy and passion radiates as he speaks, with his ability to...2023-03-1432 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCoaching Uncovered - Meet Hannah JacksonIn today's episode of Listen with EquiTeam, Liz Daniels chats to international show jumping rider and British Showjumping Coach Hannah Jackson. With a hugely successful showjumping career starting on ponies, Hannah has an impressive list of achievements, having competed at HOYS and been on several Nations Cups Teams. From working for the BBC to now running her own yard and coaching, Hannah shares the ups and downs of her journey, what she loves about being a coach and how she takes great pleasure in helping others. Offering...2023-03-0726 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamSelf-PressureIn this week’s podcast EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville chat about self-pressure, what it means to them and how it impacts their riding. Liz Somerville shares how her recent journey to the BD regionals was paved with negative self doubt surrounding her own ability, and how the feeling of not wanting to let her horse down almost prevented her from competing at all. From being competitive, to moving the goal posts the pair really open up as EquiTeam coach Liz Daniels talks about the pressure she feels when competing and how she sees...2023-02-2842 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA conversation with Alan DaviesAlan Davies, the most famous groom in the world, needs no introduction - but if you have been hiding under a stone for a few years then let us introduce you to him. Alan is most famous for working alongside Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester, and really catapulted into the main stream media spotlight with the rise of Valegro - aka Blueberry. The ultimate professional, Alan has helped Team GB win so many medals that even he has lost count. In today's episode we put our EquiTeam member's...2023-02-2135 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamOne Woman, a Cob and a Connie Dancing at PSGImagine being told that you were in the wrong warm up ring just because you were riding a native pony. This is what happened to Sarah Vousden as she warmed up for her Advanced Medium test on her traditional cob. Many of us would let this scare and intimidate us but not Sarah who thrives on feeling like the under-dog.  So what does it take to train a hairy traditional cob called Harley and a sharp and very spooky connie called George to PSG level? According to Sarah, determination, the right mindset and the tenacity to keep g...2023-02-0732 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome ExplainedOn this week’s episode, Liz Daniels chats to equine vet Dr Jenny Croft about equine gastric ulcers. Jenny explains in a way that everyone can understand about the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis and what a gastroscope involves, before discussing treatement and most importantly management and prevention. Liz and Jenny explore the new thinking of feeding fibre before riding and why this is important, as well as tackling the confusing subject of supplements. A must-listen for anyone wanting to learn more about equine ulcers and what management strategies they can put in place for ev...2023-01-3132 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIn the saddle with Lucy Barclay-CarrIn this episode Liz Daniels chats to EquiTeam member Lucy Barclay-Carr about her equestrian journey of ups and downs over the past 18 months. Busy working Mum Lucy describes herself as an open book and in this podcast she openly shares the ups and downs, chats about her pelvic floor wins, EquiTeam Connected, and why she needs horses in her life. Liz and Lucy reflect on the first time they met when Lucy made an entrance at the Equiteam Confidence Camps on a homebred mare which resulted in one of Liz’s most memorable moments, and di...2023-01-2432 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamGetting started with British DressageBritish Dressage have a competition structure that has been designed to give riders more choice than ever. Great in so many ways but if you haven’t done it before it can be a bit mind blowing when you are getting started! In this episode Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville chat about how they got started, why they love being members of British Dressage and the different pathways and options available to every rider, no matter the level or aspirations. We’ve got a helpful blog with all the different pathways, qualification criteria, important dates and...2023-01-1735 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamQuestions from the EquiTeam CommunityHave you got a question about your horse but you’re worried you’re going to sound silly? Not sure where to go for recommendations you can trust? Or maybe you feel that you are the only person feeling nervous or out of your depth? Everyone else seems to have their s**t together…right? Over the last year our EquiTeam members have blown us away with their enthusiasm to engage, ask questions and support other horse riders in our Facebook Connected group. So much so we wanted to share some of the questions and topics that have c...2023-01-1038 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamStarting your BE dream with Warren Lamperd On this week’s episode, EquiTeam chats to Warren Lamperd, BE Coach and 5* rider, about starting your British Eventing dream. It’s the time of year when people set their new years resolutions, and for many, competing at British Eventing is on their goals for 2023. As an accomplished coach and having ridden to 5* level, Warren shares his wealth of information on what components are required to start the season successfully, from having the right coach, to making sure all of the ingredients are in place and tested. When it comes to the big...2023-01-0323 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeam2023… 365 Days of OpportunitiesThe time between Christmas and New Year is a great opportunity to review the past year and start setting some goals for 2023. As the title of this podcast says we have 365 days of opportunities, so dream big, set some goals and get ready to take action. In this episode the team from EquiTeam chat about how to go about setting some goals, making sure they are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) and also share some tips to help you achieve your goals. Sharing your goals with others is a brilliant way to keep you motivated...2022-12-2733 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamChristmas with EquiTeamIt’s Christmas…! This week Liz, Lou & Liz get together to chat all things Christmas. From different family Christmas traditions, parents who got steaming drunk by 10.30am on Christmas morning or whether we should be buying our pets presents, nothing is off limits! The real verses fake tree debate comes up as does the story of someone lovingly feeding their Christmas cake for several months with what, they thought was brandy, only to find out their husband had drunk the brandy and refilled the bottle with weak tea! On a more serious note there’s also a...2022-12-1935 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIt’s an EquiTeam Confidence Camp wrapAs the 2022 Equiteam Confidence Camps have come to a close, camp organisers Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings reflect on the highs, the lows, the memorable parts and share when the 2023 camp dates will be released. Although not directly connected to the EquiTeam membership, Liz and Lou offer an insight as to the inspiration which came from their residential camps, which ultimately led to the formation of EquiTeam Connected. From the challenges of rock hard ground and the unprecedented Scottish heat which 2022 will be remembered for, to Lou disclosing that she isn’t always very ‘peopley’, the du...2022-12-1332 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamMotivating yourself in WinterThere is no denying that this time of year for horse owners comes as a challenge. With the constant battle of rain, mud and dark nights the EquiTeam trio discuss how they stay motivated in winter, and share a few tips along the way. With a mutual love for the sunshine Liz, Lou and Liz can totally relate to the struggles of horse-owning in winter, but balance that up with a welcome reminder that the shortest day is almost here. This week’s episode is the perfect companion when mucking out on a dark cold mo...2022-12-0524 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamFind your motivation - with Hazel MycockOn this week’s episode, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Soft Tissue Therapist, Hazel Mycock about dealing with and preventing injuries, getting older, and finding the motivation to maintain your well-being. Hazel delves into her own experiences both professionally and personally, and shares why she believes mindset is the biggest challenge of all. Not one to preach without cause, Hazel opens up about some of her grueling personal challenges, which she undertook for charity after the devastating loss of her week-old son. An inspiration to us all – and having now raised over £40,000 for charity, we find...2022-11-2931 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIt’s OK to ask for helpAfter our EquiTeam blog ‘It’s OK to ask for help’ became our most popular blog since we launched in March this year, we knew we needed to continue the conversation. But although the blog was read by more people than ever, hardly anyone liked, commented, or shared the blog. Which got us thinking about why… In this episode Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville share their own experiences of mental health, discuss the stigma that still exists, talk about how asking if someone is ok twice in the same message or conversation, can be the best way to get s...2022-11-2239 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA Conversation with Caeleigh KeanBased over on the west coast of Scotland, several hours away from the nearest competition centre and an hour’s drive from the nearest arena, Caeleigh Kean chats to Liz Daniels about how she stays motivated to ride and achieve her goals with her lovely young horse Hadley. Juggling a young family, a busy job and a collection of animals, Caeleigh is the perfect example of what hard work, determination and a little bit of support from our EquiTeam community can achieve. In Caeleigh’s own words…don’t make excuses just go out and do it! I...2022-11-1522 minIt\'s A Grooms LifeIt's A Grooms LifeEp 81 - Liz Daniels- EquiTeamToday, I welcome Liz Daniels who is one of the founders and creator of the member ship website EquiTeam. Liz explains about what is included in the membership which is ALOT!EquiTeam have teamed up with me in this months competition so do listen for more details Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/its-a-grooms-life-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1027 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCatch Up with EquiTeamThis week Liz, Lou and Liz S are back together for a special EquiTeam catch up. As well as all of the educational and fun content we have enjoyed producing for our EquiTeam members, our Facebook group EquiTeam Connected has been busier than ever with posts and questions about Atypical Myopathy, how to get started with British Dressage, confidence blips, HRT, and loads of encouragement and support when needed. Have a listen to find out more about our exciting Christmas advert competition and how you can be in with a chance to win some incredible prizes. Our...2022-11-0828 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA Conversation with Shannon Lorimer5 years ago Shannon Lorimer had an accident whilst showjumping in Portugal. A broken back and neck and a failed surgery and morphine overdose left her not knowing if she would walk again, let alone ever get back on a horse. In this episode Shannon shares what it has been like to get back to the sport and horses she loves, how hard it has been to always stay positive and how thankfully more professionals are starting to see the benefit of wearing an air jacket whilst competing.    Her advice around having the right people to he...2022-11-0132 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIn the Saddle with Jen CraigThis week Liz is chatting to one of our EquiTeam members Jen Craig about her rather special and very hot Ginger Ninja, Troy. Troy came into Jen’s life at just a week old and despite his hot and slightly unpredictable nature, Jen had high hopes for her special boy. After a make or break trip to EquiTeam’s Confidence Camp in 2017 helped Jen re-define who was in charge in their relationship, she set herself the goal of getting him to the Royal Highland Show for the HOYS Working Hunter qualifiers. Sadly a bout of lami...2022-10-2530 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIn the Saddle with David HoldenThis week’s episode is a good one! After reading about David’s story on Team Oakden’s Facebook page we knew we had to interview him. After a break from riding and not intending to start again, a chance encounter whilst at the dentist, led to David and his wife Krishna finding themselves at Dunbog Farm with two new horses. David chats to EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels about the ups and downs of his inspiring journey, including how close he came to giving up after disappointments with his first horse George and an injury shortly after buying t...2022-10-1831 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamA Conversation with The Horse BarberThis week’s guest is Melody Hames, the lady behind The Horse Barber brand, creative clipper, and the UK’s first horse clipping educator. In this episode EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels finds out more about how Melody got started in the clipping business and how she has managed to combine her creative flair and passion for art with clipping horses, a business that has taken her over to America to show case her clipping skills, and seen her demo at Your Horse Live   Liz & Melody wrap up the podcast with their top tips on how to get...2022-10-1129 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquiTeam Uncovered - Meet Liz SomervilleThis week Lou is in the hosting seat to chat to the third member of our EquiTeam trio, Liz Somerville. Although Liz started riding at a very young age she had to wait till she was 33 years old to finally be able to buy her own horse. In this episode she shares how she worked for her rides by mucking out in army stables, and how she got given plenty of horses over the years, including one as a wedding present, mostly because no one else would ride them! And no matter how hard she tried to...2022-10-0429 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamAre you getting the most out of your lessons or are you letting yourself down?This week Liz and Lou discuss EquiTeam’s recent blog ‘Are you letting yourself down?’ which it would be fair to say caused quite a reaction from some of our readers. Whilst we can recognise that a better title may have been something like “Are you getting the most from your lessons?’ the fact remains that if we are tired, this impacts our riding and therefore what we get out of our lessons. If you can’t breathe properly because you’re not fit enough, your brain can’t function, your muscles get tired quickly and you and your horse w...2022-09-1325 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquiTeam Uncovered - Liz Daniels ….in the Hot Seat!Today’s episode sees Lou Gillings getting her own back and putting Liz Daniels firmly in the hot seat. If you have listened to our recent ‘Coaching Uncovered’ series you will already know a bit about ‘Liz the Coach’, but in this podcast Lou gets to ask more about what makes Liz tick, who inspires her and who she would most like to have dinner with. Lou also finds out that after enjoying her time grooming (and partying) a little too much, Liz headed back to school, and came out of university with a First in Journalism… not just a pretty fac...2022-09-0626 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamEquiTeam Uncovered – Meet Lou GillingsIn this episode we meet Lou Gillings, also known as Loubird and one third of the Equiteam partnership. Liz and Lou talk all things Equiteam and share more about how their confidence camps started and the ethos behind their success. Liz also puts Lou on the spot with some quick fire questions around who inspires her the most and who she would like to have dinner with! Richard Branson, Sir David Attenborough and Bradley Cooper were mentioned! If you would like to access some of the downloads and videos mentioned in this episode, you can...2022-08-3025 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamTop Tips for Walking a SJ CourseWant to give yourself the best chance of jumping a successful course of show jumps? Walking the course properly is a good place to start and in this episode the team from EquiTeam share their top tips on exactly what you need to be doing How many of us run round the course usually because we are short of time or worse still spend most of the course walk chatting to friends as we go! It’s so important to walk the course through the eyes of our horse and see what they see as they jump ro...2022-08-1636 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIn the Vet's Corner - All About Horse InsuranceWe have another brand new show for you! In the Vet’s Corner this week EquiTeam chat to Hugh Somerville MRCVS from Loch Leven Equine Practice about horse insurance. Should you insure your horse in the first place, what type of policy and cover should you choose, what’s covered and what’s not and why checking the small print is so important. Whether you choose to insure your horse or not will depend entirely on your own financial situation, your horse and your feelings around risk. In this episode Liz and Hugh chat about the ve...2022-07-2634 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamFinding the Right Coach for You & Your HorseIn this second episode from EquiTeam’s ‘Coaching Uncovered’ series Liz Daniels chats to Liz Somerville about how to go about finding the right coach for you and your horse, when it is ok to cheat on your regular coach and how many is too many coaches! Finding the right coach can take time and effort. This week Liz D explains about the different types of qualifications, and the importance of insurance, which is a question that very few people actually ask before booking a lesson for the first time! We chat about how to avoid getting confus...2022-07-1943 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIn the Saddle with Sara BryansIn the first of our 'In the Saddle With' series, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to aspiring BE eventer Sara Bryans about returning to riding after a break, managing her anxiety and her journey to her first BE80. Sara shares the ups and downs of her journey in an honest and relatable account that will resonate with many equestrian listeners. Find out how Sara juggles work, life, family, competing and her drive for wanting to compete again on her young horse Johnny. www.equiteam.co.uk 2022-07-1237 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCoaching Uncovered: Meet Liz Daniels... EquiTeam's Resident CoachIn this episode we kick off our new 'Coaching Uncovered' series with an interview with EquiTeam's resident coach Liz Daniels. Usually in the interviewer's chair this week roles are reversed as Liz Somerville finds out more about Liz Daniels 'the Coach' and hears about her passion for helping people and their horses through her own and Lou Gilling's EquiTeam Confidence Camps, and now through  our own EquiTeam membership.  We chat all things coaching including how Liz got started, what she loves about her job and also what really gets on her goat. She shares some in...2022-07-0547 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamBe Kind or Be Quiet - Being an Equestrian is Hard EnoughBeing part of the equestrian world is tough enough without people thinking it is ok to be nasty about a fellow rider or coach. In this episode the team from EquiTeam share their own experiences of negativity and nastiness and the impact it had on them.  They ask the question, when does a negative comment actaully tip over into bullying and share some resources including Mind and Riders Minds which are there to help and support riders if you or someone you know are struggling. Being kind, supportive and calling out those negative nancies is t...2022-06-2830 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamHow to know when your horse is lame?“He just doesn’t feel quite right” Sound familiar? If you have owned and ridden horses then you’ll understand that feeling of dread when you realise that your precious horse that you have invested so much time and money in is lame. But knowing when they are lame can be really difficult especially if they are quite stoical and not showing the classic head nod that most of us associate with lameness. In this episode Liz, Lou & Liz from EquiTeam share some top tips on how to identify the early warning signs that something isn’t quite righ...2022-06-2140 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamDealing with the spooky horseEquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Lyla Cansfield to chat about natural horsemanship and dealing with spooky horses. Lyla uses a unique blend of natural horsemanship principles alongside sensitively applied traditional ground and ridden techniques for riders of any discipline to achieve transformational results with their horses and help them understand each other. Performed correctly there is no doubt that natural horsemanship is a valuable part of training – but done incorrectly does it always achieve the desired results? Liz put Lyla on the spot and asked her thoughts on using natural horsemanship as an excuse for...2022-06-1435 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamCompetition Prep – Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!What’s the funniest thing you have forgotten at a competition? Lou’s one is pretty epic when she took the wrong horse to a show! In this episode EquiTeam are chatting about the how to make sure you get you and your horse into the show ring prepared and ready to give it your best. Liz, Lou and Liz share their own preparation tips including making sure you have put in the training at home so you can go in full of confidence and knowing you deserve to be there, how to plan with plenty of time to spar...2022-06-0751 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamHow to Navigate Social Media with Rhea FreemanInsta verses reality, keyboard warriers, authenticity and finding your community If you are an equestrian trying to navigate your way through the world of social media then this episode is for you. Rhea Freeman joins our own Liz Daniels to share their experience and words of wisdom when it comes to the ups and downs of social media. With many years of experience in marketing, PR and social media there’s not much these two ladies don’t know about this topic. From how to mute someone, or how to full on block those nasty keyb...2022-05-3133 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamRiding the Menopause with Caroline WilsonCan we be the last generation of women to suffer in silence when it comes to the peri-menopause and menopause? This was a question put to us by the wonderful Caroline Wilson as she shared her experience of peri-menopause with Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville from EquiTeam. For Caroline it all started around the age of 43 when for the first time in her life she rode down the centre line and had a complete mind blank. The anxiety and panic that set in stayed with her and looking back now she is certain that this was the beginning of the...2022-05-2441 minThe Small & Supercharged PodcastThe Small & Supercharged PodcastConfidence, community and lots of laughs with EquiTeamLou Gillings, Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville, aka EquiTeam, join me on today's podcast to chat all about confidence, growing an online membership group for riders, in person events to extend the positive work the camps do, and how it all started (Lou got blamed!). The ladies chat through the idea behind EquiTeam and how the in person camps started, but also how the positivity, fun and community built in person up in Scotland is now available online through the new EquiTeam online membership. We share the highs and lows of the journey so far...2022-05-1845 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamHow losing four stone and getting fit changed my lifeHaving been on every diet plan out there, Carolyn Macdonald shares how a change in mindset kickstarted her weight loss and fitness journey. After 40 years of being unhappy with her weight and suffering from a huge loss in confidence both on her horse Bobby and in her personal life Carolyn realised she had to make a change. Fast forward and she has lost an incredible 4.5 stone. In this episode she chats to Liz about her biggest achievement to date and the impact it has had on every area of her life. Having coached Carolyn before...2022-05-1734 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamLivery Yards...the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!Where you decide to livery your horse is going to depend on a multitude of things but how do you find the perfect yard for both you and your horse? In our latest episode the team from EquiTeam discuss what questions you should be asking when you start looking, and discuss insurance policies, contracts, yard rules and routines, and that all important list of ‘must haves’ and ‘would like to haves’ Liz, Lou and Liz share their own experiences of being on livery yards as well as some of the positive and negative stories they have see...2022-05-1032 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamHow to get riding fit with Equestrian Fitness ScotlandMum of two, full time police officer, rider & grass roots eventer, personal trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the performance and development squads for Horse Scotland. Lauren Semple from Equestrian Fitness Scotland is one busy lady and yet she still finds time to support and encourage other equestrians to get fitter and stronger. In this episode Liz Daniels chats to Lauren about what inspired her to help other riders improve their fitness and the quick results her clients get when they commit to just 10 -15 minutes a day of doing the right exercises. Did...2022-05-0338 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamSetting Goals with EquiTeamRiding, fitness, work or lifestyle goals? Do you set yourself lots of goals or are you struggling to get going with some goals for the year ahead? In this episode Liz and Lou talk about setting goals, why they are important, and how to go about making sure the goals you set are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely). Lou shares how valuable it can be to tell a close friend about your goal to give you some much needed support and Liz explains how small visual reminders can be great motivators to keep us all...2022-04-2628 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Overthinking RiderHow many times have you been told by your riding instructor or friends to stop overthinking things and just get on with it?! In this episode Liz Daniels from EquiTeam chats to Helen Wilson aka The Overthinking Rider. Helen talks brilliantly about her own experiences as an overthinking rider with an equally overthinking horse, Foxy. Liz and Helen discuss some of the more common traits that we see with riders when they overthink things and Helen shares some tools to use to help quieten down the negative chatter that can go on in our heads. ...2022-04-1933 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamIs Your Horse Fit For Purpose?This week the team from EquiTeam are discussing why your horse needs to be fit enough to do a job and share a basic six week fitness programme you can follow. Liz, Lou & Liz S talk about the benefits of hacking, how to minimise the risk of injury as well as how to plan ahead to make sure you can get to that all important camp, lesson or competiton. You can listen on all of the usual podcast platforms and download our fitness programme here https://bit.ly/3uM76MV 2022-04-1132 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamConfident Riding with Jane BrindleyIn the episode Equiteam's Liz Daniels is chatting to Jane Brindley about Confident Riding. Jane is a confidence and mindset coach who has been working with horse riders, at all levels, since 2004 when she set up her business Horse Riding with Confidence Scotland. She uses hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP and performance coaching to help riders overcome anxiety, grow in self belief and resilience and develop a strong mindset for performance. Listen for free across all podcast platforms 2022-04-0530 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamThe Big AnnouncementIt’s the news you have all been waiting for – Welcome to EquiTeam, the brand new educational platform for horse riders of all levels. Because not everyone can attend our sell-out equestrian camps, we are bringing all of the learning, fun and unmatched EquiTeam support to your fingertips.  EquiTeam is the home of equestrian development and safe learning in an inclusive and supportive community. We are delighted to bring you some of the magic whilst supporting you to develop your skills, share your experiences and meet lots of like-minded equine enthusiasts.2022-03-2631 minListen With EquiTeamListen With EquiTeamListen With Equiteam TrailerComing very soon......2022-02-1801 min