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The Cocktail CowgirlPia SteersPia Steers may be known through her husbands iconic horse training brand, but she is one talented woman in her own right. I was so happy to have sat down with her and learn more about her back story and the journey from the young horse mad girl from the coast of WA to established vet, trainer, mother and all round super woman. 2024-06-2458 minThe Cocktail CowgirlCourtenay DehoffThe founder of Fancy Lady Cowgirl, Courtenay Dehoff joined me for a chat at the NCHA Jubilee Futurity at Tamworth. Not only a humble, funny, down to earth woman, but she is living her legendary life and giving others the confidence to do so along the way. With many thanks to Equestrienne Magazine for supporting this episode. 2024-06-1248 minThe Cocktail CowgirlHolly Hall PerrinI catch up with my friend Holly and chat about her life, from show ponies to running a full time breeding facility at the family property Kenallywood in Coleyville QLD. Holly shares with me our story of over coming cervical cancer and how it changed the dynamic of her life. 2024-05-0725 minThe Cocktail CowgirlWarren BackhouseI was honoured to sit down with a living legend of the reining industry Warren Backhouse. A look back over his life and career, Warren shares the journey from starting out breaking in thoroughbreds with his family to running a full time reining barn. A humble, wise and kind family man who has had a huge impact on many. 2024-04-091h 16The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party With Leah ReadAt 9am we decided best not to start drinking, but feel free to get her a Bundy & Lemonade if you see her at the bar! Leah recalls how easily life can be taken away, with the loss of her mentor Ken May and how to always make every moment count with those you care about 2024-04-0303 minThe Cocktail CowgirlLeah ReadIn what will go down as my most dedicated effort ever to get an interview, I sit down with Leah Read and learn more about Australia's most dynamic female horse trainer. From the campdrafting arena to Australia's Greatest Horseman Finalist multiple years in a row, Leah gives good insight into what it really takes to stay consistent in your training program and a few good laughs along the way! 2024-04-031h 30The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party with Kat ObrienWe catch back up at the after with Kat Obrien, although it was too early in the day for a cocktail, Kat just loves a simple CC and lemonade.
We talk about Kat's life shaping her into the independent woman she is today, and how hard work never stops and you have to work hard to get what you want. 2024-03-3008 minThe Cocktail CowgirlKat OBrienIn this episode I sit down and get to know Kat OBrien. A very talented young trainer who is making her mark in the cow horse arena with multiple aged event wins already under her belt. Determination and an unwavering desire to make something of herself have seen her go from strength to strength and an even more exciting future ahead of her. 2024-03-301h 08The Cocktail CowgirlScott Glover
Scott Glover has been a huge influence to the western performance horse industry for many years. In this episode we talk about his journey from buying horses out of general auctions to importing and breeding some of Australia's most influential sires and his experiences along the way.
2024-03-241h 14The Cocktail CowgirlScott GloverScott Glover has been a huge influence to the western performance horse industry for many years. In this episode we talk about his journey from buying horses out of general auctions to importing and breeding some of Australia's most influential sires and his experiences along the way. 2024-03-241h 15The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party with Zoë VorenasThe after party is all about Cocktail making and deep convo's. Zoë shows me her favourite cocktail the Bloody Sour which is delicious, and we talk about the constant adversity she has endured and how no day is given so you have to grasp every moment and make it all count. 2024-03-1209 minThe Cocktail CowgirlZoë VorenasZoë Vorenas shares her inspiring story. A diagnosis of MS at 17 years of age rocked her world, but through sheer determination and commitment she hasn't let it slow her down. I talk about her experiences in the Para Equestrian world and how she keeps focused being an elite athlete. 2024-03-121h 27The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party with Sophia HillWe may not have drunk any cocktails this time around, but a Gin & Tonic is on the cards!
We have a very real conversation about the challenges of motherhood and the new perspective it brings. 2024-02-2807 minThe Cocktail CowgirlSophia HillSophia Hill is a young hard working event rider based in the north east of Victoria. We catch up and chat about her determination and focus to become an elite level rider, ready to take on the world stage. 2024-02-281h 18The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party With Tyler SmithAre you even a cowgirl if your favourite drink isn't a Margarita? .A real chat about what its like to not feel included, but how finding your people is so important to the journey. 2024-02-1510 minThe Cocktail CowgirlTyler SmithI catch up with young trainer Tyler Smith and find out about how she has navigated her way into the horse industry. We talk about mental strength and the steps she has taken to get to it, as well as branching out into other disciplines with her team of horses. 2024-02-151h 31The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party with Samantha CesnikGin & Tonics for the win at this after party. Sam runs us through some of her favourite cocktails, and also how she has navigated her way through tough life battles and how she has developed a strong mindset to keep her on track to achieving her goals 2024-02-0711 minThe Cocktail CowgirlSamantha CesnikWe step out of the western world and I catch up with the ever ambitious eventer Sam Cesnik of Spring Creek Equine. From bush bashing in the foothills of Mount Buller to taking a team of horses to compete internationally, her determination is something to be admired. 2024-02-071h 48The Cocktail CowgirlKeiran MosesI catch up with non pro reiner Keiran Moses and talk about her journey in the industry over the last 23 years. A humble competitor who has inspired many riders.
2024-02-0659 minThe Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party With David Norbury
David runs us through his favourite cocktail (The Pornstar Martini) and we chat about how adversity affects us all and what he has done to overcome this throughout his life.
2024-02-0604 minThe Cocktail CowgirlDavid Norbury
Some know him as The Lead Change Master, others just know him as Norbs. A fantastic chat with one of the most influential trainers in the western performance horse industry.
2024-02-061h 21The Cocktail CowgirlThe After Party With Kate Elliott
After we sat down and had a few of Kate's favorite cocktails (The Moscow Mule) at the end of our chat, we had one final question. How has adversity affected your life? We have all had it one way or another and it is always insightful to learn how others have triumphed in the face of it
2024-02-0603 minThe Cocktail CowgirlKate Elliott
Our very first guest to the Cocktail Cowgirl Podcast is one of the countries leading female horse trainers & judges. Kate Elliot takes us through the early stages of her career, mentors and defining moments and how she maintains a positive mindset no matter what challenges she is faced. With thanks to Nu Too Much AQHA Sire for sponsoring this episode.
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The Cocktail CowgirlWelcome to The Cocktail Cowgirl
Just stopping in to say hello, a little introduction into what has brought this pod cast to fruition. The Cocktail Cowgirl Podcast is one girls dream to talk and drink cocktails with amazing people so here we are!
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The All Stars JourneySteph LancefieldSteph Lancefield runs a training, breaking and sales establishment with her partner Mitch Dunnachie from Merton, VIC at the base of Victoria’s High Country Region.
She has ridden her whole life, although not coming from a remotely horsey family, passion has driven her to create a career out of working with horses.
She has worked in all aspect of the horse industry ranging from riding schools, eventing yards, Thoroughbred breeders and trainers, to being a packer at a mule station in the Sequoia National Forest in California. She spent three summers abroad working in California at a private summer ca...2020-06-1033 min