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On this week’s podcast Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about a recent online coach and rider training course, hosted by BD Scotland, with Professor Tony Gayhe.

The seminar left Liz with some thought-provoking questions and lots of reflection, which Liz shares as she puts Lou on the spot to answer live on the podcast!

As the power of positivity wins every time, there is also a reminder to check in with others a show that they also matter.


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Questions credited to Professor Tony Gayhe, for BD S...

In this week’s episode, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings chat about the forthcoming EquiTeam Resilience Bootcamp.

From looking at resilience and the ability to bounce back, why it matters, what it looks like for different people, resilient and healthy horses, to building resilience on your horse without being in the saddle, eating for resilience and daily Challenges which will help you understand more about your own resilience pool and give you the tools to develop it when needed.

The duo share some of the strategies they put in place when the resilience cup...

EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Louise Gillings about a lightbulb moment in the car following some conversations at dressage camp last week, as she realised there is so much more she could be doing to help on her journey to reach her goals.

Is always wanting to be better a personality trait of high achievers? And what does it feel like to be happy and content with what you have?

And how do you fit ‘more’ in, as the elusive work/life balance comes into play?!

From face planting to singing, join Liz an...

Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to the lovely Mary Jarvie about her journey from being an ‘adult learner’ to a competent equestrian. As a horse-mad child and teenager, Mary describes riding as an addictive drug and the itch that she can now scratch – although her true equestrian learning didn’t start until she was in her fourties.

Mary reflects on the challenges that she has faced along the way, letting go of the adult learner label, and the realisation that your riding level isn’t a reflection on the age that you started riding. 

This 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 #UKCoachingWeek

EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings are joined by Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and Health & Wellness Coach Alice Thomson to discover why she took the step from being a dentist to helping people be the best versions of themselves.

If you’re struggling with juggling life, or feel overwhelmed/stressed, or just want to invest in your future self, then this episode might just be the thing you need to hear to make you pause, take a breath and decide on the best way forward for you. 

Website: www.enlivenwithalicethomson.com

Instagram: ALICE...

On 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...

WIth the launch of a new vaccination that has the potential to eradicate strangles The Podcasting Equine Vets sat down with Hugh Somerville MRCVS to ask him all about the new vaccine. They discuss how it is different to the previous one, how often it needs to be given, which horses can have it, any potential side effects and whether it has the potential to remove the need for pre-movement blood testings. 

If you want to learn more about strangles in general you can listen to their previous episode 'A Conversation about Strangles' and you can also d...

Equiteam’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.

It’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.

Equiteam’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!

Liz Daniels has the real pleasure of welcoming equine trainer and psychologist, Kelly Marks to the Listen with Equiteam podcast.

Kelly shares her fascinating story of how a letter to the then-king from her Grandad, created an opportunity for her Dad to become a jockey, and how a misunderstood racehorse changed their paths forever.

As a former European champion jockey and successful show jumper, Kelly was at a crossroads in her life, when a chance meeting with Monty Roberts at a petrol station in France (what are the chances!), changed her life.
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In 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...

On today’s episode Equiteam’s Liz Daniels is thrilled to be joined by equestrian trainer, author, podcaster, National Reining Reserve World Champion, and creator of the Attuned Horsemanship training programme, Warwick Schiller.

Australian-born Warwick shares his fascinating journey from Pony Club and riding Quarter Horses, to changing his thoughts of being a bull rider, his move to America and how ice baths have been an important part of his journey (and a cheaper way of boosting dopamine!).

Warwick shares how mindset coaching helped him pull out a PB at the World Equestrian Games, leading him...

On this week’s episode Equiteam’s Liz Daniels welcomes International Endurance rider, Iain Paterson to the show.

Having represented Scotland seven times, won a 100 mile endurance ride through the Cairngorms after finishing the race in 21 hours, and spent four days in South Africa to complete the 350km ‘Race the Wild Coast’ on horses he didn’t previously know, his Mum’s decision to take him on a pleasure ride as a young boy after seeing he was losing interest in Pony Club certainly seemed to be a good life-shaping decision!

Filled with passion and enthusiasm f...

Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about how moving the goal posts and changing your expectations at the last minute can often lead to disappointment and means that you forget to enjoy the moment.

After an interesting few weeks as a coach, rider, friend and general observer, Liz asks Lou if she thinks our natural competitive streak can actually hinder our enjoyment levels, and why – once we get to an event – do we go from being proud just to qualify, to moving the goal posts and then disappointed that we didn’t win?!

We would...

On this week’s podcast EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels welcomes Paralympic Bronze Medallist Mari Durward-Akhurst to the show.

Born with Cerebral Palsy, Mari used riding as a form of physiotherapy and it wasn’t long before her love of horses was cemented.

Mari shares her journey with the Riding for the Disabled Association and para-dressage, which led her to be selected for the Paris Paralympics.

Full of ups and downs, Mari recalls the highs and lows and how she felt when she won a Bronze medal at Paris.

With Mari’s advice...

On this week’s podcast EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels has the pleasure of being joined by Tony Hobden from Equidance.

After meeting Mrs Equidance (Kelly Jewel), music producer Tony was taken to watch dressage to music for the first time and came away with one clear aim – to make the freestyle music better – and that is just what they did!

Founding the business 10 years ago, Tony shares how he approached top riders, offering to produce their music to get the Equidance brand known, and shares how during lockdown he tried to break the barriers to make dre...

Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Olympic medal winner and dressage superstar, Becky Moody.

Becky sprung into the mainstream spotlight ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics in a challenging time, and yet managed to steal everyone’s hearts, with her homebred partner in crime, Jagerbomb.

Currently ranked seventh in the FEI World Rankings, Becky takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on where her equestrian journey began.

In a brilliantly honest podcast, Becky chats about Bomba’s blog and where the inspiration to write from his viewpoint came from.

You can follow...

With access to so much information, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings chat about when too much information can lead to overload, simple tasks not being processed and the danger of too many cooks spoiling the broth.

The pair recall instances when they have both felt bamboozled and situations where they have seen riders under stress not being able to process straightforward directions and look at some of the things that can help.

As Time to Talk day approaches EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look at that wonderful word ‘fine’

Why do we say we are fine when we are not, and what could we be more aware of?

As the pair reflect on why they say ‘fine’ even on the days they are not, they share why it’s good to talk as research shows the tactic of bottling up is common, 72% of 25-34 year-olds reporting they avoid saying how they really feel.

Riders Minds: https://ridersminds.org/

If 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/th

When Ruth and her friend were unable to leave their yard to attend an unaffiliated dressage, they were of course disappointed, but instead of letting it stop them they rode their dressage tests at home, filmed them and asked someone to judge them.

As Dressage Anywhere approaches it's 15 year anniversary, Liz Daniels chats to Co-Founder Ruth Chappell about the formation and progression of the platform that hosts online dressage competitions for competitors around the world.

Find out more about Dressage Anywhere here: https://www.dressageanywhere.com/

Purchase Ruth's favourite horse products here: https://ww...

On this week’s episode Helen Duncan shares her journey from taking early retirement to being inspired enough by seeing the benefits of Equine Touch that she went on to found her own business as an Equine and Human Touch Practitioner.

After attending a two-day Equine Touch course for horse owners, Helen was so motivated by what she saw, that she went on to train as a practitioner to enable her to deliver this technique and see first-hand the benefits that it can have.

Equine Touch is a non-invasive body working technique involving the connective ti...

At a time of year when everyone else is feeling motivated by goals, it’s important to add the balance and remember that some people are also dealing with setbacks.

We all know that accidents and injuries can and do happen as EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville share their recent traumatic experiences of finding a horse on three legs and the subsequent emergency surgery of two-year-old Bert.

The podcast highlights how being calm under pressure and some preparation can make a big difference in situations of stress.

Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings reflect on a brilliant and educational year that hasn’t been without it's challenges, and look forward to 2025 with some exciting equestrian dates planned.

From finding mojo, to physical setbacks, knowing when to be kind to yourself and goal setting, the duo cover a lot in this episode, with some special Equiteamer’s reminding them why they do what they do.

Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings share some festive cheer with a light-hearted festive episode.

From memorable gifts, to Christmas traditions, eating mince pies in October and ‘Driving Home for Chritsmas’, the duo cover all things festive… Baileys anyone?

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas,
With Love from Liz, Lou and Liz x

On Listen with Equiteam this week, Liz Daniels chats to Tristan Tucker, the man behind the phenomenon that is the TRT Method.

The TRT Method gives riders the tools to teach their horse how to handle stressful situations, reduce tension, solve problems and gain confidence.

Tristan gives an insight into his formative years, how and why the TRT Method was developed, and the bumps along the way.

Find out more -  https://trtmethod.com/

https://www.facebook.com/trtmethod

On this week’s episode, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats with Equimotional founders, Charlie Vicary and Flick Carter to chat about the formation of this forward-thinking business.

Equimotional is a platform based around horses, for individuals and organisations to further their knowledge of emotional intelligence, and mindset, as well as rider performance coaching.

Charlie and Flick are a duo oozing with passion, pride and dreams.

Find out more about Equimotional: https://www.equimotional.com/
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulriders

Setting yourself up to succeed is something that certainly seems to have worked for this week’s very special guest, Catriona Williams.

Catriona joins EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels from the airport, the day after completing the Cycle4Caroline 1100km marathon bike challenge, in aid of Spinal Research and the British Eventing Support Trust. 

Not only did New Zealand rider Cat complete the challenge, but even more inspirationally she completed it on hand bike after a fall in 2002 left her a tetraplegic. Although Catriona is paralysed from the base of her neck down and has limited use of...

We are a little bit late to the party as Breast Cancer Awareness Month is held every October, to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote early detection and prevention, but it is such an important topic that we wanted to cover it.

Equiteam’s Liz Daniels welcomes Claire McDougall to chat about her honest journey of breast cancer and why she has shared her story through her book, ‘Embracing the Scars’ to raise money for Maggie’s Glasgow.

For more info on Maggies Glasgow - https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-glasgow/ 

Follow Claire on...

Within 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...

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...

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.

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 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...

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 on his own showing ponies, coaching, and other exciting projects including working with LeMieux.

Alan shares why he is so passionate about sharing his knowledge and how he re...

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 Mental Health Day.

As the pair delve into the narrative around suicide, Victoria shares why we need to change our language and drop the word ‘committed’.

If yo...

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://equiteamcamps.co.uk 

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 the impact on our mindset and enjoyment levels as she shares some brilliant and practical tips for helping to refocus your thoughts.

Useful links:

Hann...

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 nice youngster to produce herself. Six years later and after a lot of blood, sweat, tears, logistical struggles, and battles with her health, Caeleigh is now loving...