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Equestrian Mums Club

Equestrian Mums Club

Where horses and parenthood meet. Welcome to the Equestrian Mums Club - the global community for parents navigating life with horses. Hosted by founder Katie Allen-Clarke, EMC explores the realities of balancing family life with four-leggeds, from pregnancy and young children to teenagers and beyond. Through honest conversations with riders, industry voices and everyday equestrian parents, we share stories, perspective and support - for anyone determined to keep horses in their life while raising

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00:44:55

S2 #14 Every Drop Counts: From Radiography to...

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2026/04/03

Ever stood at the end of a hose thinking… this is absolutely chucking it away?! 💦This week, we’re joined by Belle Richardson - horse mum, mum of boys, problem-solver, and co-founder of SealStop. She's turned a very real yard frustration into a simple idea... that’s now helping save water across the equestrian world and beyond.From NHS radiography to muddy gateways and flooded yards, Belle’s story is one of spotting a problem in real life... and then actually doing something about it.This

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00:45:50

S2 #13 Raising Riders: The Real Cost of Ponies & Why...

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2026/03/19

What does it really look like to raise a rider?In this episode, we sit down with Laura Cadwallader - the mum behind @at_home_with_ivy_and_ponies - to talk about the beautiful, chaotic, emotional reality of pony life with children. From babies on the boob whilst showing(!) to the tough decisions no parent wants to make, this is the unfiltered truth behind growing up in the horse world.Because raising children around horses isn’t just a hobby… it’s a lifestyle. And one that asks a lot of us as parents

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00:21:06

On the Buckle | "Can we ever truly give 100%?" -...

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2026/03/05

Ever feel like you're juggling horses, kids, and a mounting pile of guilt? Welcome to the wild ride of equestrian parenthood... with a sprinkle of honesty, humour, and a dash of chaos. In this 'On the Buckle' submission, Katie shares her recent "horse-accident-turned-life-moment," proving that "being on the buckle" is less about relaxation and more about surviving with a smile.In this episode, she talks...The real meaning behind "on the buckle" (spoiler:

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01:05:28

S2 #12 The Mental Load of the Motherlode: Making...

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2026/02/27

What does it really look like to juggle children, horses and your own headspace?In this episode, Katie sits down with Sarah Elebert (COO of Equitas) for an honest conversation about mental health, guilt, ambition and the pressure to be “coping” in equestrian life.This one’s for you if you’ve ever:- Felt stretched between the yard and nursery drop-off- Missed the rider you used to be- Carried quiet guilt about not doing enough (in any area!)- Wondered how everyone else makes it look seamlessWe talk

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00:24:59

S2 #11 Why the Equestrian Mums Club Exists (and where...

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2026/02/05

This episode is a pause... and an invitation.Recorded as a solo episode, this episode sees Katie reflecting honestly on why the Equestrian Mums Club exists, how it’s grown beyond (just!) a podcast, and what it’s becoming... for equestrian parents navigating horses, children, work, identity, and exhaustion.It’s about the real stuff we don’t often say out loud. Whether that's the... mental load. The guilt. The joy. The feeling of being “between versions” of yourself. We're visiting;Why EMC was never

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00:26:53

S2 #10 The Year of the Horse; Reflections,...

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2026/01/27

You don’t always choose when life asks you to slow down... sometimes it taps you politely, sometimes it kicks the stable door in.And this episode? It’s very much about listening when it does.As we step into a new year at the Equestrian Mums Club, this catch-up is a gentle reset. A chat about family firsts, shifting priorities, and why taking a step back can sometimes be the most positive step forward. There’s laughter (because parenting without humour is a losing game), reflections on health hiccups

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00:42:31

S2 #9 A November catch up (inc. Birthday Bedlam & the...

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2025/12/04

You don’t know what you don’t know - until you do.And this month, we learned that nothing says “happy birthday, friend” quite like a handwritten card that’s been delicately seasoned with dog backwash... Parenthood really is the gift that keeps on giving!In our November catch up, we chat through the birthday bedlam, the Christmas gifts we've not started purchasing, and the ongoing experiment of raising kids, horses and puppies... a combination we’re convinced should come with its own survival

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00:46:52

S2 #8 Strong-er Two-gEva: Early Parents, A Late Rider...

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2025/12/04

Early parents. A "late" rider. Perfect timing for sharing the support system we all need.In this episode, we (your hosts, Katie & Sophie) sit down with amateur eventers - and "salt-of-the-earth" soul-boosters - Gareth Eva & Lucy Strong. Gareth came to riding only four years ago during a mental health crisis; discovering horses as a lifeline for managing ADHD and rebuilding confidence. Lucy, meanwhile, has been "quietly" steering the family ship since day one -

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00:58:06

The Christmas Gift Guide (A festive special!) |...

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2025/11/27

Ho-ho-hold your horses... it’s our Christmas Gift Guide episode! 🎁🐴Your loving hosts (Katie and Sophie) take the reins on festive shopping, sharing our tried-and-tested gift ideas for kids, young riders, horse lovers, and the unsung heroes who keep every equestrian mum going.This episode canters through practical picks, pony-approved treats, thoughtful gestures, and budget-friendly gems, all peppered with personal stories, barn banter and the kind of puns that would make Santa snort into his

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00:56:53

S2 #6 Horses, headlines and reassessing riding risks...

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2025/11/13

In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, your resident ‘Calamity Janes’ (Katie & Sophie) saddle up for a wonderfully honest chat with BBC broadcaster, director, and producer Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes - about juggling horses, humans, and headlines!We’re diving into the wild ride of equestrian life meets motherhood - from the emotional highs (and occasional mud-splattered lows) of competition, to how becoming a mum can shake up our confidence and sense of risk in the saddle.Expect plenty

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00:45:13

S2 #5 Footluce & 5* Advice: Eventing, Expecting &...

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2025/11/06

This week, content creator and event rider, Lucy Robinson (aka Footluce Eventing) is joined by her trainer - and former 5* eventer - Justine Ward for a refreshingly honest (and often hilarious!) chat about horses, pregnancy and motherhood.Lucy opens up about the highs and hurdles of expecting her first baby; including the tough decision to step back from riding after developing pelvic girdle pain early on in her pregnancy. Justine also reflects on her own pregnancies, birth stories and life as a mum

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00:42:04

S2 #4 An October catch up (inc. Halloween horrors &...

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2025/10/30

Well, equestrian friends, winter is just about hitting us in the UK... *cue horror noises here* Send prayers and sacrifices to all the weather gods you believe in!---In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we, your dutiful hosts (Katie Allen-Clarke and Sophie Conway) are discussing our latest triumphs and challenges in juggling parenthood and equestrian life. Get to know us and what we've been up to through the month of October - including trying to move house, managing toddler

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00:55:33

S2 #3 Tack, toddlers & timesheets: The 'Return to...

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2025/10/23

Heading back to work after maternity leave isn’t just about the job – it’s about learning to juggle nappies, meetings, and mucking out... all before lunchtime. In this episode, we chat about the realities of returning to work as an equestrian mum - from the emotional rollercoaster to the financial factors that shape our decisions.You’ll hear honest reflections and community voice notes from us, and from EMC community mums finding their feet (and stirrups!) as they navigate childcare, careers, and

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00:41:36

S2 #2 Dressage dreams & a winning "home team" | Chat...

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2025/10/16

This episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Bobby Hayler-Wright, who opens up about her journey from dressage stardom to motherhood - and what it really takes to find balance between mucking out, mum life, and maintaining her own identity.Bobby chats about her early days in the sport, how her approach to fitness and competition has evolved post-baby, and the ever-present tug of mum guilt (we’ve all been there!). She also discusses the importance of the support network around you, and how her

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00:31:09

S2 #1: Back in the saddle | Equestrian Mums Club

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2025/10/09

In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, your hosts, Katie and Sophie, return for a new season - sharing updates on our lives, discussing the challenges of parenting and equestrian life, and introducing new segments for the podcast. We're reflecting on some personal stories, the chaos of juggling family and horses, and the importance of community support. Welcome friends, to Season 2! Key takeaways for this episode:Life is never linear; embrace the chaos!Community support is

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00:41:24

#49 Ponies, personal hygiene(!) and cries for help |...

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2025/05/29

Where else can you find a podcast that truly gives you the realest of deals...?! We promised to discuss with you the rough and the smooth of the pony parenting journey - and this episode is no different... From clingy babies to nervous sweat, personal hygiene chats, awkward toddler heckling and MUCH more.And, we've got horsey challenges to scale too - from Katie's bitey yearling, to Sophie's puddle-phobic youngster and a few wild rides with Katie's ridden mare, Lottie. We've

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00:27:59

#48 Return of the... Tack? A LONG overdue catch up |...

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2025/04/03

Oh... HI there, Equestrian Mums Club listeners! We're sorry for leaving you in the cold, for so long... In this episode, we're reconnecting with listeners after a long break of podcasting - due to the irony of equestrian parenting! BUT, we're refocussing our efforts on creating content that makes you feel seen and heard, and letting you in on the challenges we've been facing on our own equestrian parenting journeys, too.Katie tells us more about her challenges of juggling work, moving house and

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00:47:20

#47 Here's to 2025! | Equestrian Mums Club

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2025/01/16

Well, HELLO THERE, 2025! Nice to meet you.In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast - after a brief hiatus since the end of 2024 - we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. We reconnect with listeners after a little break from recording, chat about how a New Year often puts the pressure on for big goals (and how we're not in that zone!) and the importance of avoiding overwhelm as a parent. Sophie gives us an update on equestrian

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00:53:52

#46 " I prefer my sleep to cheese..." | Chat with...

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2024/12/08

It's been a while... but the Equestrian Mums Club are back in business! This time with another face in tow... This episode sees us speaking to pal (and previous podcast guest), Jenny Rudall - from across the pond, in Canada, as she gives us an update and hands out some good advice on stepping up from one child to two. We're talking about... The importance of a good baby carrier - esp. in the newborn phase Navigating new experiences for newborns (& horses!) The importance of being

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00:43:22

#45 An October catch up (inc. a welcome for baby...

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2024/10/31

What did October look like for us? Curious to find out?In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, we catch listeners up on our lives, discussing our children, horses, and recent experiences. Sophie introduces us all to baby Ruby, gives a summary of her birth experience for the second time round and tells us how she's adjusting to equestrian parenting life with two children under 2! Plus, Katie tells us more about how her ever-growing herd of horses is faring, as well as an update on son,

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