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In this week's podcast, Equiteam's Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings ask 'Are you having fun with your horses? ' and when did horses become so complicated? The duo reminisce about why horses became a hobby and then a career path, but how self-pressure, comparison and expectation can change the narrative along the way. Join EquiTeam to improve your confidence, skills and support team. 

Liz Daniels is joined by Equiteam member Gill Birrell as the pair chat about making it happen rather than making excuses, using time over winter to add more foundations, and how to stay motivated now that the weather and daylight hours have changed. We'd love to hear how you stay motivated over winter – remember to share your tips with us. Join EquiTeam here.

On today's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels welcomes Chartered Physiotherapist and event rider Maeve Sheridan back to the show for a chat about the road to, and from, Badminton, the realities of life as a busy rider, and why investing in yourself off the horse can make such a difference in the saddle. Maeve, who also shares her passion for education through her Activate Your Seat brand, talks candidly about her approach to social media and how she's developed a thicker skin over the years when it comes to putting herself and her work out there. She also explains how she practises what she preaches when it comes to fitness, sharing why habit-stacking exercise into a busy routine, rather than setting unrealistic goals, has helped her become fitter and stronger than ever, and fit enough to event. We also reflect on Maeve's exciting journey with her self-produced event horse, Pronto, celebrating a fantastic 2026 season, the highs and achievements that have had so many people cheering them on, and what's next for this exciting partnership in 2027. Find out more about Activate Your Seat and follw Maeve on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like some help and support on your equestrian journey, join EquiTeam for less than £3.50 a week.

On today's podcast, Equiteam's Liz Daniels is thrilled to welcome Samantha Richmond-Walls back to the show, with a very exciting update on her eventing journey. We first spoke to Samantha a few months ago on her first podcast, "From breaking my back to BE100", which documented her journey from acomplete confidence loss to successfully competing at BE100. In today's episode, Samantha shares the highs and lows of her 2026 eventing season, which led to the pinnacle of her career so far as she stepped into international competition, completing her first CCI 1* at Scone Palace International Horse Trials! Join EquiTeam 

Why is it impossible to say 'What's in your head' without wanting to sing 'Zombie' by The Cranberries…? Don't worry, despite some gentle encouragement from Gill Birrell, Liz doesn't break into chorus! After a few weeks with lots of big decisions and changes, Liz and Gill share their thoughts on juggling and throwing nuts, the challenge of thinking about and planning multiple things all at once, tools which help them get back on the right track again, and how to stay motivated coming into Autumn. Join the community here - https://www.equiteam.co.uk/register/equiteam/

On this week's chatty episode, Liz shares how she got on at the British Dressage LeMieux National Dressage Championships, and why not moving the goal posts left her beaming and not disappointed, and why she hopes her physio isn't listening to this podcast! Lou tells us how she went back in time to a village show, and why the power of community really contributes to your health. Find your community at Equiteam.co.uk.

In this week's episode, Equiteam's Liz and Lou catch up after another fabulous Confidence Camp, a 12-year camp anniversary, smelling like fish bait, a house move, a Jack Russel with flexible boundaries, and a chat about competition prep! To access the workouts from Equestrian Fitness Scotland and the entire content library join us for just £15 per month -  Join the fun!

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Hannah MacIntosh about her journey to the MCi British Championships at Addington and being invited to campaign to represent Great Britain at the MCi European Finals in Belgium. Hannah first met Rosa, a three day old PRE by complete chance whilst on the way to her local pub! She was instantly drawn to the little filly, and by the time she arrived she had brought her! Having quietly produced her, Hannah shares her journey as they campaign to represent their country.

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Gill Birrell as they look at habit forming and how it can help your relationship and journey with your horse.   The pair look at creating good habits, how to notice when you might have unconsciously created an unhelpful habit and how to make positive change.    They ask the question - what habit would you like to create?   You can join the six week online Confidence Reset Boot Camp for just £99 and access the content for a whole six months.   Or join the EquiTeam community for just £15 a month. 

On today's podcast, we're joined by Joanna Lockhart to talk about the highs, lows and unexpected twists of her confidence journey with her horse, Laila. At 48, Jo inherited the ride on Laila from her daughter, despite having barely ridden since she was a teenager. What followed was a journey that tested her confidence, resilience and determination in ways she never expected. From taking 20 minutes just to get on, to hiding around the back of the stables because she felt embarrassed by her lack of skills and experience, Jo knows all too well what it feels like to lose confidence in the saddle. A turning point came at Confidence Camp, where Jo discovered something incredibly important: she wasn't the only one. Being surrounded by other riders experiencing the same fears and frustrations helped her realise that confidence isn't about being fearless – and that progress doesn't always happen in a straight line. Fast forward a few years and, after plenty of progress, Jo experienced a setback when she fractured her back. Yet what could have felt like another blow to her confidence ultimately helped lay some of the most important foundations for her relationship with Laila. In this honest and inspiring conversation, Jo reflects on the moments when she wanted to give up, the setbacks that changed her perspective, and how she went from simply trying to get on her horse to genuinely enjoying their time together. It's a brilliant reminder that confidence isn't about becoming a different rider – it's about finding your own way forward, one step at a time, with a big smile on your face.