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Welcome to the official podcast from Equiteam. We are here to bring you no holes barred interviews, fun chats and all things equestrian. From tips with the professionals to discussing everyday real life issues faced by many of us, this is a must listen for those who love horses and want to have some fun along the way.

There is not enough tea in the world for this... 07/01/2025

There is not enough tea in the world for this... 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. Show notes Questions credited to Professor Tony Gayhe, for BD Scotland Training. If you wrote a book of your life experiences so far, what would the title be and why? Choose one question to answer 1. What do you like most about yourself? 2. How do you think people see you? 3. What are you prepared to sacrifice to be the best of you? How do you typically show others that they matter? /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/37216920

The EquiTeam Resilience Bootcamp is Coming 06/24/2025

The EquiTeam Resilience Bootcamp is Coming 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 needs topping up, including prioritising sleep, re-framing words and the ability to say no – something which doesn’t come very easily to EquiTeam coach Liz! Join the Resilient Equestrian Boot Camp - /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/37123570

Are you really doing enough for where you want to go? 06/16/2025

Are you really doing enough for where you want to go? 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 and Lou for another fun podcast. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/37023055

Exploring the Journey from Adult Rider to Competent Equestrian 06/10/2025

Exploring the Journey from Adult Rider to Competent Equestrian 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. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36922315

Coaching Week: Igniting passion, unlocking potential and impacting lives 06/03/2025

Coaching Week: Igniting passion, unlocking potential and impacting lives 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 /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36831265

Health & Wellness with Alice Thomson 05/27/2025

Health & Wellness with Alice Thomson 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: Instagram: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36711570

Confidence and resilience 05/20/2025

Confidence and resilience 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 motivation and confidence survey Nov 24. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36638405

New Strangles Vaccine with The Podcasting Equine Vets 05/13/2025

New Strangles Vaccine with The Podcasting Equine Vets 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 and you can also download some FAQs PDF /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36545735

More Than Just a Podcast 05/06/2025

More Than Just a Podcast 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. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36435660

It's Always a Choose Day 04/29/2025

It's Always a Choose Day 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. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36343360

Camp flaps 04/14/2025

Camp flaps 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! /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36135145

Horses have always been heros throughout our lives 04/08/2025

Horses have always been heros throughout our lives 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. Kelly is widely known for her work on equine psychology and training, focussing on effective communication, through her online platform Ingelligent Horsemanship and series of books. Find out more about Kelly & Daisy here: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/36026180

EquiTeam's Liz and Lou in the Hot Seat 04/01/2025

EquiTeam's Liz and Lou in the Hot Seat 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 Equiteam online /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35936255

Tuning into Your Mind With Warwick Schiller 03/25/2025

Tuning into Your Mind With Warwick Schiller 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 to be the most relaxed he has ever been in a competitive environment, and why it led to him realising that he had been competing for the wrong reasons. Warwick has a real passion and gift for equine psychology and training horses and a desire to share his knowledge with the equestrian world. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35842195

An Insight into Endurance With Iain Paterson 03/18/2025

An Insight into Endurance With Iain Paterson 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 for both the welfare of his horses and the sport, Iain shares an insight into endurance riding, and his family's involvement in the sport and building the Tannasg Arabians Stud. Follow Iain or find out more about endurance: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35732270

When Changing Your Goals Leaves You Disappointed 03/11/2025

When Changing Your Goals Leaves You Disappointed 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 love to hear your own thoughts, experiences and conclusions on this topic! /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35616410

If You Have a Dream, Follow It 03/04/2025

If You Have a Dream, Follow It 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, “Take every opportunity you are given and appreciate that it might take a long time. If you have a dream and the right team around you then anything is possible”, this is an incredibly inspiring podcast full of what you can do, rather than what you can’t. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35509110

My Goal is to Make People Cry… (with joy!) 02/25/2025

My Goal is to Make People Cry… (with joy!) 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 dressage to music feel accessible for all levels. With an all time high of watching Becky Moody dance to his music production at the Paris Olympics, Tony shares why he loves his job, the sport and of course his biggest inspiration. Follow Equidance here: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35406670

Becky Moody - Olympic Medal Winner and Dressage Superstar 02/18/2025

Becky Moody - Olympic Medal Winner and Dressage Superstar 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 Becky here: Sponsors: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35311775

Dealing with Information Overload 02/11/2025

Dealing with Information Overload 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. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35223280

Let's Talk on Time to Talk Day 02/04/2025

Let's Talk on Time to Talk Day 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: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35128375

The Focused Equestrian Boot Camp 01/28/2025

The Focused Equestrian Boot Camp 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: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/35026960

A Conversation with Dressage Anywhere’s Ruth Chappell 01/21/2025

A Conversation with Dressage Anywhere’s Ruth Chappell 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: Purchase Ruth's favourite horse products here: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34920865

What is Equine Touch? 01/14/2025

What is Equine Touch? 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 tissue such as fascia, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Helen shares her journey and why she loves working with horse and rider combinations. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34833680

Every Horse Owner’s Worst Nightmare 01/07/2025

Every Horse Owner’s Worst Nightmare 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. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34739555

A Year of Equestrian Lessons 12/31/2024

A Year of Equestrian Lessons 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. /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34629615

Merry EquiTeammas 12/24/2024

Merry EquiTeammas 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 /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34544055

Tristan Tucker and The TRT Method 12/17/2024

Tristan Tucker and The TRT Method 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://www.facebook.com/trtmethod /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34472050

Equimotional: Healing with Hooves 12/10/2024

Equimotional: Healing with Hooves 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: Follow them on Facebook: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34352995

What really is possible? - With Cat Williams 12/03/2024

What really is possible? - With Cat Williams 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 1100km marathon bike challenge, in aid of and the . 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 her arms and hand, she is clearly driven to make a difference to all those around her. Donate here: Find out more about Catriona here: /episode/index/show/431827f6-f415-46d9-9baa-401c98732210/id/34248745

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