Ep 30 - Backing Young Horses: Chaos, Confidence & First Rides | Equine'n'Wine Podcast

Backing young horses sounds magical in theory… until you’re sitting on a baby horse who suddenly discovers birds, shadows, or the terrifying existence of a mounting block.In this week’s episode of Equine’n’Wine, we dive into the wonderfully unpredictable world of starting and training young horses — blending practical advice from Lorna with plenty of funny, slightly traumatic, and very relatable stories from our own experiences over the years.💬 We chat about:• Preparing youngsters before anyone even gets in the saddle• Why groundwork and confidence matter more than rushing the process• First rides, first canters… and first moments of panic• Common mistakes riders make with young horses• Why patience is absolutely everything when producing babiesAnd yes… Emma-Jane also shares the unforgettable childhood story of somehow managing to teach a young horse to lie down on command — which, unsurprisingly, seemed like an excellent idea at the time and significantly less excellent afterwards.📩 Featuring a listener question from Sophie in Wiltshire about staying confident when young horses feel completely different every single day.As always, it’s a mix of learning, laughter, horse chaos, and the reminder that nobody’s young horse journey is ever as polished as it looks online.💡 Lorna’s Golden Nugget:“Consistency, consistency, consistency!”So pour a glass, settle in, and join us for an episode full of baby horse stories, training insights, and the reality of producing young horses without losing your sanity.📩 Got a horsey dilemma or funny story? Email us: [email protected]🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast!