Playing Chess at Full Gallop with Glen Gilmore

What do horses spend a lifetime trying to teach us?For Glen Gilmore, horses have been a constant companion throughout life. From growing up in a multi-generational horse family on Queensland's Darling Downs to captaining the Australian Polo Team and competing on the international stage, horses have shaped not only his career, but also the person he has become.Yet beyond the speed, strategy and pressure of elite polo lies a deeper story.In this episode of The Equestrian's Inner Life, Pernille sits down with Glen to explore the lessons hidden within a lifetime of horsemanship. Together, they discuss decision-making under pressure, preparation, leadership, self-awareness and the wisdom that can only come from decades spent listening to horses.Drawing inspiration from his podcast, The Horse That Asked Why, Glen reflects on what horses have revealed about human nature, how our inner state influences performance, and whether the horse has been quietly teaching the same lessons all along.This is a conversation about far more than sport. It's about curiosity over certainty, awareness over reaction, and the lifelong journey of becoming the person our horses need us to be.Whether you're a polo player, dressage rider, horse lover, or simply someone interested in personal growth, this conversation offers a thoughtful reminder that some of life's greatest teachers don't speak with words.Resources:Connect with Glen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenagilmore/ Follow The NRG Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/nrg_podcast/Learn more about Mary: www.statenepark.comConnect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rramossportFollow along on the journey: https://www.pernillehogg.com/podcastMusic produced by Melissa Parris