S2 #13 Raising Riders: The Real Cost of Ponies & Why We Still Say YES | Chat with Laura Cadwallader

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 - especially when you might not have caught the horse bug yourself! In this episode, we cover:How riding becomes part of family life from the very beginningThe emotional reality of pony ownership (and letting go)The financial juggle behind the scenes of “pony life”Navigating risk, safety, and parental instinctFeeling like an outsider... and finding your peopleWhy horses shape resilient, empathetic humansThe power of community when you’re figuring it out as you goIf you’re in it, thinking about it, or watching it unfold… remember, you’re not alone.---P.s. If this episode resonated, you can support EMC in a few simple ways:Follow or rate the podcastShare the episode with someone who might need itOr support the project with a 'coffee', if you’re able... ☕Every listen, share, and quiet show of support helps keep EMC independent, accessible, and rooted in real experience.Thank you for being here. We hope that this continues to be a space of real resource, relatability and joy for you.