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The Equine Life
by Olivia Weatherburn (Nee Ross)
A podcast series aimed to inspire, motivate and empower horse riders and lovers a like, across New Zealand & the tasman. Stimulating stories and learnings across all disciplines and aspects of horsemanship complimenting resources already at your fingertips. A must listen to as you head down the road to that next adventure on horseback or as you simply get those must do lists completed so you can get back in the saddle.By riders for riders.
Episodes
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S4 E5 The Equine Artist
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode five of season four. In this episode join me as we are inspired by equine artist Elizabeth Crosby and how she has navigated the challenges of illness and change to follow her dreams and love of horses to run a business of drawing…
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S4E4 The Humble Cowgirl - Justine Gibson
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode four of season four where we chat with current 2024 NZ Rodeo Cowboy Association Barrel Racing and All Round Cowgirl Champion on her rodeo journey to date as well as visiting her recent trip to Kentucky representing NZ in the All...
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S4 E3 The Study of the Equine Hoof with Dr Lindsey Field
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode three of season 4. In this episode join me as we learn more about our equine friends hoofs and what we can do to ensure they last a life time. As the saying goes no hoof no horse! Dr Lindsey Field has been studying the equine foot...
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S4 E2 International Equestrian Groom Lydia Beales
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode two of season 4. In this episode join me as we learn about what really happens behind the scenes at every horse show and world class equestrian event as we discuss Hawea based Lydia Beales career as an international equestrian…
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S4 E1 Ellen Osborne - The Equine Sports Massage Therapist
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season four episode 1 and another exciting and informative story. Ellen Osborne is a down to earth Equine Sports Massage Therapist operating out of Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand. She joins your host Olivia Weatherburn to…
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Season 4 Is Here
Share with us what you thought of this episode We have listened and are ready to bring you another exciting season. Join us for another trek as we learn, laugh and reflect with everyday horsemen and women from international competition level to the back bush blocks! Follow us for images and guest...
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S3 E16 A Spin on Western Performance with Kelly Keenan
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode sixteen and our final episode of season three. In this episode we talk to reining and western horsemanship rider Kelly Keenan whom has a focus on coaching and training of reining and western performance horses and riders across New...
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S3 E15 The horse osteopath with Kelly Burnett
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode fifteen of season three. In this episode we catch up with Otago animal osteopath and rider Kelly Burnett. Growing up with horses and experiencing a number of different disciplines makes Kelly the ideal person for understanding how...
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S3 E14 The inner workings of a horse with Becks Nairns
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode fourteen of season three. In this episode we catch up with the inspirational Beck Nairns who is a French classical dressage rider, breeder of Andalusian and P.R.E horses. As well as being a rider, she has been a taxidermist for 18...
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S3 E13 Rare Horse Breeds Of NZ
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode thirteen of season three. In this episode we catch up with Liselle Silver who is one of the passionate equestrians behind creating a rare horse breeds society in New Zealand. A place for public to share, promote and learn about the...
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S3 E12 Stable to Stirrup with Kerry Helm
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode twelve of season three. In this episode we catch up with Kerry Helm who has been part of the Stable to Stirrup team since it started. A charitable trust that is ethically rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming standabred race…
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S3 E11 From Polo to Jewellery with Chel Clarkin
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode eleven of season three. In this episode we catch up with the very humble and talented Chel Clarkin. Cambridge based jewellery maker and designer who has had a life immersed in the world of polo and hunting across NZ and the world.…
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S3 E10 The Long Ride South with Katie Herries
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode ten of season three. In this episode we catch up with Katie Herries who in January 2023 embarked on the adventure if a lifetime with four freshly broken in horses riding from Rainbow station to Manapouri. A path that took her...
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S3 E9 The Journey to Liberty with Ellie Harrison
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode nine of season three. In this episode we catch up with Ellie Harrison from Wild Thyme Horsemanship, who like many horse riders just considers herself a everyday rider working with horses. Back in 2021 Ellie was the winner of the...
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S3 E8 Striving for the Olympics, 4 Star eventer Abby Long
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode eight of season three. In this episode we catch up with four star eventing star and Dynavyte sponsored rider Abigail Long (aka Abby). Currently based in Levin she has been running Abby Long Equestrian, professionally competing a…
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S3 E7 Showjumping Dreams with Holly McKenzie
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode seven of season three. In this episode we catch up with sixteen year old Holly McKenzie whom in August 2022 had the privilege to travel Brazil as part of the Global Amateur showjumping tour thanks to Lucy Olphert showjumping. We…
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S3 E6 Girl Power Horsemanship with Steph Lancefield
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode six of season three. In this episode are in Australia where we catch up with horse woman Steph Lancefield owner and operator of Lancefield bloodstock. Starting out at a riding school in the outer suburbs of Melbourne learning to…
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S3 E5 The Equine Photographer with Bella Maitland
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode five of season three. In this episode we catch up Canterbury based equine photographer Bella Maitland. We discuss everything from her first camera to what happens behind the scenes when it comes to getting that prefect shot of both...
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S3 E4 Creating Multi Purpose Horses with Joelene Gleeson
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode four of season three. In this episode we catch up with Queenslands Joelene Gleeson, a everyday rider who dabbles in both barrel racing and campdrafting with a line of her home breed "Pretty as Paint" performance horses. We discuss...
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S3 E3 Lifting Wellbeing through horses with Jade Ward
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode three of season three. In this episode we catch up with Jade Ward the aspiring founder, owner and operator of Reigning Downs Hauora centre. An amazing business that is the first of its kind, bringing education and equine…
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S3 E2 Barrel Dreams with Emily Daly
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to episode two of season three. In this episode we talk with Mid Canterbury based barrel racer Emily Daly who gives us a different perspective to barrel racing in New Zealand. We discuss her upbringing in the USA and why she loves the sport.…
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S3 E1 Creating Memories with Anna Miles
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to our first episode of season three! We kick this season off with the talented Anna Miles from Waimate in South Canterbury NZ. Anna has her foot in many doors in the horse world from the weighing jockeys at the races, coordinating the South...
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The Equine Life Podcast - Trailer
Share with us what you thought of this episode A podcast series aimed to inspire, motivate and empower horse riders and lovers are like across NZ & the tasman, Stimulating stories and learnings across all disciplines and aspects of horsemanship complimenting resources already at your fingertips.…
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S2:E14 Endurance more than just a horse ride
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 14 Join us as we talk to Susie Latta who has had 25 years experience when it comes to endurance riding both in New Zealand and on the international stage. We discuss all thing endurance from the rides them self to...
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S2 E13 A true horseman - Peter Whitehead
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 13 Join us as we talk to 98 year old Peter Whitehead who travelled across the world from England to end up in Australia at the young age of 13. There he became a stockman in the vast outback of Australia, where he learnt...
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S2 E12 The Worlds Longest Horse Race - The Mongol Derby
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 12 Join us as we talk to kiwi Justine Hales who back in 2019 competed in and finished the longest horse race in the world known as the Mongol Derby. We discuss the challenges faced, what's involved and how to prepare for...
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S2 E11 Cowgirl of Grit and Grace Millie Aitken
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 11 Join us as we talk to Millie Aitken, a high country born and bred country chic who learnt how to ride quickly when she ended up working on one of Canada's biggest ranches. Hear her journey, her biggest learnings and…
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S2 E10 Foxes to Lucerne with Henrietta Purvis
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 10. Join us as we talk to Henrietta Purvis from North Otago who together with her husband Graham run a successful small business 'Purvis Feeds' which all started from a horse with ulcers. In 2020 Henrietta was the...
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S2 E9 The Road to Springston Trophy
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 9. Join us as we are joined by Emma Hammond & Penny Frew from the Central Southland Pony club on their pony club journey and their involvement with the organising of the 49th Springston Trophy competition held at Ryal…
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S2 E8 Pat McCarthy the true NZ Rodeo Legend
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 8. Join us as we are joined by New Zealand rodeo legend Pat (Senior) McCarthy. Pat became a NZ Cowboys association national title-holder on two occasions in the 1970s and ’80s and has had a life time with horses and the...
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S2 E7 Breeding 101 with vet Morgan Greene
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to Season 2, episode 7. Join us as we are joined by senior vet Morgan Greene from Northern Southland Vets in Southland, who helps service the breeding needs for one of New Zealand's largest standardbred studs. We discuss the basics of…
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S2 E6: Grooming Success with Steffi Whittaker
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 6 of The Equine Life podcast Join us for our sixth episode of the season, where we talk to inspirational international show jumper Steffi Whittaker whom at 22 years old has achieved so much and has big dreams which have...
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S2 E5 The Creative Cowgirl - Natalie De Caro
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 5 of The Equine Life podcast Join us for our fifth episode of the season, where we could have chatted all day with the super talented and energetic Lake Hawea cowgirl Natalie DeCaro. Originally from Canada Natalie shares...
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S2 E4 Saving the Wild Kaimanawa Horses
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 4 of The Equine Life podcast Join us for our fourth episode of the season, where we talk everything wild horses . From how and why the musters of New Zealand's Kaimanawa horses happen to how you can get involved and own…
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S2 E3 A racehorse called Mach
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 3 of The Equine Life podcast Join us for our third episode, where we meet with Jess Murphy from Waikouaiti in Otago NZ. Growing up in a harness racing family and with a stint working with trackside and the TAB Jess has a...
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S2 E2: The World of Cowboy Challenges in NZ
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2, episode 2 of The Equine Life podcast Join us for our second episode, which features two guests looking at the sport of cowboy challenges from a different perspective. Hear from Southlander & judge Faye Allen along with Canterbury...
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S2 E1: NZ Trekking Legend - Graham Kenny
Share with us what you thought of this episode Welcome to season 2 of The Equine Life. Join us for our first episode, as we are joined by trekking legend Graham Kenny from Lawrence, NZ. Graham and his late wife Kura are well known across the trekking world and have had a huge influence on the...
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S1 E16: The Song of the Horse with Casey Evans
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us for our final episode for season 1, as we are joined by the talented Casey Evans, the voice behind the music you hear in every episode as well as a women who isn't afraid to be challenged or try something different. Known as a...
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S1 E15: Trick Riding Inspiration
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Northern Territory based Becky Klingenberg who grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne and feel in love with horses through the time spent at her grandparents farm. Becky is a professional trick rider, horse trainer and…
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S1 E14 Olympic Stewarding Queen - Helen Christie
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Waikaia's Helen Christie, an international equestrian judge whom has just returned from her sixth Olympics, where she was the chief steward at the eventing for the first time. With an upbringing on horse back she now...
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S1 E13: Showjumping Star Lucy Olphert
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by show jumping star Lucy Olphert. Lucy is a professional New Zealand Showjumping rider and coach based in Queenstown, New Zealand. The 32-year-old, who’s represented NZ seven times, showed her talent last year when, on a...
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S1 E12: Riding for the Disabled NZ - The Unsung Heroes
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by the New Zealand Riding For The Disabled Association's CEO Donna Kennedy as she tells us what they are all about and the amazing work they are doing across New Zealand. A registered charity, with over 50 affiliated Riding…
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S1 E11: Bull Catching Barrel Racer - Liz Cook
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by a woman full of determination, drive and passion for both the agricultural sector and horses alike. Liz Cook - wife, mother and bull catcher. Originally hailing from Central Otago, together with her husband Willie they...
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S1 E10: Polocrosse to Racetrack - Wiggy's Story
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, MC, Sports Commentator based in Ashburton. Wiggy's difference being that most of his commentating has been done on horse back. With an extensive upbringing with horses we caught up with him to…
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S1 E9: The Gentle Giants - Ploughing Clydesdales
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Gaye and John, owners and operators of Dayboo clydesdale stud based in Ashburton. We caught up with Gaye, John & their team of helpers at the New Zealand ploughing championships held in Riversdale, Southland at the start…
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S1 E8: Tui Teka - Earning Your Saddle
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by the legendary horse trainer and clinician Tui Teka as we hear about his amazing background and upbringing following horses in the Gisborne area. Tui Teka is one of New Zealand's top horse trainers and clinicians and is the...
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S1 E7 Tally Ho A Hunting We Will Go
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Otago based hunt rider Anne Beattie. Anne along with her husband and three daughters have grown up with horses and every year they follow the popular hunt season across the country, covering some outstanding farm land…
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S1 E6: Courageous Dressage
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us as we are joined by Waikato based dressage rider Ashleigh Kendall where she operates a boutique dressage stable known as 'Dreamtime Dressage'. Through her own equestrian sports, education and life experiences, Ashleigh has always had a keen...
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S1 E5: Effective Horse Communication
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us we chat to Canterbury's true cowboy, True West Horsemanship clinician and horse trainer Ben Longwell. With a mission is to help people and their horses better understand one another and achieve together that which they cannot do individually,...
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S1 E4: For the Love of Standardbred's
Share with us what you thought of this episode Join us we chat to Burnham, Canterbury's, Selwyn Equestrian centre owner and operator Chanelle Dickie, as we discuss her passion and love for standardbred horses and how they make the best forever horses. You can find out more about the 'Hero'...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast series aimed to inspire, motivate and empower horse riders and lovers a like, across New Zealand & the tasman. Stimulating stories and learnings across all disciplines and aspects of horsemanship complimenting resources already at your fingertips. A must listen to as you head down the road to that next adventure on horseback or as you simply get those must do lists completed so you can get back in the saddle.By riders for riders.
HOSTED BY
Olivia Weatherburn (Nee Ross)
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A podcast series aimed to inspire, motivate and empower horse riders and lovers a like, across New Zealand & the tasman. Stimulating stories and learnings across all disciplines and aspects of horsemanship complimenting resources already at your fingertips. A must listen to as you head down the...
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The Equine Life is created and hosted by Olivia Weatherburn (Nee Ross).
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