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On today's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels welcomes Chartered Physiotherapist and event rider Maeve Sheridan back to the show for a chat about the road to, and from, Badminton, the realities of life as a busy rider, and why investing in yourself off the horse can make such a difference in the saddle. Maeve, who also shares her passion for education through her Activate Your Seat brand, talks candidly about her approach to social media and how she's developed a thicker skin over the years when it comes to putting herself and her work out there. She also explains how she practises what she preaches when it comes to fitness, sharing why habit-stacking exercise into a busy routine, rather than setting unrealistic goals, has helped her become fitter and stronger than ever, and fit enough to event. We also reflect on Maeve's exciting journey with her self-produced event horse, Pronto, celebrating a fantastic 2026 season, the highs and achievements that have had so many people cheering them on, and what's next for this exciting partnership in 2027. Find out more about Activate Your Seat and follw Maeve on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like some help and support on your equestrian journey, join EquiTeam for less than £3.50 a week.

On today's podcast, Equiteam's Liz Daniels is thrilled to welcome Samantha Richmond-Walls back to the show, with a very exciting update on her eventing journey. We first spoke to Samantha a few months ago on her first podcast, "From breaking my back to BE100", which documented her journey from acomplete confidence loss to successfully competing at BE100. In today's episode, Samantha shares the highs and lows of her 2026 eventing season, which led to the pinnacle of her career so far as she stepped into international competition, completing her first CCI 1* at Scone Palace International Horse Trials! Join EquiTeam

Why is it impossible to say 'What's in your head' without wanting to sing 'Zombie' by The Cranberries…? Don't worry, despite some gentle encouragement from Gill Birrell, Liz doesn't break into chorus! After a few weeks with lots of big decisions and changes, Liz and Gill share their thoughts on juggling and throwing nuts, the challenge of thinking about and planning multiple things all at once, tools which help them get back on the right track again, and how to stay motivated coming into Autumn. Join the community here - https://www.equiteam.co.uk/register/equiteam/

On this week's chatty episode, Liz shares how she got on at the British Dressage LeMieux National Dressage Championships, and why not moving the goal posts left her beaming and not disappointed, and why she hopes her physio isn't listening to this podcast! Lou tells us how she went back in time to a village show, and why the power of community really contributes to your health. Find your community at Equiteam.co.uk.

In this week's episode, Equiteam's Liz and Lou catch up after another fabulous Confidence Camp, a 12-year camp anniversary, smelling like fish bait, a house move, a Jack Russel with flexible boundaries, and a chat about competition prep! To access the workouts from Equestrian Fitness Scotland and the entire content library join us for just £15 per month -  Join the fun!

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Hannah MacIntosh about her journey to the MCi British Championships at Addington and being invited to campaign to represent Great Britain at the MCi European Finals in Belgium. Hannah first met Rosa, a three day old PRE by complete chance whilst on the way to her local pub! She was instantly drawn to the little filly, and by the time she arrived she had brought her! Having quietly produced her, Hannah shares her journey as they campaign to represent their country.

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Gill Birrell as they look at habit forming and how it can help your relationship and journey with your horse.   The pair look at creating good habits, how to notice when you might have unconsciously created an unhelpful habit and how to make positive change.    They ask the question - what habit would you like to create?   You can join the six week online Confidence Reset Boot Camp for just £99 and access the content for a whole six months.   Or join the EquiTeam community for just £15 a month.

On today's podcast, we're joined by Joanna Lockhart to talk about the highs, lows and unexpected twists of her confidence journey with her horse, Laila. At 48, Jo inherited the ride on Laila from her daughter, despite having barely ridden since she was a teenager. What followed was a journey that tested her confidence, resilience and determination in ways she never expected. From taking 20 minutes just to get on, to hiding around the back of the stables because she felt embarrassed by her lack of skills and experience, Jo knows all too well what it feels like to lose confidence in the saddle. A turning point came at Confidence Camp, where Jo discovered something incredibly important: she wasn't the only one. Being surrounded by other riders experiencing the same fears and frustrations helped her realise that confidence isn't about being fearless – and that progress doesn't always happen in a straight line. Fast forward a few years and, after plenty of progress, Jo experienced a setback when she fractured her back. Yet what could have felt like another blow to her confidence ultimately helped lay some of the most important foundations for her relationship with Laila. In this honest and inspiring conversation, Jo reflects on the moments when she wanted to give up, the setbacks that changed her perspective, and how she went from simply trying to get on her horse to genuinely enjoying their time together. It's a brilliant reminder that confidence isn't about becoming a different rider – it's about finding your own way forward, one step at a time, with a big smile on your face.

On today's podcast, Liz Daniels is excited to be joined by Alec Lochore with his Scone Palace International Horse Trials hat on. Alec is the Event Director of the Scone Palace International Horse Trials, and one of the world's leading course designers, with experience spanning Olympic Games, World Championships and major international events. As Scone Palace International Horse Trials is entering its second year (in its new format), Alec shares his memories of riding at Scone in the 90's, his vision for the new event, what he hopes riders and spectators will take away. Alec gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes, revealing his favourite fences, the best views on the course, and how the course is designed to be ridden. Find out more about Scone Palace International Horse Trials here: https://sconehorsetrials.com/

On today's episode, Liz Daniels chats to leadership coach and organisation development practitioner, Amy Martin, as she shares her experiences on women's health and understanding the impact that your cycle and hormones have on life, both in and out of the saddle. From tracking your cycle, to understanding where those confidence dips can come from, Amy shares how her own research has positively impacted her life, and how you can reduce the challenging Autumn days. Remember - confidence is transient, just because you have a day with low confidence, doesn't mean the next day will be the same. You can find out more about Amy at Magnolia Coaching.  Join EquiTeam at www.equiteam.co.uk

On today's episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels is joined by Gillian Birrell as they reflect on a heartbreaking weekend after the tragic loss of event riders, Sophie Fouracre, and Equiteam community member, Kerry Donoghue, both who were fatally injured in separate eventing incidents on Saturday, 18th July. Our thoughts and hearts go out to all connected. For anyone affected by these tragic events, Riders Minds and British Eventing Support Trust offer free support.

Confidence doesn't disappear overnight, and it doesn't come back overnight either. In this episode of Listen with EquiTeam, Equiteam Confidence Camp founders Liz Daniels and Luise Gillings, talk about why so many riders struggle with confidence, what really holds us back, and how small, practical changes can help us feel calmer, more capable, and enjoy our horses again. We explore the myths around confidence, share real experiences from working with riders of all levels, and introduce The Confidence Reset Boot Camp - a supportive programme designed to help you break free from self-doubt, rebuild trust in yourself, and rediscover the joy of riding. If you've ever found yourself overthinking, avoiding things you used to enjoy, or wondering if you'll ever get your confidence back, this episode is for you. Ready to take the first step? Join The Confidence Reset Boot Camp today and start building the confidence you deserve. Visit https://equiteam.co.uk/the-confidence-reset-boot-camp-sign-up/ to find out more and sign up - we'd love to help you reset your confidence and get back to enjoying every ride.

On this week's light-hearted podcast, Equiteam's Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings go way off-piste as they share the most ridiculous things they have done because the other one said it would be a good idea, travelling for 36 hours straight, what would be on their dating profile if the other one had to write it, and who is most likely to be late (no shock statements for that one!).

If you're anything like us, then you prioritise your horse and their needs, but investing in yourself financially always seems to fall way off the to-do list, and the mere mention of pensions sends us running for the stables. In this episode, Equiteam's Liz Daniels is joined by the lovely Ruth Downs, Founder of Truth Financial, with the remit – please can you make finances accessible and sexy! Ruth manages to do just that, as she passionately shares some basic tips for budgeting, emergency funds, and pensions, without cutting back on enjoying life. Contact Ruth - https://truthfinancial.co.uk/ [email protected] 07707 40 48 40 Facebook Linkedin Instagram

Join Equiteam's Liz and Lou on this week's podcast to chat about Loneliness Awareness Week and what it has in common with Paddington Bear. The pair chat about why being lonely poses the same health risk as smoking 15 cigrettes and day, and chat about the power of connection and feeling included in your community. As always, if you need support, please remember that the team at Riders Minds are always on hand to listen, and have an entire resource on loneliness which can be found here: https://ridersminds.org/loneliness/   Join EquiTeam at Equiteam.co.uk