
← Equestrian Mums Club5 Mar · 21 min
On the Buckle | "Can we ever truly give 100%?" - Katie Allen-Clarke
<p>Ever feel like you're juggling horses, kids, and a mounting pile of guilt? Welcome to the wild ride of equestrian parenthood... with a sprinkle of honesty, humour, and a dash of chaos. </p><p>In this <em>'On the Buckle'</em> submission, Katie shares her recent "horse-accident-turned-life-moment," proving that "being on the buckle" is less about relaxation and more about surviving with a smile.</p><p>In this episode, she talks...</p><ul><li>The real meaning behind "on the buckle" (spoiler: it’s not about relaxing)</li><li>How a recent horse injury turned into an emotional rollercoaster (blood, guilt, and all)</li><li>The magic of acceptance... when life is splattered with surprises</li><li>Why giving 100% is a myth - and working out that’s okay</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3M1a1iXvpWaOBkb1RCcEpm?si=jEQLd4cbSKKCyafTheYiFw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The EMC podcast with Sarah Elebert, Equitas </a></li><li><a href="https://www.equestrianmumsclub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Equestrian Mums Club website</a> - Share your stories and be part of the community</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Katie:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamkatieac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/katieallenclarke" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>And remember:</strong> Sometimes "on the buckle" just means hanging on tight and laughing (or trying to!!) through the chaos. You’re doing great - blood, sweat, tears, and all!</p>