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S2 #6 Horses, headlines and reassessing riding risks | Chat with Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes

S2 #6 Horses, headlines and reassessing riding risks | Chat with Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes13 nov 202557 min

<p>In this episode of the Equestrian Mums Club podcast, your resident ‘Calamity Janes’ (Katie &amp; Sophie) saddle up for a wonderfully honest chat with BBC broadcaster, director, and producer <strong>Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes</strong> - about juggling <em>horses, humans,</em> and <em>headlines</em>!</p><p><br></p><p>We’re diving into the wild ride of equestrian life meets motherhood - from the emotional highs (and occasional mud-splattered lows) of competition, to how becoming a mum can shake up our confidence and sense of risk in the saddle.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect plenty of laughter, a few “been there” moments, and some seriously insightful takeaways about safety, self-care, and staying connected to the passion that keeps us all trotting on - <em>our love for horses.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Lizzie also shares a few golden “Ask the Expert” nuggets from her (very impressive!) media career that we can bring straight into the stable. Because who doesn’t love a bit of pro-level pony wisdom?</p><p><br></p><p>🐴 <strong>PLUS!</strong> An exclusive sneak peek just for our listeners - Lizzie gives us the inside scoop on the upcoming <strong>Horse &amp; Country </strong><a href="https://horseandcountry.tv/?utm_source=equestrianmumsclub&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=basa2025" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>All Star Academy</strong></a> series - now in it&#39;s sixth season; this year proudly sponsored by Blackfort Equestrian. Catch Episodes 1 &amp; 2 exclusively on <strong>H&amp;C+ </strong>from <strong>20th November!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>💡 Top takeaways for this ride:</strong></p><ul><li>Making time for your horse is <em>vital</em> for your sanity (and theirs!)</li><li>Motherhood can totally shift your confidence and your view of risk - and that’s okay.</li><li>Building your horse’s confidence is as important as building your own; it’s a team effort.</li></ul><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>Want more from the herd? 🐴</strong><br>Join us over on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn &amp; more - we’re everywhere @equestrianmumsclub!<br>Don’t forget to follow the podcast for more <em>real-life, reins-in-hand</em> chats from the Equestrian Mums Club.</p>