On the Buckle | "Can we ever truly give 100%?" - Katie Allen-Clarke

<p>Ever feel like you&#39;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>&#39;On the Buckle&#39;</em> submission, Katie shares her recent &quot;horse-accident-turned-life-moment,&quot; proving that &quot;being on the buckle&quot; 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 &quot;on the buckle&quot; (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 &amp; 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 &quot;on the buckle&quot; just means hanging on tight and laughing (or trying to!!) through the chaos. You’re doing great - blood, sweat, tears, and all!</p>