Ep 30 - Backing Young Horses: Chaos, Confidence & First Rides | Equine'n'Wine Podcast

<p>Backing young horses sounds magical in theory… until you’re sitting on a baby horse who suddenly discovers birds, shadows, or the terrifying existence of a mounting block.</p><p>In this week’s episode of <em>Equine’n’Wine</em>, we dive into the wonderfully unpredictable world of <strong>starting and training young horses</strong> — blending practical advice from Lorna with plenty of funny, slightly traumatic, and very relatable stories from our own experiences over the years.</p><p>💬 We chat about:<br>• Preparing youngsters before anyone even gets in the saddle<br>• Why groundwork and confidence matter more than rushing the process<br>• First rides, first canters… and first moments of panic<br>• Common mistakes riders make with young horses<br>• Why patience is absolutely everything when producing babies</p><p>And yes… Emma-Jane also shares the unforgettable childhood story of somehow managing to teach a young horse to <strong>lie down on command</strong> — which, unsurprisingly, seemed like an excellent idea at the time and significantly less excellent afterwards.</p><p>📩 Featuring a listener question from Sophie in Wiltshire about staying confident when young horses feel completely different every single day.</p><p>As always, it’s a mix of learning, laughter, horse chaos, and the reminder that nobody’s young horse journey is ever as polished as it looks online.</p><p>💡 Lorna’s Golden Nugget:<br><em>“Consistency, consistency, consistency!”</em></p><p>So pour a glass, settle in, and join us for an episode full of baby horse stories, training insights, and the reality of producing young horses without losing your sanity.</p><p>📩 Got a horsey dilemma or funny story? Email us: <a href="" rel="noopener">equine.n.wine@gmail.com</a><br>🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast!</p>