Our Equestrian Life
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Welcome to your portal to the world of all things equestrian.
I’m your host Dan Bizzarro and in each episode, we embark on a journey alongside industry experts, accomplished riders, and passionate enthusiasts. We get to know them and we learn from their experiences and vast knowledge, gaining a deeper understanding of the equestrian way of life.
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This comprehensive discussion with my guest Claire, an independent equine nutritionist, navigates through the intricacies of horse nutrition. We explore various aspects of feeding horses, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Key topics include the importance of appropriate forage, the role of supplements, the need for a balanced diet, managing underweight and overweight horses, and tips for choosing the right feed.We also discuss the impact of grazing management,...
In this enlightening conversation with Charlie Unwin, a renowned performance psychologist with a diverse background including military service, we unpack the psychological aspects crucial for mastering equestrian sports. We explore the importance of personal leadership, the subtle differences between emotions like excitement and fear, and how understanding these can drastically improve training and performance in competitions. The conversation touches on the balance between technica...
In this interview, I enjoy learning the story of how the amazing Ros Canter went from a young pony club enthusiast to becoming a World Champion. Ros discusses her love for training horses, her determination and competitiveness, and the importance of the support she received from her family, her team and her mentors. You might think that successful riders don’t struggle with their nerves and you might be shocked to hear that Ros had lots of moments of doubt and at times she even felt...
Annabelle Galt is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and an active member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists.Bell absolutely loves working with horses and helping them perform at their best.The love for her profession is so inspiring, so much so that seeing her enthusiasm every morning David, her husband, decided to leave his old job, go back to university and become a physiotherapist himself.In our conversation, we talk about the fundamental role of physiotherapy in horse w...
In this inspiring discussion, I welcome my friend and accomplished Italian international event rider, Giovanni Ugolotti. We dive deep into Giovanni's past, sharing his journey of moving from Italy to the UK, how he trained to become a successful event rider, and his experiences throughout his equestrian career. Gio also discusses the importance of setting goals, how to select a horse, and how to produce an events horse, as well as giving us a sneak peek into what's in st...
In our conversation, Helen discusses her journey from a non-horsey background to becoming the CEO of British Eventing, sharing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. She talks in-depth about the complexities of British Eventing, her time in the role, the difficulties she faced, and the changes she managed to implement. She also shares her aspirations for the future.RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODEBritish Eventing website: https://www.britisheventing.com/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Entering the ...
In this episode I'm joined by Cheryl Johns, the founder of LiveryList and Yard Owner Hub. We discuss the complexities of running a livery yard, covering areas such as financial planning, managing staff, and adhering to regulations. Cheryl talks about how LiveryList started as a simple livery yard directory and expanded into a comprehensive resource hub for yard owners. She shares her hopes for the future, including new endeavors for supporting yard owners and the continued growth of her platf...
Expert Vet, Spike Milligan, takes us on a journey exploring the adventurous yet demanding field of equine veterinary medicine. He uncovers the intricate workings of vet-client relationships and helps us gain a deeper understanding of risk management in the profession. Spike's valuable insights into horse management techniques, insurance, and rehabilitation, combined with his experiences with British Eventing, provide viewers with a comprehensive perspective on the future of equine performance...
Renowned equestrian coach, Caroline Moore, offers a wealth of insights into her coaching philosophy and the profound significance of accuracy, safety, and a systematic approach to horse training. In our conversation, Caroline discusses her method, her inspirations, and how she skillfully employs technology to enhance her coaching. Finding the Winning FormulaA unique aspect of Caroline's coaching model is how she breaks down performance into manageable bits through performance profil...
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Great podcast! Finally we hear the inside story of BE. IT system has a lot to answer for. As Helen said, built on a platform that is totally inappropriate for the job in hand. I understand the split which created the B's breakaway from The BHS, a reg charity was a financial decision. I understand that they are all limited companies now. Surely, Equestrian sport needs to be under one umbrella with one IT system all pulling in the same direction minimising costs Supporting British Equestrianism?