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Esme's Country Life

Esme Higgswww.thisesme.com

NEW EPISODES SATURDAY and WEDNESDAY! Content creator Esme Higgs chats about horses, country life and behind the scenes of her social media channels 'This Esme' - kindly sponsored by Redpost Equestrian - Full of usually quite embarrassing stories of what I get up to navigating everything in my 20s, trying to bring a positive spin to life and not taking myself too seriously x

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Episodes

My Top 5 Worst FALLS!

To be fair it was actually quite hard chosing 5 from the many many many falls over the years!

Nov 26, 202523 minEp. 140

I've got a new Puppy!

So everything about the new member of the team 'Fosse' a rehomed puppy from the RSPCA, hear all about his amazing backstory and how I am coping with sleepless nights, and continual wee and poo vigilence - spoiler - I'm loving it!

Nov 22, 202543 minEp. 141

How to deal with 'spicy' horses

Its the start of the mini-mid-week-pod - not sure what to call them yet, Podmas? Anyway, this week - the bucking, bronking, jumping, biting, extremely excited spicy pony!

Nov 19, 202523 minEp. 139

I'm a Traitor!

Hey in this weeks catch up, I make an important announcement about a new member of the team arriving! Also I get to go on a game show, will I be a Traitor or a Faithful!?

Nov 15, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 138

Behind the Scenes of a London Red Carpet Event!

Lots in this episode, including secret tricks for photoshoots with my horses, and 2 trips to London for Premieres - including a catch up with my friends from the Brooke Charity and Kim Kardashian...

Nov 01, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 136

Rollercoaster vs COW

I get stopped in my car, I go full geek on Roller Coasters and Theme Parks, and there are cows, lots of cows

Oct 25, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 135

Halloween Dress Up

This week I talk about behind the scenes of this years Halloween Dress Up, the podcast fam find out first! Also I've been to Horse of the Year Show and I spill the T on life on the road as the indoor show season starts.

Oct 18, 202536 minSeason 2Ep. 134

I was on Live TV! So scary!

I think last week might just win 'Busiest week of the Year' award 2025 - lots to catch up, hence the epic length podcast!

Oct 11, 202556 minEp. 133

Joey's dirty sniffing

Duke is in with the big boys, and Joey is finding this very exciting in a surprising way - I also meet up with the RSPCA and hear about their research into horse welfare and I start my book tour!

Oct 04, 202537 minEp. 132

I'm going to get in trouble for this!

Alan update! What was Joey so scared of? My mum has taken shopping to a whole new level. Lots to update you on in this week's podcast.

Sep 27, 202537 minSeason 2Ep. 131

I have been Deep Faked

A busy week, including Blenheim Palace Media Day, the ride on the beach and oh yes I've been Deep Faked...

Sep 13, 202540 minSeason 129Ep. 129

I fall off!

Its not happened for a while, but Casper and I had a fall - I blame autumn ( or fall - get it -I fell off - fall? I'm here all week ) I fell of my horse on the first day of fall!

Sep 06, 202534 minSeason 3Ep. 128

COW vs HORSE

there can be only one winner....

Aug 30, 202539 minEp. 127

Superhero Triathlon!

I support some amazing Superhero's raising funds for the RDA! Glad I packed my wetsuit - swimming in a cold lake that was in the 2012 Olympics comes with it's challenges!

Aug 23, 202534 minSeason 2Ep. 126

Weird Childhood Fears!

So a visit to see a friend in London reminds me of some weird childhood fears, weird as in - definitely not normal! Also a catch up with the horses and how they got on with some bridleless riding.

Aug 16, 202534 min

Puppy rehoming!

I have an incredible serotonin filled day cuddling cute animals that need rehoming at RSPCA Brighton PLUS an update on Joey and a girlie sleep over!

Aug 09, 202540 min

It's been a tough week...

Caring for horses is a rollercoaster, one minute you are up the next you are down - not all good news, but all bad news either I did have an excellent comment of the week and got attacked by vicious bugs x

Jul 26, 202536 minSeason 2Ep. 122

A week embarrassing my Brother!

Lots to catch up on, from seeing the world's longest horse moustache, to seeing F1 drivers, and I get the weirdest hate comment!

Jul 19, 202539 minSeason 2Ep. 121

I won an award?!

oh my goodness just when I didn't think it could get any busier! A round of up of a very eventful week, with of course, plenty of embarrassing stories

Jul 12, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 120

I am so tired....

Burning the candles at both ends this week - but lots to update you on my horse /city life !

Jun 21, 202547 minSeason 2Ep. 117

It's my Birthday!

Birthday shenaningans! Horse dentist visit! I read your comments! Number One on Spotify! and more!

Jun 07, 202530 minEp. 115

24 for 24: Life Lessons I Wish I'd Known - It's my Birthday!

So, I’m turning 24. And somehow, in between the chaos, quiet moments, mistakes, and magic, I’ve managed to collect a few solid bits of life advice. Some I learnt the hard way, some were kindly given (and often ignored), and a few I really wish I’d known sooner. So here they are — 24 things for my 24th birthday. Whether you're 18 or 81, I hope at least one of these sticks with you

May 31, 202540 minSeason 2Ep. 114

My Horse Escaped!

Help! Joey escapes and causes chaos, and I have a very very busy week - lots to tell you and for you to catch up on!

May 24, 202536 minSeason 2Ep. 113
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