When Equiteam’s Liz Daniels saw a post on Facebook about a groundbreaking study by neuroscientist Gregory Berns, revealing that dogs may love their humans more than food or other dogs—it sparked a deep conversation with fellow horse lover and co-host, Louise Gillings, about the power of connection in the horse world. Connections are essential because they support our overall well-being by increasing happiness and reducing stress, loneliness, and the risk of mental health issues. As usual the pai...
Aug 25, 2025•32 min
EquiTeam's Liz and Lou discuss how to focus on the real wins in the face of disappointment. The journey with horses is never linear, and we certainly can't win all of the time, but when you have worked really hard and not quite reached the mark you hoped for it is easy to focus on the downside. One of our EquiTeam members experienced this at the weekend, but reframed her experience brilliantly and instead focused on the fabulous experience that her horse had and how far they have come to even qu...
Aug 18, 2025•27 min
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels is joined by Nicola Kinnard-Comedie, Director of NKC Equestrian Training, to talk about creating change in ourselves and the industry. Nicola shares how she founded NKC Equestrian Training eight years ago with a passion to help educate people, which would positively impact on the lives of more horses. With a background in equestrian coaching and working in the veterinary science sector, coupled with a passion for doing better, Nicola shares how this led to the formation of...
Aug 11, 2025•34 min
Equiteam’s Liz and Lou look at why rest is just as important for both you and your horse to allow time for proper recovery, muscle and soft tissue repair, and is good for your mental health and well-being. Whilst we like to work hard to achieve our goals, remembering the importance of downtime is just as vital. As well as aiding with concentration and energy levels, it also helps to prevent injuries. As the conversation flows the duo get on to school holiday guilt and why sometimes going away ca...
Aug 04, 2025•32 min
Get to know the founders of EquiTeam, Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings, a little bit more than you probably want to, with part two of our member questions! Part one might have been tame, but there was no holding our members back for some of the things they wanted to know. From going on a stag dos, to sleeping in stables, loose stallions at a show and risky jumping, if you want an hilarious insight of behind the scenes at EquiTeam then this is a listen you won’t want to miss! Join EquiTeam www.equ...
Jul 28, 2025•36 min
On this week’s episode, Liz Daniels chats to Kerry Dawes from Fresh Focus Hypnotherapy, about online CBT and hypnotherapy specialising in horse rider confidence. As a busy Mum juggling a full-time job, two young twins, a horse and a ‘passion for helping people to grow, you immediately feel like Kerry understands. Kerry chats through her inspiration behind creating her business, why CBT and hypnotherapy used together is a great combination, how it works, what it can be used for and some of her pr...
Jul 22, 2025•33 min
On this week’s episode EquiTeam member Gill, puts EquiTeam founders, Lou and Liz and in hot seat with some interesting and fun-filled questions from EquiTeam members. With questions ranging from thoughts about Equiteam, to what ‘would you get arrested for?’ it’s fair to say there were a lot of subjects covered – although it could have been worse…! Part two is already in the making!! Show notes Join us: https://www.equiteam.co.uk/ Resilient bootcamp: https://www.equiteam.co.uk/the-resilient-eques...
Jul 15, 2025•36 min
On this week’s podcast, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings discuss the Resilient Equestrian Bootcamp, and how the resources can help fill the cup of resilience if it starts leaking! From recovering after spending the weekend with kids, remembering to put your own mask on first, and how Liz now scoffs at one of the motto’s, ‘I can sleep when I’m dead’, the pair explore the content with some side tracking! Join the Resilient Equestrian Boot Camp for just £10 for two months access - https://ww...
Jul 07, 2025•23 min
On this week’s podcast Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about a recent online coach and rider training course, hosted by BD Scotland, with Professor Tony Gayhe. The seminar left Liz with some thought-provoking questions and lots of reflection, which Liz shares as she puts Lou on the spot to answer live on the podcast! As the power of positivity wins every time, there is also a reminder to check in with others a show that they also matter. Show notes Questions credited to Professor...
Jul 01, 2025•31 min
In this week’s episode, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings chat about the forthcoming EquiTeam Resilience Bootcamp. From looking at resilience and the ability to bounce back, why it matters, what it looks like for different people, resilient and healthy horses, to building resilience on your horse without being in the saddle, eating for resilience and daily Challenges which will help you understand more about your own resilience pool and give you the tools to develop it when needed. The duo...
Jun 24, 2025•31 min•Ep. 167
EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Louise Gillings about a lightbulb moment in the car following some conversations at dressage camp last week, as she realised there is so much more she could be doing to help on her journey to reach her goals. Is always wanting to be better a personality trait of high achievers? And what does it feel like to be happy and content with what you have? And how do you fit ‘more’ in, as the elusive work/life balance comes into play?! From face planting to singing, join L...
Jun 16, 2025•25 min
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to the lovely Mary Jarvie about her journey from being an ‘adult learner’ to a competent equestrian. As a horse-mad child and teenager, Mary describes riding as an addictive drug and the itch that she can now scratch – although her true equestrian learning didn’t start until she was in her fourties. Mary reflects on the challenges that she has faced along the way, letting go of the adult learner label, and the realisation that your riding level isn’t a reflection on ...
Jun 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 165
This week is UK Coaching Week and Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings are sharing the love for coaches who have inspired them and positively influenced their lives. From honest conversations, to rider responsibility, Equiteam Coach Liz shares why she loves being a coach and why as both a coach, and a rider, you get out what you put in! #equiteam #listenwithequiteam #PassItOn #UKCoachingWeek
Jun 03, 2025•34 min
EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings are joined by Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and Health & Wellness Coach Alice Thomson to discover why she took the step from being a dentist to helping people be the best versions of themselves. If you’re struggling with juggling life, or feel overwhelmed/stressed, or just want to invest in your future self, then this episode might just be the thing you need to hear to make you pause, take a breath and decide on the best way forward for ...
May 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 163
On this week’s episode, Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about the differences between confidence and resilience and how the two so often go hand in hand. The pair touch on the results from a 2024 survey into rider motivation and confidence. *76% of riders said when they are experiencing a lack of confidence or increased anxiety around riding, it affects their enjoyment. Ahead of the launch of the Equiteam resilience bootcamp, the duo explore ways in which you can help to recognis...
May 20, 2025•31 min
WIth the launch of a new vaccination that has the potential to eradicate strangles The Podcasting Equine Vets sat down with Hugh Somerville MRCVS to ask him all about the new vaccine. They discuss how it is different to the previous one, how often it needs to be given, which horses can have it, any potential side effects and whether it has the potential to remove the need for pre-movement blood testings. If you want to learn more about strangles in general you can listen to their previous episod...
May 13, 2025•31 min•Ep. 161
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to member Gill Birrell about planning your riding between coaching sessions to help your progress, taking responsibility and learning to problem-solve in the moment. Whilst the safe Equiteam community is at the heart, Liz explains how the pool of resources were designed to be used by members and how it can help in their own development.
May 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 160
It’s been a whirlwind of a crazy few weeks, as EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look at choosing to say yes and making the most of opportunities, even when it sometimes means burning the candle at both ends! From hosting three Equiteam Confidence Camps, to competing at the BD nationals and organising a national event (all in April), the pair reflect on how they have felt for choosing to say yes.
Apr 29, 2025•32 min•Ep. 159
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Equiteam member Jen Craig about resilience and how to navigate the challenges that horses can bring. The chat took an unexpected turn resulting in some rare camp secrets being shared – not one to listen to when the kids are in the car!
Apr 14, 2025•31 min
Liz Daniels has the real pleasure of welcoming equine trainer and psychologist, Kelly Marks to the Listen with Equiteam podcast. Kelly shares her fascinating story of how a letter to the then-king from her Grandad, created an opportunity for her Dad to become a jockey, and how a misunderstood racehorse changed their paths forever. As a former European champion jockey and successful show jumper, Kelly was at a crossroads in her life, when a chance meeting with Monty Roberts at a petrol station in...
Apr 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 157
In this week’s episode, and following a request in the Equiteam Connected members group, Liz and Lou handed over the mic, and welcomed Equiteam member Gillian Birrell to host the show. Gill delves back to the beginning to discover how the pair started riding, their first ponies, how they met on the showjumping circuit and how Equiteam Confidence Camps were born. Of course, it’s not without making them squirm as they reveal each others bad habits and get them to share previously non-disclosed inf...
Apr 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 156
On today’s episode Equiteam’s Liz Daniels is thrilled to be joined by equestrian trainer, author, podcaster, National Reining Reserve World Champion, and creator of the Attuned Horsemanship training programme, Warwick Schiller. Australian-born Warwick shares his fascinating journey from Pony Club and riding Quarter Horses, to changing his thoughts of being a bull rider, his move to America and how ice baths have been an important part of his journey (and a cheaper way of boosting dopamine!). War...
Mar 25, 2025•33 min•Ep. 155
On this week’s episode Equiteam’s Liz Daniels welcomes International Endurance rider, Iain Paterson to the show. Having represented Scotland seven times, won a 100 mile endurance ride through the Cairngorms after finishing the race in 21 hours, and spent four days in South Africa to complete the 350km ‘Race the Wild Coast’ on horses he didn’t previously know, his Mum’s decision to take him on a pleasure ride as a young boy after seeing he was losing interest in Pony Club certainly seemed to be a...
Mar 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 154
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about how moving the goal posts and changing your expectations at the last minute can often lead to disappointment and means that you forget to enjoy the moment. After an interesting few weeks as a coach, rider, friend and general observer, Liz asks Lou if she thinks our natural competitive streak can actually hinder our enjoyment levels, and why – once we get to an event – do we go from being proud just to qualify, to moving the goal posts and the...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 153
On this week’s podcast EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels welcomes Paralympic Bronze Medallist Mari Durward-Akhurst to the show. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Mari used riding as a form of physiotherapy and it wasn’t long before her love of horses was cemented. Mari shares her journey with the Riding for the Disabled Association and para-dressage, which led her to be selected for the Paris Paralympics. Full of ups and downs, Mari recalls the highs and lows and how she felt when she won a Bronze medal at Paris. ...
Mar 04, 2025•31 min•Ep. 151
On this week’s podcast EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels has the pleasure of being joined by Tony Hobden from Equidance. After meeting Mrs Equidance (Kelly Jewel), music producer Tony was taken to watch dressage to music for the first time and came away with one clear aim – to make the freestyle music better – and that is just what they did! Founding the business 10 years ago, Tony shares how he approached top riders, offering to produce their music to get the Equidance brand known, and shares how during l...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 150
Equiteam’s Liz Daniels chats to Olympic medal winner and dressage superstar, Becky Moody. Becky sprung into the mainstream spotlight ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics in a challenging time, and yet managed to steal everyone’s hearts, with her homebred partner in crime, Jagerbomb. Currently ranked seventh in the FEI World Rankings, Becky takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on where her equestrian journey began. In a brilliantly honest podcast, Becky chats about Bomba’s blog and where the in...
Feb 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 149
With access to so much information, EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels and Lou Gillings chat about when too much information can lead to overload, simple tasks not being processed and the danger of too many cooks spoiling the broth. The pair recall instances when they have both felt bamboozled and situations where they have seen riders under stress not being able to process straightforward directions and look at some of the things that can help.
Feb 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 148
As Time to Talk day approaches EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings look at that wonderful word ‘fine’ Why do we say we are fine when we are not, and what could we be more aware of? As the pair reflect on why they say ‘fine’ even on the days they are not, they share why it’s good to talk as research shows the tactic of bottling up is common, 72% of 25-34 year-olds reporting they avoid saying how they really feel. Riders Minds: https://ridersminds.org/...
Feb 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 147
If you’re lacking a bit of direction, then let us help you find your focus with The Focused Equestrian Boot Camp. Equiteam’s Lou Gillings, joins Liz Daniels to chat about their first boot camp and how it can help you focus your goals and find your mojo. You can pick and choose which parts you want to focus on, with our four main pathways: · Mindset and Goal Setting · Rider position · Horsecare · Daily challenges · Rider focused fitness · Plus Loubird's delicious recipes Join us here: https://www...
Jan 28, 2025•15 min•Ep. 146
