From The Horse's Mouth

Interview with Founder of Equitopia

Kaylie Hanson dives deep in conversation with Equitopia founder, Caroline Hegarty. Enjoy hearing about Caroline’s back story; what led her to create Equitopia; and what she aims to achieve with the community for horses and humans.

In Conversation with Saddle Fitter -Eileen Fuller

Equitopia podcaster Kaylie Hanson gets behind the scenes with certified saddle fitter - Eileen Fuller.

In Conversation with Callie King

In this episode, Equitopia podcaster Kaylie Hanson chats to founder of HorseClass Callie King.

In conversation with rider biomechanics coach - Katariina Alongi

Equitopia podcaster Kaylie Hanson chats with rider biomechanics coach Katariina Alongi.

Katariina works as an equestrian life coach, helping equestrians understand how their emotions influence their horsemanship. She is also host of a hugely popular podcast in Finland and has co-authored a book.

In Conversation with John Lyons

Equitopia podcaster Kaylie Hanson chats with trainer John Lyons.

Known as America's most trusted horseman, John’s sincere regard for people and the horses they love has remained unchanged throughout his career.  He has authored  20+ books and has been inducted into 5 halls of fame.

In this episode, he shares some of his thoughts, insights and approaches that have directly changed thousands of lives around the world. 

 

 

In Conversation with Alexis Martin-Vegue

Equitopia podcaster Kaylie Hanson chats with dressage trainer Alexis Martin-Vegue about how she got started with horses;  her experiences learning with mentors including Mary Wanless and Dr Gerd Heuschmann, and she shares some insights and practical tips that equestrians are sure to enjoy.

 

Annelie Hellström

In this episode, Caroline speaks to veterinarian and posture specialist Annelie Hellström.  Annelie combines science behind the biomechanics and many years of experience in training and rehabilitation of horses.

Getting to know Mary Wanless

This month, Caroline speaks with Mary Wanless - international coach, author, and out of the box thinker who has developed innovative approaches to help riders reach their potential.

Interview with Saddle Fitter - Rose Burrows

In this episode, Caroline speaks with UK-based saddle fitter, Rose Burrows.

 

Rose has grown her saddle consulting business over the last 6 years. She has studied Biomechanics, Equine Conditioning Coaching, attended Sharon May Davis Dissections, travelled to Holland and France for Saddle Fitting training and is proud to have gained her Saddle Fitting Qualifications. Rose also completed the Saddle Fit 4 Life Equine Ergonomists course in 2017.

 

She offers a holistic saddle consultancy service, incorporating rider symmetry analysis, bitting consultations and conditioning programmes throughout Devon and Somerset, UK.

 

“There is no end to education, it is not that you read a book, pass an examination and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning”

 

Jiddu Krishnamurti

Caroline discusses Zoopharmacognosy with Carly Hillier

Caroline speaks to Carly Hillier - the founder and director of Whitethorn Equine Health in the North West of Ireland. 

Carly discovered Zoopharmacognosy whilst looking for a way to fix issues that conventional medicine was unable to resolve and as a result trained and qualified in Zoopharmacognosy 10yrs ago. She is now part of a team that helps horses restore and maintain health at the Whitethorn Clinic, as well as running online courses teaching horse and dog owners how to use this method to help their own animals.