The Equine Life

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Join us as we are joined by show jumping star Lucy Olphert.
Lucy is a professional New Zealand Showjumping rider and coach based in Queenstown, New Zealand.
The 32-year-old, who’s represented NZ seven times, showed her talent last year when, on a borrowed horse, she picked up $100,000 for winning a big event in Mexico.
She loves the challenge of show jumping
‘‘I love that feeling of harmony when you get that from your horse.’’
Check our her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lucyolphertshowjumping/
To find out more about showjumping across New Zealand check out https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/jumping-show-hunter/
Find and join your local pony club to start your journey http://www.nzpca.org/

This episode is proudly sponsored by Vivant Equi the sole distributor for Lucy Olphert showjumping merchandise and a New Zealand owned and operated online equestrian supplies store. Check them out at www.vivantequi.co.nz
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Join us as we are joined by Northern Territory based Becky Klingenberg who grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne and feel in love with horses through the time spent at her grandparents farm.
Becky is a professional trick rider, horse trainer and breaker with a can do attitude, who isn't afraid of a challenge and says no to excuses. Hear her story and journey that has shaped her life to where she is today.
To find out more about becoming a trick rider by checking out Becky's page BK Trick Riding and Horsemanship https://bit.ly/3BuSa80 or simply add 'trick riding' into your search bar with NZ or Aussie as suffix for a number of options to get involved.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Kickin Up Dust, an Australian owned, run, printed and distributed publication that works to showcase the heart of Australia
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Welcome to episode eight of season three.
In this episode we catch up with four star eventing star and Dynavyte sponsored rider Abigail Long (aka Abby). Currently based in Levin she has been running Abby Long Equestrian, professionally competing a team of horses across the country while providing coaching and development opportunities on the family property.
In April Abby announced that she is making the big move to the UK to further her career and chase the Olympic dream of being part of the New Zealand eventing team in the future.
We dive into how she got to where she is, plans for the future and how she is keeping on top of her game to overcome the pressures that professional sport riders like herself are exposed to.
Check out more on New Zealand's high performance equestrian squads by visiting here https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/high-performance/
This episode is proudly sponsored by Jeremy and the team at Dynavyte New Zealand.
Where their story began with a horse and with a lifetime of combined knowledge of all things Equine, led to the development of a natural product range to meet their customer’s needs and expectations for drug-free animal health and welfare.
Make sure you check them out and give them a try with your equine friend!
You won't be disappointed!
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Welcome to episode eleven of season three.
In this episode we catch up with the very humble and talented Chel Clarkin. Cambridge based jewellery maker and designer who has had a life immersed in the world of polo and hunting across NZ and the world.
We dive into the journey she been on from her first pony, facing many challenges, to her amazing business Chel Clarkin Jewellery. Which you can check out at: https://cheleclarkin.com
To find out more check out more about the sport of polo. Visit NZ Polo
http://www.polo.org.nz/
Special shout to Lammermoor Distillery for sponsoring this episode. A unique Central Otago distillery producing premium gin and whisky.
Order yours today and discover more of their story and why it's a must have addition to every household. https://lammermoordistillery.com/
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Welcome to episode three of season 4.
In this episode join me as we learn more about our equine friends hoofs and what we can do to ensure they last a life time. As the saying goes no hoof no horse!
Dr Lindsey Field has been studying the equine foot since 2018 and sharing her findings on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoofStudies. With 35 years as a clinical researcher a chartered Biologist and an M.Sc in chemical analysis and currently studying with the Equine Science Academy she has a wealth of knowledge and will challenge your thinking!
Many thanks to Lindsey for sharing her thoughts with us all.
If you want to dive deeper check out Patreon- Lindsey’s private page showing her unique personal video and photographic journey of the study of the equine hoof and beyond! http://www.patreon.com/hoofstudies

And you can go shopping for utterly realistic lifelike hoof slices and educational videos on hoof anatomy by visiting http://www.hoofstudies.com
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