Thank you so much to every single lady who joined us for Series Two, whether as an interviewee or someone who has written to me, asked questions, given advice or interacted with instagram @child.pony.sleep.repeat.  Summer Holidays has hit and so has Joshes peak time of year and with hurricane Wilf to balance too it seems right we should end our Series Two on Episode Twenty with the wonderful Olivia Tuffin, author of the fantastic children's books centred around ponies and currently at the...

This weeks slightly late episode is with Georgia Plimbley, the amazing woman and Mum who is making huge waves in the world of horses by striving to make it more accessible to everyone to learn how to train horses at liberty, and to teach with kindness and compassion. Georgia has worked with horses on films, in TV series, she's given talks to big clubs and is really working on running her own business teaching liberty clinics up and down the country, but the most important job of all for her...

This weeks interview is with Mother of two, Rose Bowden. Rose works part time for the emergency services, and is the owner of a tank of a cob who enjoys testing the strength of his bridles, what has lead me to find her is that Rose has written a book on the juggling act of being a horsey mum! It's like she's been made for the podcast! Josh and I have our usual weekly round up and chat about how he is progressing in the saddle, and we answer a listeners question, this week should a gut...

This weeks interview is with Sarah Elebert, Equestrian Online Coach and Eventer, though currently in her return  to riding after childbirth, she's really enjoying dressage riding but can't wait for life to settle a little and be back to the eventing game. Sarah became a mother to her daughter Paige earlier this year and in becoming a Mum, she has been given her reason to co found "EQUITAS"  a Women's Equestrian Magazine along side a strong team of equestrians who have strength and depth in...

This week I've got a cheeky bonus episode for you as I had trouble getting my lovely ladies on the line to get a chat recorded, but hopefully this episode is just about long enough you can muck out a couple of stables or poo pick part of a field!

This weeks interview is with the unbelievable Ellie Paddock, Mum to son Arthur who talks about life with traditional working horses on a farm where they are your entire survival,  there is no other option for the Paddock family where husband and wife team Mike and Ellie have been driving horses for well over a decade, their team of horses work the land, they sledge the water, they teach driving workshops with everything from harrow and plough through to logging and little Arthur comes along...

In a twist to my usual interview with a horsey parent, this week I am chatting to the wonderful ladies who volunteer as qualified coaches and run the social media pages, alongside full time jobs for the amazing centre Abingdon RDA. This episode will focus on just what its like keeping the show on the road and working around hoses children and parents. Alice and Indi are so enthusiastic and speak so warmly they will leave you looking up your local RDA Branch! Josh and I round up our week and...

This weeks interview is with a Horsey Mum Level 100 twist- Half of it is recorded whilst my interviewee is sat on a baby horse hacking round the countryside!  Bonnie Fishburn is a woman who gives everything her very best shot. She is Mum to Harriet and Ted and has a rather splendid collection of horses most of which shes bred and produced herself. Bonnie worked professionally s  groom in all walks of equestrian sport before having her two children and I'm so glad I managed to get a few...

This weeks interview is with Stephanie Hobbs, Mum of one daughter, the very gorgeous girlie Minnie, and four horses, in various shapes and sizes. Steph is a fantastic artist, and we chat about how her week manages to fit all sorts in as shes constantly on the go, with an alarm set early to just get that bit of peace for half an hour, over a cup of tea and a bit of journalling which is how I dicovered her wonderful early morning quotes on Instagram under @minniemayhem17. This week I am late...

This weeks interview is with Jennifer Stevens, who though she works currently in Insurance she hold qualifications in Equine Nutrition and runs her Instagram account as the owner of the very beautiful Cobweb and stately lady Puzzle, all this  as well as Mum to her daughter, Charlotte.  Josh and I have come back from a sunny holiday and are back into the full swing of work and animals, and this week I was asked quite a few various questions after I had a visit from my lovely chiropractor...

This week we have an episode to whisk you away into the rural beauty of the Northumberland countryside as we talk to Alice who owns and runs Whistlebare Farm. A fibre farm with Angora goats, Wensleydale and Shetland sheep that features among others, two very special working ponies who chain harrow, cultivate, sow seed, learning to log and so much more. Alice is Mum not only to all these animals but also four nearly grown up sons!  Josh and I cover one of his favourite topics when someone...

Crikey, Hold on to your neck strap! *Strong Stomach Warning* This weeks fabulous lady Liz Dutton runs her own business, owns two horses who she enjoys hunting and fun rides with and has two school age sons... Why the warning? Liz and I are going to chat about not only being  successful busy Mum and business owner but talk about her business itself- Liz is the lady behind Equine Hygiene UK where she is taking care of - predominately geldings- nether regions and sometimes mares too as she...

This weeks chat is with the wonderful Tracy Turner from @fieldtofamilyponies  who is mum to two daughters, Kate and Charlotte. When we first spoke Tracy confessed to not being 100% certain just how many ponies there were at their home and in the surrounding fields and farm but she guessed around 9!! Tracy made me feel like I wanted to move in and muck in with them as she has a wonderful atitude towards prodcing horses.. and children too! Josh and I have a long chat this week, there was so...

This weeks chat is with Mum of two, Charlotte Hordle, who is @eventing_mummy, Charlotte has two year old Rosie and 12 week old George, and she is back riding with a bang as she is due to compete at Portman Horse Trials this week! Charlotte has a fantastic Mum herself who is also horsey so totally understands the need to ride her lovely but quite spicy eventer Ollie and we talk about how Charlotte is pleasantly surprised at how different coming back to riding after George has been, she feels...

This weeks slightly late interview is with Sarah Wilson who is Mum to Rowan, she and husband Luke were never really planning for a family, but now he's arrived you couldn't have a more wonderful lifestyle adventuring in Scotland with woodsman Luke and groom, as well as part time jeweller Sarah who is also a polocrosse fanatic in what little is left of her spare time. The Question time with Josh is chaotic today, we chatted whilst walking a reluctantly napping Wilf after a big family party...

This weeks interview is a conversation with Sara Bryans, @mama_goes_riding, she is living in rural Scotland with her wife Lucy Anne, Sara is birth mum to their son William and is returning to riding after a twenty year break from the sport after years spent working as a groom taking its toll on Sara's mental health. Sara now owns Johnny a gorgeous bay sports horse and in her own words, Palmer the worlds worst companion pony. *We also gently discuss addiction in this episode as a trigger...

This weeks interview is with Rachel Wright, BHSI, the lady running the show alongside her own mum at Owlhouse Stables in Dover. Rachel is mum to two boys, Dexter and Gus and we chat about how Rachel actually "woke up" after having children and went full throttle into not only into mum life; with a neurodiverse son recently getting a diagnosis of autism and ADHD as well as her own experience with ADHD but also getting her teaching qualifications as a Stage 5 Performance Coach, plus getting...

After missing last week with family illness we're back with a honest chat with one of the most genuine ladies out there, the very lovely Eden, who fronts the instgram account @Heelsdownandkickon.  Eden is Mum to two girls, Harper who competes her pony Dan Dan in all sorts of disciplines and absolutely loves her pony club branch and nearly 6 month old Freya, who is fitting in with life like shes always been here! This week The Horsey Question is easier to answer than last weeks, and I am...

This weeks interview is with Rachel Mackenzie mum to daughter Jess, and owner of 24 year old Dougal, who has been her forever horse, and Gem a young Clydesdale, living way up in Scotland, though she is the opposite end of the country Rachel's easy going chat felt like we were sat having a cuppa together. Rachel says horses are "just" a hobby - though we all know its never just!- but one that runs deep and it's a family affair with everyone mucking in and helping out. This weeks FAQ - Horsey...

This week Rosie is talking to Linda Clark, Mum of One and the voice behind the Instagram account @patchydressagepony. Linda has two horses, the wonderful Ted who she competes in dressage as the account suggests as well as dabbling in a little bit of everything and Master Mac a 33 year old retiree. Linda  balances work, horses and son Theo alongside a super supportive husband and we both agree; luck isn't the right word, but certainly feeling thankful is. This weeks FAQ Horsey Mum Question...

Child Pony Sleep Repeat is back! Maternity Leave is over- but baby brain is still very real!- and our first episode is talking to amazing and super practical Mum of One, Jess Scott, who owns three horses and is keen on her eventing with horse Franco who keeps her on her toes and she has hopes of competing in BE Novices this season.. Jess is @heebie_jeebies_eventing on Instagram, if you like what you hear give her a follow! The Horsey Midwife and my schedule is just to chaotic at the moment...

This is the finale episode of Series One of Child Pony Sleep Repeat. I have learnt so much from so many amazing parents in this series and I am going to channel so much of it as I have maternity leave with Baby N2 this month! This week I speak to Laura Cartwright, mother of young two girls about her home birth and subsequent Free Birth and her adventure into loaning a horse of her own beginning this month. Elaine Shaw and I have Horsey Hit or Miss in a game of Either Or and a chat about how...

This week's  penultimate episode for the 1st season of Child Pony Sleep Repeat is an interview with mother of one, Sonia Sillett. Sonia is a Midwife and trained Sonographer, Throughout her life and training, horses have been a constant and her 22 year old cob Merlin is her escape from the stress work can bring as well as dealing with just normal day to day family life Elaine Shaw and I are talking about the importance of what feed nd forage goes into young growing yearlings whilst they...

This weeks interview is with Eloise Armiger  who is Mum to two boys, 7 year old George and 3 year old Arthur. Eloise used to buy and sell horses and also run a transport business with her partner however, now she is following a new career path as a Mindset Coach for Mums which is her new vocation since having her sons and finding herself a single parent just before the pandemic hit last year, Eloise also juggles this alongside a new passion for breeding miniature shetland ponies. This week we...