Our Equestrian Life Dan Bizzarro

In this episode, I sit down with Ros to discuss her exciting journey in the world of eventing, from her humble beginnings in the Swansea Pony Club to competing at prestigious events like Badminton and Burley. Rose shares fascinating stories about her horses, Horton Venture and Horton Point, their remarkable achievements, and the dedicated training that led to their success. She also delves into her transition from rider to coach, offering insights on training techniques, the importa...

This comprehensive discussion with my guest Claire, an independent equine nutritionist, navigates through the intricacies of horse nutrition. We explore various aspects of feeding horses, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Key topics include the importance of appropriate forage, the role of supplements, the need for a balanced diet, managing underweight and overweight horses, and tips for choosing the right feed.We also discuss the impact of grazing management,...

In this enlightening conversation with Charlie Unwin, a renowned performance psychologist with a diverse background including military service, we unpack the psychological aspects crucial for mastering equestrian sports. We explore the importance of personal leadership, the subtle differences between emotions like excitement and fear, and how understanding these can drastically improve training and performance in competitions. The conversation touches on the balance between technica...

In this interview, I enjoy learning the story of how the amazing Ros Canter went from a young pony club enthusiast to becoming a World Champion. Ros discusses her love for training horses, her determination and competitiveness, and the importance of the support she received from her family, her team and her mentors. You might think that successful riders don’t struggle with their nerves and you might be shocked to hear that Ros had lots of moments of doubt and at times she even felt...

Annabelle Galt is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and an active member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists.Bell absolutely loves working with horses and helping them perform at their best.The love for her profession is so inspiring, so much so that seeing her enthusiasm every morning David, her husband, decided to leave his old job, go back to university and become a physiotherapist himself.In our conversation, we talk about the fundamental role of physiotherapy in horse w...

In this inspiring discussion, I welcome my friend and accomplished Italian international event rider, Giovanni Ugolotti. We dive deep into Giovanni's past, sharing his journey of moving from Italy to the UK, how he trained to become a successful event rider, and his experiences throughout his equestrian career. Gio also discusses the importance of setting goals, how to select a horse, and how to produce an events horse, as well as giving us a sneak peek into what's in st...