Equestrian Mama

Lucy Courchaine
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Equestrian Mama is the podcast for horse girls who grew up and became mothers. Hosted & produced by Grand Prix dressage rider, pro trainer and mom of two: Lucy Courchaine. We share honest stories from the barn and beyond; topics include riding while pregnant, postpartum recovery, parenting, staying connected to the rider within, and much more. With guest interviews and solo episodes, this show is for anyone balancing babies, older kids, big goals, and barn life. New episodes as often as mom-life allows. Subscribe to the show to never miss an episode! Find even more at www.equestrianmama.com.

  1. 27/10/2025

    Living the Comparison Detox: Helen Abrams of Life Equestrian

    In this episode, Lucy talks with Helen Abrams of Life Equestrian. Helen is an equestrian influencer based in California and brings a fresh perspective of gratitude surrounding all the changes that motherhood can bring to one's life. Helen and Lucy chat all things body changes, anxiety, comparing (or not comparing) on social media, and so much more. So many gems of advice and validation in this episode....enjoy! Find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com, and find Lucy on Instagram @lucyintheskywithsapphires

    59 min

  2. 08/09/2025

    28. Positive Hospital Birth Stories!

    A sequel to our Empowering Home Births, this episode of Equestrian Mama is a collection of three positive birth stories that took place in a hospital. Fellow equestrian mamas including artist Georgie Turner, FEI trainer Alexa Derr, and our own host, Lucy Courchaine tell their happy ending birth stories. Meant to inspire, empower and entertain, these stories are full of love and joy - have your tissues handy! You can find more resources and support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

    48 min

  3. 29/07/2025

    27. On Natural Horsemanship & Newborns: Amy Bowers

    In this episode, Lucy sits down with widely known and revered natural horsemanship and eventing trainer, Amy Bowers. Amy recently had her first baby after a challenging pregnancy and delivery experience, and she and Lucy cover all the details of life as a professional and Equestrian Mama. Amy's interesting history, family relationship to Pat Parelli, real talk on life in the newborn trenches and rider body image postpartum make this a fascinating episode. If you like this episode, please leave a positive rating and review! You can find more support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

    59 min

  4. 11/07/2025

    26. Pregnancy After Miscarriage: Caroline Culbertson of Horse Person Podcast

    In this episode, Lucy sits down with acclaimed podcast host, Caroline Culbertson of Horse Person Podcast. Following their previous episode on pregnancy loss, Lucy and Caroline share their individual experiences with pregnancy after a miscarriage. Lucy and Caroline dive into the emotions, recovery, and conversations that need to be shared surrounding this topic. They chat about talking to older kids about loss, moving forward mentally and physically, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode with an open heart, and help us share the message of understanding in whatever way this episode resonates with you. Find more support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com

    1h 15m

  5. 28/05/2025

    25. Ranch Life, Real Talk: Jessie Jarvis of Of The West

    What does real ranch life look like when you're balancing cattle, kids, and building a business? In this episode, Lucy sits down with Jessie Jarvis — ranching mama, entrepreneur, and founder of Of The West — to talk about the unfiltered reality of life in the ag world. We chat about what it's like raising a family on the land, how she’s championing western industry careers through her job platform, and what the rest of us can learn from ranch life, even if we've never touched a pair of cowboy boots. This conversation is fascinating, funny, and honestly just cool — much like Jessie herself. Love this episode? Subscribe to never miss a thing! You can also find more support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com.

    47 min

  6. 19/05/2025

    24. Horses in Hollywood: Carlotta Montanari of Four Legs on Set

    In this episode of Equestrian Mama, Lucy sits down to chat with Carlotta Montanari of the elite horse rental company, Four Legs on Set. They chat about Carlotta's history and experiences with horses, how she started her business, the famous people who have hired her horses for their projects, and of course, her journey in motherhood. Love this episode? Please leave a positive rating or review! You can find more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com.

    58 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    23. Riding a Rack & Bouncing Back: Brittany Chaffee

    In this episode, Lucy chats with writer and saddleseat rider, Brittany Chaffee. They discuss everything from Saddlebreds in the horse industry to riding while pregnant to parenting small kids, all from a true horse girl perspective. Brittany is warm and kind and listening to this episode is like visiting with an old friend - you don't want to miss it! Love this episode? Leave us a positive rating and review! You can find cool products and more resources for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood at www.equestrianmama.com.

    1 hr

  8. 08/04/2025

    22. The Accidental Home Birth! And More Empowering Home Birth Stories

    This is the first episode in a new collection of positive birth stories from other Equestrian Mamas. These three Home Birth stories (from Hannah Childs, Megan Muscarella and Johanna Kremberg) will make you laugh, cry, and gasp in amazement at the strength of women, especially during the absolute miracle that is human birth. Anyone can enjoy these stories; as visualization for something you hope for…for remembering the magical experience of the birth of your own children, or simply listening and connecting to the power of female energy during one of our strongest moments in life. This episode, specifically, features home births, therefore unmedicated, both planned and unexpected! Birth stories of all kinds will be explored and shared in upcoming episodes (stay tuned for Positive Hospital Birth Stories coming up next). Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a positive rating or review! More support for equestrians in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood can be found at www.equestrianmama.com.

    50 min
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Equestrian Mama is the podcast for horse girls who grew up and became mothers. Hosted & produced by Grand Prix dressage rider, pro trainer and mom of two: Lucy Courchaine. We share honest stories from the barn and beyond; topics include riding while pregnant, postpartum recovery, parenting, staying connected to the rider within, and much more. With guest interviews and solo episodes, this show is for anyone balancing babies, older kids, big goals, and barn life. New episodes as often as mom-life allows. Subscribe to the show to never miss an episode! Find even more at www.equestrianmama.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Lucy Courchaine
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lucy Courchaine
  • Show Website
    Equestrian Mama