Travelling the world, starring in movies, and representing your country in show jumping sounds like a dream, for Lilly Aspell, it’s real life. However, it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, commitment and determination. Lilly lets us in on her world and we can’t wait to share it with you! Famously known for her role as a young Diana (Gal Gadot) in Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984, Lilly has also starred in the Amazon prime series The Pursuit of Love, films such as Extinction and most recently Retribution with Liam Neeson. In addition to her busy acting career, Lilly has also gained ma ..read more

Sam Woods and Bradley Champagne are two very exciting up-and-coming riders who live and breathe eventing, including being the “right-hand-man” to two of the world’s leading event riders, Boyd Martin and Shane Rose! Listen in for an insight into what a day working at the two of world’s top event stables entails and hear some sage words of advice about how to approach your young horse. Specialising in breaking in and starting young horses, Brad and Sam spending most of their day giving race and performance horses the best start to their ridden careers, which sometimes includes acting as the cras ..read more

Bex and Amanda come together to catch up on what has been going on in their lives and what they have planned for the coming months. IN THIS EPISODE:  A firm believer in trusting the process, Bex explains how she approaches her own injuries and the importance of making the most of a bad situation. Amanda talks about handling young horses and how regardless of experience level, every equestrian should take safety seriously. Have you ever heard of spelling a horse? No, it’s got nothing to do with magic or English. Amanda and Bex talk about managing your young horse, including knowing when a ..read more

Paul Connor is a British Show Jumping Level 5 Course Designer, FEI Level 3 Course Designer and British Horse Society Level 5 coach Paul Connor. Having designed in Hong Kong and Portugal, and for many international UK events including the Nations Cup at Hickstead, HOYS and the Land Rover Horse Trials, Paul shares his wealth of knowledge about course designing for show jumping.  A rider himself, Paul takes a practical approach to course designing with the intention to give the horse and rider an opportunity to learn and grow as a partnership. In this episode we delve into the importance of ..read more

We are joined by successful Western Australian 4* event rider Shenae Lowings, who is hot off her CCI4*-L win at Melbourne International 3DE and with her sights set on an international campaign. Follow the journey of this up-and-coming Australian event rider as she works her way to the top! In this episode of The Equestrian Experience Podcast, we speak to rising-star Shenae Lowings. Shenae takes us through her journey to becoming an Elite level event rider and where she hopes her journey will take her next. We let you in on some tips and give you the inside scoop on what can help you get there ..read more

We speak with Tara Best, the driving force behind international public relations, marketing and coaching company, Tara Punter Coaching. Tara uses her passion for mindset and marketing to enhance the lives of her clients, regardless of their goals. In this episode, Tara reveals that the secret to changing your life and achieving your dreams is already within you! In this episode of the Equestrian Experience Podcast, Tara reveals how the secret to changing your life and achieving your dreams is already within you!  While your mind is your greatest asset, it can also be the most destructi ..read more

Dublin-born veterinarian, Christine Demery, has called Australia home for the past 11 years. She’s an integral part of the Crown Equine Veterinary Services team, as well as host Amanda Ross’ personal vet! Christine’s special interest in orthopedic surgery has led to her wealth of experience in investigating, and treating, lameness in horses.  Christine shares the right time to involve your vet when your horse’s soundness is in doubt and what’s involved with a general lameness exam. Every horse has times when their movement seems stiff or a “little bit off”, but when should you be concern ..read more

Eric Winter is an FEI International Level Course Designer, an A-list British Eventing Accredited Course Designer, an FEI Technical Delegate and a Technical Advisor for British Eventing. He’s the mastermind behind advanced courses in many iconic venues throughout Britain, Western Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia.  In this episode, Eric shares how he draws from his own showjumping and eventing experience to create courses that unfold like stories.  Hear how Eric’s love affair with horses started after his father had a few too many drinks one day. Plus, what does a pen of ponies h ..read more

Hairdresser to the stars, Joh Bailey, is internationally renowned for revolutionising the blow dry, but did you know he is also an accomplished equestrian and show horse competitor?   Hooked on horses after being bedazzled by painted black hooves and plaited manes at his first Sydney Royal Easter Show, Joh’s obsession with making things pretty perfectly pairs his professional and personal lives. Join us as Joh shares some ‘hair-larious’ tales of horse shows, style fails and the celebrities that keep it all interesting.      From horse plops to name drops – Joh tells u ..read more

Elizabeth (Liz) Launder runs her own business, Osteopathy 4 Horse and Rider, and is the consultant osteopath for the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury College.  In addition to attaining degrees in biological science, osteopathy and a masters in equine science, Liz’s education has come from the patients themselves – she’s assessed over 160,000 horses throughout her career. Warning: you’re likely to find yourself squeezing your shoulders together while listening to this episode! Using manipulation and mobilisation techniques, Liz has successfully treated host Bex AND Bex’s competition hors ..read more