S2 #11 Why the Equestrian Mums Club Exists (and where YOU Fit In) | Equestrian Mums Club

About this episode

Katie reflects on the purpose and evolution of the Equestrian Mums Club, discussing the challenges and realities faced by equestrian parents.

This episode is a pause... and an invitation. Recorded as a solo episode, this episode sees Katie reflecting honestly on why the Equestrian Mums Club exists, how it’s grown beyond (just!) a podcast, and what it’s becoming... for equestrian parents navigating horses, children, work, identity, and exhaustion. It’s about the real stuff we don’t often say out loud. Whether that's the... mental load. The guilt. The joy. The feeling of being “between versions” of yourself. We're visiting; Why EMC was never about hosts, polish, or performance The emotional reality of balancing horses and parenthood The invisible labour behind community-led projects Why honesty matters more than expertise What EMC has achieved so far (often quietly) Where the community could go next, and how YOU can be part of it If EMC has ever made you feel seen, steadier, or less alone... maybe this episode explains why. New here? It shows you exactly where you fit. 🎧 Press play. Stay awhile. --- P.s. If this episode resonated, you can support EMC in a few simple ways: Follow or rate the podcast Share the episode with someone who might need it Or support the project with a ' Buy Me a Coffee donation' , if you’re…

People in this episode

Host: Katie

Topics covered

• equestrian parenting
• community support
• mental load
• identity
• balancing work and family
• honesty in parenting

Keywords

• Equestrian Mums Club
• parenting
• community
• mental load
• horses
• identity
• support
• exhaustion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Equestrian Mums Club

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