S2 #13 Raising Riders: The Real Cost of Ponies & Why We Still Say YES | Chat with Laura Cadwallader
About this episode
The episode discusses the realities of raising children in the horse world with insights from Laura Cadwallader.
What does it really look like to raise a rider? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Cadwallader - the mum behind @at_home_with_ivy_and_ponies - to talk about the beautiful, chaotic, emotional reality of pony life with children. From babies on the boob whilst showing(!) to the tough decisions no parent wants to make, this is the unfiltered truth behind growing up in the horse world. Because raising children around horses isn’t just a hobby… it’s a lifestyle . And one that asks a lot of us as parents - especially when you might not have caught the horse bug yourself! In this episode, we cover: How riding becomes part of family life from the very beginning The emotional reality of pony ownership (and letting go) The financial juggle behind the scenes of “pony life” Navigating risk, safety, and parental instinct Feeling like an outsider... and finding your people Why horses shape resilient, empathetic humans The power of community when you’re figuring it out as you go If you’re in it, thinking about it, or watching it unfold… remember, you’re not alone. --- P.s. If this episode resonated, you can support EMC in a few simple ways: Follow or rate the podcast Share the episode with…
People in this episode
Host: Equestrian Mums Club
Guest: Laura Cadwallader
Topics covered
- raising riders
- pony ownership
- parenting
- financial aspects of pony life
- community support
- emotional reality of horse life
Keywords
- ponies
- parenting
- horse life
- financial juggle
- community
- empathy
- risk and safety
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: @at_home_with_ivy_and_ponies
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