S2 #8 Strong-er Two-gEva: Early Parents, A Late Rider & Being The Support We Need | Chat with Gareth Eva & Lucy Strong

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Gareth Eva and Lucy Strong about their journeys in parenting and equestrianism, highlighting the importance of support systems.

Early parents. A "late" rider. Perfect timing for sharing the support system we all need. In this episode, we (your hosts, Katie & Sophie) sit down with amateur eventers - and "salt-of-the-earth" soul-boosters - Gareth Eva & Lucy Strong . Gareth came to riding only four years ago during a mental health crisis; discovering horses as a lifeline for managing ADHD and rebuilding confidence. Lucy, meanwhile, has been "quietly" steering the family ship since day one - although, it's not always been the perfect picture we all imagine. Together, they’ve raised their babbling babies to teens, built their riding journeys from scratch, and shown up for their community in ways that make the equestrian world feel kinder, lighter and a whole lot more human. We chat about: 🐴 Starting young on the parenting front, and late in the saddle 🧠 Gareth’s mental health journey and how horses help him live with ADHD 🎥 Gareth's time on Horse & Country's All Star Academy (…and the heart palpitations that followed!) ❤️ What real support looks like at shows, at home, and in the saddle 😂 Arguments in the lorry park... and why communication saves the day 🌱…

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie, Sophie

Guests: Gareth Eva, Lucy Strong

Topics covered

• parenting
• mental health
• equestrian community
• support systems
• confidence building

Keywords

• early parents
• late rider
• mental health
• ADHD
• equestrian support

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