Child.Pony.Sleep.Repeat
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -A Parenting Podcast for anyone from Pony Patters to Horse Owners and even Professional Equestrians who need to know; as Parents in the Horse World, that they are not alone and that they can do this!
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Episodes
Episode 8: Alice Walker
May 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBAn interview with mum of one and soon to be arriving second baby, I talk to Equine and Human physio Alice Walker about how hard it can be having a difficult birth with your first baby and then on top being prepared to lose the independence, time and lifestyle that you had. It is then taking time to be honest with yourself and your partner so you can put things in place for you to be confident to do it all over again with baby number 2. In Tales from the Foaling Unit I chat to Elaine Shaw a...
Episode 8
May 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBAn interview with mum of one and soon to be arriving second baby, I talk to Equine and Human physio Alice Walker about how hard it can be having a difficult birth with your first baby and then on top being prepared to lose the independence, time and lifestyle that you had. It is then taking time to be honest with yourself and your partner so you can put things in place for you to be confident to do it all over again with baby number 2. In Tales from the Foaling Unit I chat to Elaine Shaw a...
Episode 7: Ann Lee
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAn interview with mother of three grown up children with children of their own, permit holder, racehorse breeder, and owner Ann Lee. Ann Lee talks to me about how she balanced being a mother, farmers wife and fulfilling her dream of riding in a point to point. I talk to Elaine Shaw in Tales from the Foaling Unit as she has had a super busy week and her own two broodmares have had heir foals, and their sheepdog has had a litter, so very busy over in Ireland. The Non Horsey Husband Josh a...
Episode 7
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAn interview with mother of three grown up children with children of their own, permit holder, racehorse breeder, and owner Ann Lee. Ann Lee talks to me about how she balanced being a mother, farmers wife and fulfilling her dream of riding in a point to point. I talk to Elaine Shaw in Tales from the Foaling Unit as she has had a super busy week and her own two broodmares have had heir foals, and their sheepdog has had a litter, so very busy over in Ireland. The Non Horsey Husband Josh a...
Episode 6: Emily Spinks
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAn Interview with Mother of two Emily Spinks, discussing home birth, breast feeding and a slight loss of confidence after having her second baby and adjusting your mindset to know its not forever but taking each challenge as it comes. I have a real conversation with Elaine Shaw for our Tales from the Foaling Unit and I get to quiz her on how it all began and how she fell into foaling, and what made her realise it was the vocation for her. Finally I talk to The Non Horsey Husband Josh Haywa...
Episode 6
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAn Interview with Mother of two Emily Spinks, discussing home birth, breast feeding and a slight loss of confidence after having her second baby and adjusting your mindset to know its not forever but taking each challenge as it comes. I have a real conversation with Elaine Shaw for our Tales from the Foaling Unit and I get to quiz her on how it all began and how she fell into foaling, and what made her realise it was the vocation for her. Finally I talk to The Non Horsey Husband Josh Haywa...
Episode 5: Alix Carter
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAn interview with mother to four nearly grown up children, Bram, Richie, Poppy and Jim, saddler Alix Carter talks to me about how it was raising a brood in Walsall as the only female saddler and with little to no help with an electrician husband working all hours and family occasionally offering to take 2 children at a time! Our Tales from the Foaling Unit with Elaine Shaw is back after a week off and Elaine after detailing the vital first 24 hours is now going to talk us through some of...
Episode 5
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAn interview with mother to four nearly grown up children, Bram, Richie, Poppy and Jim, saddler Alix Carter talks to me about how it was raising a brood in Walsall as the only female saddler and with little to no help with an electrician husband working all hours and family occasionally offering to take 2 children at a time! Our Tales from the Foaling Unit with Elaine Shaw is back after a week off and Elaine after detailing the vital first 24 hours is now going to talk us through some of...
Episode 4
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBAn interview with mother to one child, 10 month old Harvey, Louise Kavanagh talks to me about how it takes a village to raise a baby and how lucky she with the people she has in her life who all try to be supportive and helpful. Our Tales from the Foaling Unit is having a tiny break as poor Elaine Shaw has had an accident resulting in being off games for a bit, so I talk about Rachael Blackmore making history this weekend in the Grand National. The Non Horsey Husband and I talk about chil...
Episode 4: Louise Kavanagh
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBAn interview with mother to one child, 10 month old Harvey, Louise Kavanagh talks to me about how it takes a village to raise a baby and how lucky she with the people she has in her life who all try to be supportive and helpful. Our Tales from the Foaling Unit is having a tiny break as poor Elaine Shaw has had an accident resulting in being off games for a bit, so I talk about Rachael Blackmore making history this weekend in the Grand National. The Non Horsey Husband and I talk about chil...
Episode 3
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week we have an interview with Bek Burton, wife to 5* Eventer Chris Burton and mother of two boys. Bek talks about balancing running a business, travelling to 3 day events and being a full time mum with no family on hand as they are sadly 24 hours away in Australia. Tales from the Foaling Unit with expert horse midwife Elaine Shaw follows on from last weeks advice on how to care for your still pregnant mare to now discussing those vital first 24 hours when your foal has arrived. The ...
Episode 3: Bek Burton
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week we have an interview with Bek Burton, wife to 5* Eventer Chris Burton and mother of two boys. Bek talks about balancing running a business, travelling to 3 day events and being a full time mum with no family on hand as they are sadly 24 hours away in Australia. Tales from the Foaling Unit with expert horse midwife Elaine Shaw follows on from last weeks advice on how to care for your still pregnant mare to now discussing those vital first 24 hours when your foal has arrived. The ...
Episode 2
March 29, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAn interview with mum to 1 year old Chloe, Charlotte Davis discussing her unbelievable journey into motherhood whilst working, studying and running s team of four horses of her own, and how her main advice, very wisely is Go with the flow! More fascinating Tales from the Foaling Unit as we talk about being prepared for your mare to foal imminently with Elaine Shaw, and she takes you through step by step and what you need. The Non Horsey Husband and I discuss preparing for a baby to arrive...
Episode 2: Charlotte Davis
March 29, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAn interview with mum to 1 year old Chloe, Charlotte Davis discussing her unbelievable journey into motherhood whilst working, studying and running s team of four horses of her own, and how her main advice, very wisely is Go with the flow! More fascinating Tales from the Foaling Unit as we talk about being prepared for your mare to foal imminently with Elaine Shaw, and she takes you through step by step and what you need. The Non Horsey Husband and I discuss preparing for a baby to arrive...
Episode 1: Gemma Hart
March 21, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAn interview with mother of two Gemma Hart discussing a dramatic fall that sent her on the route to having a family, dealing with SPD and how routine became everything for her. Fascinating Tales from the Foaling Unit with experienced horse midwife Elaine talking this week about mares with foals locked at the hips. And finally The Non-Horsey Husbands perspective on riding whilst pregnant and taking all things into consideration.
Episode 1
March 21, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAn interview with mother of two Gemma Hart discussing a dramatic fall that sent her on the route to having a family, dealing with SPD and how routine became everything for her. Fascinating Tales from the Foaling Unit with experienced horse midwife Elaine talking this week about mares with foals locked at the hips. And finally The Non-Horsey Husbands perspective on riding whilst pregnant and taking all things into consideration.