Child.Pony.Sleep.Repeat

Thank you so much to every single lady who joined us for Series Two, whether as an interviewee or someone who has written to me, asked questions, given advice or interacted with instagram @child.pony.sleep.repeat. Summer Holidays has hit and so has Joshes peak time of year and with hurricane Wilf to balance too it seems right we should end our Series Two on Episode Twenty with the wonderful Olivia Tuffin, author of the fantastic children's books centred around ponies and currently at the sunshine stables. Olivia is also mum of two to Lara and Jasper and has a selection of adorable fluffy ponies at home in Dorset where she helps run the local pony club.As Josh is flt out, I've created a little medley of moments from series one that stuck with me whilst I was carrying Wilf and anxious for what was coming ahead, I hope you enjoy it, and join us for Series Three in the Autumn!

This weeks slightly late episode is with Georgia Plimbley, the amazing woman and Mum who is making huge waves in the world of horses by striving to make it more accessible to everyone to learn how to train horses at liberty, and to teach with kindness and compassion. Georgia has worked with horses on films, in TV series, she's given talks to big clubs and is really working on running her own business teaching liberty clinics up and down the country, but the most important job of all for her is raising her 4 year old son William so she's figuring out how to juggle being a single mum and being  business woman too, I'd say shes smashing it!This week Josh and I talk about how he's now back to flat out work and its the first time he hasn't been able to ride. We also have a question about how to prioritise the little jobs.

This weeks interview is with Mother of two, Rose Bowden. Rose works part time for the emergency services, and is the owner of a tank of a cob who enjoys testing the strength of his bridles, what has lead me to find her is that Rose has written a book on the juggling act of being a horsey mum! It's like she's been made for the podcast!Josh and I have our usual weekly round up and chat about how he is progressing in the saddle, and we answer a listeners question, this week should a gut instinct about a nervous loaner lead to further action?Please like rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @child.pony.sleep.repeat.

This weeks interview is with Sarah Elebert, Equestrian Online Coach and Eventer, though currently in her return  to riding after childbirth, she's really enjoying dressage riding but can't wait for life to settle a little and be back to the eventing game. Sarah became a mother to her daughter Paige earlier this year and in becoming a Mum, she has been given her reason to co found "EQUITAS"  a Women's Equestrian Magazine along side a strong team of equestrians who have strength and depth in the equestrian industry and want to promote empowering women as well as levelling the playing field for them with equality and support within their chosen industry.This week Josh and I have a question regarding children's sport and how to share out the who goes where and for how long equally!Please like rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcast and  head over to Instagram @child.pony.sleep.repeat for polls, games and to see the much discussed Bob the Cob.

This week I've got a cheeky bonus episode for you as I had trouble getting my lovely ladies on the line to get a chat recorded, but hopefully this episode is just about long enough you can muck out a couple of stables or poo pick part of a field!

This weeks interview is with the unbelievable Ellie Paddock, Mum to son Arthur who talks about life with traditional working horses on a farm where they are your entire survival,  there is no other option for the Paddock family where husband and wife team Mike and Ellie have been driving horses for well over a decade, their team of horses work the land, they sledge the water, they teach driving workshops with everything from harrow and plough through to logging and little Arthur comes along for the ride.. or should I say drive!Josh and I recap our week and where Josh is in his riding adventure with the giant Dezzie, then we discuss a question sent in about trying to juggle a young child on a slightly frosty livery yard.Please Like us on Instagram @child.pony.sleep.repeat and hit subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

In a twist to my usual interview with a horsey parent, this week I am chatting to the wonderful ladies who volunteer as qualified coaches and run the social media pages, alongside full time jobs for the amazing centre Abingdon RDA. This episode will focus on just what its like keeping the show on the road and working around hoses children and parents. Alice and Indi are so enthusiastic and speak so warmly they will leave you looking up your local RDA Branch!Josh and I round up our week and Joshes forays into learning to ride, before discussing a question of the week sent in by a horsey mum.Please Like, Rate and Subscribe to @child.pony.sleep.repeat on Instagram and in your preferred podcast app.

This weeks interview is with a Horsey Mum Level 100 twist- Half of it is recorded whilst my interviewee is sat on a baby horse hacking round the countryside! Bonnie Fishburn is a woman who gives everything her very best shot. She is Mum to Harriet and Ted and has a rather splendid collection of horses most of which shes bred and produced herself. Bonnie worked professionally s  groom in all walks of equestrian sport before having her two children and I'm so glad I managed to get a few minutes of her time.*Apologies for some wind and other background noise*Josh and I have a question sent in about a conundrum with a Mother In Law wanting to give a gift, but with some strings attached!

This weeks interview is with Stephanie Hobbs, Mum of one daughter, the very gorgeous girlie Minnie, and four horses, in various shapes and sizes. Steph is a fantastic artist, and we chat about how her week manages to fit all sorts in as shes constantly on the go, with an alarm set early to just get that bit of peace for half an hour, over a cup of tea and a bit of journalling which is how I dicovered her wonderful early morning quotes on Instagram under @minniemayhem17. This week I am late delivering the Podcast because my Husband has been flying round sorting out contractors but we get a Horsey Mum Question sent in from America and we enjoy chatting about tangents just as much as the question itself!

This weeks interview is with Jennifer Stevens, who though she works currently in Insurance she hold qualifications in Equine Nutrition and runs her Instagram account as the owner of the very beautiful Cobweb and stately lady Puzzle, all this  as well as Mum to her daughter, Charlotte. Josh and I have come back from a sunny holiday and are back into the full swing of work and animals, and this week I was asked quite a few various questions after I had a visit from my lovely chiropractor Hazel Mellars Bsc Msc Dc, who treats both Josh, Me and all the horses and I showed in my stories a hyperlapse of Bob's session with her. The questions were ranging from treatments I had in pregnancy myself, to the level of treatment that horses receive.(I will try to get Hazel to chat to me in a bonus extra!)

This week we have an episode to whisk you away into the rural beauty of the Northumberland countryside as we talk to Alice who owns and runs Whistlebare Farm. A fibre farm with Angora goats, Wensleydale and Shetland sheep that features among others, two very special working ponies who chain harrow, cultivate, sow seed, learning to log and so much more. Alice is Mum not only to all these animals but also four nearly grown up sons! Josh and I cover one of his favourite topics when someone who labels themselves as a short sighted townie sent me a DM and would like advice on how to enjoy wildlife with her daughter while they're out riding.

Crikey, Hold on to your neck strap!*Strong Stomach Warning*This weeks fabulous lady Liz Dutton runs her own business, owns two horses who she enjoys hunting and fun rides with and has two school age sons... Why the warning? Liz and I are going to chat about not only being  successful busy Mum and business owner but talk about her business itself- Liz is the lady behind Equine Hygiene UK where she is taking care of - predominately geldings- nether regions and sometimes mares too as she cleans and checks to make sure everything is in full working order without a build up of debrie or anything more sinister. Its absolutely fascinating and Liz has a brilliant sense of humour!Also in this epsiode Josh and I talk about being thrown to the proverbial wolves and being asked to judge at a childrens show!DM me your questions on @child.pony.sleep.repeat or let me know your listening by sharing a story or writing a review!

This weeks chat is with the wonderful Tracy Turner from @fieldtofamilyponies  who is mum to two daughters, Kate and Charlotte. When we first spoke Tracy confessed to not being 100% certain just how many ponies there were at their home and in the surrounding fields and farm but she guessed around 9!! Tracy made me feel like I wanted to move in and muck in with them as she has a wonderful atitude towards prodcing horses.. and children too!Josh and I have a long chat this week, there was so much to catch up on with Dez having his first week in the mad house and the question sent in this week was one that could have been quite short if it had been up to Josh, he had a one word answer!

This weeks chat is with Mum of two, Charlotte Hordle, who is @eventing_mummy, Charlotte has two year old Rosie and 12 week old George, and she is back riding with a bang as she is due to compete at Portman Horse Trials this week! Charlotte has a fantastic Mum herself who is also horsey so totally understands the need to ride her lovely but quite spicy eventer Ollie and we talk about how Charlotte is pleasantly surprised at how different coming back to riding after George has been, she feels stronger than before!Josh and I talk about the horses coming home and his own horse Dez has arrived.. watch this space as together me and Dez are going to try and teach Josh how to ride... Non Horsey Husband no more!Find us on @child.pony.sleep.repeat 

This weeks slightly late interview is with Sarah Wilson who is Mum to Rowan, she and husband Luke were never really planning for a family, but now he's arrived you couldn't have a more wonderful lifestyle adventuring in Scotland with woodsman Luke and groom, as well as part time jeweller Sarah who is also a polocrosse fanatic in what little is left of her spare time.The Question time with Josh is chaotic today, we chatted whilst walking a reluctantly napping Wilf after a big family party yesterday so  we're both pretty knackered! We talk about getting yourselves on Holiday when you have children and animals to consider!

This weeks interview is a conversation with Sara Bryans, @mama_goes_riding, she is living in rural Scotland with her wife Lucy Anne, Sara is birth mum to their son William and is returning to riding after a twenty year break from the sport after years spent working as a groom taking its toll on Sara's mental health. Sara now owns Johnny a gorgeous bay sports horse and in her own words, Palmer the worlds worst companion pony.*We also gently discuss addiction in this episode as a trigger warning for those who may need it.*This week it isn't a FAQ as such, more of a very interesting question put to us through the instagram DMs and it also leads to the very exciting news I've been sitting on for a few weeks- Josh lets the cat out of the bag!!@child.pony.sleep.repeat for stories and posts and to send your questions!

This weeks interview is with Rachel Wright, BHSI, the lady running the show alongside her own mum at Owlhouse Stables in Dover. Rachel is mum to two boys, Dexter and Gus and we chat about how Rachel actually "woke up" after having children and went full throttle into not only into mum life; with a neurodiverse son recently getting a diagnosis of autism and ADHD as well as her own experience with ADHD but also getting her teaching qualifications as a Stage 5 Performance Coach, plus getting back to eventing her own horse Babz, and if that wasn't enough shes started the "Jackie Claringbould Inspiring People Through Horses Charity" or JC Inspiring in short hand.This weeks FAQ Horsey Mum question relates to confidence and it's something I've struggled with myself in the past and why I'm always so grateful to Bob the Cob now and Josh gives his take on why he's normally quite confident in most things!

After missing last week with family illness we're back with a honest chat with one of the most genuine ladies out there, the very lovely Eden, who fronts the instgram account @Heelsdownandkickon. Eden is Mum to two girls, Harper who competes her pony Dan Dan in all sorts of disciplines and absolutely loves her pony club branch and nearly 6 month old Freya, who is fitting in with life like shes always been here!This week The Horsey Question is easier to answer than last weeks, and I am surprised by The Non Horsey Husbands knowledge of the topic! Always keeping me on my toes this one!

This weeks interview is with Rachel Mackenzie mum to daughter Jess, and owner of 24 year old Dougal, who has been her forever horse, and Gem a young Clydesdale, living way up in Scotland, though she is the opposite end of the country Rachel's easy going chat felt like we were sat having a cuppa together. Rachel says horses are "just" a hobby - though we all know its never just!- but one that runs deep and it's a family affair with everyone mucking in and helping out.This weeks FAQ - Horsey Mum Question is quite the dilemma regarding one mum to be keeping horses at home and its one that gave The Non Horsey Husband and I a little bit to think about - Head over to Instagram, @child.pony.sleep.repeat and send a message to say what you think you would do?

This week Rosie is talking to Linda Clark, Mum of One and the voice behind the Instagram account @patchydressagepony. Linda has two horses, the wonderful Ted who she competes in dressage as the account suggests as well as dabbling in a little bit of everything and Master Mac a 33 year old retiree. Linda  balances work, horses and son Theo alongside a super supportive husband and we both agree; luck isn't the right word, but certainly feeling thankful is. This weeks FAQ Horsey Mum Question sent to The Non Horsey Husband and I to discuss is how do we juggle it all... if only we knew the answer!

Child Pony Sleep Repeat is back!Maternity Leave is over- but baby brain is still very real!- and our first episode is talking to amazing and super practical Mum of One, Jess Scott, who owns three horses and is keen on her eventing with horse Franco who keeps her on her toes and she has hopes of competing in BE Novices this season.. Jess is @heebie_jeebies_eventing on Instagram, if you like what you hear give her a follow! The Horsey Midwife and my schedule is just to chaotic at the moment on top of everything else, but she will be back SOON.After a brief chat about Baby N2's arrival into the world, The Non Horsey Husband and I have  a new Feature- Frequently Asked Questions, where Horsey Parents can get some practical advise from a No Nonsense Northerner. Send in your questions via Instagram, @child.pony.sleep.repeat.

This is the finale episode of Series One of Child Pony Sleep Repeat.I have learnt so much from so many amazing parents in this series and I am going to channel so much of it as I have maternity leave with Baby N2 this month!This week I speak to Laura Cartwright, mother of young two girls about her home birth and subsequent Free Birth and her adventure into loaning a horse of her own beginning this month. Elaine Shaw and I have Horsey Hit or Miss in a game of Either Or and a chat about how the weeks has been.The Non Horsey Husband and I discuss Albie starting school, enjoy our own game of This or That children style, then round off with how setting goals definitely helps my mental health when it comes to pregnancy and horses.Whilst the podcast is taking a rest, Content will still be available on Instagram, @child.pony.sleep.repeat.

This week's  penultimate episode for the 1st season of Child Pony Sleep Repeat is an interview with mother of one, Sonia Sillett. Sonia is a Midwife and trained Sonographer, Throughout her life and training, horses have been a constant and her 22 year old cob Merlin is her escape from the stress work can bring as well as dealing with just normal day to day family life Elaine Shaw and I are talking about the importance of what feed nd forage goes into young growing yearlings whilst they begin their education and are in the midst of prep. The Non Horsey Husband and I are on countdown and have packed our hospital bags ready to meet Baby N2 in 2 weeks time!

This weeks interview is with Eloise Armiger  who is Mum to two boys, 7 year old George and 3 year old Arthur. Eloise used to buy and sell horses and also run a transport business with her partner however, now she is following a new career path as a Mindset Coach for Mums which is her new vocation since having her sons and finding herself a single parent just before the pandemic hit last year, Eloise also juggles this alongside a new passion for breeding miniature shetland ponies.This week we hear from our Horsey Midwife Elaine Shaw whilst she is in the midst of running Horsey Pre-School and teaching thoroughbred yearlings how to long rein happily and safely round the stud and the best tips to make it go well!The Non Horsey Husband is currently the Very Pheasanty Husband and is busy feeding and rounding them up early in the mornings and late into the evenings so we will catch up with him next week.

This week's interview is with mum of one son, Steph Buxton.Steph owns and manages her own livery yard as well as being a qualified riding instructor and NVQ assessor for equine colleges.This week the Horsey Pre School is in full steam ahead and Elaine Shaw  will catch up with us all next week as she is busy showing the Yearlings to interested buyers and trainers. Instead I have some stories sent in about just how quickly some ladies got back in the saddle!The Non Horsey Husband and I pick up on Steph's need for the gym and also how he used to be a Gym Instructor and the best way to set about training again after you've had a baby. 

This week's interview is with Yazmin Brown, mum to one so 3 year old Jack. Yazmin is a keen show jumper and runs a livery yard, who was mucking out the morning she was in early stages of labour before going into the hospital to have Jack and within a week was back to daily early morning chores and tasks at the livery yard. In Tales from the Foaling Unit, Elaine Shaw and I are talking about big vs small yards and pros and cons of both from a horse owner's perspective.The Non Horsey Husband and I talk about friendships before and after having children and how being horsey can make that lifestyle change even harder as both can occupy just as much headspace!

This weeks interview is with Adele from "Set Fire to the Rein" Instagram page and she is at the beginning of her journey as Mum to nearly 3 month old Mateo, Adele is dedicated to not giving up who she is, and juggles long drives from London to her horses as well as NCT and training to run a 10k!In Tales from the Foaling Unit, Elaine Shaw and I discuss travelling young horses safely and appropriately according to their stage in education and prep and so.e tricks of the trade to keep everyone safe.The Non Horsey Husband is busy keeping the show on the road whilst I've been struggling with sciatica and ligament pain so we won't be hearing from him this week so I sum up how the two days I've spent on box rest and have been watching the Olympic Eventing and the admiration I have for Team GB.

This week's interview is with the inspiring Georgia Russell, Mum to daughter Caleah Rae and best known for her fabulous Instagram page, “Diary of a Dun”Georgia with husband Shaun have had to go down the IVF route to have their daughter Caleah and Georgia has produced some raw and fascinating vlogs on YouTube following that emotional journey and how desperately hard and long the journey can be to having a much longed for baby, whilst also juggling work and having horses. In Tales from the Foaling Unit, Elaine Shaw and I talk about the second week of yearling prep and how everyone is behaving and settling into the routine, she has some teachers pets and she also has some class clowns!The Non Horsey Husband and I are going to talk about the mental load and how stress can effect people differently, and if animals and children add to that strain or relieve it.

This week's Interview is with mum of one, Lorraine Fraser who owns and manages the Red Kite Stud near Verwood.  Red Kite Stud specialises in Thoroughbreds and is a year round labour of love for Lorraine who has worked with all varieties of horses her entire life.In Tales from the Foaling Unit, Elaine Shaw and I talk about the Late Great Galileo and how sad it was that he has passed away recently and speak about not only his glittering career as a racehorse and a stallion but also how we had the privilege to meet him and know a bit about him as a "person". The Non Horsey Husband Josh and I have a chat about tiredness and how it can effect you and whether having careers that involve long hours make having young children any easier. 

This week's interview is with Caro Daniels who is a Mum with two of her own daughters and also is very proud of who she refers to as a "bonus daughter" of a friend she sadly lost to cancer.  Caro is the absolute embodiment of ask a busy person to get a job done. Caro is juggling children, midwifery, horses and helping with the running of her Area Branch of Polocrosse!In Tales from the Foaling Unit, we had a question from a listener about fostering mares so Elaine Shaw talks us through how the top studs go about it and reasons why.On the Eve of Englands Euros Final The Non Horsey Husband and I talk about children at sporting events and what age is it when children get to an age to select "their" sport.

This week's interview is with mum of two sports mad teenage boys Sophie Adkins, who is living and working on the Isle of Wight whilst trying to juggle one son who is setting himself goals to be on Team GB one day for Dressage, and the other son is a county level cricket player who has training and matches weekly.In Tales from the Foaling Unit Elaine Shaw and I discuss the difference between dealing and livig with mares vs geldings and if its nature vs nature!The Non Horsey Husband (gate crashed by the Non Horsey Child!) and I have a quick talk about travel and competition time, and how horse sports shape up compared to other sports!

This week I am talking to Hannah Oliff Lee, who is Mother to 6 month old Tom and is juggling being a mother, a veterinary nurse and training towards being a physiotherapist for horses too.  Hannah not only rides and events her Welsh Cob, but she also breeds and drives Welsh ponies and Hackney's and is a big cheerleader for the Hackney Horse and trying to help a breed that is currently registered as endangered.In Tales from the Foaling Unit, Elaine Shaw talks about the first week in the yearling barn prepping for the Autumn Thoroughbred sales.The Non Horsey Child and Husband both come onto the podcast for a chat Albie about his busy weekend and Josh to be miserable about spending all our money on a house!

This week's interview is with a slight twist as it's with my first Horsey Parenting couple! Jim and Zoe Pilcher have 5 children between them and Jim has always been a farrier despite being born in a town and having plenty of stumbling blocks put in his way early doors, and Zoe has always been a groom, and now works somewhere really family friendly, along with taking care of their own 3 horses! This weeks Tales from the Foaling Unit I discuss with Elaine Shaw in the shadow of Fathers Day how she goes about picking a stallion for her broodmares and what she looks for and what she tries to avoid.I include ome Fathers Day funny horsey stories I've been sent in as well as one about my own Dad on my ex racehorse.The Non Horsey Husband Josh and I talk about Fathers Day and his childhood memories of attempting to enjoy horses, whilst it seemed doomed from the start!

In this weeks Episode I speak to Terri Duffield and midwife in the North East with two daughters. Terri came to midwifery later in life, studying after her children were born and had to learn to juggle shifts, children and then her lovely husband surprised her with her own horse too! Tales from the Foaling Unit Elaine Shaw is on holiday and I hope she is enjoying the rare Irish sunshine!The Non Horsey Husband and I talk about studying later on in life when you have children and horses and where careers are vocations or work and what we would hope for our son Albie.

In this week's interview I'm speaking to my lovely friend Netty Pope, who is mother to two children Eva and Alex. Netty is now a full time freelance gardener but before having her children she was a hunt groom, point to point work rider and had horses of her own. Recently there has been less time for horses but Netty finds just as much happiness through her gardens and plans to get a mother daughter share soon!In Tales from the Foaling Unit, we are now talking to Elaine Shaw about the other half of her job which is Yearlings. How she gets the barns ready, the sales she aims for and the work that goes into making everything and everyone in the barn ship shape and shiny.The Non Horsey Husband is flat out this week with chicks arriving soon and our last full day off together for the rest of the year has now been and gone plus, we are exchanging on buying our house with lots of emails and phone calls going on, so I've given him the week off!

In this weeks interview I speak to Helen Shiach who kindly answered all my questions about juggling a career in midwifery, a lifelong passion for horses and bringing up two young daughters at the same time. Helen is now retired from being a midwife and gets to enjoy her own horse a lovely cob and cheer on her girls as they enjoy their own horses now as adults.  In Tales from the Foaling Unit with Elaine Shaw, the Foaling Unit is Empty!! Hurrah! Elaine and I talk about how the unit goes from full to closed and whats involved in that final week when all the babies are born. The Non Horsey Husband and I are having half a "plonkcast" as its Bank Holiday weekend and Josh is enjoying a bottle of wine as we sit by the fire pit and talk about being fit for birth, horse mum style!

An interview with Mum to 6 month old daughter Martha, Hayley Foy.Hayley is a farrier and has built up her business entirely by her self over the years. She worked shoeing horses up until her due date and with the help of an extra pair of hands to shoe alongside her, she has also returned to shoeing as soon as she felt physically capable.Martha joins her everywhere and is a breastfed baby too so sometimes halfway through a set of shoes there can be a pitstop!Sadly due to my being in hospital this week for an iron transfusion I've not had the opportunity to record my Tales from the Foaling Unit segment with Elaine Shaw.The Non Horsey Husband Josh and I talk about maternity leave, the costs and the reality of leaving your baby to go back to work.

An interview with mum of one, Liselle Coutanche. Liselle talks to us about how she found bringing a tiny premature baby home and struggling with PND, but mainly we get stuck into talking about the brilliant fun it is to have a 14 year old daughter who is as keen on horses and eventing as you are. In Tales from the Foaling Unit Elaine Shaw  briefs us on the conformation you are looking for in a 24 hour foal to set it up for success in the future. I will do a live conversation with her next week quizzing about conformation further.The Non Horsey Husband Josh and I talk about the difference between dreams and goals for your children, and how you can be dictated to by various time, money,  and ability constraints, he definitely understands how expensive a horsey hobby is! 

An 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 about her best and worst memories and the very real risk that putting a mare in foal can be, as well as the days tht mke it all worthwhile.The Non Horsey Husband and I have a conversation about how stressful Albie's birth was for us and how we are getting ready for the next time around.

An 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 and I talk about some top tips that we found helped in those very early days, and how I relate to Ann's where there's a will, there's a way!

An 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 Hayward about his perspective on mindset and risk taking once you become a parent. *Warning he does occasionally swear!*

An 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 the issues that you can expect to arise in less than perfect foalings, this week is the infamous Red Bag Foal. The Non Horsey Husband and I talk about Money, horses and hobbies before and after becoming parents. He does swear a little, so careful round little ears!

An 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 children and ponies and discuss how he feels about buying ponies and getting back on after a fall. He does swear a little, so careful round little ears!

This 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 Non Horsey Husband talks to me about priorities with Children and Animals in the mix, and apologies, he does swear as it's something he feels quite strongly about!

An 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 and how much I missed contact with horses and how he would feel if I was mucking out the morning of labour and feeding the evening of.

An 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.