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Esme's Country Life

Esme Higgs 208 Episodes Jul 11, 2026

Content creator Esme Higgs chats about horses, country life, and behind the scenes of her social media channels 'This Esme'. The podcast is sponsored by Redpost Equestrian and features embarrassing stories about navigating life in her 20s, aiming to bring a positive spin to life.

Episodes

Better Out than In! Jul 11, 2026 00:32:36 Fosse meets some seals, I lie to my friends and Joey makes a big mistake in the show ring!

My Show Pony Days! Jul 8, 2026 00:12:16 Bit of a trip down memory lane this one!

Invader in the office! Jul 4, 2026 00:41:00 quietly editing before I get the shock of my life!

Surviving the Heatwave! Jul 1, 2026 00:14:50 Top tips to get you through the season

This Made Me Cry! Jun 27, 2026 00:31:28 Found on the sofa balling my eyes out

Horse Water Treadmill! Jun 24, 2026 00:14:37 Mimi has a very exciting day!

The Social Media BAN! Jun 20, 2026 00:29:35 what do you think?

We got told off! Jun 17, 2026 00:16:15 Again! Those competition nerves are doing their thing!

I moved stables Jun 13, 2026 00:41:13 more Mimi stories coming to the pod

He did WHAT!? Jun 9, 2026 00:13:51 revenge of the pup?

Meet My New Horse! Jun 6, 2026 00:34:57 Meet Mimi everyone!

Oh No! My Dog has had surgery Jun 3, 2026 00:13:41 IYKYK

Horse, Flowers, Road Trip and a Castle May 30, 2026 00:36:38 My feet haven't touched the ground recently

A Festival? But for DOGS?! May 27, 2026 00:23:43 My dog had the best day of his life!

My New Horse Journey Starts! May 23, 2026 00:31:10 it all starts here...

Explosions and Huge Fire! May 20, 2026 00:12:46 Quite a scary night to be honest

On the Red Carpet! May 16, 2026 00:48:21 Behind the scenes at the BAFTAs!

Badminton Horse Trials Tales! May 13, 2026 00:20:57 Behind the scenes at one of the largest sporting events in the UK!

My Greatest Fear Came True May 9, 2026 00:31:31 oh dear, what have I done

Charity farm Ride May 6, 2026 00:22:12 Casper gets rather over-excited in this weeks Mini-Pod!

A Very Royal Day in the Life May 2, 2026 00:30:51 Your gal gets to dress up and be a lady for the day!

Dressage Show Surprise! Apr 29, 2026 00:16:09 How did I do? How did Joey do?

Top Horse Sports! I rank all the sports I've ever tried Apr 25, 2026 00:34:14 which is your favourite!?

Spinclass disasters and other stories Apr 22, 2026 00:24:14 it's the weekly mid week mini pod podlet thing!

A day at an Animal Shelter! Apr 18, 2026 00:39:32 lots of cute furries to look after - Plus an epic comment of the week session

Western adventures! Apr 15, 2026 00:25:22 lots of stories from the USA

Weird Things my Dog has Found Apr 11, 2026 00:32:41 Runs at the speed of light, sniffing out strange things in hedges

Life Hacks I use all the time! Apr 8, 2026 00:16:12 Some of my top tips to make your life easier!

I meet the King's horses Apr 4, 2026 00:33:54 I get invited by the British Army to meet the King's Horses and the Household Calvalry!

Spring Check List Apr 1, 2026 00:18:00 it's Spring in the Northern hemisphere, this is what I've been up to, with a bit of a horsey check list

I am finally competing again! Mar 28, 2026 00:31:16 Did it go well ? ( spoiler - it didn't )Also the horses have gone mad with the recent change in weather and we get an update on my dog Fosse!

Bringing horses back into work Mar 25, 2026 00:14:12 Welcome to the podlet, minipod, whatever. This was a subject you asked for - so please have a listen in x

My Horse Rescue Story Mar 21, 2026 00:35:28 Meet Jake, and some of the other gorgeous equines looking for forever homes, plus a double comment of the week and an Esme life update!

Top 5 Horse Breeds Mar 18, 2026 00:15:19 Let me know if you agree...or if you don't!What's your top horse breed?

I went to YouTube HQ! Mar 14, 2026 00:27:47 my friend gets a new pony, comment of the week x2, breaking news and much more!

Mistakes my Parents made! Mar 11, 2026 00:18:44 they tried their best!

Finding Hidden Treasure - and scared horse on the beach! Mar 7, 2026 00:28:45 A scary trip to the beach trying to avoid flapping monsters and worm men, as well as discovering some hidden treasure!

Australia Travel Disaster Mar 4, 2026 00:19:27 I get to go to the Adelaide 3 day event, but not all goes to plan!

The cottage is infested + BIG SECRET REVEAL! Feb 28, 2026 00:30:00 I've been keeping a big secret...Nows the time to spill the beans, and I need your help!

Riding School Stories Feb 25, 2026 00:18:39 Back to me starting riding as a kid, and what an amazing riding school I had, they taught me so much

Riding with Wild Horses Feb 21, 2026 00:36:03 Casper meets some new friends, my dog Fosse misbehaves, and my Dad has an identical twin on YouTube!

Animals I DO NOT want to own! Feb 18, 2026 00:18:22 these guys don't make the list - am I right or am I wrong - let me know!

Chicken Chaos on the Farm Feb 14, 2026 00:37:09 The chickens need help, I sniff and smell stangers in public and my brother has an unofficial birthday

Swimming Disasters Feb 11, 2026 00:21:15 that one time I dived from the top board into the pool and had a wardrobe malfunction

My cottage is haunted! Feb 7, 2026 00:34:16 Also...I reveal my new favourite place, and a painful fashion disaster when out with the girlies x

Dance Mom confessions! Feb 4, 2026 00:18:29 that time before horses!

The Strangest Dog Walk Destination! Jan 31, 2026 00:29:52 I go for a walk to a strange rather smelly castle, we talk Joey on the 'roids, Casper racing an old lady

Embarassing Gymnastics Stories Jan 28, 2026 00:15:45 Some life before horses confessions

I've been Lying... Jan 24, 2026 00:30:20 I am actually an international woman of mystery, a covert agent, a spy with a secret identity - do not expose me!

Equestrian Pet Peeves! I hate this! Jan 21, 2026 00:15:04 let me know in the comments if you agree or not!

Country Life Disasters Jan 17, 2026 00:31:15 Things this week didn't go that smooth!

What to do with an unridden horse? Jan 14, 2026 00:12:53 Welcome to another midweek mini-pod, a podlet, today I chat about how to enrich the lives of those horses or ponies that can't be ridden x

It's SO COLD! Jan 10, 2026 00:34:22 Ice Ice Baby - currently living in arctic conditions with lots of animals !

My 2026 Goals! Jan 7, 2026 00:18:54 New Years resolutions/goals/hopes/dreams they are all here!

Judge me on my 2025! Jan 3, 2026 00:36:40 I look back at my NY resolutions for 2025 - how did I do?

My Top Ten Questions! Dec 31, 2025 00:09:47 the LeMieux community had lots of questions - here's the Top Ten!

Horse Show Chaos! Dec 27, 2025 00:31:12 All that went on at the London International Horse Show! My arena demonstration and a catch up on Fossie!

A quick message Dec 25, 2025 00:00:57 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone, thanks so much for listening to the pod this year!

Weird Holiday Rules! Dec 24, 2025 00:12:44 That my family doesn't follow - that Weird time between Christmas and New Year!

Emergency Vet Visit - Everyone's Sick Dec 20, 2025 00:30:49 Man down! Horse down! Emergency Photoshoot shenanigans!

Top Horses I have ridden! Dec 17, 2025 00:18:07 welcome to the mini pod - the favourite horses of mine that I have ridden

Puppy Play Date - the Podcast and ME Unwrapped! Dec 13, 2025 00:49:23 Fosse can finally touch the ground, go for a walk and meet other dog friends - I also get to go on an unexpected trip to London and I reveal Davide's Spotify Unwrapped

My top 5 filming disasters! Dec 10, 2025 00:30:41 It doesn't always work out as you expect!

All My Pets! Dec 6, 2025 00:48:41 Meet all the pets I've ever had! Let me know in the comments what pets you have and whats your favourite x

Christmas Gift Ideas for Equestrians Dec 3, 2025 00:21:29 Some great and affordable ideas for Christmas!

Bad Smells on Set Nov 29, 2025 00:30:51 A small confined room, a small puppy, what could go wrong?Catch up episode about the puppy, fly tipping, saving the planet and a game of 'who farted' - and an extra long edition of 'comment of the week'

My Top 5 Worst FALLS! Nov 26, 2025 00:22:44 To be fair it was actually quite hard chosing 5 from the many many many falls over the years!

I've got a new Puppy! Nov 22, 2025 00:42:57 So everything about the new member of the team 'Fosse' a rehomed puppy from the RSPCA, hear all about his amazing backstory and how I am coping with sleepless nights, and continual wee and poo vigilence - spoiler - I'm loving it!

How to deal with 'spicy' horses Nov 19, 2025 00:23:21 Its the start of the mini-mid-week-pod - not sure what to call them yet, Podmas? Anyway, this week - the bucking, bronking, jumping, biting, extremely excited spicy pony!

I'm a Traitor! Nov 15, 2025 00:44:28 Hey in this weeks catch up, I make an important announcement about a new member of the team arriving! Also I get to go on a game show, will I be a Traitor or a Faithful!?

Chickens Causing Chaos Nov 11, 2025 00:39:27 The Chickens are on a rampage

Behind the Scenes of a London Red Carpet Event! Nov 1, 2025 00:44:23 Lots in this episode, including secret tricks for photoshoots with my horses, and 2 trips to London for Premieres - including a catch up with my friends from the Brooke Charity and Kim Kardashian...

Rollercoaster vs COW Oct 25, 2025 00:44:12 I get stopped in my car, I go full geek on Roller Coasters and Theme Parks, and there are cows, lots of cows

Halloween Dress Up Oct 18, 2025 00:36:07 This week I talk about behind the scenes of this years Halloween Dress Up, the podcast fam find out first! Also I've been to Horse of the Year Show and I spill the T on life on the road as the indoor show season starts.

I was on Live TV! So scary! Oct 11, 2025 00:55:52 I think last week might just win 'Busiest week of the Year' award 2025 - lots to catch up, hence the epic length podcast!

Joey's dirty sniffing Oct 4, 2025 00:37:22 Duke is in with the big boys, and Joey is finding this very exciting in a surprising way - I also meet up with the RSPCA and hear about their research into horse welfare and I start my book tour!

I'm going to get in trouble for this! Sep 27, 2025 00:36:42 Alan update! What was Joey so scared of? My mum has taken shopping to a whole new level.Lots to update you on in this week's podcast.

My Autumn/Fall Bucket List Sep 20, 2025 00:31:02 What are you looking forward to this Autumn?

I have been Deep Faked Sep 13, 2025 00:39:46 A busy week, including Blenheim Palace Media Day, the ride on the beach and oh yes I've been Deep Faked...

I fall off! Sep 6, 2025 00:33:35 Its not happened for a while, but Casper and I had a fall - I blame autumn ( or fall - get it -I fell off - fall? I'm here all week )I fell of my horse on the first day of fall!

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