Esme's Country Life
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
Lesson with my childhood hero!
Olympian, Grand Slam winner, Burghley and Badminton multiple wins - I get a lesson with no other than Pippa Funnell
Off the Leash! The Worlds Fastest Couch Potato
We try Dog Agility!
My Dreams Came True!
Plus Pony pamper session and HOYS update
Top 5 Favourite Places to Ride
What's your number 1?
Embarrassing myself at a Theme Park
I have 2 days off! My cottage also gets invaded by thousands of wasps - another wild weekend!
Golfer vs Horse Rider!
I've been practicing my swing recently - not just pitch and putt either!
First Jumping Show UPDATE
How did Mimi and I do?
Horse Cleaning Life Hacks!
Has anyone here tried ketchup?
Trail Ride Disaster! Near death hit and run.
A horse, a motorbike, not great
How I Stay Organised!
how to win at keeping up to date!
Baby Horse's First Ever Dressage Show!
In this weeks feature length episode...I made life harder than it need be and take two horses for a stressage session - what could possible go wrong
Filming Disaster - I lost it!
have you ever lost something with deep sentimental value, and spent a frantic panicky day searching everywhere for it?
The Good, The Bad and the Poorly
bit of a mixed week...
Meeting Royalty at Burghley!
Quite a day supporting World Horse Welfare!
Medieval Festival Madness?
Lots in this week's feature episode, jousting, rain, Davide's big mistake, escaping sheep
My Puppy's Birthday!
What a first year my pup has had!
Behind the scenes at the World Champs
What is it really like to work at the Equestrian World Championships
A Fairytale Day Out!
Germany's secret hidden town!
You asked what?
And, you expect me to answer it?
My Horses as Ice Cream Flavours
of course you need to know
Heatstroke at a Horse Show
It was so HOT, and I was live on TV....
New Horse has a BAD habit
Oh Dear - not a fan of this...
Mystery YouTuber Rides my Horse!
The collab you didn't expect!?
Our first training show!
Mimi gets to go to a party and show off her moves x
My Dog Crashed a Wedding!
What has Fosse been up to - and what have I been up to this week
My Solo Day Out!
TKMaxing Macha and more
2000s Horse Girl Nostalgia
Short boots, Canary Yellow Jods, Furry helmets, Pippa Funnel on the DS and nightmare fuel horse toys
Mystery creature in the river
Its small, its fury, its swimming, but what is it?
The Mystery Horse that Escaped!
Alone on a road in the middle of nowhere - what is this horse doing?
The Best Ponies in the World!
meet the incredible ponies and riders at the RDA National Champoinships!
Better Out than In!
Fosse meets some seals, I lie to my friends and Joey makes a big mistake in the show ring!
My Show Pony Days!
Bit of a trip down memory lane this one!
Invader in the office!
quietly editing before I get the shock of my life!
Surviving the Heatwave!
Top tips to get you through the season
This Made Me Cry!
Found on the sofa balling my eyes out
Horse Water Treadmill!
Mimi has a very exciting day!
The Social Media BAN!
what do you think?
We got told off!
Again! Those competition nerves are doing their thing!
I moved stables
more Mimi stories coming to the pod
He did WHAT!?
revenge of the pup?
Meet My New Horse!
Meet Mimi everyone!
Oh No! My Dog has had surgery
IYKYK
Horse, Flowers, Road Trip and a Castle
My feet haven't touched the ground recently
A Festival? But for DOGS?!
My dog had the best day of his life!
My New Horse Journey Starts!
it all starts here...
Explosions and Huge Fire!
Quite a scary night to be honest
On the Red Carpet!
Behind the scenes at the BAFTAs!
Badminton Horse Trials Tales!
Behind the scenes at one of the largest sporting events in the UK!
My Greatest Fear Came True
oh dear, what have I done
Charity farm Ride
Casper gets rather over-excited in this weeks Mini-Pod!
A Very Royal Day in the Life
Your gal gets to dress up and be a lady for the day!
Dressage Show Surprise!
How did I do? How did Joey do?
Top Horse Sports! I rank all the sports I've ever tried
which is your favourite!?
Spinclass disasters and other stories
it's the weekly mid week mini pod podlet thing!
A day at an Animal Shelter!
lots of cute furries to look after - Plus an epic comment of the week session
Western adventures!
lots of stories from the USA
Weird Things my Dog has Found
Runs at the speed of light, sniffing out strange things in hedges
Life Hacks I use all the time!
Some of my top tips to make your life easier!
I meet the King's horses
I get invited by the British Army to meet the King's Horses and the Household Calvalry!
Spring Check List
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!
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
Welcome to the podlet, minipod, whatever. This was a subject you asked for - so please have a listen in x
My Horse Rescue Story
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
Let me know if you agree...or if you don't!What's your top horse breed?
I went to YouTube HQ!
my friend gets a new pony, comment of the week x2, breaking news and much more!
Mistakes my Parents made!
they tried their best!
Finding Hidden Treasure - and scared horse on the beach!
A scary trip to the beach trying to avoid flapping monsters and worm men, as well as discovering some hidden treasure!
Australia Travel Disaster
I get to go to the Adelaide 3 day event, but not all goes to plan!
The cottage is infested + BIG SECRET REVEAL!
I've been keeping a big secret...Nows the time to spill the beans, and I need your help!
Riding School Stories
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
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!
these guys don't make the list - am I right or am I wrong - let me know!
Chicken Chaos on the Farm
The chickens need help, I sniff and smell stangers in public and my brother has an unofficial birthday
Swimming Disasters
that one time I dived from the top board into the pool and had a wardrobe malfunction
My cottage is haunted!
Also...I reveal my new favourite place, and a painful fashion disaster when out with the girlies x
Dance Mom confessions!
that time before horses!
The Strangest Dog Walk Destination!
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
Some life before horses confessions
I've been Lying...
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!
let me know in the comments if you agree or not!
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