By Guest Blogger Anne of Seriously Equestrian
The podcasting boom continued in 2020 and is showing no signs of slowing down. In the US it is estimated that 22% of the population listens to at least one podcast every week and 51% have listened to at least one podcast in their life. In 2020 Spotify made further large investments in the medium by acquiring some of the most popular podcasts and even entire podcast networks.
This podcast boom means there are now high quality podcasts available in nearly every niche. For Equestrian enthusiasts the choice of podcast has never been better.
Many equestrian podcasters have cultivated a large following over a number of years while others have only started podcasting more recently but are already seeing quick growth in their followers.
Equestrian podcasts vary massively depending on the region of the world where it is produced and the particular equestrian discipline that is being discussed. Whether it is dressage, rodeo, equestrian fashion, riding tips, horse breeding, or training you are certain to find a podcast to your liking. Here is my own list of the best equestrian podcasts available today.
The Equestrian Podcast
Bethany Lee is the person behind the popular blog My Equestrian Style. Bethany is primarily based in Northern Florida and her blog combines her love for horses and fashion. She is also the host of The Equestrian Podcast which is an interview based show that features many different personalities from the equestrian world.
Each series of 10 episodes has its own theme so you can easily pick and choose topics that interest you. Examples of themes include fashion, inspirational stories, and personal development.
The conversation style is always friendly and the show makes for some nice easy listening. The production is solid and content is released consistently which can often be a struggle for some of the other podcasts.
Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-equestrian-podcast/id1447789118
Podbean: https://equestrianpodcast.podbean.com/
The Arabian Connection Podcast
The Arabian Connection Podcast was launched in 2020 and is the official podcast of the Arabian Horse Association
The podcast is hosted by Katie Feighner and provides listeners with a unique insight into the world of Arabian Horses. The show features interesting interviews with guests from the Arabian Horse community and has covered topics such as training, breeding, tack, distance riding, registration, photography.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zFSrLpZDhJAtjEvQP8WoO
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-arabian-horse-connection/id1510573878
Horses in the Morning
If you need a daily fix of light equestrian content then perhaps Horses in the Morning is the podcast for you. This daily podcast has listeners in over 90 countries and is a light and fun look at the horse world and it various personalities. The show features a number of regular segments and has interviews, competitions, listener call ins, and lots more.
The show was created by the founders of the horse radio network Glenn the Greek and coach Jenn who also act as podcast hosts. The other host is Jamie Jennings who competes in the sport of 3 Day Eventing, and has a special interest in race horses and their transition into retirement and a new life.
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/horses-in-the-morning
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horses-in-the-morning/id399998714
The Dressage Radio Show
As the name suggests, this podcast is aimed squarely at Dressage enthusiasts. It is hosted by two Grand Prix riders (Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parkes) and is the official podcast of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF).
The weekly podcast covers news, issues, rider and competition updates, interviews, as well as riding and training tips. The podcast is part of the horse radio network and each episode is typically 30-60 mins in length. If competitive Dressage is your thing then look no further than this show.
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/dressage-radio-show
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-dressage-radio-show/id317809747
Horses in the Morning
If you need a daily fix of light equestrian content then perhaps Horses in the Morning is the podcast for you. This daily podcast has listeners in over 90 countries and is a light and fun look at the horse world and it various personalities. The show features a number of regular segments and has interviews, competitions, listener call ins, and lots more.
The show was created by the founders of the horse radio network Glenn the Greek and coach Jenn who also act as podcast hosts. The other host is Jamie Jennings who competes in the sport of 3 Day Eventing, and has a special interest in race horses and their transition into retirement and a new life.
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/horses-in-the-morning
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horses-in-the-morning/id399998714
About the Author: Anne is an experienced equestrian and competitive showjumper who has been involved with horses her whole life. Her blog Seriously Equestrian is dedicated to providing tips and info on everything equestrian including horse care, riding, and training. Anne is also a qualified physiotherapist with a specialist interest in rider performance for professional equestrians.
