Two horse-mad sisters. Two continents. One shared obsession.
Equine’n’Wine is the equestrian podcast where expert advice meets real-life horse chaos. Full of craic and giggles and 'expert' wine recommendations!!
Hosted by equestrian coach and Daily Strides podcast host Lorna Leeson (South Africa) and lifelong horse lover Emma-Jane Leeson (Ireland), the show blends practical horsemanship, rider education, funny yard stories, listener dilemmas and honest conversations about life with horses.
Laugh as you learn and email your questions and stories to equine.n.wine@gmail.com
Sláinte!
S2. EP1 - We’re Back! Three Months, Two Sisters & A Lot to Catch Up On
After a few months away, Equine’n’Wine is BACK ! And this episode is basically the two of us climbing back into the podcast saddle and having a good old catch-up!
We’ve got horsey updates, summer stories, travel, things we’ve missed (and things we definitely haven’t!), plus a little look at what’s coming in Season 2.
And there’s some BIG news… Emma-Jane is heading to South Africa in November, and the plan is to hit the road with Lorna for a proper adventure to Lesotho, where we’re hoping to ride Basotho ponies in the mountains. 🏔️🐴
Will this be an epic horse adventure? Almost certainly.
Will everything go according to plan? Absolutely not. 😂
We also dip into a listener question about a horse who becomes tense and looks at EVERYTHING when riding somewhere new- cue Lorna’s practical advice and Emma-Jane wondering whether that suspicious hedge really can be trusted.
And, because no Equine’n’Wine episode would be complete without a few tangents, Lorna also raises a glass to Johnny Magory, as her son Danny was getting dressed up as the character for school the very next day!
👉 Find out more about Johnny Magory at www.JohnnyMagory.com (https://www.johnnymagory.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
So grab a cuppa, a glass of wine, or whatever you’re drinking, and come and catch up with us.
Season 2 is officially underway!
Equine’n’Wine — laugh as you learn.
2 Jun 2026
Ep 30 - Backing Young Horses: Chaos, Confidence & First Rides | Equine'n'Wine Podcast
Backing young horses sounds magical in theory… until you’re sitting on a baby horse who suddenly discovers birds, shadows, or the terrifying existence of a mounting block.
In this week’s episode of Equine’n’Wine, we dive into the wonderfully unpredictable world of starting and training young horses — blending practical advice from Lorna with plenty of funny, slightly traumatic, and very relatable stories from our own experiences over the years.
💬 We chat about:
• Preparing youngsters before anyone even gets in the saddle
• Why groundwork and confidence matter more than rushing the process
• First rides, first canters… and first moments of panic
• Common mistakes riders make with young horses
• Why patience is absolutely everything when producing babies
And yes… Emma-Jane also shares the unforgettable childhood story of somehow managing to teach a young horse to lie down on command — which, unsurprisingly, seemed like an excellent idea at the time and significantly less excellent afterwards.
📩 Featuring a listener question from Sophie in Wiltshire about staying confident when young horses feel completely different every single day.
As always, it’s a mix of learning, laughter, horse chaos, and the reminder that nobody’s young horse journey is ever as polished as it looks online.
💡 Lorna’s Golden Nugget:
“Consistency, consistency, consistency!”
So pour a glass, settle in, and join us for an episode full of baby horse stories, training insights, and the reality of producing young horses without losing your sanity.
📩 Got a horsey dilemma or funny story? Email us: equine.n.wine@gmail.com
🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast!
26 May 2026
Ep. 29 - Yard Buddies, the real VIP's of every horse yard | Equine'n'Wine Podcast
Every yard has them… the unofficial mascots, the tiny supervisors, the escape artists, and the animals who somehow become just as much a part of yard life as the horses themselves.
In this week’s light-hearted episode of Equine’n’Wine, we’re celebrating the wonderful chaos of yard buddies — from loyal yard dogs and opinionated cats to mischievous goats, donkeys with attitude, and every unexpected character in between.
💬 We chat about:
• The classic “head groom” yard dog who oversees everything
• Hiding cats as children!
• Donkeys with strong personalities (and criminal tendencies)
• Goats who genuinely believe they are horses
• Why these animals become such an important part of yard life
Featuring hilarious listener stories including:
• A donkey called Kevin who stole an entire sandwich
• A yard dog who wandered into the collecting ring and began managing traffic during a clear round
As always, it’s a mix of horse chat, laughs, and the kinds of stories every horse person instantly understands.
💡Lorna’s Golden Nugget:
“Castrate your male goats!!”
So pour a glass, settle in, and prepare to feel very grateful for the weird and wonderful creatures that make stable life unforgettable.
📩 Got a funny yard story or horsey dilemma? Email us: equine.n.wine@gmail.com
🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast!
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