Are You Tired of "Because That's How We've Always Done It"?
If you've ever questioned why certain training methods persist despite evidence suggesting better approaches or wondered why some equestrian "truths" remain unexamined, you're in the right place.
This Is For You If:
You're an equestrian who believes horses deserve better than tradition for tradition's sake. Whether you're a weekend rider questioning your instructor's methods, a professional trainer exploring new approaches, or someone who simply wants to understand the "why" behind equine care, we're building this community for curious minds like yours.
What You'll Find Here
Deep Conversations That Matter
Every week, we sit down with leading trainers, behaviourists, equine experts, and extraordinary equestrians who are pushing boundaries. These aren't surface-level chats, we dig into the research, challenge assumptions, and explore what happens when evidence meets practice.
Insights You Can Actually Use
Beyond the interviews, you'll get thoughtful analysis that connects expert insights to your real-world equestrian life. Whether you're dealing with a challenging horse, questioning your training approach, or simply want to understand current equine science, we translate complex topics into practical wisdom.
A Community That Questions Together
Join discussions with fellow equestrians who aren't afraid to ask "why?" We share wins, wrestle with challenges, and support each other in becoming more thoughtful horse people.
How to Get Started
Dip Your Toes In
Start with our podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Every conversation is designed to make you think differently about some aspect of horse care or training.
🎞️ Watch: youtube.com/@curiousequestrian | 📻 Listen: Spotify | Apple | Audible
Go Deeper (Free)
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Join The Inquisitive Herd (£4.99/month)
When you're ready to dive fully in, membership gets you:
Early access to everything, before anyone else
Bonus conversations with our guests answering your specific questions
Behind-the-scenes insights from our team
A front-row seat in our community of forward-thinking equestrians
Become a Mission Partner (£300/year)
For equestrian professionals and businesses who want to actively support our mission while gaining visibility in our growing community.
Everything in Inquisitive Herd, plus:
Episode acknowledgments - Featured in our weekly podcast credits
Newsletter spotlights - Rotating profile features in our weekly newsletter
Homepage partnership listing - Your business/website showcased on our site
"Tried & Tested" reviews - Send us your products for honest video reviews and blog posts (product businesses)
Perfect for trainers, equine service providers, product businesses, and passionate equestrians who want to partner with us in building a more evidence-based equestrian community.
Who We Are
🎥 Theresa – The one behind the camera, asking the questions you wish you could ask. Horse mum to Mr Giles, dog mum to Willow and Oz.
🎙️ Anna Louise – Former BBC presenter turned sanctuary founder. Brings professional interviewing skills and deep equestrian knowledge. Horse mum to Winnie, Diesel & Wilson.
Our Promise to You
We'll never tell you there's only one "right" way to do anything with horses. Instead, we'll give you the information, perspectives, and community support you need to make informed decisions that work for you and your horse.
We believe that understanding leads to better care, better care leads to happier horses, and happier horses make for more fulfilled humans.
Sound like your kind of community? check out our'Start Here Guide’ below to discover the conversations that have resonated most with our community.
P.S. We donate 1% of all membership fees to carbon removal projects through Frontier, because we believe in leaving a better world for future generations of horses and humans.
START HERE: Welcome Curious Equestrian
Ever noticed how often "that's just how it's done" is the answer to important questions about horse care?
