Double D's Episode 22: Stepping Back, Not Down 🥳

This week’s Double D’s Live Podcast felt a little different… a touch bittersweet, but still full of the usual laughs, honesty, and horsey chaos you expect from us. Episode 22 marks our final recording before @sarahelebert_eventing officially steps into maternity leave—and we’re sending her off in true DD’s style: with stories, reflection, and maybe a questionable sales video or two!

👶 Preparing to Pause

As Sarah takes a step back (but definitely not down), she shared some real insight into how she’s been preparing for this next chapter—mentally, emotionally, and with the help of an incredible team.

We talked about what it really means to “pause” when you’re running full tilt—whether it’s in sport, business or motherhood—and how true equity means having the support structures that allow for it.

Sarah’s article on this exact topic is due out next week, and if this episode is anything to go by, it’s one you won’t want to miss.

🧠 Muddles, Musings & Market Madness

We caught up properly on our week—
🐴 Muir got into yet another muddle in the field (what’s new?)
🐴 Sarah’s horses are happy and she’s already dreaming of getting back in the saddle
🐴 And of course… horse shopping – and some sales videos that need a little more effort 😅

Let’s just say, when the soundtrack is louder than the trot, it might be time to rethink the ad strategy!

🤱 Support for Mums in the Industry

Our main topic blended naturally into a deeper chat about support for mothers in the equestrian world.
We touched on a few UK-based initiatives, but the real question was:
Is there something more we can be doing here?
If you’ve got thoughts, ideas or experiences—drop us a message. These are the conversations that shape what’s next.

📸 Camera Rolls, Community & Chaos

In true Double D’s style, we lightened things up with a scroll through our last few camera roll pics and our weekly Ride & Wrongs:
🎠 Getting outside with friends
✈️ Holiday dreams
🌍 A whole lot of community spirit
👩‍👧 And the age-old question: “Did I just educate or traumatise my child?” 🥵🤣

🎧 Catch Up Now!

Thank you to every single person who tunes in, shares feedback, and supports us weekly. The Double D’s schedule rolls on—with Muir at the mic and some fantastic guest hosts joining her while Sarah takes time out.

You can catch Episode 22 now on all your favourite platforms:

📸 Instagram:
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DKK76WoI_ox/

🎵 Spotify:
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I1wXUMtvWdaDdCobDdWvj?si=TkkgME6aSlGrNt4fymBXrQ

📺 YouTube:
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/ta78QhW9oM8

We’ll miss having Sarah on air each week, but we’re cheering her on all the way—and we can’t wait to hear baby updates soon enough!

See you next week,
M & S xx