In recent years, various mental health initiatives have emerged within the equestrian industry. While these efforts signify progress, the availability and consistency of support remain uneven across different regions and sectors.
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Rachael Blackmore’s retirement isn’t a void — it’s a milestone. Her wins changed the shape of Irish racing. But the panic around “what happens now” is misplaced. If you think this
“Maybe we should put the purple hat on earlier in life.”
At 65, Lorli Higgins is back in the saddle—literally and figuratively. A mother of three, grandmother of one, and a woman
Episode 23 of Double D’s Live Podcast marked the start of a different chapter—and what a way to kick it off! This week, Muireann was joined by her first guest co-host,
Suicide is not a trend. It is not a phase. It is not someone else’s issue. It is happening within equestrianism—and it is happening more than most are willing to admit.
