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Om podden
Content creator Esme Higgs chats about horses, country life and behind the scenes of her social media channels ’This Esme’ – kindly sponsored by Redpost Equestrian
The podcast Esme’s Country Life is created by Esme Higgs. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Gamer Girl Era!
15 februari 2025 |
41 min
Despite my pretty 'crunchy' childhood, continuous rain at times woke the gamer girl inside me - bit of a trip to the past for me on this one. Did anyone else have a Tamagotchi?
Saving baby turtles
8 februari 2025 |
54 min
Part 2 of my adventure in the Seychelles has me on Turtle Patrol and escaping from rather scary ants
An incredible Secret Adventure
1 februari 2025 |
47 min
I go to go on a secret trip halfway around the world - to see BatMan and rescue some turtles
Things I wish I could tell my Teenage self
25 januari 2025 |
45 min
Let's get a time machine, go back a few years and have a chat with teenage Esme.
You asked - I answered - Q&A
18 januari 2025 |
37 min
I had some good questions, some bad questions but quite a lot of weird questions, thanks for that everyone!
Judge me! Did I meet my 2024 resolutions?
11 januari 2025 |
36 min
So I dig out my resolutions from last year, and see if I made any of them happen - did I manage to manifest a super successful year and meet all my goals, or did I spend the year under a duvet?
Spoiler - it's somewhere in the middle
Also I look to 2025, my plans, hopes and dreams
What are you looking to achieve in 2025?
2024 The Worst Year?
4 januari 2025 |
36 min
Some great things happened in 2024, and some not so great things, but thankful for all the opportunities and adventures.
Bring on 2025
Weird Holiday Traditions
28 december 2024 |
41 min
I'm back!
This week I've had a very scary sleep paralysis experience, I've been busy doing lots for the London International Horse Show and presenting awards to some amazingly talented young people for the RSPCA.
And much more...
I'm doing ok...
20 december 2024 |
19 min
it's been a tough week, but we move on, we look forward
Oh No! My horses have gone Crazy!
14 december 2024 |
30 min
Just me? The horses are pretty excitable at the moment - this storm and bad weather has not been helping.
Also I compare a day in the life city vs country!
BIG NEWS!
7 december 2024 |
33 min
Big news for the podcast! I get to go to Spotify HQ, and I rant about Winterwonderland. I shame my Dad on Spotify Wrapped
Baby Donkeys Rescued
30 november 2024 |
33 min
My rather wild trip to Scotland! Travel chaos and Storm Bert - just about made it home!
Chaos at the Wicked Premiere! Esme 'Wardrobe Malfunction'!
23 november 2024 |
36 min
A very busy red ( actually green ) red carpet - a lot of fun - a bit of stress with a wardrobe malfunction - did I manage to get away with it?
I visit the Kings Garden
16 november 2024 |
31 min
I get to look around the Kings very own private garden, the horses get scared by a monster from next door, and I scare my brother with a monster of my own!
My Secret Obsessions
9 november 2024 |
43 min
what I've been really really into recently!
Yoga disasters in the Instagram HQ
1 november 2024 |
35 min
Did I embarrass myself - yes, yes I didIn this weeks episode, I get to go to Insta HQ, sit in the world's most expensive cars, and dress up for Halloween with the ponies
Why I love having horses in Winter!
26 oktober 2024 |
35 min
no I've not lost the plot - honestly
No moles were consumed in the making of this podcast
19 oktober 2024 |
35 min
No squirrels either...
Scary Influencers!
12 oktober 2024 |
35 min
Out and about with some scary (or where they scared) influencers as well as Joey jumping update and what you need to know for the Ball season ( nothing to do with football - sorry )
Cozy. Autumn. Chaos!
5 oktober 2024 |
28 min
It's officially pumpkin season, and I'm here for it!
Getting judged! Riding a new horse!
28 september 2024 |
27 min
Riding a new horse, media day in a palace, photoshoot with Country Life magazine, and much more!
Formula 1 Factory Tour!
21 september 2024 |
24 min
A dream come true!
normal holiday - being chased by dogs and making a small child cry
14 september 2024 |
31 min
A trip to the lovely country of Portugal goes wrong
Embarrassing myself on the London Underground
7 september 2024 |
32 min
I broke all the rules, sorry
Electrocuting my Dad
31 augusti 2024 |
33 min
He deserved it
Are you ready?
24 augusti 2024 |
32 min
For your first horse - everything I've learned behind the scenes with horses
Going on holiday with the caped crusader
17 augusti 2024 |
33 min
I spend a weekend in Oxford with Batman
I do all my own stunts you know
10 augusti 2024 |
27 min
Wow, had probably the most fun day of the year, pretending to be a Warrior Princess for a very cool ad - also you will never guess what was the weirdest thing I have ever been asked to do...
Beach Rides & Country Vibes
3 augusti 2024 |
37 min
new relationship, new shows, new potatoes
Staycation Fun this Summer
27 juli 2024 |
29 min
I'm having some summer fun, just staying at home at the moment - beware Weever fish - only crocs can protect you!
I'm Poorly...
20 juli 2024 |
30 min
Its 2020 all over again and I catch Covid, I also have a try on a horse simulator - which actually was a lot of fun!
DIRTY BOY!
13 juli 2024 |
38 min
In this week's packed episode - Mickey's dirty habit, European trip to the World Equestrian Festival, I visit Henry the 8ths palace to see a greenhouse, and some more stories from my girls trip !
GIRLS VACAY!
6 juli 2024 |
37 min
This week I go with the girls to Nice, which was nice. My Dad looks after the horses and I have a meet and greet at Redpost - busy week!
Instagram Celebrity Bake OFF - my new clothing line!
29 juni 2024 |
40 min
oh..my..goodness, a very busy and exciting week! Had a lot of fun failing at baking but living my Mary Berry dream - and after a year in the making my new collection is out - hear all about the behind the scenes on how that came about
Red Carpet Treatment
22 juni 2024 |
34 min
Brave pants on, going solo to THE premiere of the season, getting Bridgerton'd in London, mean girls, chatty girls, glam girls.
Yeah I'm basically a Race Car Driver now
15 juni 2024 |
34 min
Do you ever feel like Lewis Hamilton?
It's my birthday!
8 juni 2024 |
30 min
I had a birthday, Joey had a birthday, Toby is free range and I get taken down in Ultimate Frisbee!
Casper's Twin, Public Toilet Disasters
1 juni 2024 |
35 min
Surprises in a public toilet, Casper's big day out, my Dad is a 'Girl Dad'
Mickey's Poorly Eye, London adventures - the ABBA boat
25 maj 2024 |
38 min
A very busy week, Mickey has a problem with his eye, not great news, I get to go on the ABBA boat and also have a trip to the Chelsea Flower Show - getting inspiration to excavate my ancient patio
I have lunch with the QUEEN!
18 maj 2024 |
36 min
oh may goodness - quite the pinch me, can't believe it, surreal story this week
Embarrassing places to get recognised!
10 maj 2024 |
34 min
I'm not famous, but people do recognise me now and come and have a chat regularly when I'm in the real world. So I often have selfies with people in public toilets and underwear shops - it's fun and also weird, but always lovely to meet you!
American Culture Shocks
4 maj 2024 |
39 min
I've just come back from Kentucky - they speak the same language but can do things differently! Had a great time at the three day event, everyone was just so welcoming - so thank you!
Single Girl Era
27 april 2024 |
37 min
So things have changed a bit, just thought I'd let you know what's been going on. Busy week though with lots of photoshoots with the horses, and Joey has been doing some strange things...
Naughty Joey
20 april 2024 |
39 min
Oh dear, it's a bit back to square one with Joey - Duke loses a tooth, catch up with all the horses and ponies in this 'back in the UK' episode
Cantering over a snake
13 april 2024 |
35 min
another episode from my USA series where I meet an amazing GP rider, chat about a photoshoot with SKIMS and go out for a bush ride, as well as an embarrassing toilet incident - of course
First time riding Hunters!
6 april 2024 |
34 min
I have a busy riding week in Ocala Florida, riding Hunter and Equitation at the World Equestrian Centre before then being filmed for TV. And I go shopping, of course.
Theme Parks USA DISNEY vs UNIVERSAL!
30 mars 2024 |
41 min
I've made it to the USA for my first leg of the tour - had an incredible time at Disney and Universal - had some embarrassing moments of course
Strange Sauna Adventures
23 mars 2024 |
34 min
Weird things happen in public saunas, missing dogs, excited woodpeckers and much more
Birthday!
16 mars 2024 |
34 min
The podcast is ONE! Happy Birthday 'Esme's Country Life' ! I read out your messages, more embarrassing stories, talk about the start of the podcast and why it came about - thanks for listening!
My Secret New Channel and Your Questions Answered
9 mars 2024 |
45 min
I asked you on instagram for questions about anything.Some of you asked very strange questions, some of you didn't!A bit of a long chatty one this one.
Joey breaks the fence! New pets arrive!
2 mars 2024 |
36 min
Lots going on in this weeks episode! Joey gets a clip and shows off his strength by breaking the arena fence - to be fair I did try and do the same with my head in the past - he was more successful with a full on buck. New pets arrive! Listen in to find out all about it
My Horse Escapes!
24 februari 2024 |
32 min
Casper has been going rogue and AWOL recently - maybe him being clipped as made him more adventurous?I also visit Ireland my second home, and learn more about the 26 horses found cramped on a lorry bound for Europe
Super Scary Night Hike
17 februari 2024 |
36 min
What could be more fun an orienteering competition run in the middle of nowhere at night - did I get chased by a scary old man shouting at me? Of course I did.
Controlling my nerves, speaking in front of 500 people
10 februari 2024 |
31 min
I've done that talking to people in real life thing again! In Germany! But I spoke English. Did I embarrass myself this time?
Lasering my friends
3 februari 2024 |
35 min
I've been ill, but the snot disease hasn't stopped me recording a podcast for you lovely people - cottage updates, Joey updates, Casper 10 years and secret meet ups and plans for the USA
Why are my fingers GREEN?
27 januari 2024 |
30 min
Odd things happen when you least expect it - still battling the cold in the UK at the moment!Use code ESME for 60 days free on the BookBeat App!
There's a weird creature living in my dining room table?
20 januari 2024 |
32 min
What on earth! More infestation is going on at the cottage. The horses are fresh in this cold weather and I have another gym fail.
What is the Weirdest Rumour ever?
13 januari 2024 |
33 min
Living on the internet, there are always rumours and lies. But this one! Weird.
Sun, Sea, Snow and Food Poisoning
6 januari 2024 |
36 min
Why do things always go wrong on holiday?! Lost suitcase, food poisoning, locked out, skiing for the first time on real snow!
I asked you - your New Year's Resolutions! My New Year Plans.
30 december 2023 |
43 min
This is even more chaotic than normal, I hope you can take it, but I've got end of the year hysteria and am looking forward to a short break. However I asked you what your 2024 plans were, I share my 2024 plans with USA Tour Spoilers...
The Secret Pizza Express
23 december 2023 |
35 min
In this weeks episode, we talk all things London Horse Show, I have an unhealthy obsession with smells and we discover a hidden secret Pizza Express
I am the weird neighbour!
16 december 2023 |
32 min
It's almost that magical time of year, so I talk about how I'm a weird neighbour, on being a snowflake, and Joey gets to see daylight!
Two Fires, a trip to Ireland and a Netflix Red Carpet
9 december 2023 |
34 min
in this weeks ramble... there is the smell of smoke in the air, I travel across the Irish Sea for the fourth time this year, and then head to London, where this horse girl glams up for the night
Joey Hospital Update, Vlogmas, Casper's Dirty Habits
2 december 2023 |
40 min
I'm back with another rambling episode, thanks to so many of you mentioning me in your Spotify Wrapped, and also the support and love from last week's podcast.If you watch YouTube you will know poor Joey is in hospital...still
Why I almost Quit YouTube because of Hate
25 november 2023 |
40 min
OK - this is a subject that needs discussing. Why are equestrians so hard on each other? What is the reason for this toxicity. Can we not just stop? WARNING - this podcast is mostly light hearted but does cover topics that some ( including myself ) might find sensitive.
Barefoot Christmas Shopping!
18 november 2023 |
40 min
OK in this week's rather random monologue - barefoot shopping in London, as well as a photoshoot on Oxford Street which got tourists excited! A trip to Fairfax & Favor HQ and a report from Your Horse Live!
Escape to Italy, Joey is not happy :(
11 november 2023 |
47 min
A quick break from work with my boyfriend in Italy, where I almost get arrested at airport security and accidentally put strangers at risk of hypothermia. On the yard Joey is really not happy...
Gym Fails, Bed Bug Tales
4 november 2023 |
52 min
this week, I travel to Holland to see a World Champion Equestrian, I talk about gym culture and how I don't know what I'm supposed to do, lots of other updates too!
Speaking on stage, in front of an audience of real humans
28 oktober 2023 |
46 min
In this weeks ramble... I've been doing scary spooky things this last week, as well as my first literature festival and live show, on stage, in a theatre - with real people !
Horsey Horror Stories
21 oktober 2023 |
36 min
Scary things happening with horses ( do not worry no horses were harmed in the making of this podcast, but some donkeys did make a bid for freedom )
Too much bucking, Halloween is coming, Horse of the Year, barefoot drive through
14 oktober 2023 |
37 min
Lots in this weeks pod! Quick look forward to Halloween, a review of Horse of the Year Show, more embarrassing encounters in the real world and Joey throws some excited shapes at being back show jumping.
Beach trip, celebrity twins, Casper bucking, baby pigeons - they do exist
7 oktober 2023 |
41 min
in this weeks episode, I catch up on the last fortnight of beach photoshoots, hacks with the bucking monster aka Casper, who is my celebrity twin, TikTok live and how many times a day does a horse poo?
Your Questions answered!
30 september 2023 |
45 min
So I asked you for questions, about anything, you asked and I answered!
Hacking Mishaps, Fashion Events, Doggy Swimming
23 september 2023 |
31 min
A busy week! One day I'm at a local fete watching a border collies herding runner ducks, the next I'm rubbing shoulders with A-listers at London Fashion Week, with a good dose of doggy swimming in-between...
Escape to the......desert?
16 september 2023 |
55 min
Ok so I went on holiday, it has been a while, and I needed a break - so me and the BF went away, what could possibly go wrong - well you know me, time to embarrass myself again...
Chicken Drama! BBC interview, Burghley Horse Trials, Changing Room fail....
2 september 2023 |
35 min
Another new episode where I go to London to the BBC, my Chickens become assassins, a day at Burghley and I get trapped in a dress that doesn't belong to me - normal week really...
Piercing my own ears, flashing the postman, learning a new sport, just an ordinary week!
26 augusti 2023 |
34 min
Remember kids, I heart skid marks - if you know, you know....
Interviewed on Irelands RTE1
19 augusti 2023 |
28 min
Oh dear, I've embarrassed myself again with a new friend, in today's episode Casper poo's at the worst possible moment, I get interviewed on RTE1, I go to the Dublin Horse Show and the Longines Global Champions tour....I need a rest!
When the horse screams 'NO!'
12 augusti 2023 |
40 min
Behind the scenes of a photoshoot, cottage updates, poshest weekender ever....and Joey has a tantrum - which was entirely my fault!
Emergency Vet Call out!
5 augusti 2023 |
39 min
One of the horses needs the vet...... British Summer update......Mickey lives out his Barbie dreams......
Brother vs Sister - The one where I interview Max!
29 juli 2023 |
55 min
It turns out Max has wanted to be on the podcast for a while, so as a big sister I decided to interview the man himself!
Learning to ride a horse upside down, trick riding with Knights at a Castle
22 juli 2023 |
28 min
In this episode I chat about learning to trick ride, falling off with grace as well as an amazing experience at the Riding for the Disabled Association's National Championships!
Is Threads the next big thing?
15 juli 2023 |
33 min
Is Threads the next big thing? What is it for? Am I doing it right, I have no idea, but it does feel 'nice' at the moment.Also I fall off Casper...again - for goodness sake...
Squirrels ate my WiFi!
8 juli 2023 |
40 min
My Wifi doesn't work, for the most 'country' reason ever, and I drive to Germany and back to the World's largest Horse Show in Aachen. Quite the week!
My Worst Fall! Regaining my confidence
1 juli 2023 |
31 min
In this weeks episode I talk about my worst fall, my injuries and my loss in confidence
Falling off horses
24 juni 2023 |
33 min
Part 1 of a 2 parter, actually it may become more parts and I never seem to have got the hang of stopping falling off...
Embarrassing myself (again) on holiday in Wales...
17 juni 2023 |
35 min
Why do these things always happen to me, is it just me, or does this just happen to everyone?
Questions you asked, phobias - the terror of National Trust Tea Rooms
10 juni 2023 |
40 min
You asked! So I answered....Today I talk phobias, icecream, climbing and the horror of tea rooms in summer - your usual random ramble...
Growing up in the country, how do you order take out?
3 juni 2023 |
37 min
Living in the country, not being able to get a takeaway, and it being an absolute mission to go shopping - love it or hate it?
Horse Girl vs Surf Girl
27 maj 2023 |
48 min
I visit Royal Windsor, but only just make it there, before trying my hand at surfing - which mainly involved wiping out and eating sand, still..great fun
My horse's new friend, the Badminton Mud Festival, bladder issues at meet and greets
20 maj 2023 |
51 min
In today's episode sponsored by Redpost Equestrian, I talk about a new friend for Joey, the muddiest horse show ever and what its really like to do social media at horse shows...
How I started riding - mistakes I made....
13 maj 2023 |
50 min
Part 2 of my 'how I started riding' podcast - kindly sponsored by Redpost Equestrian, equestrian and country living stores. It all had to start somewhere, I made some mistakes along the way, and I'm not sure how helpful my non-horsey parents were - but it made for a lot of laughs...
How I started riding - with non horsey parents part 1
6 maj 2023 |
46 min
It all had to start somewhere, and it didn't happen overnight, part 1 of my riding story explains how I started riding, and how my parents and I had to learn so much, so quickly, and not always getting it right first time...
Poorly donkey, horse of the week, climbing Everest on horseback
29 april 2023 |
41 min
My poor boy Bruno hasn't been good, Duke is the 'horse of the week' for behaviour beyond his 2 years! I meet Max who claimed Everest on horseback....
Casper's big day - cottage update - protesting against horse smuggling for slaughter
22 april 2023 |
39 min
Bumper packed episode this week everyone! Casper gets the celebrity treatment on a big day out, and I ride past Buckingham Palace, Big Ben all in aid of a really worth cause...
Jobs before YouTube - the Vet Girl Era
15 april 2023 |
46 min
Believe it or not there was a life and a career path before YouTube came along - I talk about my jobs before YouTube , volunteering at a riding stables and what I had planned out before things got weird.
Weird Swimming Experiences
6 april 2023 |
38 min
In this weeks podcast I talk about swimming with your doggy, cultural differences in Norway and why my brother never ever tried to pull a sicky.
Escape from the Country!
25 mars 2023 |
44 min
It's been a very busy few weeks - National Equine Show, Paris Fashion Show, the Cottage has a new roof, I can't handle late nights and more....
The First One
16 mars 2023 |
40 min
Welcome to the very first podcast! My name is Esme and I create content on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and now podcasts all about my life with horses, ponies and donkeys as well as chat about living in the country and doing up my falling down cottage. If you are looking for a bit more of me than you get on YouTube, a sort of in-depth chatty behind the scenes of what's going on - then this is the podcast for you. Hope you like it! Esme x
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