The Proud Horse Girl Podcast : Episode 7
In today’s episode, I chat with a good friend, Ella Wood of @ottb_jumper.eq. I got to know Ella this past year when I photographed her and her mare Dixie. She is an excellent example of a positive rider and has been progressing in leaps and bounds on her riding journey! I knew she would be an excellent guest to have on for her down-to-earth perspective and experiences as a hard-working equestrian.
In our conversation, we chat about everything from body confidence and positivity, the difference that a supportive barn community can make and the power behind hard work and facing challenges. Ella is open and honest and brings new perspectives to our conversation that I’m sure many of you will relate to!
Show Notes
“I think there is some stigma in the question community against older horses and their abilities.” (Annakah, 2:16)
“I really haven't found it a problem because everyone who, when I tell them they're her age, she, they just get like shocked because she definitely doesn't look or act like she's 18.” (Ella, 2:36)
“I always used to be like the shy kid at the barn who would just ride the lesson ponies and have my lesson and go home but since I've been here (Killerney), I've brought a new level of confidence that I've never had.” (Ella, 4:41)
“I'm usually super body insecure” (Ella, 4:53)
“It doesn't matter what you look like as long as you ride and you feel great in your body.” (Ella, 5:16)
“It's definitely a struggle for a lot of people that there's this idea about what you should look like” (Annakah, 6:03)
“She was super hot. She was super forward. I kept getting scared. So I pulled back, I fell off seven times in a week span just because I didn't have that strength and everything.” (Ella, 6:46)
“Definitely there has been challenges. Like I'm gonna flat out say it's not perfect.” (Ella, 7:08)
“Killerney is the barn to go to, to bring out the whole show experience.” (Ella, 9:23)
“It's definitely a very family like barn, and that's what really helps me.” (Ella, 11:29)
“I've had my fair share of Barnes, but they've all taught me very good things. I'm grateful for the barns that I've been at, but you know, things change.” (Ella, 12:44)
“You have to work for what you want to achieve and what you want to get. It's not always going to be super duper easy.” (Ella, 13:39)
