Agenda
Take a look at the all the exciting speaking sessions planned across our stages, including a variety of educational content, inspirational stories and interviews.
The speaker schedule will be subject to change up until the event. Make sure to keep checking back at this page to keep up to date with updates and announcements for the 2024 expo.
iNSPIRATION sTAGE
Saturday
Sunday
The Dr David Marlin sKILLS tHEATRE
The Dr David Marlin Skills Theatre is the education hub of the National Equine Show. Hosted by equestrian business expert and podcast host Rhea Freeman, the stage will be the number one destination for sharing knowledge and picking up tips, lessons and advice from our array of guest speakers.
Saturday
9:45-10:00
Welcome from host
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
10:00-10:30
Your Equestrian Fitness Framework
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
10:40-11:10
Easy Eating: Maximise your riding with what you eat
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
11:20-11:50
Colic 101: What every horse owner needs to know
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
12:00-12:30
Rider Clinic Live -talking safety with Dr Diane Fisher, BETA CMO
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
12:40-13:10
Fear, Nerves, Anxiety and Trauma – Understanding them and their effect on riders
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
13:20-13:50
Why do you use boots on your horse – fashion or function?
Join Equilibrium for a discussion surrounding all things leg protection. What is important to you when choosing a boot for your horse and what factors should you be considering when making the decision?
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
14:00-16:00
YARD SUPPLEMENT CONNECT
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
14:00-14:30
Why we do independent product testing – How to tell if a product is the best thing since sliced bread or marketing BS!
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
14:40-15:10
Why Good Employment Matters
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
15:20-16:00
The Careers Panel
Join the YARD Supplement Connect expert panel to discuss careers within the Equestrian industry.
Panel guests include:
Amanda Watson – Publisher – The Equestrian index
Rebecca Stojak – Solicitor – Geldards
Katie Clarke – Lighting consultant – Lite My Ride
Eleni Randle – Chartered Surveyor – The Equestrian Planning Consultancy
Anna Bruce – Inventor – Salute Equestrian
Annabel Holmes – Ecologist- Equine Ecologist
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
Sunday
9:45-10:00
Welcome from host
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
10:00-10:45
Rider Fitness for the Wellness of the Horse
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
11:00-11:30
Why do you use boots on your horse – fashion or function?
Join Equilibrium for a discussion surrounding all things leg protection. What is important to you when choosing a boot for your horse and what factors should you be considering when making the decision?
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
11:40-12:10
Preparing for and managing equestrian sport at the Olympic Games
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
12:20-12:50
Become your horse’s superhero
An alternative way to look at how your body impacts your horse and how improving it can raise your credibility in your horse’s eyes
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
13:00-13:30
Discover The Secret to Resolving Spooky Behaviour and Falling Back In Love With Riding
Q: What is the #1 reason horses spook?
A: There isn’t one, there’s four…
In this session Lyla will reveal this ride-changing secret. She’ll be sharing the EXACT system to overcome spookiness – without having to hang on for dear life trying to ‘just ride through it’.
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
13:40-14:10
Tech up your Ride: Galloping in to the future of Equestrian Training
How using tech while you ride is not only accessible, affordable, and sustainable but it will help you train more efficiently, getting you the results you want in a more fast track way!
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
14:20-14:50
Hat Fitting and Testing Standards
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
15:00-15:30
Gallop Towards Your Goals
Join Amber’s Pony Tales author, Helen Haraldsen, to learn how being a horsey girl helped her to finally achieve her goal of becoming a published author 15 years after she wrote her first book, Little Pearl.
She’ll share what she’s learned about setting and achieving goals to achieve big dreams and how this can be applied to help make progress with our ponies.
The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration stage
Sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds
The 360 Equine ZOne
Join us at the all-new 360 Equine Zone, across the weekend to join intimate Q&A sessions with industry experts, exciting new brands and ambassadors.
Saturday
10:15-10:45
What makes for the optimal leg protection for high intensity equine sports?
The 360 Skills Theatre
11:00-11:30
Influencer Fall Academy
The 360 Skills Theatre
11:45-12:15
Active Stabling – Welfare Conscious Equine Facilities
The 360 Skills Theatre
12:30-13:00
JockeyCam – Putting You Where The Action Is
The 360 Skills Theatre
14:00-14:30
Why a custom jacket really is performance related
The 360 Skills Theatre
14:45-15:15
Saddle up for the future: The Equestrian Tech Revolution
How Tech is becoming more popular with riders and how it can be used by anyone and everyone to help them with their riding and training.
The 360 Skills Theatre
Sunday
11:30-12:00
The Three Premier Performance Musketeers talk Magic Powders
The 360 Skills Theatre
12:15-12:45
The Future of Worming
The 360 Skills Theatre
13:00-13:30
Saddle up for the future: The Equestrian Tech Revolution
How Tech is becoming more popular with riders and how it can be used by anyone and everyone to help them with their riding and training.
The 360 Skills Theatre
13:45-14:15
Happy horses are the most important thing for me
The 360 Skills Theatre
14:30-15:00
What makes for the optimal leg protection for high intensity equine sports?
The 360 Skills Theatre
15:15-15:45
Influencer Fall Academy
The 360 Skills Theatre
Turnout Feature Zone
Saturday
10:30 – 12:00
Demo 1: Mud Busting and Taming the Hair – a complete makeover of a hairy Traditional mini cob – with turnout and SG CEO, Victoria Goody
Introduction to smart grooming products
Essential mud busting and grooming techniques
Mane, tail, and feather care
Mane and Tail Taming using humane methods
Shedding
Turnout Showcase with Smart Grooming
Sponsored by Smart Grooming
13:30 – 15:00
Demo 2: Native Pony Feature – a complete makeover ready for the Spring Sows with Native Pony Expert – Daisy Conibear
Expert advice on mane, tail and feather care
Trimming and tidying the humane way
What to and what not to trim following breed guidelines
Correct turnout for handler and rider to complement the breed, colour and type of pony
Q&A with Daisy and meet Magic Mike in person!
Turnout Showcase with Smart Grooming
Sponsored by Smart Grooming
Sunday
10:30 – 12:00
Demo 3a: Getting a Show Ring Shine
How to get a shine through grooming, hot clothing and a final polish
Product showcase – what products to choose and why
Finishing touches to add final shine on competition day
Demo 3b: Whitening tips and tricks with Daisy Conibear
Tips on whitening products and which is best for the job at hand.
Demonstration of different whitening methods and their results
Quick touch up advice for competition day
Turnout Showcase with Smart Grooming
Sponsored by Smart Grooming
13:30 – 15:00
Demo 4: Art of Plaiting and Quarter Marking with Pro Groom and Producer, Natasha Heaphy
The type of plaits to suit your horse or class
Quarter marking techiques and where and how to mark up
How to get sharp lines
Showcasing all the plaiting and quarter marking products from the Smart Grooming range.
Turnout Showcase with Smart Grooming
Sponsored by Smart Grooming