EMD Eventing Tells All: Selling Horses, Surviving Setbacks, and the Realities of Social Media Fame!

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome Emily Dobson, widely known as EMD Eventing, to share her inspiring journey through the equestrian world. Emily takes us back to her roots, recounting how she first got into horses with her cherished partner, Sprite, and the emotional ups and downs that shaped her path. Together, we delve into the difficult, often heart-wrenching decision of selling a horse, and Emily opens up about her own experience with this process. She shares the journey with her current horse, Addie, discussing the unique rewards and challenges that come with producing and training young horses.
In our exploration of the eventing world, Emily provides valuable advice for anyone aspiring to enter the sport, drawing on her years of experience. She doesn’t shy away from the hard topics, including the struggles with confidence and recounting one of her worst falls. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of resilience and a strong mindset for those working their way up the eventing ranks, highlighting the mental toughness required to overcome setbacks and push forward.
We also dive deep into the world of social media, where Emily shares her experiences as an equestrian content creator. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work involved in creating engaging content, especially as the industry changes and demands increase. For those considering a similar path, Emily shares practical tips and advice, revealing what it really takes to stand out in a crowded space. Plus, she addresses the question so many have asked: would she ever consider becoming a full-time equestrian influencer?
Finally, Emily gives us a sneak peek into her exciting future plans, including her goals for Vlogmas, BD Team Quest, and her continued ambitions in the eventing world. This episode is packed with valuable insights, personal stories, and inspiration for riders at every level. Don’t miss this incredible conversation with Emily Dobson on Beyond the Stable-it's an episode filled with passion, perseverance, and practical advice from one of the sport’s rising stars!

[@janeshortall1516]

Really enjoyed your interview with Emily. So interesting learning more about her riding background as I follow her You Tube channel and love it. If your looking for riders to interview you should consider Evie from ELS Eventing another favourite of mine.

[@ToriPhillips-u6g]

Evie is such a nice woman! Her horses are beautiful

[@hannesofie6071]

I totally agree!!! Loved watching Emily and hear her story!!! I really love watching Ella too, so agree with Emily on that...... but Evie too would have been fenomenal!!! ❤❤

[@tazhorse]

Evie is amazing.

[@lastlegeventing8865]

Emily is at the top for vloggers, her vlog content is always informative, i always learn something and she is great in front of the camera. She is to the point, and keeps her vlogs about learning. Top job emily and love your vlogs.

[@diannegirvan6966]

Really enjoyed this one! Em has such an interesting story and is a beautiful rider and so inspiring ❤

[@sarahcooper3378]

Emily is such a genuine person. Love following her channel, made even better by the lovely Tina and the extra lovely Susie. I guess you have Tina lined up sometime? 😊

[@sdr_animals]

Absolutely brilliant. I've followed emily and Tina for just over 4 yrs and it was whilst I was laid up with covid and feeling low I stumbled across them and watched them ever since and their pod cast. They always make me laugh and smile when u need it.x

[@SaraMitchell-wx4wt]

Great interview , can I just ask in regards to your podcast , I listen on Spotify , I find the little bit of music in between segments very loud ! Like louder than the interview/ speaking volume ! Is there someway you could turn it down please 😂 I’m getting old haha x

[@kippen64]

Yes please to interviewing Ellahorses!!!

[@kudapooda9993]

Thank you for sharing such a great interview with Emily . We can all lean so much from othere pepoles sichuations . I addmer Emily for sharing all she does on her TH-cam channel . As thay share the hi's and Lowe's .Thank you for all you do . Take care and all the best . 👍👍👍

[@valeriefergusson269]

Love Emily I cried and cried over Lola but understood her reasons so glad Addie has turned out so well love this program all my favourites xx

[@yaysunny]

I love Em’s channel and it helped me find this channel! Xo

[@PixiesPoniesEvents]

Really enjoyed Emily's interview. She's such a lovely person and works so hard. 💜

[@hannesofie6071]

Loved that you invited Emily!!! She is absolutly one of my favorite youtubers!!! ❤❤ Wish you had talked about hers, Tinas and Suzys hilariously funny podcast..... You should join the girls for a beachride some time!!! 😂😂 Thanks again Megan!!!

[@RosieMatthew-b2x]

^absolutely

[@victoriaskuse118]

Ella is lovely. You should deffo ask her to come on 👍

[@horsemadez0512]

really great interview, Emily seems so lovely, down to earth and just a genuinely nice person. Good luck to her and Addie for Badders xx

[@ToriPhillips-u6g]

Nice interview x

[@law7897]

I love Emily, Addie and Spritey xx

[@Arctica_Nor]

Meg next? 😄

[@word20]

When Emily speaks I hear it it the left side of the headset and very low on the right side and when you speak i hear it on the right side of the headset and very low at the left side