In this prologue episode of Outside the Corral, I - podcast host Laure-Anne Rigaux - share the why, what and how of this podcast.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What to expect from Outside the Corral - a space where we meet inspiring horsemen and horsewomen from across the world, who have devoted their lives to horses, travel, and the pursuit of bold dreams.
• The deeper meaning behind the podcast’s name and subtitle Sundowner Stories, and how leaving the “corral” of everyday life can lead to transformation, connection, and joy.
• Who I am and how my childhood dreams and career path led to founding a travel agency, a leap that taught me the rewarding power of scary decisions – “Fortune favours the brave!”.
• Why horse riding holidays and horseback adventures are so important to me and why there are so much more than travel. They’re grounding, healing, and deeply personal experiences that reconnect us to nature and to ourselves.

I’ll also share a vulnerable personal story, a “lifequake” that tested my resilience and ultimately reminded me of the therapeutic power of horses and the wild outdoors.

Whether you’re an experienced rider, a daydreaming traveler, a horse lover or simply someone longing for a fresh sense of freedom, this podcast is for you. You’ll hear from remarkable guests who live and breathe the spirit of adventure: guides, explorers, trainers, and dream-chasers from around the world. Through their stories, we’ll learn, laugh, and maybe even find the push we need to pursuit our own little or big next adventure.

Each season of Outside the Corral will feature 5 episodes released every 2 weeks, offering you time to listen, reflect, and be inspired between rides (or commutes, dog walks, or stable chores).

And finally, what’s a good story without a sundowner? Each guest will share their favorite sundowner drink: from African gin & tonics to Belgian apéro, because sometimes, the best reflections come with a view and a refreshing drink in hand.

Make sure to subscribe to this channel, so you never miss an adventure and share it with your fellow adventurers. If you are dreaming about a horseback adventure of your own, check out our Instagram page @outsidethecorral or visit our website www.outsidethecorral.com.

Sit back, relax, and pour yourself a sundowner – let’s ride Outside the Corral!

PS. Wondering who the handsome gelding is next to me? This photo is taken on the Namib Desert Ride with the legends of Namibia Horse Safari Company. The handsome gelding is called Winchester, but friends call him Mr. Darcy.

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