Inside the Mind: Charlotte Penny

In this episode of On The Edge Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome our very first guest, the lovely Charlotte Penny. Charlotte is a remarkable 4* eventing rider who has taken both individual and team victory at the Oceania Championships and has dominated the eventing scene in New Zealand in recent years.

In this inspiring episode, Charlotte shares her journey from her early days in Taupō to competing at the highest levels of eventing. She opens up about her special partnership with her horse Sparky, the mental and physical challenges of high-performance sport, and the tools and mindset tips she uses to stay focused and resilient under pressure.

Whether you're an equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for motivation, Charlotte’s story offers invaluable insights into overcoming setbacks, building confidence, and staying grounded.

Join host Savanna Stirling and co-host Crystal Wilson as they step inside the mind of Charlotte Penny in this engaging and uplifting conversation.

We did this in our stables so we do apologise for the background noise. We will set to rectify this for future episodes.

Key topics:

• Charlotte’s early days in eventing and finding her path
• The special bond with her horse Sparky
• Overcoming mental blocks and building confidence
• Balancing life as a high-performance rider and university student
• Handling setbacks, burnout, and maintaining perspective

Tune in to discover practical tools, inspiring lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of New Zealand’s top eventers.