An Eventful Life: Behind the Lens with Debbie Higgs

Before founding An Eventful Life, Debbie Higgs had Already spent years immersed in the equestrian world, capturing the sport's most exhilarating moments and covering prestigious events worldwide. Now with a wealth of experience behind the lens and the mic, she continues to bring the action to life for eventing fans across the globe. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for cross-country courses, Debbie has built a career showcasing the sports most thrilling moments while navigating the ever-evolving world of Equestrian media. Capturing the heart-stopping action of eventing from behind the lens, covering everything from grassroots competitions to the Olympic Games, Debbie has seen it all! IN THIS EPISODE: If you could film at one event every day for the rest of your life, which would it be? Debbie shares her top picks - from the stunning Scottish Highlands at Blair Castle to the legacy of the Sydney Olympic venue. What happens when a journalist sings to Michael Jung? Debbie spills the details on one of the funniest behind-the-scenes moments in eventing media! From security mishaps at Paris 2024 to a bullet landing in the press tent at Rio, Debbie recounts the craziest moments she's witnessed whilst covering major events. What's it like being part of the 'travelling circus' of equestrian media? Debbie gives us an inside look at the fast-paced, globe-trotting life of covering major competitions. How do you get the perfect cross-country shot? Debbie shares what it takes to capture the action and emotion of eventing on camera. What's next for An Eventful Life? Debbie gives us an inside look at the future of eventing media and what's on the horizon. All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.

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An Eventful Life: Behind the Lens with Debbie Higgs is an episode from The Equestrian Experience by Amanda Ross, Bex Mason and Hayley Morris.

This episode is 66:35 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2025.

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