Stable Language Podcast

Last of the series!

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:12:45 GMT

It's our last of the season and it's a bumper episode with extra stories from the SEU crew. This week we chat about forgotten tack, the new Jockey Club dress code and how intensive the exercise of horse riding is compared with other sports. Andrew shares his story of his latest faux pas on Bryan, Mattie shares his story 'borrowing' gloves from one of the most successful jockeys in history and find out what scares Cressida before she takes on a course! This and a whole lot more from the team as we draw our first full season to a close.

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Buying and selling horses

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:52 GMT

Looking to buy a horse? Here's a guide on exactly how, not, to do it. Join Andrew, Cressida, Mattie and Alex, who recounts his story of horse buying woe. Cressida tells her stories bringing eventers over from Ireland. Mattie recounts his story of a Filly with two very different sides! The SEU crew also share some racing tips and the usual stories of trials and tribulations of horse ownership and riding.

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Dealing with the cold

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:10:31 GMT

During the latest cold snap how do you stay warm and keep your horses toasty? Join Andrew, Cressida and Mattie on this weeks show as we talk about dealing with everything from frozen feet, to frozen yards. Mattie shares his multi-coloured tights stories from the track, Cressida tells the tale of a naughty Shetland and Andrew shares his tack malfunctions.

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Injuries and embarrassing rides

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:50:01 GMT

Andrew, Cressida and Mattie are back with tales of their injury woes whilst racing and eventing their horses or mucking about at events with all the usual banter we've come to expect. Mattie shares his most embarrassing ride whilst racing in Jersey, Andrew attempts a point to point race that ends in disaster and Cressida had a hard time from the judges whilst on Knocker. That's not all, we also have a Mattie Batchelor Q&A with questions from you our wonderful listeners and SEU members.

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Introducing a new host

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce a new host joins the podcast and we have a brand new name; Stable Language. Join Andrew, Cressida and Mattie Batchelor on the first podcast of the new series as we kick off the New Year with an exclusive interview including tales from the world of Horse Racing, stories from the weighing room and a cheeky jibe at A P McCoy during the run up to Sports Personality of The Year. All this and more from your hosts as they share the highs and lows of horse ownership, riding and sometimes falling off.

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The stable language confessional

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:00:45 GMT

Our last show of the year and it's a cracker. Join Andrew and Cressida with special guests Toby and Alex as they share what is in store for the future of SEU and their experiences in the equestrian world, from uneducated showjumper purchases to emotional presentations. We have our new show feature, the confessional. This week we hear Simon's story about his stable language whilst attempting to bring his horses as a funeral takes place, do we forgive him? And lastly we finish off with another hilarious tale of Knockers Christmas antics.

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Goldfish in the trough

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:04 GMT

Andrew and Cressida are back for a second show. This week we discuss the rise of SEU nicknames, working with equestrian charities and rider mental health. Cressida shares her stories of the early SEU days sending SEU calendars to Trinidad & Tobago from Tewkesbury Post Office and the her first encounter meeting Princess Anne & Zara Tindall. Andrew gives us an update on winter fresh Brian and a helpful tip to keep your water trough from freezing over in the cold weather.

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Inception of SEU

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:45:13 GMT

Kicking off the SEU podcast with the founder Cressida and chatting about all things equestrian.

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