The Horse & Hound Podcast

Vicky Smith, leading showing producer

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On our 175th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showing editor Bethan Simons chats to leading show horse producer Vicky Smith. They talk about the passion and dedication of amateur showing competitors, Vicky's successful and up and coming horses for the coming season, the importance of having great owners and what it's like producing a horse for her mum. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Benefits of insuring horses, with The Insurance Emporium | Horse & Hound Podcast paid advertorial episode

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast paid advertorial episode with The Insurance Emporium, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to senior claims assessor Tiffani-Jo Ormesher from The Insurance Emporium alongside two horse owners Sally Wright and Catherine Oasgood. Insuring horses is a big decision for many owners, but Tiffani-Jo explains the process of making a claim and how customers are supported throughout, while Sally and Catherine talk about their horses and share their stories of claims from the customer’s perspective.

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Abi Lyle, Irish Olympic dressage rider and H&H’s Inspiration of the Year

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Horse & Hound podcast, which is sponsored by Leader Equine, Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle talks to H&H dressage editor Oscar Williams about the pressures of top-level competition and returning from injury, resilience following abuse and her dreams of eventing.

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Sarah Bullimore, British five-star event rider and European medallist

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On our 173rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s magazine and eventing editor Pippa Roome chats to British five-star event rider Sarah Bullimore, who was individual European bronze medallist in Avenches, Switzerland in 2021. They talk about Sarah’s super result at Pau five-star last autumn with her rising star Corimiro, homebred horses and what it would mean to win at the very top level. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Rachel Proudley, young rider European SJ champion and Puissance specialist

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

On our 172nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chats to young British showjumping talent and current young rider European champion Rachel Proudley. They talk about how Rachel got started in the sport, the influence that working with HK Horses has had on her career, what it feels like riding down the big red wall and the pressure of riding for your country at championships. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Jayne Ross on winning her eighth HOYS supreme title

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by KBIS, top showing producer Jayne Ross talks about how she got the pony bug as a child, her route into making horses a career, getting the best out of the horses she produces, her eighth (!) supreme title at Horse of the Year Show, and what her plans are for next season.

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Reducing the risk of equine herpes virus, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to equine vet Sam Cutts from Hook Norton Vets alongside horse trainers Matt Feerick and Hanna Walton from Confident & Connected, based in Oxfordshire. Equine herpes virus (EHV-4) is a major concern for yard owners and Matt and Hanna have first-hand experience of dealing with a case on their busy training yard.

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Laura Collett on London 52's outstanding career

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

On our 170th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored this month by NAF, we caught up with 2025 European eventing champion Laura Collett to talk about her brilliant equine partner London 52’s career. While Dan, as he's known as home, now looks every inch the modern day championship event horse, their journey hasn't all been plain sailing, with plenty of highs and lows along the way, as Laura explains. If you'd like to listen back to our previous podcasts with Laura, they are episode 103 (published 20 May 2022) and episode 11 (published 14 August 2020).

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Carl Hester on his 13th Europeans and what’s next...

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On our 169th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by NAF this month, we caught up with British dressage legend, Carl Hester, shortly after his return from the European Dressage Championships. Carl talks about the highs and lows for the British squad in France, plus what's next for him, including the young horses he's most excited about. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Andrew Gould on his first senior team call-up ahead of the European Dressage Championships

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:17:44 GMT

On our 168th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Andrew Gould, who is representing Great Britain at the 2025 European Dressage Championships, which kick off in Crozet, France on 27 August. Andrew is making his senior championship debut at these championships and he speaks about his selection phone call, his aims for the week and his Europeans ride, Indigro. We hope you enjoy listening.

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The British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:40:00 GMT

On our 167th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by D&H this month, we speak to the British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard. She talks about Team GBR’s performances in Spain at the recent European Showjumping Championships, plus how the competition panned out and what’s next for British showjumping. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Working hunter specialist Katy Green

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:30:00 GMT

On our 166th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast we speak to working hunter specialist Katy Green, who won the workers championship at Royal Windsor in May, about nursing her winning ride back to health, what it takes to enjoy success in working hunter ranks, both in horse classes and with native ponies, and why her horses are so special to her. We hope you enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 165: top eventer Harry Meade | Making an equine insurance claim

Thu, 29 May 2025 05:40:56 GMT

On our 165th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium this month, we speak to top event rider Harry Meade, who is the man of the moment following his incredible cross-country performances at both Kentucky and Badminton this spring. He told us all about his impressive team of five-star horses and shared some of his secrets to being a speed king across country. We will then hear from Sally Wright, who will talk about her horses and experiences of making an insurance claim related to them. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Why equine herpes virus matters, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:21:46 GMT

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Scottish sports horse breeder Caroline Ironside of MFS Stud Farm and Dr Richard Newton, head of equine infectious disease surveillance at Cambridge Vet School about equine herpes virus.Equine herpes virus is a huge concerns for breeders as a single positive case on a stud can turn into an “abortion storm” in which multiple mares lose their foals, which is both financially damaging and emotionally traumatic for all involved.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: Top dressage rider Gareth Hughes

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:40:36 GMT

On our 164th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, we hear from Gareth Hughes, who is one of Britain’s top dressage riders, with countless championship appearances to his name. Gareth speaks to Horse & Hound dressage editor Oscar Williams about the all-new FEI dressage working group, tips for new riders starting out, and how the world of dressage has shifted over the years. We hope you enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 163: Showing producer Sara Parrott | The cost of common equine insurance claims

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On our 163rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium, we speak to top showing producer Sara Parrott. She gives some top tips for bringing out the best in children's’ ponies, as well as talking about her team’s big win at last year’s Horse of the Year Show, plus her background. We will then hear from experts at The Insurance Emporium, who will give us insight on the cost of common claims when it comes to equine insurance. We hope you enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 162: Multiple champion trainer Nicky Henderson

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On our 162nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by a new campaign from British racing called HorsePWR, we speak to six-time champion jumps racing trainer, Nicky Henderson. He reflects on his greatest moments on the racecourse, plus his favourite horses and he talks about what he has learnt during 30 years as a trainer. We hope you enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 161: Eventer Holly Woodhead

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On our 161st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to event rider Holly Woodhead. She talks about her career, as well as her plans for this year. She also discusses how she found her time while taking part in the 1,100km charity bike ride, Cycle4Caroline, last autumn. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Helping a horse who is scared of the vet – CVS Equine | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with CVS Equine, in which our podcast host Gemma Redrup chats to vet Alex Wood of B&W Equine Vets, which is part of the CVS Equine family. Alex talks about the challenges of dealing with vet-shy horses, and has some useful advice on how to retrain a horse who demonstrates undesirable behaviour so as not to put anyone in harm’s way.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 160: showing’s Sam Roberts on her London memories

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

On our 160th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Sam Roberts, who is a three-time winner of the Mountain & Moorland supreme at Olympia and more recently, London International Horse Show. She talks about her ride at this year’s competition, the Dartmoor, New Oak Bobby Jones, and relives the memories of her previous victories.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 159: British dressage Olympian Becky Moody

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

On our 159th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with NAF, we speak to British dressage Olympic team bronze medallist, Becky Moody. She talks about the sliding doors moment in her career, why good movement isn’t always a good thing in dressage horses, plus she discusses her Olympic debut in Paris. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 158: top showjumper Trevor Breen on his comeback from serious injury

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

On our 158th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with STX-UK, the official UK importer of Stephex horseboxes, we speak to British-based Irish showjumper Trevor Breen. He talks about his comeback from a serious fall in the Hamburg grand prix May 2024 where he fractured and dislocated bones in his neck and back. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 157: Five-star event rider Bubby Upton

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:17 GMT

Preparing for Maryland five-star and being shortlisted for the Paris Olympics only tells part of talented young British event rider Bubby Upton’s recent story as she’s made an incredible comeback to the very top of the sport after suffering potentially career-ending injuries in a fall at home about 12 months ago. H&H’s Pippa Roome caught up with Bubby to talk about the highs and lows of her journey so far in episode 157 of The Horse & Hound Podcast.

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Equine Cushing’s disease, with Boehringer Ingelheim | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:01:04 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with Boehringer Ingelheim, our podcast host Alex Robinson speaks to globally renowned specialist equine vet Professor Andy Durham about the key signs of Equine Cushing’s disease in horses and ponies. They also discuss how animals with the condition can be managed to live happy and healthy lives, as well as how you can claim a free* test for your horse this autumn via Boehringer Ingelheim’s Care About Cushing’s scheme.The educational content of this podcast episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd (“BI”). Further information available from BI, RG12 8YS, UK. Date of preparation: September 2024 UI-EQU-0131-2024. Use Medicines Responsibly *Free basal ACTH test laboratory fees only. Veterinary practices may apply visit, blood sampling and interpretation fees.

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 4: showjumping review and final round-up

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:48:43 GMT

Welcome to the fourth and final episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to review Sunday’s showjumping action and look back across the whole competition

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 3: cross-country review

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:51:03 GMT

Welcome to the third episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to review Saturday’s cross-country action and look ahead to Sunday's sport

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 2: Friday dressage review, plus cross-country preview

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:57:11 GMT

Welcome to the second episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to review Friday’s dressage action and look ahead to Saturday’s cross-country

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 1: Thursday dressage review, plus predictions

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:25:07 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the highs of the first day’s action, and make some predictions about how they expect the rest of the competition to play out

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 152: Showing’s Craig Kiddier and Adam Forster

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:40:08 GMT

On our 152nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak with Craig Kiddier, the producer of the supreme horse at the 2024 Royal International Horse Show. We also hear from Adam Forster of Team Jinks, who is the producer of the supreme and reserve supreme ponies at this year’s Royal International. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 151: dressage rider Lewis Carrier

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:40:03 GMT

On our 151st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak Lewis Carrier, who was long listed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He talks about forging a career in horses, his long-term partner Diego V and what it takes to train a horse to grand prix. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Insurance Emporium’s flexible pick and mix cover | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:09 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with The Insurance Emporium, Horse & Hound’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to claims team lead Lidija Drakulic about why owners might want to consider having horse insurance when times are tight, how you can tailor cover to suit your budget with the company’s pick-and-mix policies, and the benefits offered by policies for horse riders who don't own their own horse.Horse & Hound readers can get a special 5% discount on their equine insurance by quoting HH99 when you call 03300 244 005, or go to theinsuranceemporium.co.uk/hh99. Offer ends 31 December 2024 and is not available in conjunction with any other promo code.Horse insurance policies at The Insurance Emporium start with one standard benefit and then you simply choose which optional benefits you want to add. Horse rider insurance policies can also include riding clothes as an optional benefit.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 150: Showjumper Jack Whitaker

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:40:05 GMT

On our 150th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak to seven-time youth showjumping medallist Jack Whitaker, who is now making a name for himself in the senior sport. He talks about the pressures and advantages of growing up in the legendary Whitaker family, and what he looks for in a top horse. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 149: Five-star event rider Lissa Green

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:55:41 GMT

On our 149th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to five-star event rider Lissa Green. She talks about the pressure of growing up being the daughter of six-time Badminton champion Lucinda Green, plus her own journey to five-star, switching nationalities and what it’s like becoming a mother for the first time. We hope you will enjoy listening. Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the tragic death of event rider Georgie Campbell, and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

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Equine glandular gastric disease and alfalfa, with Dengie | Horse&Hound Podcast promotional feature

Thu, 23 May 2024 06:00:13 GMT

In the second part of a two-episode Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with Dengie, Horse & Hound’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Samy Julliand, a researcher from Dijon, France who runs the Lab to Field research centre and has published a number of papers exploring different dietary approaches to feeding horses that help to reduce the risk of ulcers, plus Dr Katie Williams, technical and product development manager at Dengie, about equine glandular gastric disease, also known as EGGD, and the role alfalfa can play when managing horses with the condition.

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 4: final results review

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:16:04 GMT

Welcome to the final episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the surprising results of Sunday’s showjumping phase

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 3: cross-country review

Sat, 11 May 2024 20:08:56 GMT

Welcome to the third episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the highs and lows of Saturday’s cross-country, and look ahead to the final day

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 2: Friday dressage review and XC preview

Fri, 10 May 2024 19:30:09 GMT

Welcome to the second episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the highs and lows of the second day of dressage action and look ahead to Saturday’s cross-country

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 1: Thursday dressage review and Friday preview

Thu, 09 May 2024 19:27:47 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome and Gemma Redrup to talk about the highs and lows of the first day’s action, riders’ thoughts on the cross-country course and look ahead to the second day of dressage

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 148: Vikki Smith & Amy Canavan-Smith | NAF Five Star Metazone

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:40:05 GMT

On our 148th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported this month by NAF, we speak to sisters and showing supremos Amy Canavan-Smith and Vikki Smith. They talk to H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson to discuss all things native ponies and working hunters, including how they got started in the discipline and how to know if your pony has the potential for top level workers. In the second part of this episode, we’ll hear from NAF vet and innovations director, Dr Andy Richardson and NAF head nutritionist Kate Hore in a promotional feature discussing NAF Five Star Metazone. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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Understanding equine gastric ulcers, with Dengie | Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:25 GMT

In the first part of a two-episode Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with Dengie, Horse & Hound’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Dr Michael Hewetson, an associate professor of equine internal medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, and Dr Katie Williams of Dengie, about the different types of gastric ulcer that horses can suffer from, how to recognise the signs, and how to confirm diagnosis, as well as treatments and management techniques.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 147: British dressage Olympian Richard Davison

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:40:01 GMT

On our 147th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership this month with Charles Owen, we speak to British dressage Olympian Richard Davison. He talks about Britain’s chances at the Paris 2024 Olympics, plus why he loves the sport. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 146: Kim Bailey on the Cheltenham Festival and training racehorses

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:41:42 GMT

On our 146th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to top National Hunt trainer Kim Bailey, who takes a look ahead to the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. He also talks about the highs and lows of training racehorses. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 145: Top Irish event rider Sam Watson

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:40:06 GMT

On our 145th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to atop Irish event rider Sam Watson. He talks about his data analytics company EquiRatings, as well as his own eventing career, including winning team silver at the 2018 World Championships. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 144: Floriann Gilston | Feeding a veteran

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:40:09 GMT

On our 144th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, we speak to amateur show rider Floriann Gilston. She tells us about her back-story, how she juggles showing with work and she offers some advice too. We will then hear from Spillers’ nutritionist Vanessa Allen and Redwings’ lead vet Nicky Jarvis, who provide us with some insight on how to best feed senior horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 143: Emily King | When to call a qualified saddle fitter

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:40:06 GMT

On our 143rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Equipe, we speak to event rider Emily King. She talks about what she’s learnt from her five-star campaign this year and growing up with multi-medallist Mary King as her mother. We will then hear from Equipe Saddles sales manager, Sally Bacon, who provides advice on when to call in a qualified saddle fitter, plus what to expect during that visit. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 142: Carl Hester | Feeding during the winter

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:40:02 GMT

On our 142nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, we speak to six-time Olympian Carl Hester. He looks back on this year’s successes, including winning European team gold and a national championships win, plus he looks forward to next year’s Paris Olympics. We will then hear from Spillers’ nutritionist Georgina Burgoyne, who will talk about conditioning horses with winter coming up. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 141: John & Michael Whitaker

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:40:06 GMT

On the 141st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to legendary showjumping brothers John and Michael Whitaker. They talk about their childhood together, pretending to be each other and what keeps them going in showjumping. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 140: Caroline Powell on her Burghley win | Feeding a competition horse

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:40:00 GMT

Our 140th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Baileys Horse Feeds, we delve into the history of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials and chat to Caroline Powell, the New Zealand rider who won the event in 2010 aboard the wonderful little grey, Lenamore. We will then hear from Bailey’s Horse Feeds nutritionist Emma Short, who will give us some advice on feeding a competition horse. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 139: Hickstead Derby winner David Simpson | Keeping horses hydrated

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:40:04 GMT

Our 139th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, features an exclusive interview with 2023 Hickstead Derby winner David Simpson. He talks about how he secured that big victory earlier this summer. We will then hear from Spillers’ senior nutritionist Bella Fricker and six-time Olympic medallist Andrew Hoy. They will bring insight into how to keep your horse hydrated and how to monitor it too. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 138: Dressage rider Dannie Morgan

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:40:01 GMT

Our 138th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, features an exclusive interview with dressage rider Dannie Morgan, who is one of the most exciting British dressage riders. He has ridden to grand prix and has won numerous national titles across the levels over the course of his career. He recently added to his national title tally with a brilliant four wins at the Winter Dressage Championships in April riding two hugely exciting young horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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Tendon and ligament injuries, with Boehringer Ingelheim | Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:19 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, in association with Boehringer Ingelheim, our podcast host Polly Bryan chats to sport horse vet and surgeon Tim Booth, as well as top riders Richard and Joe Davison, about tendon and ligament injuries in horses and how stem cell therapy can be used to help combat this challenging problem.The educational content of this podcast episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd (“BI”). Further information available from BI, RG12 8YS, UK. Date of preparation: May 2023 UI-EQU-0062-2023. Use Medicines Responsibly.

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Keep Britain Riding, with the British Horse Society | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:04 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, in association with the British Horse Society (BHS), our podcast host Alex Robinson chats to BHS chief executive James Hick alongside BHS Fellow and BHS-accredited riding school owner Lizzel Winter about the BHS’s new campaign Keep Britain Riding. The campaign has been set up in response to the loss of over 250 riding schools since 2018, resulting in over 1.5million fewer riding lessons taking place each year.

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Treating joint disease, with Boehringer Ingelheim | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:00:24 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, in association with Boehringer Ingelheim, our podcast host Polly Bryan chats to orthopaedic equine specialist vet Dr Jessica Kidd about joint disease in horses and how stem cell therapy can be used to help combat this challenging problem.The educational content of this podcast episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd (“BI”). Further information available from BI, RG12 8YS, UK. Date of preparation: May 2023 UI-EQU-0062-2023. Use Medicines Responsibly.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 137: Showing legend Jayne Ross | Expert advice on feeding your horse

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:40:08 GMT

Our 137th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Baileys Horse Feeds, features an exclusive interview with showing legend Jayne Ross. She talks about the secrets behind her success. We’ll then hear from Baileys Horse Feeds’ senior nutritionist Emma Short, who offers her expert advice on all things horse feed-related. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 136: Badminton-bound Felicity Collins | Advice on feeding good-doers

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:40:07 GMT

Our 136th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, features an exclusive interview with young event rider Felicity Collins. She talks about her successful Badminton debut last year ahead of her second crack at the five-star next week. We’ll then hear from Spillers’ senior nutritionist Katie Wakeham, who offers advice on feeding good-doers. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 135: Top young dressage rider Annabella Pidgley | Riding helmet standards

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:40:06 GMT

Our 135th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Charles Owen, features an exclusive interview with young grand prix dressage rider Annabella Pidgley. She talks about her whirlwind journey since taking on Charlotte Dujardin’s former ride Gio. We’ll then hear from British Equestrian Trade Association executive director Claire Williams, who clears up some mysteries around helmet standards and what to look for when buying a new helmet. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 134: Lucinda Russell & Peter Scudamore | Laminitis advice

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:40:08 GMT

Our 134th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by Spillers this time, features an exclusive interview with National Hunt trainer Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore, who is eight-time champion jockey and now assistant to Lucinda. They reflect on the recent Cheltenham Festival and look forward to the Grand National next month, as well as remembering their big win in the race in 2017 with One For Arthur, who died recently. We’ll then hear from Spillers’ senior nutritionist Isabel Harker, who will give us an insight into laminitis. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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Why social licence matters, with World Horse Welfare | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:18 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, our podcast host Eleanor Jones chats to World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers about what social licence is, why it matters and how it could effect every single horse owner and rider around the world.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 133: Dressage world champion and world number one Lottie Fry

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:40:07 GMT

Our 133rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by NAF – Five Star for the Best Performance Worldwide this month, features an exclusive interview with World dressage champion Lottie Fry. She talks about going into the World Championship in 2022 with Glamourdale and what her expectations were, how she ensured they peaked at the right moment, Glamourdale’s daily routine and warm-ups at the championships, on what it is like for Lottie and Glamourdale becoming world number one and more. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 132: Show producer Kirstine Douglas | Feeding your horse for weight gain

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:20:08 GMT

Our 132nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Spillers this month, features an exclusive interview with leading show horse producer Kirstine Douglas. She talks about making it in showing, despite being based in Scotland, her top horses over the years and how she got started in the sport. We’ll then hear from five-star event rider Imogen Murray and Spillers’ senior nutritionist Yvonne Judith, who chat about how to help your horse gain weight safely this winter if he’s looking a little poor. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 131: Dressage rider Abi Lyle | Teaching horses to stand still | News

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:59:33 GMT

Our 131st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an exclusive interview with Irish international dressage rider Abi Lyle. She talks about making her championship debut at the World Championships this year and looks ahead to the London International Horse Show. Our news team then discuss new studies in equine flu vaccinations and attitudes to obesity in horses as well as a change in competition clothing rules. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson talks about training horses who that don’t like to stand still. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Dengie digestive health series: episode three | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising series

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:13 GMT

In episode three of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Dengie digestive health series, H&H’s host, Pippa Roome, talks to coach and livery yard owner Jo Burns-Firth, who competes in British Showjumping amateur and veteran classes for pleasure, and Dengie’s technical and product development manager Katie Williams about feeding leisure horses and good doers to maintain gastric health.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 130: Paul Nicholls | Horses that rear or buck | News round-up

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:40:09 GMT

Our 130th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an exclusive interview is with 13-time champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls. He talks about his flying start to the season, his top horses, life at Ditcheat, plans and aims for the rest of this season. Plus he takes a look back at some of the all-time greats that he has trained such as Kauto Star and the horses behind the turning point in his career. Our news team then discuss crucial decisions for the Paris Olympics, rules on blood and riding dangerously and antibiotic use in horses. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson talks about training horses who buck or rear and the reasons they might display such behaviour. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 129: Carl Hester | Strong horses | News round-up

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:00:19 GMT

Our 129th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by NAF – Five Star for the Best Performance Worldwide, features an exclusive interview with Carl Hester who talks about his future plans, his hopes for Paris 2024, and the horses he’s preparing for grand prix next season. Our news team then discuss the World Horse Welfare annual conference and an open letter urging the Government to review firework legislation. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson gives us her insight on dealing with strong horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Dengie digestive health series: episode two | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising series

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:12 GMT

In episode two of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Dengie digestive health series, H&H’s host Pippa Roome talks to five-star eventer Alex Bragg and Dengie’s Katie William about feeding performance horses to avoid and manage gastric ulcers.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 128: Working hunter specialist Kelly Ward | Why horses nap | News round-up

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:40:02 GMT

Our 128th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with leading working hunter specialist Kelly Ward. She talks about sourcing star ponies and rebuilding confidence in horses after a blip. Our news team then discuss calls for updated legislation from veterinary professionals and the ongoing work to promote better employment practice in the horse world. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson talks about why horses nap and what she finds to be a contributing factor in the majority of cases. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 127: Yasmin Ingham | Pau five-star | Emotion in horses | News round-up

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:40:05 GMT

Our 127th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, features an interview with Yasmin Ingham. We find out what it was like for her to become eventing World champion at just 25 years old. We will then review all the five-star eventing action from Pau. Our news team then discuss proposed changes to eventing rules and work to improve diversity in the horse world. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson gives us her insight on emotion in horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Dengie digestive health series: episode one | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising series

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:27 GMT

In episode one of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Dengie digestive health series, H&H’s host Pippa Roome talks to Dengie’s technical and product development manager Katie Williams, and equine vet Julie Shrubb about gastric ulcers in horses.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 126: Showjumper Jessica Burke | Horse training: rewards | News

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:17 GMT

Our 126th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with Irish showjumper Jessica Burke who enjoyed a fantastic debut at Horse of the Year Show. Our news team then discuss the rising cost of livery, changes to British Eventing competitions for next season, and a key court case with important implications for horse owners. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson talks about rewards and consequences when training horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 125: Richard Davison | Maryland five-star | Classical conditioning | News

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:40:06 GMT

Our 125th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview dressage Olympian and recent World Championships team silver medallist Richard Davison. He talks about his experiences riding a home-bred horse at the 2022 championships in Herning. Our news team then discuss double bridles in dressage, raising young horses and noseband tightness, plus we’ll also review the action from the five-star eventing action in Maryland. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson, who talks about classical conditioning. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 124: Bubby Upton | HOYS | New series Equine behaviourist

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:18 GMT

Our 124th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by Horse First, features an interview with young five-star event rider Bubby Upton. Bubby talks frankly about the highs and lows of her 2023 season so far. We review the action from HOYS, then our news team discuss the importance of having a plan in place for your horses should the worst happen and how British para dressage is planning for the future. Finally, we introduce the first in our new eight-part mini series with veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson, who talks about her work. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 123: Show horse producer Will Morton | Becoming a farrier | News round-up

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:40:08 GMT

Our 123rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with young show horse producer Will Morton. He chats about his Horse of the Year Show memories, including his first visit to the big event. We then hear from our news team who discuss the use of sedatives in reining, new proposals around the tack used in top level dressage and tyre safety month. Finally, farrier Sam Dracott will talk about how he got into the profession and how to qualify as a farrier. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 122: Joe Stockdale | Abscesses | News round-up

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:40:02 GMT

Our 122nd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with Joe Stockdale, a member of the bronze medal-winning team at the showjumping World Championships in Herning in August. He talks all about that incredibly exciting competition. We then hear from our news team who discuss how the economic situation is affecting the horse world, road safety and maternity leave for riders. Finally, farrier Sam Dracott will give us some insight into abscesses in horse’s feet and how best to deal with them. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 121: Eventing Worlds | Blenheim | Dressage nationals

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:14 GMT

Our 121st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast is the final episode in our summer of sport series and includes reviews of the Eventing World Championships at Pratoni del Vivaro in Italy, Blenheim Horse Trials and the National Dressage Championships at Somerford Park, including clips of rider interviews from all three events. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 120: Jeanette Brakewell | Eventing World Championship preview

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:40:00 GMT

Our 120th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast is based around the forthcoming Eventing World Championships. To start with, H&H’s Pippa Roome chats to five-star event rider Jeanette Brakewell, who had her first World Championship experience with the great Over To You in 1998 at the venue, which is also being used for this year’s championships; Pratoni del Vivaro in Italy. Pippa is then joined by her colleague, Gemma Redrup, to take a look at this year’s Eventing World Championship field, the British squad, their main competitors and their chances for the podium. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 119: Burghley Horse Trials review

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:49:10 GMT

Our 119th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast is dedicated to reviewing all the action at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. H&H’s Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Lucy Elder and Martha Terry to chat about the top 10 on the leaderboard, hear from some of the riders and share some of our favourite interviews from across the week. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 5: final result and predictions review

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:53:09 GMT

Welcome to the fifth and final episode of our daily podcast updates from Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, brought to you in association with Baileys Performance Balancer. H&H’s regular podcast host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Gemma Redrup, Lucy Elder and Martha Terry to talk about the exciting final showjumping phase and review the team’s predictions from earlier in the week

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 4: cross-country review | final result predictions

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:05:06 GMT

Welcome to the fourth episode of our daily podcast updates from Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, brought to you in association with Baileys Performance Balancer. H&H’s regular podcast host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Gemma Redrup, Lucy Elder and Martha Terry to talk about an action-packed day of cross-country, and what’s in store tomorrow, including predictions for the final leaderboard

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 3: dressage review | BYEH | cross-country preview

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:02:40 GMT

Welcome to the third episode of our daily podcast updates from Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, brought to you in association with Baileys Performance Balancer. H&H’s regular podcast host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Gemma Redrup, Lucy Elder and Martha Terry to talk about the second day of dressage action, Friday’s Burghley Young Event Horse classes, and what’s in store tomorrow, including predictions for the leaderboard after cross-country.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 118: Blair Castle Horse Trials & BSPS Championships review

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:40:09 GMT

Our 118th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast starts off by looking back at Blair Castle Horse Trials. H&H’s Pippa Roome is joined by H&H colleague Becky Murray, who was up at the event in Scotland, to review all of the action. Pippa is then joined by H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson to hear all about what happened at last week’s BSPS Championships and to find out more about who the big winners were. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 2: day one dressage review and Friday dressage preview

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:59:23 GMT

Welcome to the second episode of our daily podcast updates from Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, brought to you in association with Baileys Performance Balancer. H&H’s regular podcast host Pippa Roome is joined by H&H’s other Burghley reporters Gemma Redrup, Lucy Elder and Martha Terry to talk about the first day of dressage action, as well as their predictions ahead of Friday’s dressage action.

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 1: First trot-up | Cross-country course | Predictions

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:20:20 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of our daily podcast updates from Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, brought to you in association with Baileys Performance Balancer. H&H’s regular podcast host Pippa Roome is joined by H&H’s fellow Burghley reporters Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the first horse inspection, early insights on the cross-country track and predictions for the competition. We hope you will enjoy our daily round-up show throughout the five-star event.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 117: Andrew Nicholson | Burghley preview

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:40:08 GMT

Our 117th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with five-time Burghley winner, Andrew Nicholson. H&H’s Pippa Roome asks him a bout his experiences at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials over the years – from an inauspicious debut, to scaling the heights to win three in a row with Avebury. Pippa is then joined by some of her H&H colleagues to find out who they are tipping for the top honours at Burghley this year and our favourite Burghley memories. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 116: World Championships review and BSPS Championships preview

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:00:16 GMT

Our 116th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features our review of Ecco FEI World Championships, including all the showjumping and para dressage action, as well as the dressage freestyle (check out last week’s episode for the rest of the dressage medals). H&H’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald catches up with our Herning showjumping reporter H&H’s news editor Eleanor Jones, while H&H’s dressage editor Polly Bryan, who was also out in Herning, chats to H&H‘s senior news writer Lucy Elder. Turning our eyes to the future, H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson interviews producers Sara Parrott and Craig Elenor about their BSPS Championships memories and their plans for this year’s show, before filling in our podcast host H&H’s Pippa Roome on why this show is so important in the showing calendar and what highlights to look forward to. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 115: World Dressage Championships & Festival at Gatcombe review

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:40:06 GMT

Our 115th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features our full review of the team competition at the World Dressage Championships, where the British team won a brilliant silver medal and Lottie Fry won an incredible individual gold in the grand prix special aboard Glamourdale. As this podcast was recorded prior to the freestyle, we will review that in full on next week‘s episode. H&H’s Polly Bryan, who is out in Herning, where the championships are taking place, and H&H‘s Lucy Elder, who has been covering the event from the UK, share their thoughts on the amazing achievements of the British team so far. Then H&H’s Martha Terry and Gemma Redrup, who were both reporting from the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe last week, ably assisted by their colleagues Pippa Roome who was covering the event remotely, give the full lowdown on all the action from the Gloucestershire event. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 114: Full Royal International Horse Show review

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:40:02 GMT

Our 114th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features our full review of the Longines Royal International Horse Show. H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson kicks things off by picking out her highlights of the week. Then our showjumping reporters from the event, Jennifer Donald and Eleanor Jones will chat about all the jumping action, including young British star Harry Charles’ second place in the King George V Cup. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 113: Lottie Fry | Herning World Champs preview | Festival of Hunting

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:00:12 GMT

Our 113th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by ClipMyHorse.TV, includes H&H’s Polly Bryan catching-up with British team rider Lottie Fry as H&H’s in-house experts look ahead to the Herning World Championships and preview British chances. Then our podcast host, H&H’s Pippa Roome, chats to H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen to review the Festival of Hunting at Peterborough. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 112: Hickstead Derby review with Shane Breen | Royal International preview

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:12 GMT

Our 112th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by Bucas, is the first in our new 10-week series focusing on the best equestrian sport this summer. H&H’s Jennifer Donald kicks off by catching up with Hickstead Derby winner Shane Breen about how it feels to have finally won the prestigious class on home ground. Our regular podcast host, H&H’s Pippa Roome, then looks ahead to Hickstead's next major show, the Longines Royal International Horse Show, previewing the jumping action with H&H’s Eleanor Jones and the showing highlights with H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson. We hope you will enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 111: Gareth Hughes | Hartpury dressage | Hoof cracks | News

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:40:02 GMT

In our 111th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by NAF Five Star Superflex, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to top British international dressage rider Gareth Hughes. He reflects on what makes a successful championship team and his own career. We’ll be reviewing all of the dressage action from the CDI, CPEDI and premier league at Hartpury and H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with H&H’s news team to talk about equine obesity in the show ring and the administration of pain relief at FEI shows. Finally, farrier Sam Dracott talks about what happens when cracks develop in horses’ hooves. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 110: U25 champion Greta Mason | Horse losing a shoe | News round-up

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:40:08 GMT

In our 110th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by British Horse Feeds, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to new under-25 national eventing champion Greta Mason after she won the title at Bramham last month. She talks about her experience at the event with her partner of 10 years, Cooley For Sure, plus she gives us some insight into her background and current set-up. H&H’s Jennifer Donald is joined by H&H’s Bolesworth reporter Lucy Elder to chat about some of the key stories from the show last week. Pippa then catches up with H&H’s news team to talk about the future of show riding ponies and advice for horse owners as the cost of living crisis continues. And finally, we kick off a new series with farrier Sam Dracott, who has insight on what to do when you head down to the field to find your horse only has three shoes on. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 109: Cob finder Val Sheehan | Hickstead Derby | A vet’s life | News update

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:27 GMT

In our 109th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to expert show cob finder Val Sheehan about how he got started in showing, what makes a great cob, his special horses and where he finds the superstars. H&H’s Jennifer Donald and Eleanor Jones look back at Hickstead Derby highlights, then our regular host Pippa Roome catches up with the H&H news team on the general public’s perception of horse sport and more issues arising from Brexit that are affecting the horseworld. Finally, vet Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine concludes our vet’s life mini series with some more quirky tales. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 108: Michael Eilberg | Luhmühlen | A vet's life: emergencies | News update

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:13 GMT

In our 108th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by Amerigo and their UK distributor Zebra, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to successful British dressage rider Michael Eilberg about his return to international competition and his exciting string of horses. H&H’s Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder catch up on the highs and lows from Luhmühlen, then this week’s host Alex Robinson catches up with the H&H news editor Eleanor Jones on the recent debate around cross-country course design, plus research into decisions around euthanasia. Finally, we’ll hear from Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine about the things vets don’t learn about at university and emergency call outs. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 107: Trevor Breen | Bramham | Job perks as a vet | News round-up

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:40:07 GMT

In our 107th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to top showjumper Trevor Breen. He talks about his memories of the iconic Hickstead Derby and particularly his success there with Adventure De Kannan. H&H’s Pippa Roome is then joined by her colleague Gemma Redrup to chat about all things Bramham and Pippa then catches up with the H&H team to discuss an awards scheme to help against the fight against obesity in the show ring, new measures to keep competing affordable and the unity pledge that was signed by British Equestrian a couple of weeks ago. Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They discuss the perks of the job in a vet’s life. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 106: Ros Canter | Vets and the dangers of needles | News round-up

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:40:04 GMT

In our 106th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Equipe and their UK distributor Zebra, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to top British event rider Ros Canter. She talks about Lordships Graffalo, the 10-year-old horse on which she recently finished second at Badminton, and more. Pippa then catches up with the H&H team to discuss a new cash injection for eventing, gene editing and the fit of horses’ bits. Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They discuss the dangers of needles in veterinary life. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 105: rising showing star Alice Homer | Dangers for vets | News round-up

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:40:04 GMT

In our 105th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to rising star of the showing world, Alice Homer. She talks about her successful week at the Royal Windsor Horse Show and more. H&H’s Pippa Roome and the H&H team then discuss concussion rehabilitation, long distance transport of horses to slaughter and a new petition to ban sky lanterns. Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They give us an insight into some of the dangers of veterinary life. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 104: Super-groom Alan Davies | Vets & smells | News round-up

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:40:00 GMT

In our 104th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by NAF, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to super-groom Alan Davies, who works for dressage royalty Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin. On this week’s episode he reminisces about Valero’s retirement ceremony and more. H&H’s Pippa Roome and the H&H team then discuss making decisions on vet treatment of horses, a boost of government money to improve participation in horse sport and a new British Dressage system for training judges. Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They give us a light-hearted look into the smelly side of a vet’s life. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 103: Laura Collett | Royal Windsor | Life as a vet | News round-up

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:40:09 GMT

In our 103rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by NAF Five Star Superflex, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to newly crowned Badminton winner Laura Collett. She talks us through her incredible week. The H&H team then take a look back at Royal Windsor Horse Show and the H&H news team discuss recommendations for the 2024 Olympics, plus research into spinal injuries. Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They give us a light-hearted look into what life is like for a vet. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 102: Scott Brash | Badminton review | News round-up | Bitting

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:40:03 GMT

In our 102nd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to showjumping Olympic gold medallist Scott Brash. He talks about why he believes one of his rides, Hello Jefferson, is one of the best horses in the world. H&H’s Pippa Roome then reviews Badminton with H&H’s Catherine Austen and she also catches up with the H&H news team to discuss riders teaching others without the appropriate licence, the build up to the World Championships and also the shortage of vets in Britain. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-Williams, shares some final thoughts as she rounds off her mini series on The Horse & Hound Podcast. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day five: Final day review | Competition round-up

Sun, 08 May 2022 22:26:35 GMT

In the fifth and final episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H’s Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from the final day of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the final day of competition and hear from the top finishers on what they thought of their result, plus our review of the day’s action, and we discuss how we think the competition has panned out as a whole. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day four: Cross-country review | Final day preview

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:10:55 GMT

In the fourth episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H’s Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day four of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, which was cross-country day. We talk about everything from the action on cross-country day and hear from some top riders on what they thought of their rounds, plus our review of the day’s action, plus we discuss how we think the leaderboard will look after the final showjumping phase tomorrow. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day three: Dressage review | Cross-country preview

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:24:54 GMT

In the third episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H’s Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day three of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the action on the second and final day of dressage to hearing some top riders’ thoughts on the five-star track, plus we pick out some key fences on the cross-country course and discuss how we think the leaderboard will look after the cross-country phase tomorrow. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 101: Showing’s Sharn Linney | Kentucky | Badminton | News | Bit advice

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:30:03 GMT

In our 101st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to top mini pony producer Sharn Linney about dealing with the pressures of the show ring and training ponies with their young riders. H&H’s Pippa Roome and Catherine Austen look back at Kentucky Three-Day Event, then H&H’s reporting team look ahead to Badminton. Pippa also catches up with the H&H news team to discuss plans for the Paris 2024 Olympics and how the cost of living crisis is affecting equestrian competition. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-Williams, who talks about how to identify a good quality bit. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day two: Thursday dressage review | Further predictions

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:36:48 GMT

In our second episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H’s Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day two of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the action in the dressage to some further thoughts on the five-star cross-country track, plus some of our predictions ahead of the second day of dressage tomorrow. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day one: First horse inspection | Predictions

Wed, 04 May 2022 20:29:46 GMT

In our first episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H’s Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day one of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the action at the first horse inspection to our initial thoughts on the five-star cross-country track, plus some of our predictions ahead of the first day of dressage tomorrow. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 100: Dressage rider Becky Moody | Bit materials | News round-up

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:00:51 GMT

In our 100th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to top dressage rider Becky Moody about her recent success at the Winter Championships, her rising stars and why trainability can take a horse a very long way. Polly then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the equestrian staffing crisis, developments in racehorse welfare and aftercare, and the growing excitement ahead of Badminton Horse Trials. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-Williams, who talks about different materials used in horse bits. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 99: Holly Smith | Winter Dressage Champs | Bridle design | News round-up

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:40:01 GMT

In our 99th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to top showjumper Holly Smith, who discusses what she looks for in a top horse. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with H&H’s Polly Bryan to discuss last week’s NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships. Pippa then talks to the H&H news team to discuss spinal chord injury research, data in horse sport and why we need to worry about the future of Hackneys. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-WIlliams, who talks about bridle design and what will work for your horse. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 98: Jonelle Price | Grand National & World Cup Final | Bit size | News

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:40:04 GMT

In our 98th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to top event rider Jonelle Price, who discusses her trips to Kentucky and Badminton this year and she also reflects on her win at Badminton in 2018. H&H’s Jennifer Donald then catches up with H&H’s Gemma Redrup to review the Grand National, while H&H’s Polly Bryan takes a look back on the World Cup Finals. Pippa then talks to the H&H news team to discuss equine I.D, insurance for coaches and careers for ex-racehorses. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-WIlliams, who talks about how you can make sure you buy the correct sized bit for your horse. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 97: Top jockey Davy Russell | Horses’ teeth and mouth | News round-up

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:45:08 GMT

In our 97th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to jockey Davy Russell about Tiger Roll’s fantastic career, his two Grand National victories and what makes this little horse so special. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss who can work in show ponies, concussion in children and riders’ recent experiences while travelling to Europe. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-WIlliams, who talks about equine mouth assessments and keeping your horse’s teeth in order. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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Breeding and sourcing Elite horses | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Episode

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:13 GMT

In this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Episode, H&H’s sport horse breeding editor Polly Bryan chats to Lorna Wilson, managing director of Elite Stallions and international grand prix dressage rider Anna Ross, who heads up sister company Elite Dressage. Polly is also joined by international dressage rider Alex Harrison and five-star eventer Sarah Bullimore to discuss sourcing equine superstars and how to get the most from your breeding programme. We hope you find this podcast useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 96: Edward Young | Bitting strong horses | News round-up

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:23 GMT

In our 96th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to show horse producer Edward Young about how he got started with horses, his showing career to date and how the sport has changed during his career. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the introduction of a new border control post for horses entering Britain, whether stabled horses can be happy and the RDA’s plans for the future. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-WIlliams, who talks about things to consider when choosing the right bit for a strong horse. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Champion Safety Series: episode six | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:03 GMT

Welcome to episode six of The Champion Safety Series, a Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series, in which our regular host Pippa Roome talks to rider Susannah Stanning, who suffered a serious fall while team chasing, alongside Champion brand manager Helen Riley, and Ben Hanna, production engineer at Champion. Among the topics covered is how Susannah's hat performed in the fall, and when riders should look at replace their hats.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 95: Sonnar Murray-Brown | Cheltenham Festival | Bitting |News round-up

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:40:03 GMT

In our 95th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to international grand prix dressage rider, Sonnar Murray-Brown. He talks about his rising equine stars and coming back from breaking both of his legs. H&H’s Jennifer Donald and Gemma Redrup then discuss all the action from last week’s Cheltenham Festival. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss whether we’ll still be riding horses in 20 years and a new laminitis study. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-WIlliams, who talks about bit selection and resolving issues in this area. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 94: Vittoria Panizzon | How bitting has changed | News round-up

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:40:03 GMT

In our 94th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to ltalian event rider Vittoria Panizzon. She talks about her experiences of riding at three different Olympics, including the challenges of getting to Tokyo last year. Pippa then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the treatment of grooms in our industry, how the menopause affects riders and also a look into jockey weights. Finally, we’ll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-WIlliams, who talks about changes in this area over the years. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 93: Former jockey Barry Geraghty | Roughing hunters off | News round-up

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:40:07 GMT

In our 93rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to legendary former jump jockey Barry Geraghty, looking ahead to next week’s Cheltenham Festival. He talks about the pressure of riding at this event, which is the highlight of the jump racing calendar. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the staff crisis in the horse industry, how research into horse vision is making racing and eventing safer and the initial outcome of an investigation into last year’s equine herpes outbreak in Europe. Finally, hunting vet Helen Van Tuyll is back to give us some advice into roughing horses off as the hunting season comes to an end. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 92: Stuart Hollings | Horse/fitness/social life balance | News round-up

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:40:00 GMT

In our 92nd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to H&H columnist and top showing judge, Stuart Hollings. He talks about some of his career highlights, both in the saddle as a show producer, and a showing judge. Alex then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss young riders’ mental health and calls from riding schools to change the licensing system. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman shares her thoughts on balancing horses, fitness and a social life. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 91: Showjumper Jay Halim | Rider strength training | News round-up

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:40:07 GMT

In our 91st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to top international showjumper Jay Halim. He talks about the biggest wins of his career, burning issues in the horse world and how he got started in equestrianism. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss stud books in a post-Brexit world and de-nerving in dressage horses. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman shares her thoughts on the importance of strength training for riders. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 90: Isobel Wessels | Boost your confidence | News round-up

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:40:04 GMT

In our 90th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to top international dressage trainer, judge and rider Isobel Wessels. She provides some great insight on how to prepare for a dressage test to gain the highest possible score. Pippa then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss Horse of the Year Show qualifiers being removed from the Great Yorkshire Show and new kit recommendations in eventing. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman shares her advice on how to boost your riding confidence. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 89: Five-star winner Mollie Summerland | Seat improvement | News round-up

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:40:07 GMT

In our 89th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to event rider Mollie Summerland about her win in the five-star at Luhmühlen last year and coping with such a big triumph at a young age. Pippa then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the Olympic format, new rider weight guidelines and paying for off-road riding. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman talks about strengthening and improving a rider’s two-point seat. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 88: Top showing rider Rebecca Penny | Core strength | News round-up

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:40:05 GMT

In our 88th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to native pony rider specialist and recent London International Horse Show winner Rebecca Penny. She tells us how she got started with her very first pony. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss a new tool to help with eventing safety, the importance of our horses’ quality of life and why equine obesity is no joke. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman talks about the importance of core strength and how you can improve yours. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 87: Harry Charles | Mounting from the ground | News round-up

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:40:04 GMT

In our 87th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF Five Star Superflex, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to top British showjumper, Harry Charles, who enjoyed an incredible brace of wins at the London International Horse Show in December. Harry talks about the influence of his father Peter on his career. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss tack theft, a new series’ in para dressage and how decisions are made in international horse sport. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman talks about hip flexibility and getting on your horse from the ground. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 86: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl | Rider diet | News round-up

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:40:04 GMT

In our 86th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to the current Olympic and European dressage champion, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl. Jessica talks about how she handled the pressure in Tokyo. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss fragile foal syndrome, the cost of living and how different grazing systems can benefit the environment. Finally, personal trainer Katie Bleekman talks about getting your diet on track, ready for the 2022 season. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 85: Top amateur eventer Lauren Innes | Rider fitness | News round-up

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:40:08 GMT

In our 85th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to the event rider, Lauren Innes, Pikeur Amateur Rider of the Year at the 2021 Horse & Hound Awards. Lauren shares her insight on juggling a demanding job with riding at the top level. H&H’s Polly Bryan then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the latest news in the equestrian world. Finally, we’re kicking off a new advice series with personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will talk about getting your exercise programme back on track after the festive break. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Champion Safety Series: episode five | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:00:02 GMT

Welcome to episode five of The Champion Safety Series, a Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series, in which our regular host Pippa Roome talks to top British eventer Pippa Funnell about her role mentoring the young talents who are selected for the Windrush Equestrian Foundation. Pippa also chats to Windrush riders Will Furlong and Kristina Hall-Jackson about their experiences and finds out how Champion is involved.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 84: Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:40:02 GMT

In our 84th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, we bring you our final of three festive specials, and H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to Olympic gold medallist, Ben Maher (pictured), who talks about the horses that have shaped his outstanding career. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 83: 2021 review featuring Tom McEwen, Lottie Fry, Ben Maher and more

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:40:02 GMT

In our 83rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, we review all things equestrian from 2021. The team at H&H will pick out their favourite interviews of 2021, and share them with us once again. We’ll be hearing from some of the riders who made this year special for British horse sport, including Tom McEwen, Lottie Fry and Ben Maher, while we’ll also hear from some of those who were simply our favourite interviewees over the past 12 months, including Charlotte Dujardin, David Broome and Ginny Elliott. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 82: Top rider Christmas quiz

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:40:06 GMT

In our 82nd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, H&H’s Polly Bryan hosts our annual Christmas quiz, where top riders, including Laura Tomlinson and Laura Collett, pit their equestrian knowledge against each other. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 81: Vicki Casey | Introducing young horses to riders | News round-up

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:24:56 GMT

In our 81st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to Vicki Casey, who has two mountain and moorland ponies through to a showing final at the London International Horse Show this week. She discusses their preparation and what it means to ride at this event. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss hunting governance, road safety and fireworks in Scotland. Finally, trainer Jason Webb finishes his mini series about starting young horses, with a focus on introducing a young horse to a rider. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 80: Sameh El Dahan | Longlining young horses | News round-up

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:40:02 GMT

In our 80th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to Sameh El Dahan, a top showjumper who has recently switched nationalities and now rides for Britain instead of Egypt. H&H’s Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss changes to the Highway Code, research into rehabilitation after sacroiliac pain and kickback from the decision to remove riding from the modern pentathlon. Finally, trainer Jason Webb continues his series about starting young horses, with a focus on longlining as part of a horse’s education this week. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 79: Lara Butler | Tacking up young horses | News round-up

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:40:02 GMT

In our 79th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Polly Bryan talks to international grand prix-winning dressage rider Lara Butler about training horses for longevity in dressage, why her newest grand prix star is something special and the build up to The London International Horse Show. H&H's Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the Horse & Hound Awards, changes in entry and membership fees at British Eventing and ways to prevent tack theft. Finally, trainer Jason Webb continues his new series about starting young horses with a focus on tacking up young horses. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 78: Tom Jackson | GC Prague Playoffs | Lunging young horses | News update

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:00:29 GMT

In our 78th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to talented young event rider Tom Jackson about his recent success, the horse that put him on the map and his plans for next season. H&H's Alex Robinson catches up H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald on the Longines Global Champions showjumping action in Prague, as well as the H&H news team to discuss the closure of a large and popular riding school and news about the Paris 2024 Games. Finally, trainer Jason Webb continues his new series about starting young horses with a focus on lunging. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 77: Danielle Heath | P2P | Bitting young horses | News round-up

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:40:09 GMT

In our 77th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to top showing rider Danielle Heath about how she got into producing horses for the show ring. H&H editor Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss why opinion matters, fireworks and climate change, as well as previewing the point-to-point season with H&H’s Gemma Redrup. Finally, trainer Jason Webb continues his new series about starting young horses, and this week he discusses bitting. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 76: Dan Skelton | Starting young horses | News round-up

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:40:01 GMT

In our 76th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Jennifer Donald talks to top National Hunt trainer Dan Skelton about the jumps season ahead and talks about working with the rest of equestrianism’s famous Skelton family. H&H editor Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the bombshell news that the horse riding part of modern pentathlon is being dropped, anti-bullying week and the British Dressage AGM. Finally, trainer Jason Webb kicks off our new series about starting young horses. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 75: Hayley Watson-Greaves | Pau | What makes a good coach? | News round-up

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:40:04 GMT

In our 75th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan talks to grand prix dressage rider Hayley Watson-Greaves about returning to riding after a break to have a baby. H&H editor Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss Pau Horse Trials, the Olympic format, horses working on different surfaces and fireworks. Finally, equestrian psychology coach Charlie Unwin, gives his insight into what makes a great coach. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 74: Izzy Taylor | GCT final leg | Success & failure | News round-up

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:40:04 GMT

In our 74th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H editor Pippa Roome talks to five-star event rider Izzy Taylor about her top horses and the event rider’s winning mentality. Pippa then chats to H&H showjumping editor to discuss the final leg of this year’s Longines Global Champions Tour. H&H’s Polly Bryan is then joined by the H&H news team to discuss the sale of Charlotte Dujardin’s Olympic medallist, Gio, the new rule proposals ahead of the FEI General Assembly in November and the cancellation of the Liverpool International Horse Show. Finally, equestrian psychology coach Charlie Unwin, talks about dealing with success and failure as a sports person. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 73: SEIB Search for a Star winner | Maryland | Managing nerves

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:40:02 GMT

In our 73rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H showing editor Alex Robinson talks to a recent winner from the Horse of the Year Show, Lucy Hopkins, who was victorious in the SEIB Search for a Star competition. H&H editor Pippa Roome is then joined by the H&H news team to discuss the action at Maryland 5 Star, vets suffering injuries while treating horses, how the betting public react to female jockeys and factors that increase risk in eventing. Finally, equestrian psychology coach Charlie Unwin, talks about how to manage competition nerves. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 72: John Whitaker | HOYS review | Tackling nerves | News round-up

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:40:07 GMT

In our 72nd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald talks to showjumping legend John Whitaker, who talks about Britain’s recent success in Barcelona and looks back at some of his former victories. H&H’s Alex Robinson will then join H&H editor Pippa Roome to discuss all the action from the Horse of the Year Show last week and then the H&H news team talk about a breeding legacy project and a new ethical framework for decision making in horse sport. Finally, equestrian psychology coach coach Charlie Unwin, talks about the physiological challenge of tackling nerves. Let us know what you think

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The Champion Safety Series: episode four | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:00:17 GMT

In episode four of The Champion Safety Series, a Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series, we talk about the Riding A Dream Academy, which was set up to help riders from under-represented communities experience the racing industry.Our four special guests are:• Khadijah Mellah, the first British muslim woman to ride in and win a race when she triumphed in the 2019 Magnolia Cup at Goodwood• Naomi Lawson, co-founder and the programme manager of the academy, as well as communications director of Great British Racing• ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell, who is also a co-founder of the academy • Mel Newman, head of marketing at Champion.Our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Khadijah about her journey from the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton to racing at Goodwood, while Oli Bell and Naomi Lawson explain how the Riding A Dream Academy was born, and Mel outlines how Champion is helping remove some the barriers that could prevent young riders from becoming involved.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 71: Emile Faurie | Nations Cup SJ final | Identity & drive | News round-up

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:40:07 GMT

In our 71st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, H&H dressage editor, Polly Bryan, talks to new national dressage champion Emile Faurie, who gives an insight into his long career in horses. H&H’s Jennifer Donald will then join H&H editor Pippa Roome to discuss all the action from the showjumping Nations Cup Final last weekend and then the H&H news team talk about moving horses post-Brexit and headcollar safety. Finally, equestrian psychology coach coach Charlie Unwin, talks about identity and drive and their impact on performance. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 70: Gemma Tattersall | Eventing Euros | Rider mindset | News round-up

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:40:05 GMT

In our 70th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, H&H editor, Pippa Roome, talks to top event rider Gemma Tattersall about her recent Bicton five-star win and the surprise question she was asked at the press conference afterwards. H&H’s Gemma Redrup will then join Pippa to discuss all the action from the European Eventing Championships last weekend and then H&H’s dressage editor, Polly Bryan, catches up with H&H’s news team to talk about riding in modern pentathlon and equine cloning. Finally, equestrian psychology coach coach Charlie Unwin, provides more insight into how you can perform at your best in the saddle. Let us know what you think

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Horse & Hound Podcast 69: Robert Walker | Goal-setting | Blenheim & Dressage Championships review

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:40:06 GMT

In our 69th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H showing editor, Alex Robinson, talks to top showing rider Robert Walker about his Horse of the Year Show memories and what makes this show so special. H&H’s dressage editor Polly Bryan catches up with H&H’s news team to talk about the LeMieux National Dressage Championships and Blenheim Palace Horse Trials. Finally, equestrian psychology coach coach Charlie Unwin, discusses effective goal-setting. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 68: Emily Moffitt | Dressage Euros | Latest news | New Charlie Unwin

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:30:06 GMT

In our 68th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, our podcast host Pippa Roome talks to British showjumper Emily Moffitt about representing Britain at her first championships with her top ride Winning Good. H&H’s dressage editor Polly Bryan and dressage Euros reporter Gemma Redrup discuss the top-class sport in Hagen, before Pippa catches up with H&H’s news team to talk about trailer test changes and a powerful video released World Suicide Prevention Day. Finally, we begin a new advice mini series with mental coach Charlie Unwin, who kicks off by talking about managing your inner game. Let us know what you think

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 67: Sir Lee Pearson | Bicton | SJ Euros | Rider fitness | News round-up

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:27 GMT

In our 67th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H dressage editor Polly Byan talks to Sir Lee Pearson about winning three gold medals at the Tokyo Paralympics on a home-bred horse, and what the future may hold for the para dressage legend, who became a foster father last year. In a sport-packed episode H&H’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Catherine Austen about Bicton five-star, before catching up with H&H’s news writer Becky Murray to discuss the European Showjumping Championships as well as other topical news. Finally, in this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be focusing on the type of fitness needed for different equestrian sports. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 66: Ros Canter | Paralympic dressage | Core strength | News round-up

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:40:05 GMT

In our 66th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, H&H editor talks to top event rider Ros Canter to find out more about her Bicton CCI5* ride and what it was like to be the alternate rider at the Tokyo Olympics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, Pippa talks to H&H’s news writer Becky Murray the need for change to improve the lives of disabled people and what happened at the Land Rover Blair Horse Trials last week. H&H’s dressage editor, Polly Bryan, is then joined by H&H’s senior news writer Lucy Elder, who has just arrived back from reporting at the Tokyo Paralympic dressage competition. In this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be focusing on core strength. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 65: Working hunter producer Katy Green | Aerobic fitness | News round-up

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:54:58 GMT

In our 65th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, H&H’s showing editor talks to working hunter producer Katy Green about how she deals with the highs and lows of working with horses. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to H&H’s news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray about social media abuse, the Olympic boost for equestrianism and horses who can’t sweat. In this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be offering insight into the importance of aerobic fitness for riders. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 64: Ben Maher | Laura Kraut | Riders returning from injury | News round-up

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:40:05 GMT

In our 64th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, two Tokyo Olympians in the form of individual gold medal winner Ben Maher and team silver medallist for the USA, Laura Kraut, talk about their Tokyo experiences. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H’s Pippa Roome talks to H&H’s news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elderand news writer Becky Murray about modern pentathlon, use of training aids and a new live-streaming model in eventing. In this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be offering advice on returning from injury as a rider. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 63: Tom McEwen | Back pain in riders | News round-up

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:40:06 GMT

In our 63rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, Olympic team gold and individual silver eventing medallist Tom McEwen, talks to H&H’s Catherine Austen about his experience in Tokyo and what made it different to any other event. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H’s Pippa Roome, Jennifer Donald, Polly Bryan, Eleanor Jones and Becky Murray will discuss the Olympic showjumping action and the outcry around the modern pentathlon competition. While in non-Olympic news, there has been a concussion enquiry, which the team will also chat about. In this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be offering advice on common back pain. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Champion Safety Series: episode three | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:25 GMT

In episode three of The Champion Safety Series, a Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series, we talk to Rachael Hollely-Thompson of the British Horse Society and British Riding Clubs as well as Champion’s Helen Riley about body protectors and how they work to help keep riders safe both in the saddle and when working around horses.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode 12

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:24:41 GMT

Welcome to episode 12 of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the exciting team showjumping final at the Olympic Games, which decided the final set of medals and brought the Tokyo 2020 equestrian events to a close. They also catch-up with our photographer Peter Nixon for interesting insight into his time behind the camera at the Games, and round-up some of their Tokyo 2020 highlights from across all three Olympic equestrian disciplines. We hope you'll enjoy this final episode of this short series.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode 11

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:47:41 GMT

Welcome to episode 11 of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the highs and lows of the team showjumping qualifier at the Olympic Games and look ahead to the last day of equestrian action to decide the team showjumping medals

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 62: Lottie Fry | Mindset in relation to fitness | News round-up

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:45:04 GMT

In our 62nd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, Olympic team bronze dressage medallist Lottie Fry, talks to H&H senior news writer Lucy Elder about her experience in Tokyo. Our team in Tokyo will review the Olympic eventing action and then, moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H’s news editor Eleanor Jones and Lucy Elder will discuss equine obesity in the show ring and a shake up to dressage rules. In this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be offering advice on mindset in relation to fitness, and how working on your mental strength can go a long way in ensuring you are able to push your physical boundaries in the saddle. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode 10

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:04:03 GMT

Welcome to episode 10 of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan share all the excitement from the individual showjumping final at the Olympic Games, where British rider Ben Maher won gold

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode nine

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:31:31 GMT

Welcome to episode nine of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the first day of pure showjumping action at the Olympic Games – the individual showjumping qualifier – and look ahead to Wednesday’s individual final

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode eight

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:06:31 GMT

Welcome to episode eight of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the showjumping action in the Olympic eventing that decided the team and individual medals

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode seven

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:33:56 GMT

Welcome to episode seven of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the cross country action in the Olympic eventing and look ahead to the nail-biting second horse inspection and final showjumping phases of the competition to decide the medals

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode six

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:26:07 GMT

Welcome to episode six of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the second day of dressage action in the Olympic eventing competition, and look ahead to the exciting cross-country phase

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode five

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:23:48 GMT

Welcome to episode five of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the first day of dressage action in the Olympic eventing competition, discuss who they are most looking forward to seeing tomorrow, and explain why their hotel’s bakery is turning out to be a highlight of their time in Tokyo

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The Horse & Hound 61: Katie Jerram-Hunnable | Rider nutrition | Olympic and news round-up

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:40:01 GMT

In our 61st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, top showing producer, Katie Jerram-Hunnable, talks to H&H showing editor Alexandra Robinson about her experience at the 2021 Royal Windsor Horse Show, where she had a few wins, including with Her Majesty The Queen’s show ridding type Daydream. Our team in Tokyo will review the Olympic action so far and then, moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H’s news editor and senior news writer Lucy Elder will discuss the effects of the Great Yorkshire Show’s controversial rider weight policy five years on and about a recent BBC Panorama documentary, which has gripped the nation. In this week’s advice section, we welcome back personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be offering advice on nutrition and hydration for riders on competition days, and why your diet is just as important as the one you feed your horse. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode four

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:25:19 GMT

Welcome to episode four of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review the final day dressage action that decided the individual medals. Pippa also shares who she met on Olympic cross-country course today, and the pair look ahead to the eventing competition, which gets underway with the first horse inspection on Thursday.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode three

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:28:11 GMT

Welcome to episode three of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan review a brilliant day of dressage action in the grand prix special, which kept us on the edge of our seats right up until the final rider as the team medals were decided. Pippa shares a few thoughts on the Olympic cross-country course, having had her first visit to the Sea Forest venue earlier today, and Polly looks ahead to tomorrow's freestyle for the individual medals too.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode two

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:34:18 GMT

Welcome to episode two of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan report back after an exciting second day of grand prix dressage action at the Games and look ahead to the grand prix special team competition coming up on Tuesday.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special – episode one

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:10:37 GMT

Welcome to episode one of The Horse & Hound Podcast: Daily Tokyo Special, supported by Toggi, in which our Olympic reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan report back after the exciting first day of grand prix dressage action at the Games and look ahead to day two

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 60: Bumper Olympic preview special from H&H reporters in Tokyo and at home

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:30:01 GMT

In our 60th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Petplan Equine, In episode 60, H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald, H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome and H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan preview their respective disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics while talking to H&H’s editor-in-chief, Sarah Jenkins We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 59: Cian O’Connor | Fitness for amateur riders| News round-up

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:16 GMT

In our 59th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, top Irish showjumper Cian O’Connor, who will be riding at Tokyo, talks to H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald about how he approaches such a big event. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray to discuss horse registration for the Olympics, prosecution around an owner who didn’t call the vet and use of carpet in arena surfaces. In this week’s advice section, we welcome personal trainer Katie Bleekman, who will be offering advice on how amateur riders should prepare themselves for competition. We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 58: Tina Cook | Riding horses in large groups | News round-up

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:40:02 GMT

In our 58th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, top British event rider Tina Cook talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about her first Olympic Games appearance in 2008 in Hong Kong. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray to discuss the 2021 British five-star, whip use in racing and cardiac arrests. We also welcome Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on riding horses in large groups. You can check out his online training guides at yourhorsemanship.com/ We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 57: Paralympic rider Sophie Wells | Horses in traffic | News round-up

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:30:00 GMT

In our 57th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Paralympic dressage rider Sophie Wells talks to H&H senior news writer Lucy Elder about her London 2012 ride Pinocchio. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray to discuss the latest on Toyko logistics, the ethics of using horses for sport and taking horses’ mental well-being into account on end of life decisions. We also welcome Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on how to introduce horses to traffic. You can check out his online training guides at yourhorsemanship.com/ We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 56: Showing's Vicky Smith | Olympic teams and other news | Lorry training

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:39 GMT

In our 56th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, PE teacher turned showing producer Vicky Smith talks to H&H showing editor Alex Robinson about making the switch, her great start to the 2021 season and the most exciting horses in her current team. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor and Olympic reporter Pippa Roome is joined by Polly Bryan and Lucy Elder, who will also be reporting from Tokyo, about the dressage and para dressage nominated entries, while news editor Eleanor Jones discusses the impact of ‘freedom day’ being pushed back on major shows and a new initiative to attract more children into horse riding. We also welcome Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on how to teach a horse to stand quietly on a lorry at a show. You can check out his online training guides at https://yourhorsemanship.com/ We hope you will find this useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 55: William Funnell | Riding in company | Bicton and news round-up

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:00:59 GMT

In our 55th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, top British showjumper talks to H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald about about the great horses he’s ridden, how the British national circuit could be rejuvenated and what selection for the Tokyo Olympics would mean for him. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by Horse & Hound’s Gemma Redrup, news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray to take a look back at the action from Bicton Horse Trials, plus we discuss nutrition for riders and farrier safety. We also welcome back Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on how to train horses to ride out with others. You can check out his online training guides at https://yourhorsemanship.com/ We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 54: British eventer Yasmin Ingham | Getting on your horse | News round-up

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:30:03 GMT

In our 54th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, promising young British event rider Yasmin Ingham talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about her prospects for this week’s under-25 national championship at Bicton and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by Horse & Hound news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder to discuss the British nominated entries for the Tokyo Olympic showjumping, about recognition for grooms, road safety and plans for logistics at the Tokyo Games. We also welcome back Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on training horses to stand still while being mounted. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 53: Alice Oppenheimer | Horses standing while being hosed | News round-up

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:30:01 GMT

In our 53rd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, dressage rider Alice Oppenheimer talks to H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan about breeding versus buying horses and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by Horse & Hound news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder to discuss why Covid restrictions are causing problems for competitors wanting to travel internationally, making strides for diversity in equestrianism and why older lorry drivers need to check the small print on their licences. We also welcome back Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on training horses to stand still while being hosed. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Champion Safety Series: episode two | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:03 GMT

In episode two of The Champion Safety Series, a Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series, we talk to Max Strandwitz from Mips and Champion’s Helen Riley about what the multi directional impact protection system included in some riding helmets is and how it works to help keep riders safe.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 52: Bob Champion | Taking a new horse out | News round-up

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:23 GMT

In our 52nd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Frosti-Tap, legendary former jockey Bob Champion talks to H&H racing and showjumping editor Jennifer Donald about his win in the Grand National and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H editor Pippa Roome is joined by Horse & Hound news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray to discuss owners in Tokyo, grants for riding schools and how Brexit effects the movement of people in the horse world. We also welcome back Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who give an insight into bone scans. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 51: Ginny Elliot | Bone scans | Wellington CDI | News round-up

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:40:00 GMT

In our 51st weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Frosti-Tap, prolific event rider Ginny Elliot talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about her memories of her time with World and European Champion, Priceless, and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, Horse & Hound news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and dressage editor Polly Bryan join showing editor Alex Robinson to discuss the top class dressage action from Wellington CDI and more. We also welcome back the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson and equine vet Ricky Farr, who give an insight into bone scans. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 50: Steph Croxford | Vet hospitals and research | News round-up

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:40:06 GMT

In our 50th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Frosti-Tap, grand prix dressage rider Steph Croxford talks to H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan about characterful former top horse Mr President and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, Horse & Hound news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss events cancelling and others putting tickets on sale, plus a horse abuse case that ended up at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. We also welcome back the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson and equine vet Ricky Farr, who give an insight into the role of vet hospitals in research. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 49: Piggy March | MRI scans | News round-up

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:40:00 GMT

In our 49th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Frosti-Tap, Piggy March talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about her 2019 Badminton win and why it meant so much. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, Horse & Hound news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss a new EU health law, a show bringing in rules about who can warm up ponies and a crisis facing the Riding for the Disabled Association. We also welcome back the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson and equine vet Ricky Farr, to find out more about MRI scans. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 48: Team Jinks | How vets work together | News round-up

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:30:02 GMT

In our 48th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by Frosti-Tap, Adam Forster, who talks about Team Jinks’ recent success at the British Show Pony Society Winter Championships, and why this show is special, to H&H showing editor Alex Robinson. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, Horse & Hound’s Catherine Austen, news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder join Pippa to discuss Kentucky Three-Day Event, a recent Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling and hearing news from an important women’s summit. We also welcome back the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson and equine vet Ricky Farr, to find out how your regular vet and a hospital vet will work together if your horse needs specialist attention. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 47: Anneli Drummond-Hay | CT scans | News round-up

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:31 GMT

In our 47th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Anneli Drummond-Hay, the winner of the first Burghley Horse Trials talks to H&H features editor Martha Terry about her incredible former top eventer and showjumper, Merely-A-Monarch and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss a big move for a special show, importing semen post-Brexit and an unusual doping case. We also welcome back the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson and equine vet Ricky Farr, to delve into all you need to know about CT scans. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 46: Olympic eventer Boyd Martin | Equine referrals | News round-up

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:30:06 GMT

In our 46th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Olympic event rider Boyd Martin talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about his three rides for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and digital racing editor Gemma Redrup join Pippa to discuss Rachael Blackmore making history when winning the Grand National, the death of the Duke of Edinburgh and the aftercare of racehorses. We also welcome back equine vet Ricky Farr, who talks to Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson to discuss what happens when a horse is referred to a specialist equine hospital. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 45: Kitty King | Sustainability in equestrianism | News round-up

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:40:01 GMT

In our 45th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Olympic event rider Kitty King talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about her top horses, including the up-and-coming star Cristal Fontaine and more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss issues around EU studbooks, new research on why being brave might not always be the right thing for riders and make-up on show ponies. We also welcome back equine vet Ricky Farr who talks about what his practice is doing to lead the way when it comes to being green in the horse world. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Champion Safety Series: episode one | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:30:00 GMT

In episode one of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Champion Safety Series, brain injury survivor Sarah Washington talks about why helmets matter, plus we learn more about helmet design, testing and standards from Champion production engineer Ben Hanna.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 44: Show producer Jo Bates | Equine rescues | News round-up

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:30 GMT

In our 44th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, leading show producer Jo Bates talks to H&H showing editor Alex Robinson about why winning at Horse of the Year Show is still the ultimate thrill. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss equine obesity, the latest in EHV-1 and the thorny issue of when is indoors actually outdoors. We also welcome back equine vet Ricky Farr who talks about emergency equine rescues, how you can prepare for the best outcome in advance and what is likely to happen in these situations. We hope you will find it useful.

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Horse & Hound Podcast 43: David Broome on Mister Softee | Horses living out | News round-up

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:19 GMT

In our 43rd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, former top showjumper David Broome talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome about his Olympic ride Mister Softee. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our senior news writer Lucy Elder, news writer Becky Murray and dressage editor Polly Bryan join Pippa to discuss the latest update on EHV-1 and concerns around Olympic qualification for some of Britain’s top riders. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who shares advice on managing competition horses who live out. We hope you will find it useful.

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Horse & Hound Podcast 42: Dressage judge Richard Baldwin | Pulling and plaiting | News round-up

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:40:03 GMT

In our 42nd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, British list one dressage judge Richard Baldwin talks to H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan, where he talks about what judges are really looking for, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss the latest updates on the latest cancellations due to EHV-1 and new research into strangles. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who shares his tips for pulling and plaiting a horse’s mane. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 41: Georgie Spence | Know your horse’s personality | News round-up

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:58 GMT

In our 41st weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, British five-star event rider Georgie Spence talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome, where she talks about her first Badminton and her current top horse Halltown Harley, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss the latest updates on Brexit, EHV-1 and Britain’s path to the Tokyo Olympics. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who shares details with us about the superstars he has looked over during his career and why it is important to know your horse’s personality. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 40: Nicola Wilson | Equine eating habits | News round-up

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:40:02 GMT

In our 40th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, British Olympic event rider Nicola Wilson talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome, where she talks about her 2017 European individual bronze medallist Bulana, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss Badminton Horse Trials, competition restarting, the equine herpes outbreak in Europe and equine obesity. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who discusses the eating habits of his famous charges and how you can tempt your horse to eat up. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 39: Liz Halliday-Sharp | Young competition horses | News round-up

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:29:38 GMT

In our 39th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, US event rider Liz Halliday-Sharp talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome, where she shares her first experiences of starting out in eventing while she was working for William Fox-Pitt, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss welfare concerns while transporting horses post-Brexit, the licensing of horse sanctuaries and regulation of equine dental technicians and muscoskeletal therapists. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who offers advice on how to introduce young or hot horses to competing. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 38: Tullis Matson | Horses returning to work | News round-up

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:45 GMT

In our 38th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, Tullis Matson of Stallion AI Services talks to H&H dressage and breeding editor Polly Bryan, where he discusses innovative technology in breeding and some of the centre’s famous residents, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, how horse owners make decisions and eventing in Scotland. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who offers advice on how to bring horses back after a break. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 37: Pippa Funnell | Dealing with nappy horses | News round-up

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:32 GMT

In our 37th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Olympic eventer and multiple five-star winner Pippa Funnell talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome, where she talks about how her and her husband William build up relationships with young horses, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder join Pippa to discuss the plight of riding schools and the role of officials in eventing safety. We also welcome back equine trainer Jason Webb, who offers advice on how to best deal with horses that nap. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 36: Showing rider Lisa Sergeant | Loading horses | News round-up

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:30:08 GMT

In our 36th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, SEIB Search For A Star winner Lisa Sergeant talks to H&H showing editor Alex Robinson, where she talks about her experiences of that prestigious championship, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss rider responsibility in eventing safety, why the public shouldn’t feed horses, and how horse owners and riders can contribute to a greener world. We also welcome back equine trainer Jason Webb, who offers advice on how to best deal with horses that are tricky to load, so you’re ready to take your horse out and about when Government guidelines allow. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 35: Piggy March’s supergroom Amy Phillips | Spooky horses | News round-up

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:37 GMT

In our 35th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Piggy March’s travelling groom Amy Phillips talks to H&H magazine editor Pippa Roome, where they discuss how she got into the industry and the ups and downs of her job, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss Brexit, business interruption insurance and event horse ownership models. We also welcome back equine trainer Jason Webb, who offers advice on how to best deal with spooky horses. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 34: Laura Tomlinson | Anxiety in horses | News round-up

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:29:59 GMT

In our 34th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, British Olympic medal-winning dressage rider Laura Tomlinson talks to H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan, where they discuss how she manages to juggle family life with being a top sportswoman, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss Brexit, rare breeds that are in danger and pony deaths on the New Forest’s roads. We also welcome back equine trainer Jason Webb, who talks about anxiety in horses and suggests, if your horse is feeling worried, why that might be the case. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 33: Charlotte Dujardin | Horses that hate being clipped | News round-up

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:30:06 GMT

In our 33rd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, British Olympic medal-winning dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin talks to H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan, where they discuss her top horses and finding new ways of training during lockdown, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss what Brexit means for the horse world, especially in terms of travelling horses abroad, how riding schools are coping during the coronavirus pandemic and wearing body protectors in showing. We also welcome back equine trainer Jason Webb, who talks about how to best cope with horses that don’t like being clipped. We hope you will find it useful.The full back catalogue of episodes of The Horse & Hound Podcast can be viewed at www.horseandhound.co.uk/podcast

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 32: Eventer Tim Price | The horse/human relationship | News round-up

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:30:00 GMT

In our 32nd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, host Pippa Roome chats to New Zealand Olympic event rider Tim Price about his team of top horses, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss what the latest lockdown restirctions mean for the horse world, equestrian business viability and the standard of dressage in eventing. We also welcome a new addition to our panel of experts, equine trainer Jason Webb, who talks about the implications of owners treating their horses like children. We hope you will find it useful.The full back catalogue of episodes of The Horse & Hound Podcast can be viewed at https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/podcast

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 31: Nick Skelton exclusive interview

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:30:04 GMT

In this special one-off podcast, we bring you an exclusive feature-length interview with Olympic showjumping champion Nick Skelton in which he chats to H&H’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald about 10 of his equine partners who helped shape his outstanding career. From his first pony Oxo to Apollo, Arko to Big Star, Nick explains what he learnt from each and what role they played in developing his skills along the way.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 30: Battle of the disciplines Christmas quiz

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:30:08 GMT

In a departure from our usual podcast format, H&H’s dressage editor Polly Bryan hosts a fun festive quiz in which pairs of riders from the Olympic disciplines compete to be crowned winners of our “battle of the disciplines” quiz. The riders taking part are eventers Gemma Tattersall and Tina Cook, showjumpers Scott Brash and William Funnell, and dressage riders Spencer Wilton and Louise Bell. But who will come out on top? Listen in to find out...

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 29: Katy Marriot-Payne | Winter worming | News round-up

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:30:08 GMT

In our 29th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson chats to showing producer Katy Marriott-Payne about her three Olympia M&M champions. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news team join our podcast host Pippa Roome to discuss an exciting change at Badminton, why the eventing Euros will not be going ahead next year, the rules regarding temperatures when transporting horses, and attempts to stamp out the cruel practise of soring in the USA. We also catch up with vet Ricky Farr, to talk about worming during the winter months.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 28: Para rider Evie Toombes | Winter weight management | News round-up

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:00:30 GMT

In our 28th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to para showjumping and hidden disability campigner Evie Toombes about how horses help her to stay positive and overcome her challenges. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news team join Pippa to discuss wage increases, transport for slaughter and Covid rule breaches. We also catch up with vet Ricky Farr, to talk about weight management of horses during the winter. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 27: Michael Whitaker | Caring for hunters | News round-up

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:35 GMT

In our 27th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chats to showjumping legend Michael Whitaker about his legendary equine partner Monsanta, and finds out what the rider has been up to recently, plus his plans for Christmas. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray join our podcast host Pippa Roome to discuss FEI rule changes and interesting research findings about the use of half pads. We also catch up with vet Helen van Tuyll, who runs through important horse care matters that are specific to caring for horses that hunt. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 26: Geoff Billington | When horses tie up | News round-up

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:30:02 GMT

In our 26th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chats to British Olympian Geoff Billington about big wins and the time John Whitaker went to the Olympics without his boots. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news team join podcast host Pippa Roome to discuss new rules after lockdown lifts, the challenges for women working in racing and an increase in reported road incidents. We also catch up with vet Ricky Farr to talk about why horses tie up and what to do if you think your horse is affected. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 25: Sarah Bullimore | Mud fever | News round-up

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:30:01 GMT

In our 25th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to British event rider Sarah Bullimore about home-bred eventers and career highlights. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news team join Pippa to discuss vets’ mental health, the ongoing problems with British Eventing’s IT project and why the public’s view of the horse-human relationship is key. We also catch up with vet Ricky Farr about the best way to deal with mud fever and when to get your vet involved. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 24: Carl Hester | Impaction colic | News round-up

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:37 GMT

In our 24th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s dressage editor Polly Bryan chats to dressage legend Carl Hester about his exciting new grand prix ride En Vogue, the top hat verses crash hat debate and his thoughts on social media, among other topics. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder join our podcast host Pippa Roome to discuss the impact of the first lockdown on yards, what hoops owners are going to have to jump through from 1 January when moving horses into Europe and what prompted a call for owners to be responsible when deciding on the future for their older equines. We also catch up with vet Ricky Farr, who talks about how to recognise the early signs of an impaction in your horse’s gut. We hope you will find it useful.The full back catalogue of episodes of The Horse & Hound Podcast can be viewed at https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/podcast

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 23: Sam Roberts | Inflammation in legs after hunting | News round-up

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:15:12 GMT

In our 23rd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring successful showing producer and rider Sam Roberts, where she explains to H&H showing editor Alex Robinson why she is in her dream job and much more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories we discuss the new lockdown, the impact of Covid-19 on charities, livestreaming at point-to points and fireworks. We also hear from vet Helen Van Tuyll, who this week explains the possible reasons why horses might have returned from hunting with big legs. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 22: eventer Lauren Nicholson | Veteran horse care | News round-up

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:24 GMT

In our 22nd weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to US event rider Lauren Nicholson (née Kieffer) about her transition from ‘barn rat’ to Olympic rider. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, Catherine Austen joins Pippa to review the action from Pau five-star, while our news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray discuss feed contamination and elite horse sales in times of Covid. We also catch up with vet Ricky Farr, who has useful advice on health checks for older horses ahead of winter. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 21: Mark Todd on Charisma | Winter skin problems | News round-up

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:36 GMT

In our 21st weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to equestrian legend Mark Todd about his special equine partner Charisma. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss who might win week's Pau five-star horse trials, dope testing in showing and why questions have been raised about the FEI Tribunal process. We also catch up with vet Helen Van Tuyll, who talks about horses that have skin reactions on their legs and belly after hunting. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 20: Showing star Jayne Ross | Autumn horsecare advice | News round-up

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:34 GMT

In our 20th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring top showing producer Jayne Ross. Our showing editor Alex Robinson chats to Jayne about her HOYS memories, from her first win at the age of just nine, to why HOYS is so special and an occasion when things didn’t go according to plan. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join H&H’s podcast host Pippa Roome to discuss the British Showjumping Indoor Championships at Aintree and the fitting of safety equipment including hats and body protectors during the pandemic. We also welcome back to the podcast vet Ricky Farr, who talks about the typical horsecare challenges that autumn brings and how best to deal with them. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 19: Eventer Alex Hua Tian | Blackthorn injuries | News round-up

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:00:37 GMT

In our 19th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring successful Chinese Olympic event rider Alex Hua Tian. Our magazine editor and podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Alex about how he got started in eventing, his surreal experience as the youngest event rider to contest an Olympics in Beijing, narrowly missing out on London 2012 before finishing 8th at the Rio Olympics, and looking ahead to Tokyo 2021 with Team China. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss a recent high profile case of suspected horse feed contamination, why employers' liability insurance is essential and how new clean air plans could hit horsebox owners. We also welcome to the podcast for the first time vet Helen van Tuyll, who explains why blackthorn is such a worry for those who hunt. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 18: Louise Saywell | Flying horses around the world | News round-up

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:37 GMT

In our 18th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off by speaking to current British national champion Louise Saywell, who chats to our showjumping editor Jennifer Donald about her success on ponies, why she thinks all young riders should spend time based with a top rider away from home, her favourite show and what is her guilty pleasure. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H news regulars Eleanor Jones, Lucy Elder and Becky Murray join our host Pippa Roome to discuss how horse sport is coping with the latest Covid-19 restrictions, ways to make the British show circuit more appealing to riders and the British Show Horse Association’s new anti-doping code. We also welcome back British supergroom Alan Davies, responsible for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s top horses, who explains what's involved with flying horses around the world for championships and how different horses in his care have reacted to the experience. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 17: Imogen Murray on Ivar Gooden | Rugging up right | News round-up

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:54 GMT

In our 17th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off by speaking to five-star British eventer Imogen Murray, who chats to H&H’s Hannah Lemieux about her talented but quirky partner Ivar Gooden, who comes into his own at Badminton and Burghley. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H news regulars Eleanor Jones, Lucy Elder and Becky Murray join our host Pippa Roome to discuss the reduction of penalties for all athletes, including riders, found guilty of using recreational drugs, proposals for digital equine passports and new opportunities for young horses across the Olympic disciplines, while Catherine Austen shares her thoughts on the action from Britain’s only four-star long eventing competition at Burnham Market. We also welcome back British supergroom Alan Davies, responsible for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s top horses, who offers his expert advice on rugging horses. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 16: Gareth Hughes | When is best to clip your horse | News round-up

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:49:38 GMT

In our 16th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview with top dressage rider Gareth Hughes. Our dressage editor Polly Bryan chats to the team stalwart about choosing to compete for Great Britain and one of his up and coming grand prix horses we need to keep an eye out for. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H news regulars Eleanor Jones and Lucy Elder join Polly to discuss cloning, new restrictions around Covid-19 and how they will impact equestrian sport and the cancellation of Olympia Horse Show. We also welcome back British supergroom Alan Davies, who is responsible for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s top horses. Alan gives his advice on when you should and shouldn’t clip your horse and how best to go about it. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 15: BSPS supreme champion | Key autumn horse care tips | News round-up

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:13 GMT

In our 15th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview with BSPS supreme champion Ellis Taverner-Burns. Our showing editor Alex Robinson chats to 18-year-old Ellis about taking on the ride in intermediate classes on The Politician, a 13-year-old successful small hunter gelding known as Smithy at home. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, H&H news regulars Eleanor Jones and Lucy Elder join our podcast host Pippa Roome to discuss this year’s harvest, the dangers of urinating in stables, and the challenges faced by the RDA, while H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen makes her debut on the podcast to chat about the resumption of hunting. We also welcome back British supergroom Alan Davies, who is responsible for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s top horses. Alan gives his advice on keeping horses happy and healthy during the changes that occur from summer in to autumn. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 14: William Fox-Pitt | Travelling horses long distances | News round-up

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:14 GMT

In our 14th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview with top event rider William Fox-Pitt. Our eventing editor Pippa Roome chats to William about his record-breaking six Burghley wins in the week that the five-star event should have been taking place, were it not for the coronavirus pandemic. William also shares his first memories from the event and why it is such a special place. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news team joins Pippa to discuss women in equestrian sport, new research around strangles and the positives that have come out of this unusual year. We also welcome back to the podcast British supergroom Alan Davies, who is responsible for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s top horses. Alan gives his advice on keeping horses healthy on long lorry journies and how best to monitor them. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 13: Showing star Simon Reynolds | Competing in the heat | News round-up

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:00:27 GMT

In our 13th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring showing producer and H&H columnist Simon Reynolds. Our showing editor Alex Robinson chats to Simon about why he started riding as a child, what led to his interest in showing, some of his most special horses so far and how to spot a potential show cob in the raw. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones join our podcast host, H&H magazine editor Pippa Roome, to discuss the latest thoughts on the ongoing horse crisis, while our dressage editor Polly Bryan compares notes with Pippa about their recent reporting outings to Burgham and Hartpury. We also welcome to the podcast for the first time British supergroom Alan Davies, who is responsible for Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s top horses. Alan explains how he cares for his charges at competitions in warm weather and what techniques he employs with the horses at home to help them prepare. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 12: Dressage rider Louise Bell | Arthritis/DJD | News round-up

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:00:15 GMT

In our 12th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring former showing star turned grand prix dressage rider Louise Bell. Our dressage editor Polly Bryan chats to Louise about how difficult it was for her to switch discipline, how she came to own her top working hunter turned dressage star Into The Blue (aka Dynamo) and why not everyone was convinced by her purchase, plus what exciting young horses she has waiting in the wings to look out for. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our senior news writer Lucy Elder and news editor Eleanor Jones join our podcast host, H&H magazine editor Pippa Roome, to discuss the impact of the recent introduction of new quarantine requirements when returning from France and why all horse owners need public liability insurance, even if they are not the primary carer of their horse. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week talks about arthritis, or degenerative joint disease (DJD), including which horses are at risk and what treatment options are available. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 11: Eventer Laura Collett | Equine euthanasia | News round-up

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:45 GMT

In our 11th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring successful five-star event rider Laura Collett. Our magazine editor and podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Laura about the ponies and horses that have made her into the rider she is today, the recent return from injury of her current superstar Mr Bass, her comeback from a serious fall in 2013 and much more. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss the national showjumping championships at Bolesworth, motorway travel in the heat and the return of sport in Scotland and Wales. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week explains everything horse owners really need to know about having horses put down before facing the situation in real life. We hope you will find it useful.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 10: Showjumper William Whitaker | Riding on hard ground | News round-up

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:22 GMT

In our 10th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring top British showjumper William Whitaker. Our magazine editor and podcast host Pippa Roome chats to William about how it feels to be based back at home after spending a number of years in Europe and the US, his memories of Olympia and what success there means to him, the special horses of his career so far and his plans for the future. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss this week’s key stories including riders’ responsibilities and the Covid-19 rules in place at international shows, why more people are calling for yards to review their turnout facilities and what owners need to know about the microchipping rules that are coming in very soon. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week discusses why hard ground is a problem for some horses and what owners can do to help avoid putting their horses at risk. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 9: British Olympian Spencer Wilton | Tetanus in horses | News round-up

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:00:26 GMT

In our ninth weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring Olympic dressage rider Spencer Wilton. Our dressage editor Polly Bryan chats to Spencer about how it felt to be selected for the British team at the biggest champonship of them all, the highlights of his time in Rio, his hopes for 2021 and his recent move to a new yard. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray all join our podcast host and H&H magazine editor Pippa Roome to discuss this week’s key stories including lorry safety, FEI blood rules and how to stay safe when riding on beaches. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week warns owners not to underestimate the risk that tetanus holds for our horses. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 8: Andrew Hoy’s Olympic memories | Pre-purchase vettings | News round-up

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:00:29 GMT

In our eighth weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring seven-time Olympian Andrew Hoy. Our magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to Andrew about his Olympic memories, his special horses, his current rides that he is aiming for Tokyo and his impressive new lorry. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder join Pippa to talk about steps being taken to reinstate championship shows and racing’s plans for the return of spectators. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week is talking through pre-purchase vettings. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 7: Ian Stark | Dealing with wounds | News round-up

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:16 GMT

In our seventh weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring eventing legend Ian Stark. Our magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to Ian about how he started riding, his route into eventing, some of his favourite horses and his reputation for being a bit of a party animal at championships. Moving on to the week’s top news stories, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss new research into eventing safety and what action is being taken to help jockeys with their mental health. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week has expert advice on dealing with wounds. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 6: Billy Twomey | Equine infection testing | News round-up

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 05:30:04 GMT

In our sixth weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring Irish Olympic showjumper Billy Twomey. Our magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to Billy about his career, how he felt competing at the London Olympics, whether he prefers mares, geldings or stallions, his interest in breeding and how he has got the best out of some of the extremely talented mares he has ridden during his career so far. Our Editor-in-Chief Sarah Jenkins joins Pippa and senior news writer Lucy Elder about this week’s top stories including what’s happening as UK equestrian sport gets underway, H&H’s plans for reporting the earliest competitions, and how charities have been affecting by the coronavirus lockdown. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week is talking about ways to monitor sick horses. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 5: Dressage star Anna Ross | Vet advice: gastric ulcers | News round-up

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:00:21 GMT

In our fifth weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring British dressage rider, trainer and H&H columnist Anna Ross. Our dressage editor Polly Bryan chats to Anna about how she got into the sport, the best advice she’s ever been given, which of her horses she spent more time running after than riding when he was young and the horses she’s excited about for the future. Our podcast host H&H’s magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to our news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder about this week’s top stories including the possible reinstatement of the European showjumping championships and what’s happening in equestrian sport closer to home. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week is talking about gastric ulcers and when vets can use treatment options that are not licenced for horses. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 4: Polly Jackson & Two For Joy | Common horsecare mistakes | News round-up

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:55:47 GMT

In this fourth weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, our host H&H’s magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to our news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder about this week’s top stories including proposed changes to anti-doping rules and showing editor Alex Robinson about the British Show Pony Society’s decision not to extend rider age limits in plaited pony classes for 2021. This week’s interview is with top event rider Polly Jackson on her brilliant small coloured horse Two For Joy, aka Percy. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week is talking about common mistakes horse owners make on equine healthcare matters. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 3: Para dressage star Natasha Baker | Lameness sensors | News round-up

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:55:32 GMT

In this third weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, our host H&H’s magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to our news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder about this week’s top stories including increasing diversity in UK equestrian sport and how racing has negotiated its way through returning to action behind closed doors. This week's interview is hosted by H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan, who chats to multi-medal-winning para dressage rider Natasha Baker about coping with lockdown, how she got into commentating, her exciting new ride and her plans for Tokyo 2021. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week is talking about lameness and the benefits that lameness sensor systems can offer, while not replacing the need for an expert veterinary eye. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 2: The Queen’s favourite horses | Hobby breeder of Cuddy star | Worming

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:55:24 GMT

In this second episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, our host H&H’s magazine editor Pippa Roome chats to our features editor Martha Terry about how she pulled off our exclusive feature in which The Queen’s reveals her favourite riding horses and racehorses. Pippa also catches up with H&H news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder to discuss the latest news on the resumption of equestrian sport. This week's interview is hosted by H&H showing editor Alex Robinson, who chats to Sally McMillan, the owner/breeder of the current HOYS Cuddy champion, Heronsmill Tiger Lily, about the mare’s incredible 2019 season. Heronsmill Tiger Lily is the subject of our ‘We Can’t Wait To See’ feature in 11 June issue of Horse & Hound magazine. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who this week is talking about worming and what is the best way to ensure your horse’s health while avoiding wasting money along the way. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 1: Lucinda Green | Overweight horses | News round-up

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:55:10 GMT

In this first episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we talk to eventing royalty Lucinda Green, the subject of this week’s Legends of the Sport feature. Lucinda, ever eloquent and amusing, shares some strong views on her hopes and fears for the sport and how it has changed for the better and worse, including some amusing anecdotes along the way. In our panel discussion H&H news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder consider the challenges associated with the return of equestrian sport at all levels. We also hear from vet Ricky Farr MRCVS, who discusses the issue of horse weight, and why it is key for owners to becompletely honest with themselves for their animals’ wellbeing. We hope you will enjoy it.

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The Horse & Hound Podcast

Vicky Smith, leading showing producer

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Abi Lyle, Irish Olympic dressage rider and H&H’s Inspiration of the Year

Sarah Bullimore, British five-star event rider and European medallist

Rachel Proudley, young rider European SJ champion and Puissance specialist

Jayne Ross on winning her eighth HOYS supreme title

Reducing the risk of equine herpes virus, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature

Laura Collett on London 52's outstanding career

Carl Hester on his 13th Europeans and what’s next...

Andrew Gould on his first senior team call-up ahead of the European Dressage Championships

The British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard

Working hunter specialist Katy Green

The Horse & Hound Podcast 165: top eventer Harry Meade | Making an equine insurance claim

Why equine herpes virus matters, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature

The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: Top dressage rider Gareth Hughes

The Horse & Hound Podcast 163: Showing producer Sara Parrott | The cost of common equine insurance claims

The Horse & Hound Podcast 162: Multiple champion trainer Nicky Henderson

The Horse & Hound Podcast 161: Eventer Holly Woodhead

Helping a horse who is scared of the vet – CVS Equine | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature

The Horse & Hound Podcast 160: showing’s Sam Roberts on her London memories

The Horse & Hound Podcast 159: British dressage Olympian Becky Moody

The Horse & Hound Podcast 158: top showjumper Trevor Breen on his comeback from serious injury

The Horse & Hound Podcast 157: Five-star event rider Bubby Upton

Equine Cushing’s disease, with Boehringer Ingelheim | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 4: showjumping review and final round-up

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 3: cross-country review

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 2: Friday dressage review, plus cross-country preview

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 1: Thursday dressage review, plus predictions

The Horse & Hound Podcast 152: Showing’s Craig Kiddier and Adam Forster

The Horse & Hound Podcast 151: dressage rider Lewis Carrier

The Insurance Emporium’s flexible pick and mix cover | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature

The Horse & Hound Podcast 150: Showjumper Jack Whitaker

The Horse & Hound Podcast 149: Five-star event rider Lissa Green

Equine glandular gastric disease and alfalfa, with Dengie | Horse&Hound Podcast promotional feature

The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 4: final results review

The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 3: cross-country review

The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 2: Friday dressage review and XC preview

The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 1: Thursday dressage review and Friday preview

The Horse & Hound Podcast 148: Vikki Smith & Amy Canavan-Smith | NAF Five Star Metazone

Understanding equine gastric ulcers, with Dengie | Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature

The Horse & Hound Podcast 147: British dressage Olympian Richard Davison

The Horse & Hound Podcast 146: Kim Bailey on the Cheltenham Festival and training racehorses

The Horse & Hound Podcast 145: Top Irish event rider Sam Watson

The Horse & Hound Podcast 144: Floriann Gilston | Feeding a veteran

The Horse & Hound Podcast 143: Emily King | When to call a qualified saddle fitter

The Horse & Hound Podcast 142: Carl Hester | Feeding during the winter

The Horse & Hound Podcast 141: John & Michael Whitaker

The Horse & Hound Podcast 140: Caroline Powell on her Burghley win | Feeding a competition horse

The Horse & Hound Podcast 139: Hickstead Derby winner David Simpson | Keeping horses hydrated

The Horse & Hound Podcast 138: Dressage rider Dannie Morgan

Tendon and ligament injuries, with Boehringer Ingelheim | Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

Keep Britain Riding, with the British Horse Society | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

Treating joint disease, with Boehringer Ingelheim | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

The Horse & Hound Podcast 137: Showing legend Jayne Ross | Expert advice on feeding your horse

The Horse & Hound Podcast 136: Badminton-bound Felicity Collins | Advice on feeding good-doers

The Horse & Hound Podcast 135: Top young dressage rider Annabella Pidgley | Riding helmet standards

The Horse & Hound Podcast 134: Lucinda Russell & Peter Scudamore | Laminitis advice

Why social licence matters, with World Horse Welfare | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode

The Horse & Hound Podcast 133: Dressage world champion and world number one Lottie Fry

The Horse & Hound Podcast 132: Show producer Kirstine Douglas | Feeding your horse for weight gain

The Horse & Hound Podcast 131: Dressage rider Abi Lyle | Teaching horses to stand still | News

The Dengie digestive health series: episode three | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising series

The Horse & Hound Podcast 130: Paul Nicholls | Horses that rear or buck | News round-up

The Horse & Hound Podcast 129: Carl Hester | Strong horses | News round-up

The Dengie digestive health series: episode two | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising series

The Horse & Hound Podcast 128: Working hunter specialist Kelly Ward | Why horses nap | News round-up

The Horse & Hound Podcast 127: Yasmin Ingham | Pau five-star | Emotion in horses | News round-up

The Dengie digestive health series: episode one | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising series

The Horse & Hound Podcast 126: Showjumper Jessica Burke | Horse training: rewards | News

The Horse & Hound Podcast 125: Richard Davison | Maryland five-star | Classical conditioning | News

The Horse & Hound Podcast 124: Bubby Upton | HOYS | *New series* Equine behaviourist

The Horse & Hound Podcast 123: Show horse producer Will Morton | Becoming a farrier | News round-up

The Horse & Hound Podcast 122: Joe Stockdale | Abscesses | News round-up

The Horse & Hound Podcast 121: Eventing Worlds | Blenheim | Dressage nationals

The Horse & Hound Podcast 120: Jeanette Brakewell | Eventing World Championship preview

The Horse & Hound Podcast 119: Burghley Horse Trials review

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 5: final result and predictions review

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 4: cross-country review | final result predictions

The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 3: dressage review | BYEH | cross-country preview

The Horse & Hound Podcast 124: Bubby Upton | HOYS | New series Equine behaviourist

The Horse & Hound Podcast 68: Emily Moffitt | Dressage Euros | Latest news | New Charlie Unwin