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The Band Is Back Together… and Absolutely Nothing Is Off Limits! Ben, Jenny and Simon are FINALLY back together, and as you can imagine, absolute chaos ensues! This week, we’ve got a bit of everything. From the downright ridiculous to the surprisingly emotional, it’s a classic Shut Up and Ride episode. We tackle one of the hardest decisions any horse owner will ever face — saying goodbye to your best friend. How do you know when it's time? What are the practicalities of having your horse put to sleep? And should you be there at the end? Is there even a right answer? It's an honest, heartfelt conversation about something we all dread but inevitably have to face. But don't worry, things don't stay serious for long… We somehow end up discussing what we'd do if we came back to haunt each other (and trust us, nobody is safe!). Of course, What's Annoyed You This Week? is back, with plenty to get off our chests. And perhaps most importantly… WHY has Ben been wearing a pink leotard?! TICKETS ON SALE FOR POD TOUR - https://superxcountry.co.uk/product/shut-up-and-ride-2027-tour-ticket/ This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com AD - https://www.animalfriends.co.uk  CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - Animal Friends Pet Insurance sponsor segment(00:01:40) - Podcast intro and sponsor banter(00:02:00) - Swearing complaint email and tour announcement(00:03:49) - Live tour dates and swearing on tour(00:06:27) - Kids, parenting styles, and funny toddler stories(00:09:28) - Sablo's leg injury scare(00:11:44) - Dealing with injured or dying horses emotionally(00:13:47) - Deciding to euthanize horses and being present(00:16:38) - Public reaction and grief over horse deaths(00:23:06) - Phoebe the dog's cremation mishap(00:25:30) - Spreading ashes and Caroline Moore's Malta send-off(00:28:02) - Afterlife beliefs and funny horse names(00:29:08) - Funeral plans and burial wishes(00:31:41) - Haunting pranks and tack room mischief(00:35:41) - Ben's ABBA jumpsuit Horsemanship Showcase story(00:39:15) - Horsemanship Showcase acts and chaos(00:42:28) - Photo editing crotch mishap(00:44:05) - Simon's Blenheim and Little Downham recap(00:45:29) - Miracle's Little Tiger trophy and horse personalities(00:47:17) - Celebrating small wins vs big events(00:51:08) - Eventing scoring explained(00:54:21) - New puppy and Canadian wildlife adventure(00:59:37) - Kids menus rant(01:03:09) - Puissance fall discussion at Hoys(01:05:33) - Aging, old photos, and wrap-up

She’s back… and this time she’s a BURGHLEY WINNER! Gemma Stevens returns to Shut Up and Ride after an incredible 2026 Burghley victory — and there was absolutely no way we were letting her get away without telling us EVERYTHING. Gemma takes us inside that extraordinary week: the pressure, the cross-country, the emotions and what it actually feels like to finally get that Burghley win under her belt. Simon is also taking notes as Gemma reveals a few secrets about how to go faster across country… because apparently there is still hope for him. But, as ever, this episode goes well beyond the results sheet. Gemma speaks brilliantly and openly about periods, hormones and the realities of being a woman competing at the highest level of sport — and why we need to be much better at talking about it and supporting one another. Then it’s Quickfire time… with a twist. Laura Collett has sent in a few questions of her own for Gemma, and naturally, we couldn't resist asking them. Funny, frank, emotional and very Gemma. Gemma Stevens: Getting Burghley Off Her Back!  — out now. This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com AD - https://www.animalfriends.co.uk  Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Animal Friends Pet Insurance Ad(00:01:40) - Intro and Welcoming Gemma Stevens(00:05:01) - Why Burghley Means So Much(00:07:21) - Processing the Win After Burghley(00:12:24) - Dressage Day with Alfie(00:16:47) - Trot Up Scare and Pre-Show Jumping Nerves(00:20:46) - The Show Jumping Round and Celebration(00:25:51) - Reflecting on Arctic Soul and Past Heartbreaks(00:30:23) - Cross Country Ride Breakdown(00:37:52) - Sarah Bullamore's Fall and Five Star Rarity(00:40:20) - Winners Avenue and Party Plans(00:41:47) - Fitness, Food and Staying Fit at the Top(00:47:47) - Talking Periods, Hormones and Women in Sport(00:58:21) - Laura Collett's Questions: Betty and the Bed Prank(01:03:23) - Quick Fire Questions with Gemma(01:09:04) - Horsemanship vs Competing(01:10:39) - What's Annoyed Us This Week(01:14:51) - Call Drops and Sign Off

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of graphic injuries and animal suffering that some listeners may find upsetting. This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re joined by the wonderful Jill Barton, founder of Egypt Equine Aid, for an episode that, quite frankly, left us a little bit speechless. Jill takes us behind the tourist photos and postcard views of the pyramids to talk about the reality facing many of the horses, donkeys, camels and working animals in Egypt — the injuries they see, the conditions these animals can endure, and the incredible work Egypt Equine Aid is doing to treat them, educate owners and try to create lasting change. There are moments in this conversation that are really difficult to hear. Ben spends a fair amount of the episode with his jaw somewhere near the floor, and there were times when none of us really knew what to say. But this is exactly why we wanted to make this episode. Horse welfare has always mattered enormously to us at Shut Up and Ride, and sometimes that means having conversations that aren't comfortable. More importantly, it means asking what we can actually do to help. So this episode is also a huge shout-out to you, our listeners. Please listen, share it, talk about it and, if you can, support the extraordinary work Jill and the team at Egypt Equine Aid are doing. Even a small contribution from this brilliant community could make a genuine difference. It’s not our easiest episode. But it might be one of our most important.  Improtant info info@egyptequineaid https://egyptequineaid.org/ https://www.facebook.com/eea.egypt https://www.tiktok.com/@egyptequineaid https://www.linkedin.com/company/egypt-equine-aid CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/  https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 SHUT UP AND RIDE Chapters (00:00:00) - Content warning and introduction(00:00:46) - Meet Jill Barton and Egypt Equine Aid(00:03:56) - How the charity was founded and grew(00:07:13) - Training vets and pushback from the community(00:15:10) - Traditional harmful treatments and ignorance(00:20:55) - Working horses vs tourist horses(00:24:30) - Tourist industry, tour companies and exploitation(00:29:38) - Common injuries and diseases seen(00:32:33) - Rabies cases and the horror of the disease(00:36:53) - The no-buy policy and preventing exploitation(00:39:52) - Emotional toll and standing up to owners(00:43:08) - Success stories and rescued horses(00:45:54) - Laminitis and feeding practices(00:47:15) - Comparing elite sport horses to working horses(00:50:39) - Whipping abuse and cruelty at the pyramids(00:53:42) - Longines Global Champions Tour coming to Cairo(00:59:21) - Cycle of abuse around the pyramids(01:01:14) - How listeners can help and donate(01:06:02) - Equestrian bands and Matt shoutout(01:07:17) - Final thoughts on ethical tourism and animals(01:11:43) - Call for volunteer vets, farriers and dentists(01:12:53) - Closing remarks and thanks

Simon Grieve is back from Burghley — so it’s time for the full debrief. From a disappointing dressage test to yet another brilliant clear cross-country round, Simon talks us through the highs, the lows and what it really feels like to ride around one of the biggest five-star tracks in the world. We get into the pressure of Burghley, what went right, what didn’t, and how you pick yourself up when the weekend doesn’t quite start the way you hoped. And then, because this is Shut Up and Ride, the conversation somehow ends up with Simon revealing the best underwear to ride in. Serious five-star eventing analysis. Questionable underwear chat. Standard Shut Up and Ride. AD - https://www.animalfriends.co.uk  Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Animal Friends Pet Insurance Sponsor Message(00:01:40) - Intro and Charles Owen Shoutout(00:02:51) - Listener Message and Simon's Underwear Choices(00:04:52) - Aussie Accents and Banter(00:06:22) - Burghley Buildup and Expectations(00:09:57) - Arriving at Burghley and Pre-Event Rituals(00:12:38) - Trot Up and Dressage Preparation(00:14:55) - Dressage Day Disappointment(00:17:00) - Dealing with Self-Doubt After Dressage(00:18:57) - Course Walking with Izzy Taylor and Chris Bartle(00:21:35) - Legends Night and Pre-Cross Country Evening(00:23:32) - Cross Country Day Begins - Wasp Sting Drama(00:26:47) - Cross Country Round: Early Fences(00:29:40) - Cross Country Round: Middle Course Challenges(00:35:31) - Cross Country Round: Defender Valley and Leaf Pit(00:39:17) - Finishing the Cross Country and Recovery(00:40:51) - Post-Cross Country Care and Commentary Duties(00:42:16) - Tina Cook Story and Commentary Praise(00:44:35) - Show Jumping Day and Crowd Celebration(00:47:39) - Final Placing and Dressage Improvement Plans(00:49:52) - Reflections on Burghley and Buster's Performance(00:52:04) - Commentary Style and Sport Understanding(00:54:30) - Future Plans and Financial Realities of Eventing(00:56:32) - Spruce Meadows Stories and Horse Ownership Stakes(00:59:41) - Blake Shelton Concert and Spruce Meadows Fun(01:01:51) - Show Jumping Family Stories - Whitakers and Philippaerts(01:03:38) - Celebrating Gemma Stevens' Burghley Win(01:06:08) - What's Annoyed You This Week(01:10:58) - Reflections on Horsemanship and Closing Thoughts(01:12:54) - Upcoming Events and Ben Maher's Incredible Win

This week, Jenny and Ben are joined by five-star eventer, Mustang trainer and exceptional horsewoman Elisa Wallace — and wow, what an episode. From training Mustangs and building relationships with horses others might overlook, to competing at the very top of eventing, Elisa’s career has always put horsemanship at the heart of everything she does. But this conversation also goes somewhere much deeper. Elisa talks openly about her fall at the final fence at Badminton — and the brutal social-media backlash that followed, including death threats. She is truthful, vulnerable and wonderfully honest about what that experience did to her, what she learned from it, and how you keep going when suddenly everyone has an opinion. At the heart of the episode is a question we keep coming back to: When you’re competing at the very top, which hat wins — the horseman or the competitor? Expect tears, some incredible insights and Ben at possibly his happiest — talking horses with another person who truly thinks like a horseman. Elisa is thoughtful, refreshingly honest and a fierce advocate for the horse. This is a conversation about competition, pressure, mistakes, social media and what putting the horse first really looks like. Is this what the horse world needs to learn? Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Sponsor: British Eventing's Be Prepared Initiative(00:01:13) - Introduction and Welcoming Elisa Wallace(00:03:27) - Elisa's Background and Road to the Horse(00:04:38) - Discovering Mustangs and Fledge's Story(00:10:01) - Mustang Training and Wild Horse Realities(00:17:12) - Mirroring, Energy, and Connecting with Horses(00:22:36) - Building Trust and Managing Frustration in Horses(00:25:19) - Mental Focus, Mistakes, and Show Pressures(00:29:25) - Position, Teaching, and Groundwork Philosophy(00:33:13) - Comparing Training Styles and Enjoying the Process(00:35:44) - The Badminton Afib Incident and Its Aftermath(00:45:40) - Rebuilding Trust After Trauma(00:50:43) - Horses Finding Their Right Jobs(01:00:55) - Bridleless Riding and Testing Communication(01:07:47) - Classical Horsemanship and Testing Yourself(01:12:21) - Quick Fire Questions(01:18:08) - Dealing with Online Trolls and Criticism(01:23:51) - Closing Thoughts and Farewell

This one goes off the rails a bit… but, quite frankly, that’s what we do best. Think honest, unfiltered chat down the pub with your mates — horses, life, opinions, tangents and absolutely no idea where the conversation is going next. We start with the bridleless display at the Aachen Opening Ceremony. Seeing bridleless riding showcased on one of the biggest stages in equestrian sport feels significant — but is it? Is this a sign that attitudes really are changing in the horse world, and are we starting to rethink what good riding and horsemanship can look like? From there, things take a turn. Following the sad news of Dolly Parton’s death, we talk about Dolly, her extraordinary life and why certain people seem to mean so much to so many of us. That leads us somewhere we perhaps weren’t expecting, as Ben talks openly about his faith and we get into one of those very honest conversations about life, beliefs and the things that shape who we are. Then, somehow, we're back to horses. We discover just how different our coaching styles are, what makes a good coach, what makes a good pupil and whether the person with the most talent is necessarily the person you most want to teach. And then it’s over to you. We answer the questions you sent us on social media.  It’s candid, funny, occasionally serious and mostly chaotic. Basically, it’s Shut Up and Ride doing what Shut Up and Ride does best. Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - British Eventing's new initiative, Be Prepared(00:01:15) - Shut Up & Ride(00:02:45) - My Back's Falling Off(00:05:32) - Dolly Parton Dances In The Pool(00:08:52) - Jessie On Dolly Parton's Death(00:10:08) - Jesus On A Mission In Heaven(00:12:23) - Adam on His Religion(00:15:58) - I'd like to meet my grandfather(00:17:47) - Bridle Elimination at the World Equestrian Championships(00:22:46) - Simon on teaching kids to ride with spurs(00:28:15) - How to Improve Your Seat on a Horse(00:29:58) - Simon On Liberty: I Tell People To F**K OFF In A Training(00:33:59) - The Woman Who Kicked Me Out Of Baby Yoga(00:36:12) - What Makes The Perfect Client?(00:37:48) - How to get a Horse to Like You(00:40:06) - Peter Andre on Teaching People to Ride(00:44:43) - Riding a Horse(00:45:59) - What's The Most Scary Moment You've Ever Been On A(00:51:00) - Chewie the Dog's First Birthday(00:51:18) - The Truth About Crying On The Horse(00:52:51) - Tommy on His First Horse(00:56:21) - I'd like to do 5 Star for a day(00:57:57) - Why did Jenny move to Canada?(00:58:51) - What would you suggest doing for a horse that naps on the(01:03:10) - A Patreon for Equestrian Fans(01:05:20) - Favorite breed of horse(01:06:00) - Any tips for hard ground?(01:06:57) - Simon Rants About Rain On A Tent In Rural France(01:09:50) - Simon on the Dressage Test(01:11:17) - What Annoys Me Most About Pooing In Sinks(01:12:59) - "You're supposed to give way to the other driver"(01:14:49) - Simon on the(01:16:48) - Shut Up And Ride: The Politics Podcast

What’s the difference between being a great rider and being a true horseman? This week, Canadian show jumper Ben Asselin joins Jenny, Simon and Ben to talk horsemanship, the lessons he’s learned competing at the highest level and why understanding the horse has to go far beyond what happens in the ring. Ben also takes us inside Spruce Meadows — the iconic venue founded by his grandparents, Ron and Marg Southern — and explains what makes it such a special place for horses, riders and fans of the sport. Plus, we go behind the scenes of FAULTLESS, the new six-part show jumping documentary series that essentially gives show jumping the Drive to Survive treatment.  Produced in partnership with Rolex, which Ben co-executive produced alongside his brother Kyle. From what makes a true horseman to one of the greatest venues in the sport and a new series taking show jumping to a global audience — this is a brilliant conversation with someone who has spent his life immersed in the sport. Faultless New episodes when ever we have time. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - British Eventing's new initiative, Be Prepared(00:01:13) - Stepping Up Ride(00:02:56) - Flatland at Spruce Meadows(00:07:50) - Simon Greave at the CPKC presented by Rolex(00:13:09) - The Equine Eventing Experience at Hickstead(00:16:08) - The Greatest Rider of All Time: Spruce Meadows(00:22:51) - What Do Horses Have Teached You?(00:24:56) - What Is The Difference Between A Horseman and A Good Rider?(00:25:51) - What's the difference between a good horseman and a good rider(00:32:58) - Richard Vogel on Being Hard On Himself(00:33:57) - The Rolex Grand Slam of Jumping(00:38:08) - How Hard It Is to Win a Horse Jumping Grand Prix(00:42:53) - Ben Simon on Eventing(00:44:52) - A drive for the horse(00:45:30) - Faultless(00:52:18) - The Rolex Grand Slam(00:55:33) - The Story of Karl King in Horse & Cartel(00:59:04) - How Did You Choose Your Riders?(01:03:58) - Matt Hickstad in The Final Episode(01:05:43) - Irish Dancing on Lorraine(01:07:51) - What's Annoyed You This Week?(01:08:41) - James McAvoy on His Favorite Horse(01:11:48) - The Most Scared A Horse Has Ever Made You(01:13:34) - Honor riding his daughter's horse(01:14:45) - What Makes a Great Horseman?(01:15:11) - Simon on the Hot Temper(01:17:26) - Ben on Being Annoyed This Week(01:20:34) - Faultless

This week Jenny and Ben are joined by the one and only Freddy Steele — Liberty Legend, stunt rider, horseman, performer and mindset coach. Freddy takes us behind the scenes of a life spent doing things with horses that most of us wouldn’t even dare attempt… from jaw-dropping stunts and live performances to dressage, liberty work and developing a true partnership with the horse. But there’s much more to Freddy than the spectacular stuff. We get into mindset, confidence, communication and training horses, and ask Freddy some of the tougher questions about the horse world — the things we all see, think about and sometimes don’t dare say out loud. And, because apparently one Freddy isn’t quite enough, Simon makes a very brief guest appearance before his live demo! Expect horses, stunts, some seriously good conversations and plenty of Shut Up and Ride honesty. New episodes when ever we have time. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - British Eventing's Be Prepared Program(00:01:54) - Charles Owen Protects My Head(00:03:53) - I Organised The Second Guest's Appearance(00:04:28) - Introducing the Guest(00:05:23) - Freddie Steele's Entrance(00:06:08) - Crazy World(00:11:49) - Freddie's Horse Show(00:16:24) - Horsepower Fury at Horsepower(00:21:15) - The Importance of Horsemanship(00:24:38) - Do Horse and Bike Shows Get Pushback?(00:31:04) - Goodminton and Dressage(00:38:43) - Dressage in the Circus(00:40:17) - Spanish and Portuguese Working Equitation(00:44:10) - Simon Grieve at the Horse Trials(00:47:42) - Simon About To Do His Demo(00:48:26) - Watch: Freddie Steele on Working Horses(00:51:33) - Eco Earplugs for Horses(00:56:24) - Tom Cruise: You Teach People To Fall Off Horses(01:01:04) - Stay On Your Horse(01:06:34) - Ben's Old School Toys(01:08:01) - Fool On The Horse(01:09:10) - What Annoyed Me Most About This Week's Podcast(01:09:42) - Brexit Annoying Me(01:11:15) - International Visitor Fee in US National Parks(01:13:29) - Shut Up And Ride

This week’s episode is a difficult one. Simon and Jenny come together to reflect on the heartbreaking losses of Sophie and Kerry while eventing, two much-loved members of the eventing community. As friends, colleagues, and fellow equestrians, they share their personal thoughts, memories, and emotions while trying to process a tragedy that has been felt across the sport. This isn’t an episode with answers. It’s an honest conversation about grief, the close-knit nature of the eventing world, and the impact these losses have had on so many people. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time. BE Supoort trust details  Their confidential mental health helpline, delivered in partnership with Sporting Chance, is available 24 hours a day. By calling 07780 008877, you will be connected with a mental health professional who can listen and help you access the most appropriate support. You can also make contact by: Contact form: https://www.sportingchanceclinic.com/get-support Email: [email protected] Chapters (00:00:00) - Shut Up And Ride Podcast(00:00:24) - Benji the Horse(00:02:00) - Kerry and Sophie(00:06:38) - The horse rider who died in a show jumping accident(00:13:11) - Simon Cowell on Izzy Taylor's heartfelt message(00:14:53) - The terrible eventing tragedy(00:21:43) - Jumping on the Horse after the Event(00:26:29) - A message for Izzy the Eventing Mum

The gang's back together... and absolutely nothing is off limits. Ben, Simon and Jenny reunite for another laugh-out-loud episode of Shut Up and Ride, where the conversation takes more twists and turns than a jump-off. From nostalgic chats about those magazines, to the world of rodeo, the rise of bitless riding, and everything in between, it's another episode packed with honest opinions, plenty of laughs, and the kind of tangents only this trio can produce. Ben is back on top form, delivering some of his funniest one-liners yet, Simon tries to keep things on track (with varying success!), and Jenny does her best to referee the chaos. As always, the team also shares what's been annoying them this week, tackles the hot topics from across the equestrian world, and proves once again that no subject is too big, too small, or too unexpected. Whether you're mucking out, driving to a show, or just in need of a good laugh, this is one episode you won't want to miss. New episodes when ever we have time. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Be Prepared(00:01:56) - The Three of Us(00:03:39) - Woman Ties Dog Outside the General Store(00:07:24) - Letting The Guinea Pigs Go Free(00:11:27) - Black Bear and Her Baby Cubs in Whistler(00:13:36) - Simon on the Clinic(00:14:53) - Have You Had A Day At Home?(00:15:17) - Working with a horse(00:20:25) - The Real Life of The Wiggles(00:23:00) - I Almost Died At The Horse Trials(00:25:55) - Push the trolley around the supermarket(00:29:45) - Simon On Gay People Reading Porn Magazines(00:32:44) - What's Making Me So Mad?(00:34:15) - Simon and Becky(00:38:49) - The CEO of British Dressage(00:43:13) - Simon Greave on His Car(00:45:33) - The Royal Wedding(00:50:30) - He's Just Trying to Keep You From Going To Hell(00:51:02) - The Pros and the Amateurs in Eventing(00:51:59) - What's the difference between a Professional and an Amateur Horse Show?(00:55:06) - Liberation at the Horse Trials(00:57:32) - If You Could Rewind Your Life(00:59:59) - Would You Train Your Horse To Be Thoroughbred?(01:07:26) - Rodeos are a cultural phenomenon(01:12:30) - Talking To A Rodeo Person(01:13:47) - Ben Sags Off At Cycling(01:14:40) - What's Annoying You About The Horse Traffic?(01:18:57) - Horse riding is more fun than football(01:21:46) - A Poem My Daughter wrote for me(01:23:02) - Simon Greave's Hump Day Demo

What makes Eventing such a special sport? In this episode of Shut Up and Ride, we’re celebrating everything we love about Eventing — the horses, the riders, the challenges, the community, and the incredible journey from grassroots to the highest levels of competition. We’re joined by Rosie Williams, CEO of British Dressage, and grassroots rider and influencer Tina Wallace for a brilliant conversation about what makes Eventing so unique and where it might go next. We chat about new initiatives, including Be Prepared, what they mean for riders, and how British Eventing continue to make the sport welcoming and exciting for the future. And, naturally, we ask some of the questions riders love to debate… could bridleless riding ever become a thing in British eventing? Will we one day be able to talk with our horses during a dressage test? And what colour jodhpurs might we be allowed to wear in eventing? A fun, honest and passionate conversation about why Eventing captures so many hearts — and why there’s still so much to look forward to. Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:09) - Shut Up & Ride(00:01:31) - Simon on a Hen Do with Tina(00:02:59) - The British Eventing Community(00:07:51) - Simon's background in horses and eventing(00:13:36) - Top Women in Horse Racing(00:17:24) - The Big Names Of Horse Racing(00:19:37) - The Burley Horse Final(00:22:39) - Be prepared for riding(00:24:12) - Be Prepared for Eventing(00:31:27) - Be prepared for your horse's first test(00:35:37) - Simon Grieve: Whilst on Horseback, You Can't Be(00:40:28) - British Eventing: Be prepared for the year(00:43:58) - Simon and David(00:45:08) - What Song from now on should I Play For My Horses?(00:46:28) - What If You Had A Lists(00:46:40) - Simon, How important is a hat for an event?(00:48:23) - How to Manage Your Nerves in the Horse(00:50:58) - Parental Nervousness(00:56:05) - How to Manage Your nerves before a ride(01:01:55) - Don't Wear Cream Jumpers If You're On Your Period(01:04:33) - British Eventing Has Changed Some Rules For Dressage(01:09:08) - BRIDALESS Eventing(01:13:49) - What's Annoyed You This Week?(01:14:34) - Rosie Williams: I'm annoyed at myself for not changing my(01:18:55) - The Royal Wedding(01:23:34) - Bertham Boomerang

What happens when you completely rethink what a competition can look like? This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re diving into history as we chat with Mia Rodley, the founder of the UK's first ever bridleless competition at Merrist Wood in the UK. Simon is missing this one (he’s off on a hen do!), but stepping into the co-host seat is the wonderful, brilliant, and ever-handsome Ben Atkinson — and together we get into the story behind this groundbreaking event. Mia shares what it took to bring the competition to life, the challenges of creating something that had never been done before, how the day actually unfolded, and what this moment could mean for horses, riders, and the future of equestrian sport around the world. We also get to know Mia’s incredible journey and career, the passion behind her vision, and why this isn’t just about removing equipment — it’s about asking bigger questions about trust, communication, partnership, and what’s possible when we put the horse first. A super fun episode with some huge conversations. You don’t want to miss this one Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Sharp Ride: Let's Talk(00:00:33) - He's On A Hindu Holiday In Corfu(00:01:02) - Meet Ben on the Podcast(00:02:22) - Mia Rodley's story about her Arabian(00:04:24) - Mia competed in a British dressage competition without a bridle(00:10:47) - How to Canter Your Horse(00:11:46) - The Dressage Exhibition(00:15:47) - The Dress Code Bridalist Competition(00:22:28) - Dressage: Should you send a video of yourself before competing(00:29:17) - The Dressage Reboot: A Positive Change(00:34:52) - Lynn McLeod on Dressage(00:38:26) - The Bridalist Competition(00:44:41) - Bitted Horse Riding(00:46:37) - Riding Without Reins For Bridal(00:47:44) - Lynn's neck rope(00:52:52) - How to Train a Top-Level Horse(00:56:07) - A little more horsemanship on the Olympic Games(01:01:57) - Ben Atkinson on Teaching Horsemanship(01:03:58) - When is the right time to take off the bridle?(01:06:46) - What Are the Most Important Aid For Bridalists?(01:11:49) - How To Ride When You're 55(01:15:23) - Bollywood Riding Lessons(01:20:43) - Ollie and Romeo Try Liberty With Their Horse(01:22:31) - "What's Annoying You?"(01:24:05) - Benjamin On Being Annoyed By His Job(01:28:41) - A Dog Attempts to Bite My Son's Dog(01:31:57) - A Dog Mauls His Owner's Dog(01:34:31) - The Horse and Country Love Horse(01:39:08) - The Fight for Autism

This week it’s just Jenny and Simon behind the mic — and Jenny is in FULL rant mode. From horsey frustrations to the things currently driving her up the wall, absolutely nobody is safe from the fire Meanwhile, Simon reflects on his recent stage success and what it’s been like stepping into the spotlight, before the pair dive into all the drama, excitement, and controversy surrounding the latest bridleless competition at Merrist Wood. Expect strong opinions, plenty of laughs, and the usual chaos from the Shut Up and Ride crew. Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ SHUT UP AND RIDE Chapters (00:00:00) - Shut Up and Ride(00:01:07) - Simon Grieve(00:02:30) - My Dream Has Been Gone(00:05:32) - milo on Roald Dahl(00:08:43) - How to Act Like An Elephant(00:09:49) - The Horse Almost Saved My Sister's Life(00:13:23) - First aid at the horse race(00:17:11) - The Horse's Head Injuries(00:20:17) - Ben on Being Annoyed By Cycling(00:23:42) - Ben in Lycra Against Cycling(00:25:48) - Braidless Eventing(00:29:17) - Simon on Serena Cullich's(00:32:45) - Simon at the Horse Trials(00:34:27) - Simon Greave on His Horse(00:36:24) - What's Annoying You?(00:37:55) - Simon Greave: I'm Sad That No One Recognizes Me(00:42:25) - Wonders of the World(00:46:30) - The WhatsApp Group For Parents(00:49:38) - A Bit About Venting My Anger(00:52:22) - James McAvoy Does His Scottish Accent(00:53:19) - Riding With James Sharp

Australian trainer and legend Caleb Degen joins the Podcast crew for what might be our most high-octane episode yet. We dive deep into liberty horsemanship, training philosophy, and the often misunderstood conversation around negative reinforcement vs positive reinforcement. Caleb shares stories from his life, his training journey, and what it takes to build real connection and trust with horses. From the Australian Outback Spectacular to eagles, dogs, helicopters and everything in between — this episode goes completely off the rails in the best possible way. We also recorded this the morning after Packed with laughs, honest conversations, horse training gold, and pure chaos — this is one you don’t want to miss. Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ SHUT UP AND RIDE Chapters (00:00:00) - Simon on the Shower Ride(00:01:02) - Simi's Badminton Triumph(00:04:13) - Caleb Reveals How He Got Into Horse Training(00:07:01) - I Do Strange Stuff With Horses(00:11:56) - What is your greatest passion in riding and training horses?(00:14:06) - Simon Cowell on The Liberty Horse(00:18:41) - Criticising Yourself on the Horse(00:20:27) - Simon on His Mistake(00:23:59) - How to Fail(00:24:35) - How to Fix Your Mind(00:26:00) - How To Get Out Of A Tired Cycle(00:28:33) - Liberty on the Horse(00:33:40) - Caleb on Negative Reinforcement Training(00:38:05) - Positive Reinforcement vs Negative Reaction Training(00:43:18) - The future of equestrian training(00:45:35) - Ben on His Horses(00:49:41) - Simon Cowell On His Horse(00:52:38) - Jonas on His Second Job(00:56:39) - Go For It!(00:58:53) - Simon on His Hidden Talent(01:00:17) - Caleb At A Talent Show(01:01:57) - Caleb On The Liberty Horses(01:04:01) - What Annoyed You Most About Cyclists(01:08:36) - The Ridiculous Things That Annoy Me(01:11:47) - Caleb On His Australian Tour(01:13:08) - Caleb the Singing Dog

This week on the Shut Up & Ride podcast, Simon, Ben, and Jenny unpack all the drama, chaos, and unforgettable moments from this year’s Badminton Horse Trials. From Simon questioning whether the grassroots course was secretly a five-star track, to Ben surviving his very first Badminton experience (while accidentally causing absolute mayhem on the cross-country course), there’s plenty of laughter and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the biggest events in the equestrian calendar. Jenny is back on presenting duties and quickly discovers that apparently anyone with a microphone and a blazer gets mistaken for Clare Balding. Add in eventing gossip, memorable fan encounters, and a few questionable decisions along the way, and you’ve got an episode full of classic Badminton madness. Whether you were there in person or watching from home, this is your unofficial debrief from a weekend at Badminton Horse Trials you definitely won’t forget. Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ SHUT UP AND RIDE Chapters (00:00:09) - Simon At Badminton(00:02:54) - Badminton for Simon Grief(00:06:51) - Simon On Being Hypnotized(00:10:53) - Simon on His HRT Journey(00:16:03) - Simon Grieve(00:20:08) - Simon Cowell's First Horse Test(00:23:30) - Ben on the Badminton(00:27:46) - The Lorraine Interview(00:28:34) - The Dressage Event(00:32:19) - Simon Green's six-course walk(00:33:09) - Ben Got To Meet His Horse Fan Girl(00:34:08) - Simon at Super Cross Country(00:36:18) - Ginny Elliott at the Horse Trials(00:39:25) - An Old Lorna Clark Turns Up at the Badminton(00:42:11) - Ben's Cross Country Morning(00:42:26) - The Big Day(00:49:22) - Harry's first clear round Badminton(00:54:09) - Simon on the Horse(00:58:13) - Buster's first ever cross country(01:03:09) - Jumping my first horse since ACL surgery(01:08:02) - The Horse Show:(01:11:07) - Simon Cowell on The Big Event(01:15:33) - Simon's Voice(01:17:07) - Simon Grieve(01:19:24) - Harry Mead at the Horse Trials(01:23:04) - Simi Goes Around the Course(01:23:40) - Jenny Talking To A Corgi(01:27:06) - "That's not acceptable!"(01:29:18) - Simon on the negativity on social media(01:36:46) - Simon's Dressage