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This week, we’re joined by Police Sergeant Heidi Cornick and Police Constable Laura Webb from the Thames Valley and Hampshire Mounted Section! Heidi and Laura take us behind the scenes of life in the mounted police, from keeping the peace at major events to the incredible bond between horse and rider. They reveal why horses still play such an important role in policing and what makes them so effective at bringing people together. Plus, we find out how police horses are trained to handle everything from smoke grenades to noisy crowds, the equipment that keeps them safe and how they get to enjoy some well-earned downtime in the field! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW: Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. Subscribe for more Talk Horse episodes, and don't forget to like and comment! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #MountedPolice #PoliceHorses #Equestrian #Horses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan take a trip down memory lane as Pippa shares stories of her first pony, childhood adventures and how her love of horses began. From muddy fields to Pony Club memories, she reflects on growing up around horses and the lessons she learnt along the way. Plus, Tristan returns from an eventful adventure in the Sahara Desert, Pippa prepares for the Billy Stud auction and reveals an embarrassing supermarket mishap! And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns with a brand-new theme tune and another mystery country! 🎟️ ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW: Join the excitement at Royal Windsor Horse Show, returning from 13–16 May 2027! Enjoy world-class equestrian sport, spectacular displays and plenty more in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Tickets: https://rwhs.co.uk/ 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW: Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. Tickets: https://londonhorseshow.com/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday 0:24 - Tristan's Sahara Desert Adventure 4:29 - Preparing for the Billy Stud Auction 9:13 - Pippa's Supermarket Mishap 11:22 - Tristan's New Puppy 12:23 - London International Horse Show 15:25 - Your Questions & Messages 17:40 - Pippa's First Pony 18:15 - Growing Up with Horses 20:42 - Childhood Adventures & Pony Club 21:57 - Lessons from Childhood Sport 24:30 - The Lone Ranger Returns! Subscribe for more Talk Horse episodes, and don't forget to like and comment! #TalkHorse #FreeReinFriday #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #Equestrian #Horses #RoyalWindsorHorseShow #LondonInternationalHorseShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by former event rider and para-canoeist Saffron Cresswell! From chasing her dreams in eventing to discovering para-canoeing after a life-changing accident, Saffron reflects on her riding career and how she's found a new direction beyond horses. Saffron reveals how her parents sold the family home to build stables, reflects on the emotional challenges of leaving horses behind and explains what she misses most about life in the saddle. She also shares how the lessons she learnt through eventing have helped her adapt to a completely different sport. 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW: Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. Subscribe for more Talk Horse episodes, and don't forget to like and comment! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #SaffronCresswell #Eventing #ParaCanoeing #Equestrian #Horses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on enjoying horses without competing, getting back to basics with young horses and whether we're overcomplicating training. Pippa shares some useful advice on keeping things simple and why sometimes less really is more. Plus, Pippa gives us an update on the Billy Stud auction, shares her memories of the London International Horse Show and touches on the new BE Light initiative. And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday 0:31 - Tristan's Marathon Adventure 2:50 - Pippa's Embarrassing Story 5:22 - The Billy Stud Auction 9:32 - Memories of London International Horse Show 12:08 - Your Questions 12:12 - Enjoying Horses Without Competing 14:41 - The New BE Light Initiative 19:10 - Getting Back to Basics with Young Horses 22:13 - Lone Ranger 24:34 - Pippa's Final Thoughts💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week's Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #HorseRiding #HorseTraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by father-and-son sculptors Steve and Ben Winterburn!From creating incredible bronze sculptures to capturing the beauty, movement and spirit of horses, Steve and Ben share the stories behind their work and how their passion for art has become a family affair. Steve reveals the unexpected encounter with a horse that brought him to tears, reflects on his extraordinary experiences working with wildlife and explains why there's so much more to sculpture than meets the eye. 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. Subscribe for more Talk Horse episodes, and don't forget to like and comment! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #SteveWinterburn #BenWinterburn #Equestrian #Horses #Sculpture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on spooky ponies, building trust with a new horse and getting ready for your first event together. Pippa shares some handy training tips and advice on building confidence both at home and out competing. Plus, Pippa celebrates 50 years of the South of England Horse Trials, there's plenty to catch up on from the eventing world and Pippa and Tristan find themselves discussing something rather large… And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday 0:50 - 50 Years of South of England Horse Trials 4:31 - The Importance of Local Events 5:53 - Looking Back at Blenheim 8:59 - London International Horse Show 10:33 - Your Questions 11:14 - Dealing with Spooky Ponies 12:57 - Building Trust with a New Horse 14:40 - A Special Message for Pippa 15:20 - It's how big?!17:31 - Lone Ranger 21:16 - Pippa's Final Training Tips 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week's Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #HorseRiding #HorseTraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in Gloucestershire with Zara Tindall for Part Two of our very special chat, and this time, after a bit of Pippa persuasion, Mike Tindall joins the conversation! Zara chats balancing family life with her eventing career and facing the fear as you get older. Plus, Mike joins us to share the story of how he and Zara first met, his rather ambitious attempts at horse riding and what he's learnt from being part of the eventing world. We also hear why rugby players and eventers have more in common than you might think, and Mike offers some rather questionable Top Tack Tips! We've loved sharing this two-part conversation with you. Enjoy! This episode of Talk Horse is brought to you in partnership with Musto. Discover their brand-new Country Collection at http://musto.com. In this episode: Zara on life in the spotlight and dealing with the press Balancing family life and competing at the highest level Mike Tindall's attempts at horse riding How Zara and Mike first met The similarities between rugby and eventing Mike's rather questionable Top Tack Tips! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast! [email protected] #TalkHorse #ZaraTindall #MikeTindall #Eventing #Equestrian #PippaFunnell #HorsePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on dealing with disappointment, overcoming self-doubt and keeping frustration in check. They share their own experiences and some useful lessons they've learnt along the way. Plus, Pippa reflects on her recent trip to Japan, the pair look ahead to the London International Horse Show and the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week's Free Rein Friday! [email protected] 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #HorseRiding #SelfBelief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve been asking for this one… and she’s finally here! Pippa and Tristan head to Gloucestershire to meet Zara Tindall for a very special two-part chat. In Part One, we hear about growing up at Gatcombe surrounded by equestrian greats, finding her superstar partner Toytown and taking on the world. There’s plenty for Pippa and Zara to reminisce about too, including going head-to-head at Burghley in 2003, becoming teammates at Blenheim and the small matter of World Championship gold and an Olympic silver at London 2012! Plus, Zara tells us why Class Affair has been one of her toughest horses, and why finally winning the British Open together meant so much. We’ve been very excited to share this one with you. Enjoy! This episode of Talk Horse is brought to you in partnership with Musto. Discover their brand-new Country Collection at musto.com. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Pippa reflects on bringing on her latest group of young horses, why she’s careful not to overdo them and the little things she notices when deciding whether a horse has real potential. There’s also a catch-up from Blenheim, Cornbury and Hickstead. Later, Pippa shares her thoughts on modern horse sport, looks back on the Olympic Games and the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country. 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. 🌍 PARTNER - STEADFAST AFRICA:Find out more at https://steadfast.africa and use code TALKHORSE for some special extras. 🔒 SPONSOR - NORDVPN:To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan, go to https://www.nordvpn.com/talkhorse . You’ll also get 4 extra months on the 2-year plan and there’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday1:11 - Blenheim, Cornbury & Hickstead2:19 - Pippa’s Young Horses2:59 - Producing Young Horses4:44 - London International Horse Show6:29 - Pippa’s Dream Competition10:00 - What Would Pippa Change About Horse Sport?12:49 - What Pippa Looks for in a Horse13:57 - Do Stronger Bits Really Help?14:50 - Spotting a Future Star17:31 - The Lone Ranger19:38 - Your Questions & Talk Horse Prizes21:15 - Who’s Our Listener in South Korea? 🇰🇷 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week’s Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #YoungHorses #HorseTraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by bestselling author Felix Francis, son of legendary jockey and crime writer Dick Francis. Felix takes us inside an extraordinary family story, from his father’s infamous ride on Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National to growing up in what he calls “the greatest fiction factory of the 20th century.” He reveals how racing became the backdrop to the Dick Francis novels and how he eventually found himself secretly taking on the challenge of continuing his father’s work. He also shares the story behind writing his first Dick Francis novel, the pressure of following in his father’s footsteps and how his latest book, The Chase, combines the worlds of racing, crime and art.Plus, Felix explains the lengths he goes to when researching his novels, why getting the racing right matters so much and offers his best advice for aspiring writers. The Chase is available in all good bookshops now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chase-gripping-master-racing-thriller/dp/1785125915/ To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://www.nordvpn.com/talkhorse - Our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan and there's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday on Talk Horse! 🐴✨ This week, Pippa and Tristan look back on 50 years of the South of England Horse Trials from early childhood memories to the behind-the-scenes realities of event prep. South of England Horse Trials are happening this weekend 26th and 27th of Sept. Plus, Pippa answers your listener questions on how to build confidence and bravery in young or nervous horses, and shares expert advice on mastering cross-country pace without losing control. To wrap things up, Tristan reveals which equestrian legends belong on reality TV, followed by another hilarious round of the Lone Ranger game! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW: Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets 📱 SPONSOR - SAILY eSIM: Stay connected wherever you travel without roaming fees. Download the Saily app or visit saily.com and use code TALKHORSE at checkout for 15% off your first purchase! Or visit https://www.saily.com/talkhorse ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday 0:32 - 50 Years of South of England & Childhood Memories 4:46 - London International Horse Show Updates 5:28 - Saily eSIM 6:50 - How Do You Teach a Horse to Be Brave? 10:50 - Tips for Learning to Ride at Cross-Country Pace 13:54 - Which Equestrian Would Survive Reality TV? 17:09 - The Lone Ranger Game: Mexico & Lithuania 20:30 - Wrap Up & Weekend Plans 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week’s Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #CrossCountry #HorseRiding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by record-breaking jockey Hollie Doyle, who has become one of the biggest names in British racing. Hollie takes us back to her early days in pony racing, winning on her very first ride and the years of hard graft that followed. She opens up about the drive and resilience it takes to succeed as a female jockey, breaking records and the relentless nature of life in racing. She also reflects on some of the horses and moments that have shaped her career, including her first Group 1 with Glen Shiel, as well as the injury that has temporarily taken her out of the saddle and why she’s more determined than ever to get back racing. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code TALKHORSE at checkout. Download the Saily app or visit: https://www.saily.com/talkhorse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pippa and Tristan catch up on a packed week in the equestrian world: Asian Games Countdown: Pippa shares the behind-the-scenes prep and travel logistics heading out to Japan. Burghley Highlights: Reflecting on past Burghley memories and celebrating Gemma Stevens' emotional and well-deserved five-star win with Chilli Knight. The Olympic Name Story: Pippa explains the hilarious (and slightly awkward) story behind her name change ahead of the Athens Olympic Games. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://www.nordvpn.com/talkhorse - Our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan and there's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! 🎟️ London International Horse Show Tickets: Use code TALKHORSE10 at checkout for a discount on tickets: https://www.londonhorseshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded live at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of eventing’s biggest stars, Ros Canter. Ros reflects on the moments that have shaped her remarkable career, from Olympic glory and championship success to the horses and people who helped her along the way. She also shares what it takes to perform under pressure, how she builds a partnership with each horse and what makes Burghley such a unique and formidable challenge. Plus, Ros reveals what it's like juggling life as a mother of two whilst being one of the best eventers in the world. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://www.nordvpn.com/talkhorse - Our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan and there's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices