Best British Equestrian Podcasts (2024)

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Georgia Wilson - ParalympicsGB announces para equestrian squad for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 5:32

26d ago5:32

5:32

Georgia Wilson and Sakura (Grade 2) made their Games debut at Tokyo 2020 following a late call-up from the reserves bench and went on to win individual and freestyle bronze. Since then, their partnership has achieved podium placings at the FEI Para Dressage World Championship 2022 and FEI Para Dressage European Championship in 2023. On her return t…

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Sophie Wells OBE - ParalympicsGB announces para equestrian squad for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 12:28

26d ago12:28

12:28

Sophie Wells (Grade 5) is another athlete to make her fourth Games appearance in Paris. She took three golds and three silvers across London 2012 and Rio 2016, followed by team gold and individual silver at Tokyo 2020 with new ride Don Cara M. Wells, who has represented ParalympicsGB at every Paralympic Games, World Championship and European Champi…

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Mari Durward-Akhurst - ParalympicsGB announces para equestrian squad for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 6:08

27d ago6:08

6:08

Mari Durward-Akhurst (Grade 1) will make her Paralympic Games debut in Paris. Previously a team silver medallist at the FEI Para Dressage European Championship in 2019, she now partners experienced horse Athene Lindebjerg, who contested Rio 2016 with Sophie Christiansen to win triple gold. Durward-Akhurst, who in June became the world number one ra…

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Natasha Baker OBE - ParalympicsGB announces para equestrian squad for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 7:53

26d ago7:53

7:53

Natasha Baker (Grade 3) has been selected for her fourth Games and her second with Keystone Dawn Chorus. As a new partnership in Tokyo, they won team gold, individual silver and freestyle silver, adding to the five golds that Natasha previously won at London 2012 and Rio 2016. Baker, who is contesting her first Games as mother to one-year-old son J…

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Charlotte Fry - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 6:02

2M ago6:02

6:02

with Van Olst Horses and her own Glamourdale (black, stallion, 13yrs, 16.3hh, Lord Leatherdale x Negro, Breeder: J. Rodenburg NED) Groom: Richard Hauwaerts

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Charlotte Dujardin - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 6:28

2M ago6:28

6:28

with Carl Hester and Coral Ingham’s Imhotep (chestnut, gelding, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Everdale x Vivaldi, Breeder: T. Huizing NED) Groom: Francesca Gorni

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Yasmin Ingham - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 3:45

2M ago3:45

3:45

with Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund’s Banzai du Loir (chestnut, gelding, 13yrs, 16.2hh, Nouma D’Auzay x Livarot, Breeder: Pierre Gouye FRA) Groom: Alison Bell

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Rosalind Canter - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 6:13

2M ago6:13

6:13

with Michele and Archie Saul’s Lordships Graffalo (bay, gelding, 12yrs, 17hh, Birkhof’s Grafenstolz x Rock King, Breeder: Lordships Stud, Writtle College GBR) Groom: Sarah Charnley

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Laura Collett - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 4:24

2M ago4:24

4:24

with Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and her own London 52 (bay, gelding, 14yrs, 16.3hh, Landos x Quinar, Breeder: Ocke Riewerts GER) Groom: Tilly Hughes

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Tom McEwen - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 5:25

2M ago5:25

5:25

with James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin (dark brown, gelding, 13yrs, 16.2hh, Diarado x Cantano, Breeder: Volker Göttsche-Götze GER) Groom: Adam Short

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Scott Brash - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 7:14

2M ago7:14

7:14

with Lady Pauline Harris and Lady Pauline Kirkham’s Hello Jefferson (bay, gelding, 15yrs, 16.1hh, Cooper van de Heffinck x Irco Mena, Breeder: Bernard Mols BEL) Groom: David Honnet

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Joseph Stockdale - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

with Joy Cocklin and Laura Stockdale’s Cacharel (bay, mare, 13yrs, 17hh, Cachas x Quinar, Breeder: Bohm Helmut GER) Groom: Charlotte Attwell

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Harry Charles - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 5:10

2M ago5:10

5:10

with Ann Thompson and his own Romeo 88 (bay, gelding, 15yrs, 17hh, Contact van de Heffink x Orlando, Breeder: Picobello Horses BEL) Groom: Georgia Ellwood

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Becky Moody - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 6:42

2M ago6:42

6:42

with Jo Cooper and her own Jagerbomb (bay, gelding, 10yrs, 17.1hh, Dante Weltino x Jazz, Breeder: Becky Moody GBR) Groom: Kim Masson

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Carl Hester - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 10:22

2M ago10:22

10:22

with Fiona Bigwood, Mette Dahl and his own Fame (bay, stallion, 14yrs, 16.2hh, Bordeaux 28 x Rhodium, Breeder: V. O. F. G. and M. Gerritsen NED) Groom: Lucy Scudamore.By British Equestrian

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Ben Maher - Team GB Equestrian Announcement - Paris 2024 3:36

2M ago3:36

3:36

with Charlotte Rossetter, Pamela Wright and his own Point Break (bay, stallion, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Action-Breaker x Baloubet du Rouet, Breeder: Nya Äppelvikens Ridskola AB SWE) Groom: Derren Lake

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S2 Ep17: Managing Stress 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

With April being Stress Awareness Month, Rachel sits down with sports psychologist Leonie Lightfoot from British Equestrian's World Class Programme to find out more about what stress is, how it can affect us and some top tips for what you can do if you find yourself struggling with a stressful situation. Plus, they discuss the beneficial impact of …

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S2 Ep16: Concussion Recovery 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

In the second episode of our two-part concussion series, Rachel and Ash are joined by a very special guest – Olympic and European eventing team gold medallist, Laura Collett. Laura shares her experiences with this type of injury, how it affected her and what she learned from the experience. Plus, Ash imparts more top tips for anyone going through t…

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Speak Out on Strangles - Strangles Awareness Week 2024 Special 35:54

5M ago35:54

35:54

Hosted by Lydia, Campaigns Manager at Redwings Horse Sanctuary This episode features a fascinating conversation between Abigail Turnbull (co-owner of Richmond Equestrian Centre) and Jonathan Cleaver (co-owner of Ivesley Equestrian). Abigail and Jonathan share honest insights on the impact of the Strangles outbreaks on their yards, discussing everyt…

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S2 Ep15: Introduction to Concussion 53:20

5M ago53:20

53:20

When you spend time around horses, falls, knocks and jolts are inevitable – no matter how careful you are. Most of us will admit to having had concussion at least once in our ridden career and – while it’s true that concussion might be more commonly associated with contact sports such as rugby – equestrian sport does come with an increased risk, re…

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S2 Ep14: Female Health February: Pelvic Health and Pregnancy 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

Pelvic health is one of those topics that many of us feel uncomfortable discussing, but it's important to know a bit about what's going on down there so you can be confident and comfortable in daily life. In this episode of our Female Health February podcast series, Rachel catches up with Ros Cooke from the World Class Programme to find out more ab…

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S2 Ep13: Female Health February: Nutrition and Body Image 35:11

6M ago35:11

35:11

One of our final topics for Female Health February is nutrition and body image. Rachel is joined by Dr George Wilson, Leonie Lightfoot and Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon from the World Class Programme to find out more about what makes a healthy diet and the best snacks to fuel your day at the yard. Plus, conversation turns to the thorny issue of eating d…

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S2 Ep12: Female Health February: Breast Health 12:36

6M ago12:36

12:36

Our big topic for our next Female Health February episode is breast health and what you can do to ensure you’re giving your breasts the best support possible. Rachel is joined by Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon from the World Class Programme to talk about how you can check your breasts for signs of ill-health and the lifestyle choices you can make to redu…

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S2 Ep11: Female Health February: Menopause and Perimenopause 44:16

6M ago44:16

44:16

Next up in our series of episodes for Female Health February, we're talking about the menopause and perimenopause. Following up on the outcry for more information on our social media channels, Rachel brings together Ash Wallace from British Equestrian's World Class Programme and coach Mia Palles-Clark for a deep dive into what this period of life m…

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S2 Ep10: Female Health February: The Early Years 47:11

6M ago47:11

47:11

For the first of our full-length podcast episodes for Female Health February, the focus is very much on the turbulent changes that take place in the early years of a young girl’s life. Rachel is joined by three experts from the World Class Programme – sports psychologist Dr Jo Butt, strength and conditioning coach Neil Lewis and eventing coach Chri…

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S2 Ep9: Female Health February: Why Female Health? 19:51

7M ago19:51

19:51

We are back with a new series of episodes for our Female Health February campaign. With female health topics becoming increasingly talked about, both in sport and society in general, Rachel is joined by Ash Wallace, Ros Cooke and Anna-Louise Mackinnon from the World Class Programme to find out why it's so important for equestrians to be part of the…

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S2 Ep8: Equine Health Week 2024: Equine Welfare 41:31

7M ago41:31

41:31

For our final podcast episode for Equine Health Week 2024 series – and the second part of our Welfare Weekend – Rachel is joined by Roly Owers and Janet Douglas from World Horse Welfare for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about how we can make the lives of our horses as happy and fulfilling as possible. Plus, we lift the lid on soc…

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S2 Ep7: Equine Health Week 2024: Better Beginnings 31:23

7M ago31:23

31:23

This weekend, our Equine Health Week 2024 podcast series turns its attention to the big – and very important – topic of equine welfare. First up, Jane Nixon and Kezia Allen from the British Horse Foundation join Rachel to discuss the importance of the first few years of a horse's life and how actions taken during this crucial time can set him up fo…

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S2 Ep6: Equine Health Week 2024: Disease Prevention and Protection 53:39

7M ago53:39

53:39

For today's episode of our Equine Health Week 2024 series, we're looking at disease prevention and protection. Rachel is joined by vet Celia Marr from Rossdales Equine Hospital and Richard Newton from Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, both of whom sit on British Equestrian's Equine Infectious Disease Advisory Group, to find out more. The disc…

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S2 Ep5: Equine Health Week 2024: Soundness Matters 28:36

7M ago28:36

28:36

Today's episode of our Equine Health Week 2024 series lifts the lid on soundness. Rachel speaks to World Class Programme team vets Liz Brown and Rob Oulton about what we mean when we talk about soundness, some of the common causes of soundness problems, and how to tailor our management and training regimes to promote and preserve soundness.…

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S2 Ep4: Equine Health Week 2024: Worming 41:23

7M ago41:23

41:23

In today's episode of the Equine Health Week 2024 podcast series, Rachel is joined by Westgate Director and SQP Claire Shand, and Veterinary Director at The Horse Trust, Nicola Housby Skeggs, to talk about worming and parasite prevention. From how to reduce the risk to your horse to testing programmes and the potential environmental impact of using…

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S2 Ep3: Equine Health Week 2024: Weight and Management 38:06

7M ago38:06

38:06

Today is a double-whammy on equine weight! In the second of today's Equine Health Week episodes, Rachel speaks to Jan Rogers from The Horse Trust and Tamzin Furtado from the University of Liverpool about how you can tailor your horse's management and exercise regime to help promote weight loss – and make it an enjoyable experience for you both, too…

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S2 Ep2: Equine Health Week: Weight and Nutrition 1:05:02

7M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Today's Equine Health Week 2024 topic is all about helping your horse achieve a healthy weight. In the first of two episodes covering this important subject, Rachel is joined by Ruth Bishop, the World Class Programme's equine nutritionist and Director of Equine at feed manufacturer HJ Lea Oakes. Together, they discuss the health implications of car…

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S2 Ep1: Equine Health Week 2024: Equine Wellness 41:30

7M ago41:30

41:30

The British Equestrian podcast is back! For this first episode in our Equine Health Week 2024 series, Rachel is joined by farrier Ben Benson and saddler Mark Fisher from our World Class Programme to discuss equine wellness and the importance of a holistic approach. Plus, there's lots of key information and fun facts about your horse's feet and sadd…

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Easter 2023 special - Cleopatra Selene 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

54:42

For this second Easter 2023 special episode, host Ploy Radford interviews Dr Jane Draycott on the life and times of Cleopatra Selene, daughter of the famous Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Roman general Mark Antony. While Cleopatra Selene has slipped under the radar in history compared to her mother, she led an eventful life that saw her move from Egypt…

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Easter 2023 special - Equestrian artist Lucy Kemp-Welch 42:08

1+ y ago42:08

42:08

For this Easter 2023 special episode of Past Matters, host Ploy Radford interviews Dr David Haycock, curator of a new exhibition about the equestrian artist Lucy Kemp-Welch (1869-1958) at the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. The episode explores Kemp-Welch's life, extraordinary art, and how she helped defy conventions at the time about female ar…

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New Year special - Sophia Dorothea, the British queen who never was 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

In a new year special, historian and author Catherine Curzon tells podcast host Ploy Radford about the story of the British queen who never was - Sophia Dorothea, the much maligned wife of King George I.

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Animal bones - Fishbourne Roman Palace 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

33:42

In this final episode of season 3, podcast host Ploy Radford and zooarchaeologists Dr Rob Symmons and Professor Naomi Sykes discuss the importance of animal bones to unveiling the past, and how the ones discovered at Fishbourne Roman Palace suggest there was once an exotic zoo there.

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Circles of Stone exhibition - Stonehenge 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

Stonehenge is without doubt one of the most iconic historic monuments in Britain. It turns out though it wasn't just people in prehistoric Britain building stone circles of cultural significance though - it was also happening on the other side of the world in prehistoric Japan. To delve into this phenomenon more, English Heritage has put on an exhi…

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Sword and helmet - William Morris Gallery 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

Find out more about the founder of the Arts and Crafts movement in England, William Morris, from the story of a sword and helmet he had made for one of his first artistic projects. On display at the William Morris Gallery, these items reveal lots about Morris' early life, his influences and are even linked to his love story with his wife.…

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'The Lost King' - The Wallace Collection 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

This is an episode for arms and armour enthusiasts, Ricardians, and those interested in the magic of movie-making. Host Ploy Radford interviews Dr Toby Capwell from the Wallace Collection about their temporary exhibition linked to 'The Lost King' movie about Richard III. Learn about the art of creating armour for film, what would Richard III have a…

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'Without hands' - the Sarah Biffin exhibition at Philip Mould & Company 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

This podcast is about celebrating the underrated, so in this episode, host Ploy Radford talks to art historian and miniatures expert Emma Rutherford about an utterly remarkable artist whose work is being exhibited for the first time in 100 years at the Philip Mould & Company Gallery in London. The artist in question is Sarah Biffin, who lived from …

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'Tiny Traces' - The Foundling Museum 36:44

2y ago36:44

36:44

Past Matters podcast host Ploy Radford interviews Hannah Dennett, Curator of the 'Tiny Traces: African & Asian Children at London's Foundling Hospital', about the stories of these children, uncovered for the first time for this vital and interesting exhibition at the Foundling Museum. Listen to learn more about the lives of foundlings and the compl…

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Tackling Strangles on Dartmoor 42:04

2+ y ago42:04

42:04

How do you manage a Strangles outbreak in a herd of semi-feral ponies? In this fascinating podcast we hear from two inspiring individuals as they explain why and how they took a proactive approach to clearing the disease from a group of Dartmoor ponies in 2021. Meet Dru Butterfield, Chief Executive of the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, who was deter…

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Christmas 2021 special episode - interview with Lucy Jago 39:48

2+ y ago39:48

39:48

Lucy Jago, author of 'A Net for Small Fishes', explains how a painting of Frances Howard, Countess of Somerset, resonated particularly with her as she was writing her novel, which follows Frances' involvement in the Overbury murder scandal that rocked the Stuart court.

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Christmas 2021 special episode - interview with Annie Garthwaite 45:23

2+ y ago45:23

45:23

In one of three Christmas 2021 special episodes, host Ploy Radford talks to author Annie Garthwaite, about an illustration in the Neville Book of Hours that helped her capture the personality of Cecily of York, the titular character in her debut novel 'Cecily', and an influential figure in the Wars of the Roses. You can see an image of the illustra…

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Christmas 2021 special episode - interview with Jennifer Saint 27:49

2+ y ago27:49

27:49

In one of three Christmas 2021 special episodes, Past Matters host Ploy Radford talks to author Jennifer Saint about an ancient Minoan object that helped inspire her debut novel Ariadne, which retells the famous Ancient Greek myths of Theseus and the Minotaur and Phaedra and Hippolytus from female perspectives. You can see an image of the object on…

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2021 special - interview with Dr Valerie Schutte 34:09

3y ago34:09

34:09

In this bonus special episode, host Ploy Radford talks to Tudor queenship expert Dr Valerie Schutte about that most underrated of Henry VIII's wives - Anne of Cleves and a book of hours she gifted Henry VIII in 1533 (now in the Folger Shakespeare Library). Listen in to hear more about how Anne actually had a quite powerful status in England post di…

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2021 special - interview with Dr Ian Mortimer 39:47

3y ago39:47

39:47

In one of three special episodes, host Ploy Radford talks to Dr Ian Mortimer, historian and author of the hugely popular 'Time Traveller's Guide...' series about the rediscovery of the mirror in medieval Europe. This most basic of objects led to a revolution in the sense of self and can even be linked to a decrease in crime for a period...…

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Vets Speak Out On Strangles 43:06

3+ y ago43:06

43:06

Everyone knows that vets are absolutely critical to tackling this notorious equine infectious disease but what's it like for vets facing the bug itself and the worried owner? We caught up with two special horse vets to tell us more about what makes the disease 'special' and how outbreaks can be managed effectively. First, Professor Scott Pirie has …

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