Best British Equestrian Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep17: Managing Stress 28:15

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

3y 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

3y 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

3y 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

3+ y 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

3+ y 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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Horse Owners Speak Out On Strangles 44:55

3+ y ago44:55

44:55

With so much stigma attached to it, Strangles can be a difficult thing to talk about so we are very lucky to have two horse owners, Angie and Michelle, with us in this episode. Angie’s three horses were infected after she purchased a Shetland foal and Michelle’s horse contracted the disease after changing yards. Find out more about their stories; w…

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Owner of BHS Approved Yard Speaks Out On Strangles 18:18

3+ y ago18:18

18:18

In this conversation we hear from Andrew Stennett, founder of BHS Approved Centre – Grove House Stables as he shares with us all his lived experience of strangles and why it is so important for him to speak out and for us all to come together to help tackle this devastating disease. This podcast episode was produced by the British Horse Society For…

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2021 special - interview with Dr Ellie Woodacre 46:09

3+ y ago46:09

46:09

In one of three special episodes, host Ploy Radford talks to royal studies specialist Dr Ellie Woodacre about a collection of books that belonged to Joan of Navarre, wife of Henry IV and stepmother to Henry V, of Battle of Agincourt fame. The books provide a fantastic starting part for a wider discussion about this little known English queen who le…

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International Equestrians Speak Out On Strangles 34:21

3+ y ago34:21

34:21

In this final Strangles Awareness Week podcast conversation, we hear from Dr Lisa Lidbeck, Equine Vet for Sweden’s International Eventing Team and David Honnet who is Show Groom for Olympic TeamGB Gold Medalist ScottBrash MBE. In this candid conversation with David we hear him speak openly and passionately about the importance of learning about Str…

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Livery Yard Managers Speak Out On Strangles 34:31

3+ y ago34:31

34:31

Do you know a livery yard manager or owner is keeping strangles out of their busy yard? Yard Managers and Owners play an important role in horse owner education and protecting horse health but updating livery agreements and disease protocols can be tricky when it calls for horse owners to follow new rules. When and how do you upgrade your biosecuri…

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Horse Transporters Speak Out On Strangles 24:05

3+ y ago24:05

24:05

The most commonly diagnosed infectious disease in horses worldwide travels with our permission - if we let it! In this episode we speak to leading international horse shipping expert, Chris Burke, Managing Director of International Racehorse Transport based in Australia who tells us how seriously biosecurity is taken when working with horses worth …

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Equestrian Event Venue Managers Speak Out On Strangles 30:38

3+ y ago30:38

30:38

Strangles is the last thing a competitor wants to bring home to the yard from a horse show or event so what's it like running a successful venue for horse with the risk of spreading this horrible disease? We speak to two leading event venue managers to tell us more about how they protect the enjoyment of horses at their centres. Shirley Melling is …

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Farriers Speak Out On Strangles 27:50

3+ y ago27:50

27:50

Farriers are not the first equine professional we think of in relation to infectious diseases like Strangles but the disease poses not only a threat to other customers but to their business and reputation. In this energising conversation between two of the UK's top farriers . We hear why biosecurity is important and the dilemmas farriers can face i…

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2021 special - interview with Kelcey Wilson-Lee 56:18

3+ y ago56:18

56:18

In one of three special episodes, host Ploy Radford talks to Kelcey Wilson-Lee, historian and author of 'Daughters of Chivalry', a biography of the five daughters of Edward I (aka the king in 'Braveheart'). Kelcey picks the Alphonso Psalter as her underrated historic object and reveals what it tells us about life and death in medieval England as we…

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The prisons - Colchester Castle 41:35

4y ago41:35

41:35

Season 2 of Past Matters ends on a gruesome note with Ben Paites, Collections and Learning Curator at Colchester & Ipswich Museums, discussing the history of the prisons at Colchester Castle. Not for the squeamish this episode covers prison conditions, witch burnings and the over zealous pursuit of justice. As ever you can see a picture of the obje…

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A pair of huia birds - The Horniman Museum & Gardens 27:34

4y ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, host Ploy Radford talks to Jo Hatton, Keeper of the Natural History Collection at the Horniman Museum & Gardens in South London. She picked a pair of taxidermied huia birds from the collection as her underrated objects. What makes these sadly now extinct birds particularly remarkable is that they represent the most pronounced examp…

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Two swords - Ipswich Museum 32:31

4y ago32:31

32:31

For this episode, host Ploy Radford revisits a museum featured in season 1 – Ipswich Museum. This time, Tim Rousham from the visitor services team at the museum discusses two pattern-welded swords from the 9th century AD. Tune in to this episode to learn more about designing beautiful and effective swords and how their shape changed over time and w…

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1960s clock - Museum of the Home 18:29

4y ago18:29

18:29

Vanessa Meade, Curator of Exhibitions and Interpretations at the Museum of the Home, talks to Ploy Radford about a humble yet special 1960s clock for this episode of Past Matters. You can view a picture of the clock on www.ployradford.com or by following Past Matters on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.…

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'Schooner approaching the harbour' - Compton Verney 19:42

4+ y ago19:42

19:42

Compton Verney in Warwickshire has one of the finest collections of folk art in the UK. In this episode Director Julie Finch tells Ploy Radford why 'Schooner approaching the harbour' by Alfred Wallis, which is painted on a tea tray, is a piece of folk art that particularly resonates with her during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown. You can vi…

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Two smocks - The MERL 41:28

4+ y ago41:28

41:28

When you're asked to imagine an iconic item of clothing the humble smock probably doesn't come to mind. However, in this episode, Dr Ollie Douglas, Curator at The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL), convinces podcast host Ploy Radford as to the importance of the smock to English identity. Design, how we align stories with historical objects and fe…

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A patera - The Roman Baths, Bath 23:00

4+ y ago23:00

23:00

In this episode, Zofia Matyjaszkiewicz, who is the Collections Assistant at the Roman Baths in Bath, tells Ploy Radford why a patera - a shallow libation bowl - is her underrated object at this world-famous site. This one object sets off a whole discussion about Roman lives and passions, how design can let us date an object, and the concept of pilg…

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