Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco

Last week, Katie and Tania we kicked off alternative and holistic therapies month last week, and this week we are meeting the man behind a device that you’ll find in tack rooms up and down the country, and the story behind it is really quite unique. 

Those of you that have had horses with lameness and used this device will be glad that this gentleman left his career in the police force to become a house husband to raise his children and to support his wife in her bid to go to university. But who am I talking about, and what does that have to do with horses, I hear you cry? Well, it was this bold move that led to his wife beginning a PhD in micro current technology, which led to - you’ve guessed it - the birth of the inimitable Arc Equine. This week we find out all about how the Arc came into being with its founder, Ian Thirkell.

There's more training tips from Tania, and we try another Prosecco.

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It's a new month and this month, Katie and Tania delve into the world of complimentary and holistic therapies. As we approach the winter months, our animals - like us - often start to feel their ailments a little, and while there is no replacement for veterinary medicine, there is much we can do to support it and to complement it. This month we are focussing on exactly that, and looking at ways to keep our horses comfortable and healthy with minimal intervention. 

has studied a wide range of holistic therapies, including reiki, applied zoopharmacognosy, McTimoney therapy, Merishia massage, Myofascial release, kinesiology taping and thermal imaging amongst others. Not only does she practice these therapies, but she also teaches so you too can help your horse. Find out all about these therapies and how you can help your horse in this episode.

As always, Tania answers your training questions and we try and new Prosecco!

Find out more about Rose Therapies: https://www.rose-therapy.co.uk

Find out more about our Prosecco, Sea Change: https://seachangewine.com

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In our final week of investigating WAR HORSE, Katie and Tania return to the present day to talk about today's modern army horses.

Join us as we talk with Ted Heath, Curator at the Household Cavalry Museum, about how today's cavalry horses are selected and cared for. It's a double whammy as we also talk to Glynn Jones, a former member of the Blues and Royals. Glynn tells us about his career in the army, and the posts he held at the stables.

You can view any of our War Horse content, including our time with the National Theatre's UK Tour company, by popping over to YouTube and subscribing to our channel (Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast). You'll also see the World War One 'horse furniture' and equipment that Belinda showed us behind the scenes at the National Army Museum stores.

Find out more about the Household Cavalry Museum: https://householdcavalry.co.uk/museum/

Book your tickets to watch War Horse on stage at a venue near you: https://www.warhorseonstage.com

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This week, Katie and Tania delve deeper into the story behind Michael Morpurgo and the National Theatre's WAR HORSE, and this week, we get real.

Join us as we talk with Belinda Day, Senior Curator at the National Army Museum, about the REAL war horses, how they were kept and how high the standards of care were. Can you imaging managing a troop of horses in a battlefield? Neither could we! Find out how they did it.

Hop over to YouTube and subscribe to our channel (Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast) to see the World War One 'horse furniture' and equipment that Belinda showed us and have a peek behind the scenes at the National Army Museum stores.

Next week, we talk with Ted Heath and Glynn Jones about the modern cavalry horses and their lives. Don't miss it!

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This is a special one...

We continue our month of episodes dedicated to the National Theatre's WAR HORSE. In this episode, Katie and Tania meet Joey (and his puppeteers) with Director of Puppetry Matthew Forbes. It is an understatement to say the duo were moved!

Listen to Matthew Forbes working with the puppeteers to bring Joey to life, and find out which move Grand Prix trainer Tania taught him! Make sure you subscribe to our sparkly new YouTube channel (Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast) so that you can watch our time with Joey and the puppeteers, and see if Joey should be on the team for Los Angeles after learning his new move with Tania!

You can buy tickets for the UK tour of War Horse here: https://www.warhorseonstage.com

Next friday, join us as we meet Belinda Day, Senior Curator of the National Army Museum. Find out about the REAL war horses, how they were kept and how welfare standard were higher than you'd think.

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Whoop! We are SO excited to share series two of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with you! Episodes will drop weekly, landing every Friday on all major podcast platforms. We are still FREE to listen to.

The first month of series two is dedicated to the National Theatre's WAR HORSE. In this episode, Katie and Tania meet Matthew Forbes, the Director of Puppetry for War Horse's new UK Tour. You can find out how the company brings Joey and Topthorne to life by listening right here.

Next week, listen in to what happened when Katie and Tania met Joey (and his puppeteers), and find out which move Grand Prix trainer Tania taught him! Make sure you subscribe to our sparkly new YouTube channel (Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast) so that you can watch our time with Joey and the puppeteers, and see if Joey should be on the team for Los Angeles after learning his new move with Tania!

You can buy tickets for the UK tour of War Horse here: https://www.warhorseonstage.com

Our drink of choice this week was The War Horse Chenin Blanc.

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It's the very last episode of the first series of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco and what a series it has been! Listen to the final episode now for free on all major podcast platforms to find out what we'll be getting up to in series two, which begins in September.

Katie and Tania were Livin' On A Prayer with this week's tipple! The duo talk about Rocky's progress and Tania answers listeners' questions on head tilts, transitions and rein back. All this, and the usual fun and laughter!

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Katie and Tania chat with the entrepreneur behind Everything Horse, Suzanne Ashton. The trio share a new prosecco while they chat about Suzanne's life with horses, her inspiration for starting Everything Horse, and the business' future. Tania answers more of your questions, and there's more of the usual fun and laughter. Cheers!

Visit Everything Horse at: https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk

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X Factor alumni Janet Devlin joins Katie and Tania to talk about taking the equestrian walk of shame, her new single and riding Russell Crowe's horses.

The duo try a new fizz and Tania answers your training questions. Do you have a question for us? Email [email protected]. Join us on socials - Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, and polespiaffeandprosecco_podcast on Insta.

Find out more about Janet's music at JanetDevlin.com.