Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco

It’s the last episode of the pod for 2025, and it’s a Christmas cracker! Join us as we record live from the London International Horse Show. Find out the best Christmas gifts received by equestrian personalities, such as Becky Moody, Rebecca Hughes, Ruby Hughes, This Esme and Louise Bell among other good company, and what they wish they could find under the tree. 

Also in this episode, Tania talks turbo cobs, long reining and why working in an outline matters and Katie enjoys a taste of Tattinger. 

The Podvent delivers its final prizes and we hear from our big prize, Stierna, on their amazing contribution. Find out more about the Podvent Calendar: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, on Insta as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco _ podcast.

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We wish you a very merry twixtmas, and a very happy and healthy New Year. 

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In the first of our December episodes, we met Rebecca Hughes and talked about the ultimate Christmas present of finding a pony under the Christmas tree. What happens though, if you do indeed find a new pony under the Christmas tree and you want to get out and about? Or if you have dreamed of owning your own wheels to take you and your pony wherever your heart desires. Joining us today to talk about another ultimate Christmas present - and we hope horse husbands are listening carefully - is Hannah from Foxy Horseboxes. Find out how you can personalise your new wheels and take your horse out in style! 

Also in this episode, Tania talks about personal taste when riding horses, tricky youngsters and Shire horses’ bouncy trot. Katie sips a perfect tack room tipple which would work well as you muck out on Christmas ,morning. 

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Find out more about Foxy Horseboxes: https://www.foxyhorseboxes.co.uk

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It’s very sparkly on the pod as we proceed through December. If you’re stuck on what to buy your loved one or your yard mates this Christmas, this is the episode for you! In today’s pod, we talk about the best gifts for under £30. Tania talks about how you can avoid being overwhelmed with horse chores at Christmas, and straight lines and motorbiking. 

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A hearty ho-ho-ho, and a big welcome to December on the pod! This week, we meet a real Christmas fairy, who can indeed arrange for a pony to be under your tree. There’s lots of banter with the brilliant Rebecca Hughes, as we encourage Tania to get her Christmas on.

In this episode, we reveal more about the Podvent Calendar, and the prizes you can expect to win. Tania talks voice rule change and starting from scratch, while Katie is very impressed with this week’s tack room tipple. 

Find out more about Rebecca Hughes: https://www.hughesdressage.com/rebecca-hughes

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There is something deeply humbling about standing with one of the heavy horses. For centuries they pulled ploughs to farm for us, delivered beer as dray horses and served in the military as drum horses amongst other roles. After such a history of service, its saddening to see many heavy breeds are either at risk or endangered and today we are looking at two breeds that are much loved by the equestrian population, but need that love to translate into something more to sustain their breed. Find out what you can do to save the Suffolk Punches and the Shire horses, and find out how versatile they are.

Tania talks young horses and ‘wrong bend’, while Katie spurns this week’s drink! 

Find out more about Suffolk horses: https://suffolkhorsesociety.org.uk

Find out more about Shire horses: https://www.shire-horse.org.uk

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How can a breed favoured by royalty and bred by our very own king be on the endangered list? This is the question we put to Catherine Lea of the Cleveland Bay Society on today’s pod. Find out more about a breed that could well be the ultimate all rounder. 

Tania talks fizzy mares and stiff gifts (not a euphemism) and the duo finally go on brand to test a new Prosecco. 

Find out more about Cleveland Bay horses: https://www.clevelandbay.com

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It’s the second Friday in November, and we are continuing to delve into rare breeds. Today, we are heading to Scotland to talk with Ruth McMinn about the Eriskay pony. Never heard of them? Neither had we! Find out all about these lovely ponies on today’s pod. 

Tania talks arena footing and riding with ADHD, and Katie turns her nose up at this week’s tack room tipple! Find out what to avoid and don’t waste your tipple tastebuds! 

Find out more about the eriskay pony: https://eriskaypony.org

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It’s a new month, which means it’s a new theme on the pod. This month, we are looking into rare breeds: what they are, and how we can support them. It’s an important topic, which, as horse lovers, we should all be aware of before breeds are consigned to history. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust exists to monitor and secure our native livestock breeds. Not just horses, but all livestock. They have set the ambitious goal of reversing the decline of all species on their watchlist. Tracy Wathen-Jones joins the pod to talk about the rare equine breeds in the UK and why it’s important to save them.

Tania introduces her new competition ride, and Katie chooses a tack room tipple that is a big hit! 

Find out more about the RBST: https://www.rbst.org.uk

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Our very own resident expert and Grand Prix rider and trainer, Tania Grantham, talks about her journey with Sam, and how she managed him with Bailey’s Lorna Edgar’s help. This episode gives you an insight into feeding for temperament and competition

Katie gets quite excited about this week’s tipple, and Tania answers your questions on chicken wings, freezing in canter and planning for stay-away shows.

All of this month, the pod is kindly supported by Baileys, and just to add a cherry to the cake, they have offered us a phenomenal prize to give away! You can win a nutritionist consultation and THREE MONTHS’ worth of feed for one horse. As if that’s not enough, you can also win ONE month’s worth of fees for your friend’s horse too! 

To enter you must:

- Like and follow Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco on socials: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, on Insta as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco _ podcast and on You Tube as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast.

- ⁠Like and follow Baileys Horse feeds on socials.

- ⁠Comment on our pinned socials ‘Win’ post to enter yourself to win first prize.

- ⁠In the comment, tag two friends to win runner-up prizes.

- ⁠For an extra entry share to your story tagging Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, Baileys Horse Feeds and your friends! 

You can find out more about Baileys Horse Feeds and find the details of their helpline by visiting their website: www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk. 

Join Tania on socials. You’ll find her as InspireDressageOfficial on Facebook, or on Instagram as Inspire_Dressage.

We need your training questions. Email us: [email protected].

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Our guest today is Nicki Bates, a West Sussex based show jumper that rides and produces horses up to Grand Prix and CSI 2*. In between popping fences, she’s a very  busy coach, with clients of varying levels. Along with her husband, dressage rider Michael Bates, she also breeds and produces sport horses. Find out how Nicki feeds her yard of competition horses, broodmares and young stock. 

Tania talks rider crookedness, reactive young horses and springy trot moments, while Katie finds a slice of heaven! 

All of this month, the pod is kindly supported by Baileys, and just to add a cherry to the cake, they have offered us a phenomenal prize to give away! You can win a nutritionist consultation and THREE MONTHS’ worth of feed for one horse. As if that’s not enough, you can also win ONE month’s worth of fees for your friend’s horse too! 

To enter you must:

- Like and follow Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco on socials: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, on Insta as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco _ podcast and on You Tube as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast.

- ⁠Like and follow Baileys Horse feeds on socials.

- ⁠Comment on our pinned socials ‘Win’ post to enter yourself to win first prize.

- ⁠In the comment, tag two friends to win runner-up prizes.

- ⁠For an extra entry share to your story tagging Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, Baileys Horse Feeds and your friends! 

You can find out more about Baileys Horse Feeds and find the details of their helpline by visiting their website: www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk. 

Find out more about Nicki Bates: https://equimi.com/teambates

We need your training questions. Email us: [email protected].

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