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In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by British 5* event rider Simon Grieve.  

Simon Grieve is a British five-star event rider with nearly 100 national wins and 18 starts at the world’s top events, including Badminton, Burghley, and Pau. He runs Simon Grieve Eventing at Field Farm in Leicestershire, where he competes, trains horses, and coaches riders of all levels. Simon is also the co-host of The Shut Up and Ride Podcast, known for its honest, down-to-earth conversations about the realities of the sport. In addition to his competitive and coaching career, he serves as a mentor within the Performance Mentoring Programme, helping riders strengthen their skills, confidence, and mindset in and out of the saddle. 

Simon reflects on his career and his growing role as a voice within the sport of eventing, including: 

• How The Shut Up and Ride Podcast came to life and the dynamic between the hosts that makes their conversations both unfiltered and meaningful 

• The mindset work he’s done as a rider, how it’s shaped his approach to competition, and the impact it’s had on his life outside the saddle 

• What led him to build a presence on social media, how he balances authenticity with visibility, and the challenges of sharing openly in a public space 

• How he manages the fear, doubts, and nerves that come with riding at the five-star level, and the tools he uses to stay grounded in high-pressure moments 

Join Simon and Sinead as they explore the realities of competing at the top of the sport, the responsibility of being a public voice for eventing, and the importance of keeping the love of the horse at the heart of it all. 

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