Olympic event rider and equestrian entrepreneur Rachael Faulkner joins Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps on Talk Horse.

Rachael shares her journey from growing up with horses in England and Canada to fulfilling a childhood dream of representing Team Canada at the Barcelona Olympics — and why reaching that goal ultimately led her to step away from competitive riding.

She also reveals stories from training with Captain Mark Phillips, breakfast with Princess Anne, an unexpected positive drug test on the road to the Olympics, and how she went on to transform Tweeseldown into one of Britain’s best-known equestrian venues.

Plus, Rachael discusses building the Lucinda Green XC Academy with Eventing legend Lucinda Green and her work helping to shape the future of British Eventing.

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With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets.

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Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday on Talk Horse! 🐎

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Part of Britain’s gold-medal-winning team, Gemma Stevens joins Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps for the latest episode of Talk Horse, recorded just before the team’s success at the Eventing World Championships in Aachen.

Gemma is a powerhouse and a rarity in the equestrian world - competing at the highest levels of both eventing and international show jumping. From growing up at her mother’s riding school to representing Great Britain at the Rio Olympics, her career has been anything but ordinary.

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It’s Free Rein Friday, and Pippa and Tristan are tackling the important questions in life, like if money, time and skill was no object, which horses from all disciplines would they have in their dream stable?

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Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined in the studio by European Young Rider Champion Rachel Proudley and top international showjumper, and her mentor and owner, Richard Howley,

Have questions, anecdotes, or stories? Leave a comment below for a chance to have them featured on an upcoming Free Rein Friday episode or email [email protected]

With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets. https://londonhorseshow.com/

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It's time for another Free Rein Friday – your bonus dose of Pippa and Tristan! ❤️

This week, the conversation turns to training outside the saddle, gym rivalries and why Tristan has sworn off Reformer Pilates after one unforgettable session.

Plus we're answering more of your questions! And if you have one for Pippa and Tristan please drop us a line on [email protected]

🎧 New full episodes of Talk Horse every Wednesday, with Free Rein Fridays bringing you extra laughs and behind-the-scenes conversations every Friday.

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One of our most requested guests joins us this week, as eventing royalty Mary King sits down with Pippa and Tristan in the studio.

After an extraordinary 46 seasons at the top of the sport, Mary recently announced her retirement. She looks back on six Olympic Games, 13 championship medals and unforgettable victories at Badminton, Burghley and Kentucky.

From a completely unhorsey background to the very top of her game, Mary never took the easy route. She reflects on competing while pregnant, returning after serious injury, producing a homebred five-star winner and supporting her daughter Emily’s own career.

This is the remarkable story of one of eventing’s most admired and enduring stars. We’ll definitely need to get her back. 

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This week we welcome the multitalented Ashleigh, or Ash, Wallace to the podcast. Her career spans over 20 years in elite sport, supporting athletes across seven Olympic cycles, and boy does she have some fabulous wisdom to impart. Whether you're an elite rider, a weekend trotter or anyone wanting to improve your health this is the episode for you!

From representing South Africa in hockey to becoming an internationally renowned physiotherapist and, crucially for Talk Horse, former Head of Human Sports Science and Medicine at British Equestrian.

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How do you build an Olympic showjumping team from the ground up?

In this episode of Talk Horse, Pippa Funnell is joined by UAE Olympians Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi and Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri to discuss the incredible rise of showjumping in the United Arab Emirates.

They reflect on their journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, training under William Funnell, the horses that helped them reach the sport's biggest stage, and the ambition driving UAE equestrian sport forward.

The conversation also explores the importance of strong foundations, developing young riders, balancing elite competition with family life, and why representing your country is about far more than results.

It's an inspiring insight into one of the fastest-growing nations in international showjumping - and the people leading the charge.

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