Recorded live at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of eventing’s biggest stars, Ros Canter. Ros reflects on the moments that have shaped her remarkable career, from Olympic glory and championship success to the horses and people who helped her along the way.

She also shares what it takes to perform under pressure, how she builds a partnership with each horse and what makes Burghley such a unique and formidable challenge. Plus, Ros reveals what it's like juggling life as a mother of two whilst being one of the best eventers in the world.

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We’re all still recovering from the brilliance of Burghley, so we’ve got a slightly different Free Rein Friday for you this week. Recorded at Pippa’s yard in July, it’s double Funnell trouble, with an in-depth chat with Pippa and William from their sofa!

They talk training, competition, life with horses and what they’re really like away from the arena.

In this episode:

Pippa vs William: We find out how their coaching styles differ, who is the tougher trainer and how they approach getting the best out of horses and riders.

Life with Horses: Pippa and William talk about balancing riding, coaching, the Billy Stud and travelling, and whether they ever actually manage to take a day off.

Training & Horsemanship: From working with young horses to getting the basics right, Pippa and William talk about how they train and the importance of building trust between horse and rider.

Competition Nerves: Pippa and William compare how they are before a big competition, including Pippa's nerves and William insisting he's not grumpy, just "focused".

Life at Home: We hear about gardening, barbecues, new cushions and William's idea of a romantic evening involving a tractor and spreading muck.

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Recorded live at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, William and Alice Fox-Pitt join Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps for a very special episode of Talk Horse, brought to you in partnership with Musto.

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We have a big announcement! Our fabulous partners at London International Horse Show are bringing us an eventing extravaganza at this December’s show, with our very own Pippa as ambassador. Get your tickets now for the evening performance on Friday 18 December for this historic masterclass! TALKHORSE10 to get 10% off.

This week, we’re joined by the multi-talented Karl Ude-Martinez, founder of The Knights of Middle England. Karl has had one of the most unusual and exciting careers in the horse world, spanning acting, international polo commentary, stunt riding and professional jousting.

Karl shares the story of his “baptism of fire” as a teenage knight at Warwick Castle, how he balances the precision of polo with the chaos of the jousting arena, and his deep belief in the transformative power of horses.

He also reveals the realities of performing at speed in full armour, the trust required between horse and rider, and some unforgettable stories from a career spent entertaining crowds both in and out of the saddle.

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Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! In this special episode, Pippa returns from an incredible week at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen.

We dive into the "battle of the titans" in the eventing world, celebrate the phenomenal British results across Dressage and Show Jumping, and share the inspiring stories of horse and rider partnerships that truly shone on the world stage.

We also look ahead to the wide-open competition at Burghley, announce our exciting live show plans (come say hi!), and take a moment to answer a very moving listener question about finding the confidence to get back in the saddle after a tragic loss.

We'll be interviewing equestrian power couple William and Alice Fox Pitt at the Musto Stand at Burghley after the Dressage (at around 4pm) on Friday 4th.

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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.

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

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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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