Widely regarded as one of the greatest event riders of all time, Sir Mark Todd’s career is the stuff of legend. In part one of this deep dive, we explore the journey of a man who crossed generations, broke records, and redefined the sport of eventing.

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It's Royal Ascot week! So who else to guide Pippa and Tristan through the glory and glamour of the occasion that ones of the most successful jockeys of his generation, Jim Crowley. Born in the shadow of Ascot racecourse, Jim shares his remarkable journey from pony racing, to massive success jump racing to making the bold and ultimately triumphant switch to the flat.

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Jodie Hall McAteer has horses in her blood. Growing up in one of Britain's best-known showjumping families, she has gone from Pony European gold medallist to representing Great Britain on the world stage, becoming one of the country's most exciting young riders.

Now a regular competitor on the Global Champions Tour and Nations Cup teams, Jodie has represented Great Britain at some of the biggest shows in the world and ridden alongside many of the sport's biggest names.

In this episode, she joins Pippa and Tristan to discuss growing up in a horsey family, the reality of making a career in showjumping, and the sacrifices required to compete at the highest level. She also reflects on the horses that have shaped her career and the pressure of wearing the Team GB jacket.

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The only way we could get an interview with Carl Hester was by chasing him down in a miniature Land Rover. As podcast booking strategies go, it's surprisingly effective 😂

Olympic Champion Carl Hester joins Talk Horse for a special episode recorded at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest dressage riders of all time, Carl reflects on his extraordinary career, the setbacks he faced along the way, and why success doesn't always arrive on your own timeline.

From winning his first major medal in his 40s to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated equestrians, Carl shares the mindset that helped him stay motivated through decades of competition. Along the way, he offers honest advice on patience, resilience, dealing with pressure and what it really takes to achieve long-term success.

Recorded at Royal Windsor, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the sport's true greats. We can't wait to welcome Carl back to the Talk Horse studio for a full-length episode soon.

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We’re back with another episode from Royal Windsor🐎🎙️

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This week, Talk Horse comes live from the iconic Royal Windsor Horse Show for the first of two special on-location episode, and we’re joined straight from the showing ring by one of the sport’s true greats, Jayne Ross.

A legend of the showing world, Jayne has spent decades at the very top of the sport. She first found success at Horse of the Year Show back in 1966, winning the Pony of the Year title with Cusop Pirouette, and has since gone on to become one of the most successful producers in British showing history. A true equestrian, alongside her incredible showing career, she has also evented to Advanced level, represented Great Britain in combined training and trained point-to-point winners.

Pippa and Tristan chat to Jayne about the pressure of competing at Royal Windsor (her local show), what it takes to consistently produce championship horses, and the tiny details judges look for in the ring. They also discuss some of the unforgettable horses she’s ridden over the years, and how the sport of showing has changed during her remarkable career.

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He turned horseshoeing into one of the biggest TikTok sensations in the UK.

This week on Talk Horse, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by professional farrier and social media phenomenon Sam Dracott. From shoeing horses full-time to building an audience of more than 7 million followers online, Sam reveals how one hoof-cleaning video exploded into the most viewed TikTok in the UK.

Sam explains the reality of being a farrier, why horses really need shoes, the biggest misconceptions people have about hoof care, and how social media helped shine a spotlight on an industry most people knew nothing about.

The conversation dives into the craftsmanship behind farriery, balancing life as both a full-time farrier and online creator, viral pink horseshoes, educating millions through TikTok, and why “no foot, no horse” is one of the most important sayings in the equestrian world.

Plus, Pippa and Tristan look back on an unforgettable Badminton Horse Trials week, including Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo’s historic third consecutive Badminton victory.

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Olympian, Badminton winner and one of the greatest riders the sport of eventing has ever seen.

We were so keen to get her on that we had to whisk her into the studio, even though Tristan wasn’t around, so this week Pippa is flying solo in this incredible Badminton special. Lucinda Green joins Talk Horse to share the stories, lessons and mindset behind an extraordinary career. She reflects on her early years in the saddle, the horses that shaped her, and how she built a reputation as the ultimate cross-country rider.

Lucinda opens up about risk, instinct, and what it really takes to succeed at the top level, and how she’s now passing that knowledge on to the next generation of riders with the Lucinda Green Academy.Plus, she and Pippa discuss the runners and riders at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials.

Can Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo do it again?

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Best known as the creator behind Life on the Left Rein social channels, Tina has built a loyal following by sharing the real, unfiltered side of grassroots eventing, the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between.

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This week on Talk Horse, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by one of the most recognisable faces in modern equestrian media, Esme Higgs, better known online as This Esme.

Starting out as a young rider sharing her horsey life on YouTube, Esme has grown her channel into one of the biggest equestrian platforms in the world, reaching millions of viewers across more than 170 countries. But behind the glossy videos is a serious horsewoman with a deep passion for horse welfare, training, and bringing new audiences into the sport.

Esme joins Pippa and Tristan to talk about growing up in an “unhorsey” family, how a simple YouTube channel turned into a global career and the realities of balancing content creation with riding.

Plus a couple of big announcements for the upcoming Royal Windsor Horse show. Use the code TALKHORSE for 20% off tickets for the Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

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