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Saddle up for tales of triumph, drama, and equestrian life as we gallop through the highs and lows of the horse world. Hosted by Olympic eventer and equestrian enthusiast Pippa Funnell, alongside Made in Chelsea 's Tristan Phipps, a newcomer to the horse world. They’ll be joined by trailblazers and icons of the equestrian scene—from dressage to dead heats, ponies to polo, and everything in between.

  1. 1 hr ago

    Free Rein Friday - Burghley Look Forward, Young Horse Advice & Safari Adventures

    Don't forget to use code TALKHORSE10 for a special discount on tickets for the London International Horse Show this December including the brand new eventing masterclass on Friday 18th. Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday catch-up on Talk Horse! 🐴 This week, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are diving into everything from exciting new partnerships to your most pressing equestrian questions. In this episode: The Safari Launch: We announce our new partnership with Steadfast and try on some rather "bougie" safari hats. For more details check out https://steadfast.africa/ and use code TALKHORSE for some lovely extras. Burghley & Norway: Tristan shares stories from his "international modeling" trip to the Norwegian fjords, and we look ahead to the action at Burghley. Training Your First Youngster: Pippa provides invaluable advice on the "ABC" method of training young horses, emphasizing trust, consistency, and reading body language. Career Reflections: Pippa answers what she might have done differently in her career (clue: it involves the water!) and shares the joy of the journey with every horse. Community Highlights: We reveal some incredible moss flower arrangements from our listeners and play another round of "Lone Ranger." 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code TALKHORSE at checkout. Download the Saily app or visit: https://saily.com/talkhorse #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #HorseTraining #BurghleyHT #EquestrianPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Free Rein Friday - Burghley Look Forward, Young Horse Advice & Safari Adventures

  2. 2 days ago

    Karl Ude-Martinez: A Knight to Remember - From Jousting to Polo to Acting

    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. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code TALKHORSE at checkout. Download the Saily app or visit: https://saily.com/talkhorse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Karl Ude-Martinez: A Knight to Remember - From Jousting to Polo to Acting

  3. 28 Aug

    Free Rein Friday - World Equestrian Games, Burghley Stakes & Rebuilding Your Confidence

    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. Don't forget to use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your London International Horse Show tickets throughout August! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Free Rein Friday - World Equestrian Games, Burghley Stakes & Rebuilding Your Confidence

  4. 26 Aug

    Rachael Faulkner on the Olympics, Lucinda Green & Reinventing Herself

    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 info@talk-horse.com for a chance to have them featured on an upcoming Free Rein Friday episode. With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rachael Faulkner on the Olympics, Lucinda Green & Reinventing Herself

  5. 21 Aug

    Tilly, Turning Pro & Tristan’s Dream Discipline - It's Free Rein Friday!

    Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday on Talk Horse! 🐎 Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps dive into your questions and share some behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world. Pippa reveals how her beloved children's book series, "Tilly's Pony Tails," actually came to be (and whether we'll ever see Tilly grow up!). We also tackle a listener dilemma: what do you do when your horse seems "too careful" for eventing? Pippa shares her expert advice on reading your horse’s confidence and knowing when to stick with a discipline or try something new. Plus, we answer a brilliant question about making the leap to becoming a professional rider—proving it's never too late to chase your equestrian dreams. In this episode: The origin story of the Tilly books Advice for adult novices aiming to go pro Tristan’s dream equestrian discipline Understanding horse "carefulness" in eventing vs. show jumping Our new listener game: Lone Ranger! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and send in your questions for next week! info@talk-horse.com #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #EquestrianPodcast #Eventing #HorseTraining #TillysPonyTails #FreeReinFriday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tilly, Turning Pro & Tristan’s Dream Discipline - It's Free Rein Friday!

  6. 19 Aug

    Gemma Stevens: Breaking the Discipline Divide

    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. In this episode, we dive into how Gemma manages to jump 1.50m tracks one day and tackle four-star cross-country the next, the fascinating story behind the clones of legendary stallion Chilly Morning, her Olympic ambitions and what she’s doing to prepare her current string of horses for LA 2028. 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 info@talk-horse.com With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets. https://londonhorseshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gemma Stevens: Breaking the Discipline Divide

  7. 14 Aug

    Free Rein Friday - Dream Rides, Self-Doubt & a Feathered Friend 🐴

    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? Pippa gets candid about imposter syndrome and whether even an Olympic champion can sometimes wonder if they’re good enough, while there’s a vital update from the Funnell vegetable patch. Plus, Tristan adds “wildlife rescuer” to his CV after coming to the aid of a baby bird. Just your average Friday at Talk Horse. Horses, honesty, home-grown veg and a very small feathered guest. What more could you want from Free Rein Friday? Do send you questions below or drop us a line at info@talk-horse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Free Rein Friday - Dream Rides, Self-Doubt & a Feathered Friend 🐴

  8. 12 Aug

    Rachel Proudley & Richard Howley - Jumping 7ft Walls & Producing Top Horses

    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, From fearlessly tackling 7ft Puissance walls to producing 5-star showjumpers, Rachel and Richard share an insider look into the high-stakes world of showjumping. They dive into Rachels non-horsey origins, the mental toughness required for big wall jumping, and what it really takes to build a successful career producing top talent at HK Horses. 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 info@talk-horse.com With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets. https://londonhorseshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rachel Proudley & Richard Howley - Jumping 7ft Walls & Producing Top Horses
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Saddle up for tales of triumph, drama, and equestrian life as we gallop through the highs and lows of the horse world. Hosted by Olympic eventer and equestrian enthusiast Pippa Funnell, alongside Made in Chelsea 's Tristan Phipps, a newcomer to the horse world. They’ll be joined by trailblazers and icons of the equestrian scene—from dressage to dead heats, ponies to polo, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Talk horse
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joy Peddlers
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    Talk Horse

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