Talk Horse

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S3 Ep4: Life on the Edge of the Saddle | Ben Atkinson

    6D AGO

    S3 Ep4: Life on the Edge of the Saddle | Ben Atkinson

    Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by Ben Atkinson, one of the UK’s most electrifying equestrian performers, stunt riders and horse trainers. From standing astride galloping horses in Roman Riding to commanding teams with nothing but voice and body in Liberty, Ben isn’t just a rider… he’s a true action star on horseback. Raised in a family of elite horsemen, Ben was performing by the age of nine, working on film sets by eleven and training with world-class stunt riders as a teenager. Today he leads Atkinson Action Horses, supplying highly trained horses and stunt riders for major productions including Poldark, Peaky Blinders and Victoria. Plus, Pippa and Tristan dive into some of the strangest horse events around the world, and Tristan reveals what happened when he had a rather sharp encounter with a New Forest pony… We love hearing from you info@talk-horse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  2. S3 Ep3 : Natalie O'Rourke Million Pound Fight to Save Her Stable

    MAR 18

    S3 Ep3 : Natalie O'Rourke Million Pound Fight to Save Her Stable

    Pippa and Tristan are joined by a true powerhouse of the equine world this week. If you don't know Nat's story - then you really should! From being fired because of her passion for horses to raising over £1 million in a national campaign to save her riding school, Natalie O’Rourke MBE has one of the most remarkable stories in grassroots equestrian sport. As the founder of Park Lane Stables in South London, she has built a community where horses help children and adults with disabilities develop confidence, independence and joy through her long association with the RDA. When the stables faced sudden closure in 2021, Natalie and her volunteers launched an extraordinary fundraising effort that captured the public’s imagination. The campaign secured the future of the centre and the thousands of families it supports each year, earning Natalie an MBE and The Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year along the way. Plus Pippa and Tristan are dallying with AI once again! Details of Park Lane Stables can be found here - https://www.parklanestables.co.uk/ We love hearing from you. Do email us at info@talk-horse.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  3. S3 Ep2: The Road to Cheltenham with Nico de Boinville

    MAR 11

    S3 Ep2: The Road to Cheltenham with Nico de Boinville

    It's Cheltenham week! And who better to join Pippa and Tristan this special week than one of jump racing’s most successful riders, Nico de Boinville. As the principal jockey for Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson, Nico has ridden more than 800 winners, claimed over 50 Grade 1 victories and celebrated many wins at the legendary Cheltenham Festival - including on Old Park Star this week - winning the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the opening race of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.  With the Cheltenham roar ringing out this week, Nico joins the pod to talk about the thrill, pressure and preparation behind the biggest meeting in jump racing. He reflects on his journey into the sport leaving university early to pursue a career in racing and working his way up. Nico also opens up about bouncing back after a recent fall earlier this season, the mindset it takes to recover from injury and get straight back in the saddle, and what it’s like riding some of the greatest horses in modern racing, including the phenomenal Constitution Hill. Plus and unusual technique to avoid post race interviews... Plus we'll have a guest appearance from pod alumni Mick Fitzgerald and a mini Cheltenham quiz. Keep sharing your stories, join us on social media, or drop us an email at info@talk-horse.com. See you soon for lots more Talk Horse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  4. S3 Ep1: Joe Ashman on Free Rein and Finding a Passion

    MAR 4

    S3 Ep1: Joe Ashman on Free Rein and Finding a Passion

    We’re back for Series 3 of Talk Horse! Did you miss us? We’re kicking things off in style with a guest hot off a flight from LA. Actor Joe Ashman, otherwise known as Callum in Netflix’s epic equine drama Free Rein, sits down with Olympic eventer Pippa Funnell and Made in Chelsea star Tristan Phipps to discuss all things horse. How he exaggerated his riding ability to land his dream role, why Free Rein ignited a love of horses, his bond with his on screen equine partner Milo, and his passion for the work he now does as an ambassador for the Riding for the Disabled Association. Donate to Joe's London Marathon for the RDA here https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/joe-ashman?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGnAzfYunM4mViLZVqiYGEXcUZp1-XfNuzgKAFcOAGKpGZpPJrNEiNdAeO8RiI_aem_-zt3qRICJM8d_PzMeo4IbQ Plus, he has an important message for Tristan about why it’s never too late to start riding. And the games are back! Today Pippa takes on Tristan in “Nay-Listers”. There may even have been some cheeky cheating. We’ll be revealing all on our socials this week... Whether you’re a lifelong rider or simply horse curious, saddle up and let’s Talk Horse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  5. S2 Ep19: Boyd Exell - Four Horses. One Man. Pure Excellence

    FEB 4

    S2 Ep19: Boyd Exell - Four Horses. One Man. Pure Excellence

    In the last of our live specials, Pippa and Tristan speak to the incredible Boyd Exell. Our first guest from the world of carriage driving and what a man to start with. One of the most decorated four-in-hand carriage drivers in history, Boyd has been crowned World Champion seven times in combined driving and has won the FEI World Cup Driving Final an unprecedented 11 times, more than any other driver. In a journey that took him from rural New South Wales to the very top of international carriage driving, Boyd reflects on how he first fell for the sport, the bold move to Europe that transformed his career, and the mindset required to stay at world-champion level for decades. He shares how he builds trust across a four-horse team, what continues to drive him after so many historic wins, and what goes through your mind when you drop the reins mid-race. Spoiler… he will not be doing that again. We’ll be back with series three from 3 March. Keep sharing your stories, join us on social media, or drop us an email at info@talk-horse.com. See you soon for lots more Talk Horse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  6. S2 Ep18: John, Donald and Jack Whitaker - Born to Jump

    JAN 21

    S2 Ep18: John, Donald and Jack Whitaker - Born to Jump

    In this special episode, recorded live on stage at the London International Horse Show, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by three members of one of the most iconic families in showjumping, the Whitakers. John Whitaker is one of our most requested guests and you can see why. With a career spanning more than 40 years, he’s won everything there is to win, including three Olympic medals, five World Championship medals and thirteen European Championship medals. He chats about longevity at the top of the sport, the mindset required to keep improving, and how showjumping has evolved over the decades. Plus, what keeps him competing at 70 years old. Helping make sense of the family tree are Donald Whitaker, a key contributor to Britain’s 2025 European team silver and historic Nations Cup victory, and Jack Whitaker, a top competitor at senior level in Nations Cups, World Cup classes and the Global Champions Tour. If you’ve always wanted to know what Christmas is like for the Whitaker family, their tips for spooky horses, or what they eat for breakfast, this is the one for you. Saddle up and let’s Talk Horse. 🐴 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  7. S2 Ep17: Geir & Johan Gulliksen - A Showjumping Dynasty

    JAN 7

    S2 Ep17: Geir & Johan Gulliksen - A Showjumping Dynasty

    In the first of these specials, recorded live at the London International Horse Show, Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of showjumping’s most respected figures and one of its most exciting rising talents, Norwegian showjumping father and son duo Geir Gulliksen and Johan Gulliksen, live on stage. Geir, or Jimmy as he’s known to his friends, shares his knowledge after decades at the top of international showjumping, plus the unexpected pressure of relieving yourself at the Olympics. Johan talks through his own path in the sport and the challenge of carving out an independent career, along with a near-death experience while under Pippa’s care. Saddle up and let’s Talk Horse! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  8. S2 Ep16: Laura Kraut Olympic Showjumping Queen

    2025-12-17

    S2 Ep16: Laura Kraut Olympic Showjumping Queen

    We're feeling festive in the studio and we hope you are too! In the last episode before our Christmas break Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of the most successful and enduring figures in international showjumping, Laura Kraut. Representing the USA across multiple Olympics, Laura is a team gold medallist from Beijing 2008 and team silver medallist from Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024. This also marks a first for Talk Horse, with Laura joining remotely! It's the future. Laura shares her early connection with horses, her route into elite showjumping and the key moments that told her she could compete at the very top. She reflects on her decision to base herself in Europe, how that shaped her career, and what she has learned from preparing for multiple Olympic Games across decades. The conversation also dives into horsemanship, longevity in the sport, motivation, and what still drives her to improve. Plus, the hosts catch up on what is coming up at London International Horse Show, look ahead to this weeks live episodes and Tristan faces an end of year quiz that asks how much he has really learned about horses. Though our present to him is the questions were a bit too easy... Have a wonderful Christmas break and we'll be back in 2026 to Talk more Horse with you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Talk horse
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joy Peddlers
  • Show Website
    Talk Horse

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