Shut Up and Ride

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The Podcast you never knew you needed! Welcome to the Shut Up and Ride Podcast — where the equestrian world gets real, unfiltered and hilariously honest. Hosted by eventing rider Simon Grieve, liberty horse trainer Ben Atkinson, and equestrian journalist Jenny Rudall, this isn’t your average horse podcast. It's like being in the pub with your horsey mates — full of laughter, truth bombs, and behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world. ️ Expect: Candid conversations about life in and out of the saddle The hilarious highs, the emotional lows, and the bits no one else dares to say Special guests from across equestrian sport, entertainment and beyond ⚠️ Strong opinions, unexpected tangents, and zero sugar-coating Whether you’re a competitive rider, a weekend hacker, or just love a good story, Shut Up and Ride brings together expert insight, genuine friendship, and bold storytelling in every episode. From Olympians to stunt riders, horse safaris to liberty training, and everything in between — this is the equestrian podcast that keeps it real. Horsey or not, we promise you’ll be hooked. Subscribe now and join the ride.

  1. 3d ago

    From Mustangs to Badminton and the fun and tears in-between : Elisa Wallace

    This week, Jenny and Ben are joined by five-star eventer, Mustang trainer and exceptional horsewoman Elisa Wallace — and wow, what an episode. From training Mustangs and building relationships with horses others might overlook, to competing at the very top of eventing, Elisa’s career has always put horsemanship at the heart of everything she does. But this conversation also goes somewhere much deeper. Elisa talks openly about her fall at the final fence at Badminton — and the brutal social-media backlash that followed, including death threats. She is truthful, vulnerable and wonderfully honest about what that experience did to her, what she learned from it, and how you keep going when suddenly everyone has an opinion. At the heart of the episode is a question we keep coming back to: When you’re competing at the very top, which hat wins — the horseman or the competitor? Expect tears, some incredible insights and Ben at possibly his happiest — talking horses with another person who truly thinks like a horseman. Elisa is thoughtful, refreshingly honest and a fierce advocate for the horse. This is a conversation about competition, pressure, mistakes, social media and what putting the horse first really looks like. Is this what the horse world needs to learn? Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Sponsor: British Eventing's Be Prepared Initiative(00:01:13) - Introduction and Welcoming Elisa Wallace(00:03:27) - Elisa's Background and Road to the Horse(00:04:38) - Discovering Mustangs and Fledge's Story(00:10:01) - Mustang Training and Wild Horse Realities(00:17:12) - Mirroring, Energy, and Connecting with Horses(00:22:36) - Building Trust and Managing Frustration in Horses(00:25:19) - Mental Focus, Mistakes, and Show Pressures(00:29:25) - Position, Teaching, and Groundwork Philosophy(00:33:13) - Comparing Training Styles and Enjoying the Process(00:35:44) - The Badminton Afib Incident and Its Aftermath(00:45:40) - Rebuilding Trust After Trauma(00:50:43) - Horses Finding Their Right Jobs(01:00:55) - Bridleless Riding and Testing Communication(01:07:47) - Classical Horsemanship and Testing Yourself(01:12:21) - Quick Fire Questions(01:18:08) - Dealing with Online Trolls and Criticism(01:23:51) - Closing Thoughts and Farewell

    From Mustangs to Badminton and the fun and tears in-between : Elisa Wallace

  2. Sep 1

    Dolly, Bridleless & Going Completely Off the Rails

    This one goes off the rails a bit… but, quite frankly, that’s what we do best. Think honest, unfiltered chat down the pub with your mates — horses, life, opinions, tangents and absolutely no idea where the conversation is going next. We start with the bridleless display at the Aachen Opening Ceremony. Seeing bridleless riding showcased on one of the biggest stages in equestrian sport feels significant — but is it? Is this a sign that attitudes really are changing in the horse world, and are we starting to rethink what good riding and horsemanship can look like? From there, things take a turn. Following the sad news of Dolly Parton’s death, we talk about Dolly, her extraordinary life and why certain people seem to mean so much to so many of us. That leads us somewhere we perhaps weren’t expecting, as Ben talks openly about his faith and we get into one of those very honest conversations about life, beliefs and the things that shape who we are. Then, somehow, we're back to horses. We discover just how different our coaching styles are, what makes a good coach, what makes a good pupil and whether the person with the most talent is necessarily the person you most want to teach. And then it’s over to you. We answer the questions you sent us on social media.  It’s candid, funny, occasionally serious and mostly chaotic. Basically, it’s Shut Up and Ride doing what Shut Up and Ride does best. Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - British Eventing's new initiative, Be Prepared(00:01:15) - Shut Up & Ride(00:02:45) - My Back's Falling Off(00:05:32) - Dolly Parton Dances In The Pool(00:08:52) - Jessie On Dolly Parton's Death(00:10:08) - Jesus On A Mission In Heaven(00:12:23) - Adam on His Religion(00:15:58) - I'd like to meet my grandfather(00:17:47) - Bridle Elimination at the World Equestrian Championships(00:22:46) - Simon on teaching kids to ride with spurs(00:28:15) - How to Improve Your Seat on a Horse(00:29:58) - Simon On Liberty: I Tell People To F**K OFF In A Training(00:33:59) - The Woman Who Kicked Me Out Of Baby Yoga(00:36:12) - What Makes The Perfect Client?(00:37:48) - How to get a Horse to Like You(00:40:06) - Peter Andre on Teaching People to Ride(00:44:43) - Riding a Horse(00:45:59) - What's The Most Scary Moment You've Ever Been On A(00:51:00) - Chewie the Dog's First Birthday(00:51:18) - The Truth About Crying On The Horse(00:52:51) - Tommy on His First Horse(00:56:21) - I'd like to do 5 Star for a day(00:57:57) - Why did Jenny move to Canada?(00:58:51) - What would you suggest doing for a horse that naps on the(01:03:10) - A Patreon for Equestrian Fans(01:05:20) - Favorite breed of horse(01:06:00) - Any tips for hard ground?(01:06:57) - Simon Rants About Rain On A Tent In Rural France(01:09:50) - Simon on the Dressage Test(01:11:17) - What Annoys Me Most About Pooing In Sinks(01:12:59) - "You're supposed to give way to the other driver"(01:14:49) - Simon on the(01:16:48) - Shut Up And Ride: The Politics Podcast

    Dolly, Bridleless & Going Completely Off the Rails

  3. Aug 21

    Ben Asselin: What Makes a True Horseman?

    What’s the difference between being a great rider and being a true horseman? This week, Canadian show jumper Ben Asselin joins Jenny, Simon and Ben to talk horsemanship, the lessons he’s learned competing at the highest level and why understanding the horse has to go far beyond what happens in the ring. Ben also takes us inside Spruce Meadows — the iconic venue founded by his grandparents, Ron and Marg Southern — and explains what makes it such a special place for horses, riders and fans of the sport. Plus, we go behind the scenes of FAULTLESS, the new six-part show jumping documentary series that essentially gives show jumping the Drive to Survive treatment.  Produced in partnership with Rolex, which Ben co-executive produced alongside his brother Kyle. From what makes a true horseman to one of the greatest venues in the sport and a new series taking show jumping to a global audience — this is a brilliant conversation with someone who has spent his life immersed in the sport. Faultless New episodes when ever we have time. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - British Eventing's new initiative, Be Prepared(00:01:13) - Stepping Up Ride(00:02:56) - Flatland at Spruce Meadows(00:07:50) - Simon Greave at the CPKC presented by Rolex(00:13:09) - The Equine Eventing Experience at Hickstead(00:16:08) - The Greatest Rider of All Time: Spruce Meadows(00:22:51) - What Do Horses Have Teached You?(00:24:56) - What Is The Difference Between A Horseman and A Good Rider?(00:25:51) - What's the difference between a good horseman and a good rider(00:32:58) - Richard Vogel on Being Hard On Himself(00:33:57) - The Rolex Grand Slam of Jumping(00:38:08) - How Hard It Is to Win a Horse Jumping Grand Prix(00:42:53) - Ben Simon on Eventing(00:44:52) - A drive for the horse(00:45:30) - Faultless(00:52:18) - The Rolex Grand Slam(00:55:33) - The Story of Karl King in Horse & Cartel(00:59:04) - How Did You Choose Your Riders?(01:03:58) - Matt Hickstad in The Final Episode(01:05:43) - Irish Dancing on Lorraine(01:07:51) - What's Annoyed You This Week?(01:08:41) - James McAvoy on His Favorite Horse(01:11:48) - The Most Scared A Horse Has Ever Made You(01:13:34) - Honor riding his daughter's horse(01:14:45) - What Makes a Great Horseman?(01:15:11) - Simon on the Hot Temper(01:17:26) - Ben on Being Annoyed This Week(01:20:34) - Faultless

    Ben Asselin: What Makes a True Horseman?

  4. Aug 11

    Freddy Steele: From Stunts to Dressage & Unlocking the Horse’s Mind

    This week Jenny and Ben are joined by the one and only Freddy Steele — Liberty Legend, stunt rider, horseman, performer and mindset coach. Freddy takes us behind the scenes of a life spent doing things with horses that most of us wouldn’t even dare attempt… from jaw-dropping stunts and live performances to dressage, liberty work and developing a true partnership with the horse. But there’s much more to Freddy than the spectacular stuff. We get into mindset, confidence, communication and training horses, and ask Freddy some of the tougher questions about the horse world — the things we all see, think about and sometimes don’t dare say out loud. And, because apparently one Freddy isn’t quite enough, Simon makes a very brief guest appearance before his live demo! Expect horses, stunts, some seriously good conversations and plenty of Shut Up and Ride honesty. New episodes when ever we have time. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - British Eventing's Be Prepared Program(00:01:54) - Charles Owen Protects My Head(00:03:53) - I Organised The Second Guest's Appearance(00:04:28) - Introducing the Guest(00:05:23) - Freddie Steele's Entrance(00:06:08) - Crazy World(00:11:49) - Freddie's Horse Show(00:16:24) - Horsepower Fury at Horsepower(00:21:15) - The Importance of Horsemanship(00:24:38) - Do Horse and Bike Shows Get Pushback?(00:31:04) - Goodminton and Dressage(00:38:43) - Dressage in the Circus(00:40:17) - Spanish and Portuguese Working Equitation(00:44:10) - Simon Grieve at the Horse Trials(00:47:42) - Simon About To Do His Demo(00:48:26) - Watch: Freddie Steele on Working Horses(00:51:33) - Eco Earplugs for Horses(00:56:24) - Tom Cruise: You Teach People To Fall Off Horses(01:01:04) - Stay On Your Horse(01:06:34) - Ben's Old School Toys(01:08:01) - Fool On The Horse(01:09:10) - What Annoyed Me Most About This Week's Podcast(01:09:42) - Brexit Annoying Me(01:11:15) - International Visitor Fee in US National Parks(01:13:29) - Shut Up And Ride

    Freddy Steele: From Stunts to Dressage & Unlocking the Horse’s Mind

  5. Jul 24

    Processing Grief and Loss

    This week’s episode is a difficult one. Simon and Jenny come together to reflect on the heartbreaking losses of Sophie and Kerry while eventing, two much-loved members of the eventing community. As friends, colleagues, and fellow equestrians, they share their personal thoughts, memories, and emotions while trying to process a tragedy that has been felt across the sport. This isn’t an episode with answers. It’s an honest conversation about grief, the close-knit nature of the eventing world, and the impact these losses have had on so many people. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time. BE Supoort trust details  Their confidential mental health helpline, delivered in partnership with Sporting Chance, is available 24 hours a day. By calling 07780 008877, you will be connected with a mental health professional who can listen and help you access the most appropriate support. You can also make contact by: Contact form: https://www.sportingchanceclinic.com/get-support Email: support@sportingchanceclinic.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Shut Up And Ride Podcast(00:00:24) - Benji the Horse(00:02:00) - Kerry and Sophie(00:06:38) - The horse rider who died in a show jumping accident(00:13:11) - Simon Cowell on Izzy Taylor's heartfelt message(00:14:53) - The terrible eventing tragedy(00:21:43) - Jumping on the Horse after the Event(00:26:29) - A message for Izzy the Eventing Mum

    Processing Grief and Loss

  6. Jul 17

    The Holy Grail of Tangents: From Monty Python to Rodeos and Bitless Riding

    The gang's back together... and absolutely nothing is off limits. Ben, Simon and Jenny reunite for another laugh-out-loud episode of Shut Up and Ride, where the conversation takes more twists and turns than a jump-off. From nostalgic chats about those magazines, to the world of rodeo, the rise of bitless riding, and everything in between, it's another episode packed with honest opinions, plenty of laughs, and the kind of tangents only this trio can produce. Ben is back on top form, delivering some of his funniest one-liners yet, Simon tries to keep things on track (with varying success!), and Jenny does her best to referee the chaos. As always, the team also shares what's been annoying them this week, tackles the hot topics from across the equestrian world, and proves once again that no subject is too big, too small, or too unexpected. Whether you're mucking out, driving to a show, or just in need of a good laugh, this is one episode you won't want to miss. New episodes when ever we have time. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Be Prepared(00:01:56) - The Three of Us(00:03:39) - Woman Ties Dog Outside the General Store(00:07:24) - Letting The Guinea Pigs Go Free(00:11:27) - Black Bear and Her Baby Cubs in Whistler(00:13:36) - Simon on the Clinic(00:14:53) - Have You Had A Day At Home?(00:15:17) - Working with a horse(00:20:25) - The Real Life of The Wiggles(00:23:00) - I Almost Died At The Horse Trials(00:25:55) - Push the trolley around the supermarket(00:29:45) - Simon On Gay People Reading Porn Magazines(00:32:44) - What's Making Me So Mad?(00:34:15) - Simon and Becky(00:38:49) - The CEO of British Dressage(00:43:13) - Simon Greave on His Car(00:45:33) - The Royal Wedding(00:50:30) - He's Just Trying to Keep You From Going To Hell(00:51:02) - The Pros and the Amateurs in Eventing(00:51:59) - What's the difference between a Professional and an Amateur Horse Show?(00:55:06) - Liberation at the Horse Trials(00:57:32) - If You Could Rewind Your Life(00:59:59) - Would You Train Your Horse To Be Thoroughbred?(01:07:26) - Rodeos are a cultural phenomenon(01:12:30) - Talking To A Rodeo Person(01:13:47) - Ben Sags Off At Cycling(01:14:40) - What's Annoying You About The Horse Traffic?(01:18:57) - Horse riding is more fun than football(01:21:46) - A Poem My Daughter wrote for me(01:23:02) - Simon Greave's Hump Day Demo

  7. Jun 24

    From Top-Level Sport to Grassroots Reality: A No-Holds-Barred Chat with Rosie Williams & Tina Wallace

    What makes Eventing such a special sport? In this episode of Shut Up and Ride, we’re celebrating everything we love about Eventing — the horses, the riders, the challenges, the community, and the incredible journey from grassroots to the highest levels of competition. We’re joined by Rosie Williams, CEO of British Dressage, and grassroots rider and influencer Tina Wallace for a brilliant conversation about what makes Eventing so unique and where it might go next. We chat about new initiatives, including Be Prepared, what they mean for riders, and how British Eventing continue to make the sport welcoming and exciting for the future. And, naturally, we ask some of the questions riders love to debate… could bridleless riding ever become a thing in British eventing? Will we one day be able to talk with our horses during a dressage test? And what colour jodhpurs might we be allowed to wear in eventing? A fun, honest and passionate conversation about why Eventing captures so many hearts — and why there’s still so much to look forward to. Want to find out more - check out BE Prepared it's free - https://beprepared.britisheventing.com/ Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:09) - Shut Up & Ride(00:01:31) - Simon on a Hen Do with Tina(00:02:59) - The British Eventing Community(00:07:51) - Simon's background in horses and eventing(00:13:36) - Top Women in Horse Racing(00:17:24) - The Big Names Of Horse Racing(00:19:37) - The Burley Horse Final(00:22:39) - Be prepared for riding(00:24:12) - Be Prepared for Eventing(00:31:27) - Be prepared for your horse's first test(00:35:37) - Simon Grieve: Whilst on Horseback, You Can't Be(00:40:28) - British Eventing: Be prepared for the year(00:43:58) - Simon and David(00:45:08) - What Song from now on should I Play For My Horses?(00:46:28) - What If You Had A Lists(00:46:40) - Simon, How important is a hat for an event?(00:48:23) - How to Manage Your Nerves in the Horse(00:50:58) - Parental Nervousness(00:56:05) - How to Manage Your nerves before a ride(01:01:55) - Don't Wear Cream Jumpers If You're On Your Period(01:04:33) - British Eventing Has Changed Some Rules For Dressage(01:09:08) - BRIDALESS Eventing(01:13:49) - What's Annoyed You This Week?(01:14:34) - Rosie Williams: I'm annoyed at myself for not changing my(01:18:55) - The Royal Wedding(01:23:34) - Bertham Boomerang

  8. Jun 19

    A New Era for Equestrian Sport? Inside the UK's First Bridleless Competition

    What happens when you completely rethink what a competition can look like? This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re diving into history as we chat with Mia Rodley, the founder of the UK's first ever bridleless competition at Merrist Wood in the UK. Simon is missing this one (he’s off on a hen do!), but stepping into the co-host seat is the wonderful, brilliant, and ever-handsome Ben Atkinson — and together we get into the story behind this groundbreaking event. Mia shares what it took to bring the competition to life, the challenges of creating something that had never been done before, how the day actually unfolded, and what this moment could mean for horses, riders, and the future of equestrian sport around the world. We also get to know Mia’s incredible journey and career, the passion behind her vision, and why this isn’t just about removing equipment — it’s about asking bigger questions about trust, communication, partnership, and what’s possible when we put the horse first. A super fun episode with some huge conversations. You don’t want to miss this one Watch the whole shut up and ride tour here on vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/suartour26 CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com   https://www.streamz-global.com/   Discount Code SHUTUP10 Pod merch found  - https://superxcountry.co.uk/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Sharp Ride: Let's Talk(00:00:33) - He's On A Hindu Holiday In Corfu(00:01:02) - Meet Ben on the Podcast(00:02:22) - Mia Rodley's story about her Arabian(00:04:24) - Mia competed in a British dressage competition without a bridle(00:10:47) - How to Canter Your Horse(00:11:46) - The Dressage Exhibition(00:15:47) - The Dress Code Bridalist Competition(00:22:28) - Dressage: Should you send a video of yourself before competing(00:29:17) - The Dressage Reboot: A Positive Change(00:34:52) - Lynn McLeod on Dressage(00:38:26) - The Bridalist Competition(00:44:41) - Bitted Horse Riding(00:46:37) - Riding Without Reins For Bridal(00:47:44) - Lynn's neck rope(00:52:52) - How to Train a Top-Level Horse(00:56:07) - A little more horsemanship on the Olympic Games(01:01:57) - Ben Atkinson on Teaching Horsemanship(01:03:58) - When is the right time to take off the bridle?(01:06:46) - What Are the Most Important Aid For Bridalists?(01:11:49) - How To Ride When You're 55(01:15:23) - Bollywood Riding Lessons(01:20:43) - Ollie and Romeo Try Liberty With Their Horse(01:22:31) - "What's Annoying You?"(01:24:05) - Benjamin On Being Annoyed By His Job(01:28:41) - A Dog Attempts to Bite My Son's Dog(01:31:57) - A Dog Mauls His Owner's Dog(01:34:31) - The Horse and Country Love Horse(01:39:08) - The Fight for Autism

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The Podcast you never knew you needed! Welcome to the Shut Up and Ride Podcast — where the equestrian world gets real, unfiltered and hilariously honest. Hosted by eventing rider Simon Grieve, liberty horse trainer Ben Atkinson, and equestrian journalist Jenny Rudall, this isn’t your average horse podcast. It's like being in the pub with your horsey mates — full of laughter, truth bombs, and behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world. ️ Expect: Candid conversations about life in and out of the saddle The hilarious highs, the emotional lows, and the bits no one else dares to say Special guests from across equestrian sport, entertainment and beyond ⚠️ Strong opinions, unexpected tangents, and zero sugar-coating Whether you’re a competitive rider, a weekend hacker, or just love a good story, Shut Up and Ride brings together expert insight, genuine friendship, and bold storytelling in every episode. From Olympians to stunt riders, horse safaris to liberty training, and everything in between — this is the equestrian podcast that keeps it real. Horsey or not, we promise you’ll be hooked. Subscribe now and join the ride.

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  • Creator
    Shut up productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Shut Up and Ride

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