Talk Horse

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.

  1. 4d ago

    Getting Back to Basics with Your Horse | Free Rein Friday

    Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on enjoying horses without competing, getting back to basics with young horses and whether we're overcomplicating training. Pippa shares some useful advice on keeping things simple and why sometimes less really is more. Plus, Pippa gives us an update on the Billy Stud auction, shares her memories of the London International Horse Show and touches on the new BE Light initiative. And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday 0:31 - Tristan's Marathon Adventure 2:50 - Pippa's Embarrassing Story 5:22 - The Billy Stud Auction 9:32 - Memories of London International Horse Show 12:08 - Your Questions 12:12 - Enjoying Horses Without Competing 14:41 - The New BE Light Initiative 19:10 - Getting Back to Basics with Young Horses 22:13 - Lone Ranger 24:34 - Pippa's Final Thoughts💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week's Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #HorseRiding #HorseTraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Getting Back to Basics with Your Horse | Free Rein Friday

  2. 6d ago

    Steve & Ben Winterburn: The Art of Horses, Family & Sculpting a Legacy

    This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by father-and-son sculptors Steve and Ben Winterburn!From creating incredible bronze sculptures to capturing the beauty, movement and spirit of horses, Steve and Ben share the stories behind their work and how their passion for art has become a family affair. Steve reveals the unexpected encounter with a horse that brought him to tears, reflects on his extraordinary experiences working with wildlife and explains why there's so much more to sculpture than meets the eye. 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. Subscribe for more Talk Horse episodes, and don't forget to like and comment! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #SteveWinterburn #BenWinterburn #Equestrian #Horses #Sculpture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Steve & Ben Winterburn: The Art of Horses, Family & Sculpting a Legacy

  3. Oct 16

    Building Trust & Confidence with Your Horse | Free Rein Friday

    Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on spooky ponies, building trust with a new horse and getting ready for your first event together. Pippa shares some handy training tips and advice on building confidence both at home and out competing. Plus, Pippa celebrates 50 years of the South of England Horse Trials, there's plenty to catch up on from the eventing world and Pippa and Tristan find themselves discussing something rather large… And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday 0:50 - 50 Years of South of England Horse Trials 4:31 - The Importance of Local Events 5:53 - Looking Back at Blenheim 8:59 - London International Horse Show 10:33 - Your Questions 11:14 - Dealing with Spooky Ponies 12:57 - Building Trust with a New Horse 14:40 - A Special Message for Pippa 15:20 - It's how big?!17:31 - Lone Ranger 21:16 - Pippa's Final Training Tips 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week's Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #HorseRiding #HorseTraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Building Trust & Confidence with Your Horse | Free Rein Friday

  4. Oct 15

    Zara Tindall with Mike, on Marriage, Rugby and Life in the Spotlight | Part Two

    We're back in Gloucestershire with Zara Tindall for Part Two of our very special chat, and this time, after a bit of Pippa persuasion, Mike Tindall joins the conversation! Zara chats balancing family life with her eventing career and facing the fear as you get older. Plus, Mike joins us to share the story of how he and Zara first met, his rather ambitious attempts at horse riding and what he's learnt from being part of the eventing world. We also hear why rugby players and eventers have more in common than you might think, and Mike offers some rather questionable Top Tack Tips! We've loved sharing this two-part conversation with you. Enjoy! This episode of Talk Horse is brought to you in partnership with Musto. Discover their brand-new Country Collection at http://musto.com. In this episode: Zara on life in the spotlight and dealing with the press Balancing family life and competing at the highest level Mike Tindall's attempts at horse riding How Zara and Mike first met The similarities between rugby and eventing Mike's rather questionable Top Tack Tips! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast! info@talk-horse.com #TalkHorse #ZaraTindall #MikeTindall #Eventing #Equestrian #PippaFunnell #HorsePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Zara Tindall with Mike, on Marriage, Rugby and Life in the Spotlight | Part Two

  5. Oct 9

    Overcoming Self-Doubt & Handling Setbacks | Free Rein Friday

    Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on dealing with disappointment, overcoming self-doubt and keeping frustration in check. They share their own experiences and some useful lessons they've learnt along the way. Plus, Pippa reflects on her recent trip to Japan, the pair look ahead to the London International Horse Show and the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country! 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week's Free Rein Friday! info@talk-horse.com 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #HorseRiding #SelfBelief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Overcoming Self-Doubt & Handling Setbacks | Free Rein Friday

  6. Oct 7

    Zara Tindall: Toytown, Olympic Glory and Winning Again | Part One

    You’ve been asking for this one… and she’s finally here! Pippa and Tristan head to Gloucestershire to meet Zara Tindall for a very special two-part chat. In Part One, we hear about growing up at Gatcombe surrounded by equestrian greats, finding her superstar partner Toytown and taking on the world. There’s plenty for Pippa and Zara to reminisce about too, including going head-to-head at Burghley in 2003, becoming teammates at Blenheim and the small matter of World Championship gold and an Olympic silver at London 2012! Plus, Zara tells us why Class Affair has been one of her toughest horses, and why finally winning the British Open together meant so much. We’ve been very excited to share this one with you. Enjoy! This episode of Talk Horse is brought to you in partnership with Musto. Discover their brand-new Country Collection at musto.com. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast! info@talk-horse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Zara Tindall: Toytown, Olympic Glory and Winning Again | Part One

  7. Oct 2

    What Makes a Future Top Horse? Pippa Funnell Explains | Free Rein Friday

    This week, Pippa reflects on bringing on her latest group of young horses, why she’s careful not to overdo them and the little things she notices when deciding whether a horse has real potential. There’s also a catch-up from Blenheim, Cornbury and Hickstead. Later, Pippa shares her thoughts on modern horse sport, looks back on the Olympic Games and the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country. 🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets. 🌍 PARTNER - STEADFAST AFRICA:Find out more at https://steadfast.africa and use code TALKHORSE for some special extras. 🔒 SPONSOR - NORDVPN:To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan, go to https://www.nordvpn.com/talkhorse . You’ll also get 4 extra months on the 2-year plan and there’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday1:11 - Blenheim, Cornbury & Hickstead2:19 - Pippa’s Young Horses2:59 - Producing Young Horses4:44 - London International Horse Show6:29 - Pippa’s Dream Competition10:00 - What Would Pippa Change About Horse Sport?12:49 - What Pippa Looks for in a Horse13:57 - Do Stronger Bits Really Help?14:50 - Spotting a Future Star17:31 - The Lone Ranger19:38 - Your Questions & Talk Horse Prizes21:15 - Who’s Our Listener in South Korea? 🇰🇷 💬 Have a question for Pippa or Tristan? Send in your voice notes or drop a comment below for next week’s Free Rein Friday! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share Talk Horse with your fellow equestrians! #TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #Eventing #EquestrianPodcast #YoungHorses #HorseTraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What Makes a Future Top Horse? Pippa Funnell Explains | Free Rein Friday

  8. Sep 30

    Felix Francis: Taking on the Dick Francis Legacy

    This week, we’re joined by bestselling author Felix Francis, son of legendary jockey and crime writer Dick Francis. Felix takes us inside an extraordinary family story, from his father’s infamous ride on Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National to growing up in what he calls “the greatest fiction factory of the 20th century.” He reveals how racing became the backdrop to the Dick Francis novels and how he eventually found himself secretly taking on the challenge of continuing his father’s work. He also shares the story behind writing his first Dick Francis novel, the pressure of following in his father’s footsteps and how his latest book, The Chase, combines the worlds of racing, crime and art.Plus, Felix explains the lengths he goes to when researching his novels, why getting the racing right matters so much and offers his best advice for aspiring writers. The Chase is available in all good bookshops now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chase-gripping-master-racing-thriller/dp/1785125915/ To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://www.nordvpn.com/talkhorse - Our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan and there's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Felix Francis: Taking on the Dick Francis Legacy
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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
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joy Peddlers
  • Show Website
    Talk Horse

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