Best Hunter Hester Podcasts (2025)

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Rachel Proudley, young rider European SJ champion and Puissance specialist 17:37

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7d ago17:37

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On our 172nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chats to young British showjumping talent and current young rider European champion Rachel Proudley. They talk about how Rachel got started in the sport, the influence that working with HK Horses has had on her career, what it feels like riding dow…

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Jayne Ross on winning her eighth HOYS supreme title 39:42

28d ago39:42

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In this episode of the Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by KBIS, top showing producer Jayne Ross talks about how she got the pony bug as a child, her route into making horses a career, getting the best out of the horses she produces, her eighth (!) supreme title at Horse of the Year Show, and what her plans are for next season. Hosted on A…

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Reducing the risk of equine herpes virus, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature 42:01

1M ago42:01

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Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to equine vet Sam Cutts from Hook Norton Vets alongside horse trainers Matt Feerick and Hanna Walton from Confident & Connected, based in Oxfordshire. Equine herpes virus (EHV-4) is a major concern for yard owners and Matt and Hanna …

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Laura Collett on London 52's outstanding career 43:41

2M ago43:41

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On our 170th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored this month by NAF, we caught up with 2025 European eventing champion Laura Collett to talk about her brilliant equine partner London 52’s career. While Dan, as he's known as home, now looks every inch the modern day championship event horse, their journey hasn't all been plain sa…

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Carl Hester on his 13th Europeans and what’s next... 45:55

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On our 169th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by NAF this month, we caught up with British dressage legend, Carl Hester, shortly after his return from the European Dressage Championships. Carl talks about the highs and lows for the British squad in France, plus what's next for him, including the young horses he's most excite…

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Andrew Gould on his first senior team call-up ahead of the European Dressage Championships 36:16

4M ago36:16

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On our 168th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Andrew Gould, who is representing Great Britain at the 2025 European Dressage Championships, which kick off in Crozet, France on 27 August. Andrew is making his senior championship debut at these championships and he speaks about his selection phone call, his aims for the week and his E…

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The British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard 47:59

5M ago47:59

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On our 167th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by D&H this month, we speak to the British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard. She talks about Team GBR’s performances in Spain at the recent European Showjumping Championships, plus how the competition panned out and what’s next for British showjumping. We hope y…

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Working hunter specialist Katy Green 41:29

6M ago41:29

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On our 166th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast we speak to working hunter specialist Katy Green, who won the workers championship at Royal Windsor in May, about nursing her winning ride back to health, what it takes to enjoy success in working hunter ranks, both in horse classes and with native ponies, and why her horses are so special to her. W…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 165: top eventer Harry Meade | Making an equine insurance claim 38:54

7M ago38:54

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On our 165th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium this month, we speak to top event rider Harry Meade, who is the man of the moment following his incredible cross-country performances at both Kentucky and Badminton this spring. He told us all about his impressive team of five-star horses and shared some…

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Why equine herpes virus matters, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature 35:09

8M ago35:09

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Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Scottish sports horse breeder Caroline Ironside of MFS Stud Farm and Dr Richard Newton, head of equine infectious disease surveillance at Cambridge Vet School about equine herpes virus.Equine herpes virus is a huge concerns for br…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: Top dressage rider Gareth Hughes 43:59

8M ago43:59

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On our 164th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, we hear from Gareth Hughes, who is one of Britain’s top dressage riders, with countless championship appearances to his name. Gareth speaks to Horse & Hound dressage editor Oscar Williams about the all-new FEI dressage working group, tips for new riders start…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 163: Showing producer Sara Parrott | The cost of common equine insurance claims 45:33

9M ago45:33

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On our 163rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium, we speak to top showing producer Sara Parrott. She gives some top tips for bringing out the best in children's’ ponies, as well as talking about her team’s big win at last year’s Horse of the Year Show, plus her background. We will then hear from expert…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 162: Multiple champion trainer Nicky Henderson 20:58

10M ago20:58

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On our 162nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by a new campaign from British racing called HorsePWR, we speak to six-time champion jumps racing trainer, Nicky Henderson. He reflects on his greatest moments on the racecourse, plus his favourite horses and he talks about what he has learnt during 30 years as a trainer. We hope…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 161: Eventer Holly Woodhead 25:27

11M ago25:27

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On our 161st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to event rider Holly Woodhead. She talks about her career, as well as her plans for this year. She also discusses how she found her time while taking part in the 1,100km charity bike ride, Cycle4Caroline, last autumn. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Helping a horse who is scared of the vet – CVS Equine | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature 30:25

11M ago30:25

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Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with CVS Equine, in which our podcast host Gemma Redrup chats to vet Alex Wood of B&W Equine Vets, which is part of the CVS Equine family. Alex talks about the challenges of dealing with vet-shy horses, and has some useful advice on how to retrain a horse who demonstrates undesirable behav…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 160: showing’s Sam Roberts on her London memories 24:15

1y ago24:15

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On our 160th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Sam Roberts, who is a three-time winner of the Mountain & Moorland supreme at Olympia and more recently, London International Horse Show. She talks about her ride at this year’s competition, the Dartmoor, New Oak Bobby Jones, and relives the memories of her previous victories. Hosted on…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 159: British dressage Olympian Becky Moody 37:44

1y ago37:44

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On our 159th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with NAF, we speak to British dressage Olympic team bronze medallist, Becky Moody. She talks about the sliding doors moment in her career, why good movement isn’t always a good thing in dressage horses, plus she discusses her Olympic debut in Paris. We hope you will enjoy listening. …

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 158: top showjumper Trevor Breen on his comeback from serious injury 24:57

1y ago24:57

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On our 158th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with STX-UK, the official UK importer of Stephex horseboxes, we speak to British-based Irish showjumper Trevor Breen. He talks about his comeback from a serious fall in the Hamburg grand prix May 2024 where he fractured and dislocated bones in his neck and back. We hope you will enjo…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 157: Five-star event rider Bubby Upton 36:11

1y ago36:11

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Preparing for Maryland five-star and being shortlisted for the Paris Olympics only tells part of talented young British event rider Bubby Upton’s recent story as she’s made an incredible comeback to the very top of the sport after suffering potentially career-ending injuries in a fall at home about 12 months ago. H&H’s Pippa Roome caught up with Bu…

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Equine Cushing’s disease, with Boehringer Ingelheim | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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In this Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with Boehringer Ingelheim, our podcast host Alex Robinson speaks to globally renowned specialist equine vet Professor Andy Durham about the key signs of Equine Cushing’s disease in horses and ponies. They also discuss how animals with the condition can be managed to live happy and healthy lives, as …

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 4: showjumping review and final round-up 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

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Welcome to the fourth and final episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to review Sunday’s showjumping action and look back across the whole competition Hosted on …

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 3: cross-country review 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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Welcome to the third episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to review Saturday’s cross-country action and look ahead to Sunday's sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 2: Friday dressage review, plus cross-country preview 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

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Welcome to the second episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to review Friday’s dressage action and look ahead to Saturday’s cross-country Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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The Horse & Hound Burghley Daily Podcast 1: Thursday dressage review, plus predictions 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

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Welcome to the first episode of our daily podcast updates from Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024, in partnership with Baileys Horse Feeds. H&H’s host Pippa Roome is joined by her fellow H&H Burghley reporters Martha Terry, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the highs of the first day’s action, and make some predictions about how they expec…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 152: Showing’s Craig Kiddier and Adam Forster 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

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On our 152nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak with Craig Kiddier, the producer of the supreme horse at the 2024 Royal International Horse Show. We also hear from Adam Forster of Team Jinks, who is the producer of the supreme and reserve supreme ponies at this year’s Royal International. We hope you wil…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 151: dressage rider Lewis Carrier 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

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On our 151st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak Lewis Carrier, who was long listed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He talks about forging a career in horses, his long-term partner Diego V and what it takes to train a horse to grand prix. We hope you will enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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The Insurance Emporium’s flexible pick and mix cover | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature 13:17

1+ y ago13:17

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In this Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with The Insurance Emporium, Horse & Hound’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to claims team lead Lidija Drakulic about why owners might want to consider having horse insurance when times are tight, how you can tailor cover to suit your budget with the company’s pick-and-mix policies, and the benefits…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 150: Showjumper Jack Whitaker 20:10

1+ y ago20:10

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On our 150th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak to seven-time youth showjumping medallist Jack Whitaker, who is now making a name for himself in the senior sport. He talks about the pressures and advantages of growing up in the legendary Whitaker family, and what he looks for in a top horse. We hope you …

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 149: Five-star event rider Lissa Green 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

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On our 149th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to five-star event rider Lissa Green. She talks about the pressure of growing up being the daughter of six-time Badminton champion Lucinda Green, plus her own journey to five-star, switching nationalities and what it’s like becoming a mother for the first time. We hope you will enjoy liste…

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Equine glandular gastric disease and alfalfa, with Dengie | Horse&Hound Podcast promotional feature 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

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In the second part of a two-episode Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with Dengie, Horse & Hound’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Samy Julliand, a researcher from Dijon, France who runs the Lab to Field research centre and has published a number of papers exploring different dietary approaches to feeding horses that help to reduce the ri…

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 4: final results review 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

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Welcome to the final episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the surprising results of Sunday’s showjumping phase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 3: cross-country review 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

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Welcome to the third episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the highs and lows of Saturday’s cross-country, and look ahead to the final day Hosted on Acas…

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 2: Friday dressage review and XC preview 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

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Welcome to the second episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome, Gemma Redrup and Lucy Elder to talk about the highs and lows of the second day of dressage action and look ahead to Saturday’s cross-co…

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The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast 1: Thursday dressage review and Friday preview 25:33

1+ y ago25:33

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Welcome to the first episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome and Gemma Redrup to talk about the highs and lows of the first day’s action, riders’ thoughts on the cross-country course and look ahead …

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 148: Vikki Smith & Amy Canavan-Smith | NAF Five Star Metazone 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

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On our 148th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported this month by NAF, we speak to sisters and showing supremos Amy Canavan-Smith and Vikki Smith. They talk to H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson to discuss all things native ponies and working hunters, including how they got started in the discipline and how to know if your pony has the pot…

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Understanding equine gastric ulcers, with Dengie | Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature 43:14

1+ y ago43:14

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In the first part of a two-episode Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature with Dengie, Horse & Hound’s podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Dr Michael Hewetson, an associate professor of equine internal medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, and Dr Katie Williams of Dengie, about the different types of gastric ulcer that horses can suffer from, …

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 147: British dressage Olympian Richard Davison 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

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On our 147th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership this month with Charles Owen, we speak to British dressage Olympian Richard Davison. He talks about Britain’s chances at the Paris 2024 Olympics, plus why he loves the sport. We hope you will enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 146: Kim Bailey on the Cheltenham Festival and training racehorses 31:33

2y ago31:33

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On our 146th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to top National Hunt trainer Kim Bailey, who takes a look ahead to the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. He also talks about the highs and lows of training racehorses. We hope you will enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 145: Top Irish event rider Sam Watson 31:11

2y ago31:11

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On our 145th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to atop Irish event rider Sam Watson. He talks about his data analytics company EquiRatings, as well as his own eventing career, including winning team silver at the 2018 World Championships. We hope you will enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 144: Floriann Gilston | Feeding a veteran 59:17

2y ago59:17

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On our 144th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, we speak to amateur show rider Floriann Gilston. She tells us about her back-story, how she juggles showing with work and she offers some advice too. We will then hear from Spillers’ nutritionist Vanessa Allen and Redwings’ lead vet Nicky Jarvis, who provid…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 143: Emily King | When to call a qualified saddle fitter 34:04

2y ago34:04

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On our 143rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Equipe, we speak to event rider Emily King. She talks about what she’s learnt from her five-star campaign this year and growing up with multi-medallist Mary King as her mother. We will then hear from Equipe Saddles sales manager, Sally Bacon, who provides advice on w…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 142: Carl Hester | Feeding during the winter 54:35

2y ago54:35

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On our 142nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, we speak to six-time Olympian Carl Hester. He looks back on this year’s successes, including winning European team gold and a national championships win, plus he looks forward to next year’s Paris Olympics. We will then hear from Spillers’ nutritionist Geor…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 141: John & Michael Whitaker 47:35

2y ago47:35

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On the 141st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to legendary showjumping brothers John and Michael Whitaker. They talk about their childhood together, pretending to be each other and what keeps them going in showjumping. We hope you will enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 140: Caroline Powell on her Burghley win | Feeding a competition horse 38:03

2+ y ago38:03

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Our 140th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Baileys Horse Feeds, we delve into the history of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials and chat to Caroline Powell, the New Zealand rider who won the event in 2010 aboard the wonderful little grey, Lenamore. We will then hear from Bailey’s Horse Feeds nutritionist Emma Sh…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 139: Hickstead Derby winner David Simpson | Keeping horses hydrated 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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Our 139th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, features an exclusive interview with 2023 Hickstead Derby winner David Simpson. He talks about how he secured that big victory earlier this summer. We will then hear from Spillers’ senior nutritionist Bella Fricker and six-time Olympic medallist Andrew Hoy. Th…

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 138: Dressage rider Dannie Morgan 22:14

2+ y ago22:14

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Our 138th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, features an exclusive interview with dressage rider Dannie Morgan, who is one of the most exciting British dressage riders. He has ridden to grand prix and has won numerous national titles across the levels over the course of his career. He recently added to his national title tally with a brilliant f…

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Tendon and ligament injuries, with Boehringer Ingelheim | Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode 41:12

2+ y ago41:12

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In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, in association with Boehringer Ingelheim, our podcast host Polly Bryan chats to sport horse vet and surgeon Tim Booth, as well as top riders Richard and Joe Davison, about tendon and ligament injuries in horses and how stem cell therapy can be used to help combat this challenging problem.The educat…

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Keep Britain Riding, with the British Horse Society | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode 27:47

2+ y ago27:47

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In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, in association with the British Horse Society (BHS), our podcast host Alex Robinson chats to BHS chief executive James Hick alongside BHS Fellow and BHS-accredited riding school owner Lizzel Winter about the BHS’s new campaign Keep Britain Riding. The campaign has been set up in response to the los…

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Treating joint disease, with Boehringer Ingelheim | A Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode 47:34

2+ y ago47:34

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In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, in association with Boehringer Ingelheim, our podcast host Polly Bryan chats to orthopaedic equine specialist vet Dr Jessica Kidd about joint disease in horses and how stem cell therapy can be used to help combat this challenging problem.The educational content of this podcast episode is sponsored …

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The Horse & Hound Podcast 137: Showing legend Jayne Ross | Expert advice on feeding your horse 33:05

2+ y ago33:05

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Our 137th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Baileys Horse Feeds, features an exclusive interview with showing legend Jayne Ross. She talks about the secrets behind her success. We’ll then hear from Baileys Horse Feeds’ senior nutritionist Emma Short, who offers her expert advice on all things horse feed-related. …