From the Horsebox

Send a text It would be difficult to find a better qualified country character to fit our guest profile than Eric. If you' ve had experience of the politics of Pony Club, mounted games team selection, the local magistrates court or enjoyed point to pointing there is a story for you! Not many of our guests can say that they have shared a joke with the future King around their kitchen table, ab...

Send a text What talented people we found behind the scenes of the running of a point to point! The natural selling skills of the young with their race cards, commentators who learn on the job, long serving success in the sponsorship department, the art of keeping control of jockeys at the start of the race, the weighing of the 'accoutrements'  and the fun to be had in the farmers'...

Send a text Seth's farm has had everything from rare breed longhorn cattle, sheep, a dairy herd and all kinds of poultry and guinea fowl. He has a rich sporting life to match his great knowledge of the countryside and its wildlife and listen out for the train story! Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system...

Send a text A wonderful example of creative diversification on the farm in North Wales, Sarah Evans has created a veg. box  business using her own talents and ability to network in the local community. Visit her website www.waterylane.co.uk We tried out some recipes... Dahl with Shredded Greens/Cabbage/Spinach/Chard Ingredients 1 tbs coconut oil 1/2 crushed garlic cloves 4cm piece of grated ginger...

Send a text Campbell now specialises in horses but over the years he has had to treat the full range of farm animals as well as the small animals including the exotics ...snakes and lizards! With strong memories of the troubles in Northern Ireland where he grew up,  he escaped to The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh,  to fulfil his dream to be a vet through a good Grammar Scho...

Send a text An irrepressible  character - Chris Stockton - has, through his own skills and talent for horses and people, built a successful business and family life.  67 Point to Point winners and 3rd in The Foxhunter at Aintree. He has raced  cars professionally worldwide, including  Formula Ford Champion in 2001. Marquees in Cheshire to merchandise in China -  award- winning Ningbo Palletised Di...

Send a text Farmer's son and Nuffield Scholar, Rob Bebbington, runs Alderford Lake near Whitchurch, Shropshire, a bustling leisure venue with thousands of visitors. People love the rich, varied and hugely fun events they organise all year round .. Nightmare Island is fully booked this week for Halloween!  We loved looking round the high quality farm shop and sipping the delicious coffee overl...

Send a text A bonus episode for you, Do you play bridge? Or is this mysterious world alien to you?!  Andrew Robson has won so many of the top championships in the world and our country village has managed to engage him to teach some of his skills in aid of our much loved St Mary's Church in Overton on Dee. What is the life of an International bridge player like? How do you earn a living playi...

Send a text It was very special indeed to be taken to feed the deer in the park and to chat to David, about his work on The Rhug Estate in North Wales, where he is Head Keeper.  On shoot days the job of ensuring clients' expectations are met, organising beaters, game carts, 'picker uppers,' and all their dogs is a work of art...whether it be with champagne and canapés or bacon butti...

Send a text The transformational story of a run down hill farm to a centre producing the Paralympian medalist, Georgia Wilson.  It has also provided riders with top placings at the RDA National Championships at Hartpury College in July 2022. How does it all work? How is it funded?  You are about to hear from some of those involved and those who give their support as volunteers. This is a much need...

Send a text Creating an image of perfection for the show ring has been a winning way for Kinvara from a very early age and it was this professionalism which led her to be picked to play the part of Her Majesty for her 90th birthday celebrations at Windsor in 2016. However it does take a life of dedication to produce this  top level standard and getting used to disappointments is par for the course...

Send a text Dickie got his love of horses, dogs and all that goes with it from his father, who was a gamekeeper.  A "hedgekicker from the West Country" is how he describes his early beginnings at The Guards' Depot, which he also describes as a "working class finishing school". At Knightsbridge barracks he then went through the Cavalry training and progressed up the ladder...

Send a text We hear from Mark Dollar, Robert Walker and Pete Hockenhull about the Household Cavalry's preparations for the trooping of the colour, the busy season of a top show producer and an insight Into thoroughbred breeding at Shade Oak Stud. Queen Elizabeth II is a rock for many traditions of British life and her celebrations gave us all a time of happiness in the capital and in our vill...

Send a text Susan breeds, trains, shows, rides (including going trail hunting), the family's Shire horses. Their progeny have been sold all over the world and two went to The Queen to be Royal drum horses.  Managing large animals has also given her the skills to be chairlady of the Young Farmers with a glorious mix of fun and fund raising, Susan is a fantastic guest! Please follow our Faceboo...

Send a text In this Bonus Episode, From the Horsebox motors to the heart of the Grassroots Championships to speak to William Bedell of Horse Weigh. He was asked to supply the weigh bridge for the horses but if any camels or zebras had qualified he could have weighed them too! Two of the competitors spoke to us after they had had great runs in the competition and finally we checked out what was goi...

Send a text The racing yard at Stockton Hall is a very special place, it has all the benefits of purpose built facilities against a natural backdrop of 300 acres of farmland including the Wych Valley, providing a unique place to train horses. It wasn't just the warm sunshine when we drove in, there was definitely warmth in the working environment! Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages...

Send a text What was it like to be one of the dancers in this year's Strictly Wynnstay? Kate and Claire  go behind the sequins  to find out. Interviews before, on the night and after reveal the fun and the friendship that made it magical. A donation was made to the Ukraine Relief Fund. Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the...

Send a text Join us as we celebrate 12 months as podcasters! Instead of questions for a guest, this month we do the talking and share the highs and lows of "From the Horsebox". Will it get through its MOT? Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode. What question would you have liked to a...

Send a text We chat to John Laird who brings us sumptuous seafood - about his time on The North Sea Oil Rigs and his early mornings at Fleetwood Fish Market. "Ocean Wave" delivers the finest seafood all over the North West of England straight from the dock to your door. www.oceanwavefreshfish.co.uk Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear an...

Send a text As we drive off into 2022, we bring you a glimpse of country life from Jill Hutchinson-Smith, farmer, cheesemaker, conservationist and Nuffield Scholar. Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode. What question would you have liked to ask?

Send a text Before you put your feet up in front of the fire this Christmas it may be wise to listen to Bethan Richards, who entertains us with her stories of her chimney sweeping in rural West Wales. We have also persuaded some of our North Wales children of all age groups to say a few words or giggles about their Christmas in the country. We look forward to a " Merry Little Christmas "...

Send a text John tells us why he swapped a successful accountancy practice for a farm - and galloping inflation for galloping horses.  Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode. What question would you have liked to ask?

Send a text An entertaining description of managing a busy life in the country. Sue gives us an insight into how she managed  to adapt to helping on the farm after working in London. Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode. What question would you have liked to ask?

Send a text Celebrating the inaugural Hunt Supporters' Gardening Competition.  We chat to the organiser,  judge and green- fingered winners.      A mystery winning cocktail, cows on the lawn and a 9' 2" sunflower,  contribute to "Gardeners' World" Wynnstay. Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text...

Send a text Dominic Curran has enjoyed the full range of equestrian sports and can explain the conservation work which goes alongside them. Worth waiting for the story of Eric's Bar embellished with authentic Scottish commentary! Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode. What question would...