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This week, we’re joined by Police Sergeant Heidi Cornick and Police Constable Laura Webb from the Thames Valley and Hampshire Mounted Section! Heidi and Laura take us behind the scenes of life in the mounted police, from keeping the peace at major events to the incredible bond between horse and rider. They reveal why horses still play such an important role in policing and what makes them so effec...

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! This week, Pippa and Tristan take a trip down memory lane as Pippa shares stories of her first pony, childhood adventures and how her love of horses began. From muddy fields to Pony Club memories, she reflects on growing up around horses and the lessons she learnt along the way. Plus, Tristan returns from an eventful adventure in the Sahara Desert, Pippa p...

This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by former event rider and para-canoeist Saffron Cresswell! From chasing her dreams in eventing to discovering para-canoeing after a life-changing accident, Saffron reflects on her riding career and how she's found a new direction beyond horses. Saffron reveals how her parents sold the family home to build stables, reflects on the emotional chal...

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 Lo...

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, reflec...

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...

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 lea...

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 ret...

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 i...

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 count...

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 ho...

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday on Talk Horse! 🐴✨ This week, Pippa and Tristan look back on 50 years of the South of England Horse Trials from early childhood memories to the behind-the-scenes realities of event prep. South of England Horse Trials are happening this weekend 26th and 27th of Sept. Plus, Pippa answers your listener questions on how to build confidence and bravery in young...

This week, we’re joined by record-breaking jockey Hollie Doyle, who has become one of the biggest names in British racing. Hollie takes us back to her early days in pony racing, winning on her very first ride and the years of hard graft that followed. She opens up about the drive and resilience it takes to succeed as a female jockey, breaking records and the relentless nature of life in racing. Sh...

Pippa and Tristan catch up on a packed week in the equestrian world: Asian Games Countdown: Pippa shares the behind-the-scenes prep and travel logistics heading out to Japan. Burghley Highlights: Reflecting on past Burghley memories and celebrating Gemma Stevens' emotional and well-deserved five-star win with Chilli Knight. The Olympic Name Story: Pippa explains the hilarious (and slightly awkward...

Recorded live at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of eventing’s biggest stars, Ros Canter. Ros reflects on the moments that have shaped her remarkable career, from Olympic glory and championship success to the horses and people who helped her along the way. She also shares what it takes to perform under pressure, how she builds a partnership with each horse a...

We’re all still recovering from the brilliance of Burghley, so we’ve got a slightly different Free Rein Friday for you this week. Recorded at Pippa’s yard in July, it’s double Funnell trouble, with an in-depth chat with Pippa and William from their sofa! They talk training, competition, life with horses and what they’re really like away from the arena. In this episode: Pippa vs William: We find ou...

Recorded live at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, William and Alice Fox-Pitt join Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps for a very special episode of Talk Horse, brought to you in partnership with Musto. And we have a fantastic offer from Musto for the Talk Horse family! Use code TALKHORSE15 to receive 15% off everything on the website, including already discounted products, until midnight on 16 Sep...

Don't forget to use code TALKHORSE10 for a special discount on tickets for the London International Horse Show this December including the brand new eventing masterclass on Friday 18th. Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday catch-up on Talk Horse! 🐴 This week, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are diving into everything from exciting new partnerships to your most pressing equestrian questions....

We have a big announcement! Our fabulous partners at London International Horse Show are bringing us an eventing extravaganza at this December’s show, with our very own Pippa as ambassador. Get your tickets now for the evening performance on Friday 18 December for this historic masterclass! TALKHORSE10 to get 10% off. This week, we’re joined by the multi-talented Karl Ude-Martinez, founder of The...

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! In this special episode, Pippa returns from an incredible week at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen. We dive into the "battle of the titans" in the eventing world, celebrate the phenomenal British results across Dressage and Show Jumping, and share the inspiring stories of horse and rider partnerships that truly shone on the world stage. We also loo...

Olympic event rider and equestrian entrepreneur Rachael Faulkner joins Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps on Talk Horse. Rachael shares her journey from growing up with horses in England and Canada to fulfilling a childhood dream of representing Team Canada at the Barcelona Olympics — and why reaching that goal ultimately led her to step away from competitive riding. She also reveals stories from tr...

Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday on Talk Horse! 🐎 Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps dive into your questions and share some behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world. Pippa reveals how her beloved children's book series, "Tilly's Pony Tails," actually came to be (and whether we'll ever see Tilly grow up!). We also tackle a listener dilemma: what do you do when your horse seems "t...

Part of Britain’s gold-medal-winning team, Gemma Stevens joins Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps for the latest episode of Talk Horse, recorded just before the team’s success at the Eventing World Championships in Aachen. Gemma is a powerhouse and a rarity in the equestrian world - competing at the highest levels of both eventing and international show jumping. From growing up at her mother’s ridin...

It’s Free Rein Friday, and Pippa and Tristan are tackling the important questions in life, like if money, time and skill was no object, which horses from all disciplines would they have in their dream stable? Pippa gets candid about imposter syndrome and whether even an Olympic champion can sometimes wonder if they’re good enough, while there’s a vital update from the Funnell vegetable patch. Plus...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined in the studio by European Young Rider Champion Rachel Proudley and top international showjumper, and her mentor and owner, Richard Howley, From fearlessly tackling 7ft Puissance walls to producing 5-star showjumpers, Rachel and Richard share an insider look into the high-stakes world of showjumping. They dive into Rachels non-horsey origins, the mental t...