Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco

It’s a brand new month, and we have a brand new theme for you, the mud splattered equestrian that frankly wishes you’d chosen a cleaner sport… like showing hamsters, maybe. This month, we are investigating cocktails: Those tasty sips that make the mud less muddy and the aches and pains disappear. Got a yard Christmas do in the offing? Learn these fab cocktails to impress your yard mates. Watch how...

This month, we’ve been looking at holistic, complementary and alternative therapies for horses. We’ve met holistic healer Jo Rose and Ian Thirkell, the man behind Arc Equine and we’ve talked about Zoopharmacognosy with Joanna Haslam.  In this episode, we meet a lady that has a gift for communicating with animals. She grew up with dogs and horses and remembers first communicating with a horse at th...

As horse owners, we have all felt the sadness and frustration when our beloved companions are poorly or lame. Desperate to help them, the majority of us will resort to baked beans to afford large vet bills and a steady stream of physio appointments. Now, we would not advocate anyone failing to consult their vet on their horse’s health, but this month we are looking at how we can support our horses...

Last week, Katie and Tania we kicked off alternative and holistic therapies month last week, and this week we are meeting the man behind a device that you’ll find in tack rooms up and down the country, and the story behind it is really quite unique.  Those of you that have had horses with lameness and used this device will be glad that this gentleman left his career in the police force to become a...

It's a new month and this month, Katie and Tania delve into the world of complimentary and holistic therapies. As we approach the winter months, our animals - like us - often start to feel their ailments a little, and while there is no replacement for veterinary medicine, there is much we can do to support it and to complement it. This month we are focussing on exactly that, and looking at way...

In our final week of investigating WAR HORSE, Katie and Tania return to the present day to talk about today's modern army horses. Join us as we talk with Ted Heath, Curator at the Household Cavalry Museum, about how today's cavalry horses are selected and cared for. It's a double whammy as we also talk to Glynn Jones, a former member of the Blues and Royals. Glynn tells us about his ca...

This week, Katie and Tania delve deeper into the story behind Michael Morpurgo and the National Theatre's WAR HORSE, and this week, we get real. Join us as we talk with Belinda Day, Senior Curator at the National Army Museum, about the REAL war horses, how they were kept and how high the standards of care were. Can you imaging managing a troop of horses in a battlefield? Neither could we! Find...

This is a special one... We continue our month of episodes dedicated to the National Theatre's WAR HORSE. In this episode, Katie and Tania meet Joey (and his puppeteers) with Director of Puppetry Matthew Forbes. It is an understatement to say the duo were moved! Listen to Matthew Forbes working with the puppeteers to bring Joey to life, and find out which move Grand Prix trainer Tania taught h...

Whoop! We are SO excited to share series two of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with you! Episodes will drop weekly, landing every Friday on all major podcast platforms. We are still FREE to listen to. The first month of series two is dedicated to the National Theatre's WAR HORSE. In this episode, Katie and Tania meet Matthew Forbes, the Director of Puppetry for War Horse's new UK Tour. You c...

It's the very last episode of the first series of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco and what a series it has been! Listen to the final episode now for free on all major podcast platforms to find out what we'll be getting up to in series two, which begins in September.

Katie and Tania were Livin' On A Prayer with this week's tipple! The duo talk about Rocky's progress and Tania answers listeners' questions on head tilts, transitions and rein back. All this, and the usual fun and laughter! #podcast #equestrianpodcast #dressage #dressagetrainer #flatwork #horses #poleworkout #poleworkforhorses

Katie and Tania chat with the entrepreneur behind Everything Horse, Suzanne Ashton. The trio share a new prosecco while they chat about Suzanne's life with horses, her inspiration for starting Everything Horse, and the business' future. Tania answers more of your questions, and there's more of the usual fun and laughter. Cheers! Visit Everything Horse at: https://everythinghorseuk.co.u...

X Factor alumni Janet Devlin joins Katie and Tania to talk about taking the equestrian walk of shame, her new single and riding Russell Crowe's horses. The duo try a new fizz and Tania answers your training questions. Do you have a question for us? Email polesandprosecco@yahoo.com. Join us on socials - Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, and polespiaffeandprosecco_podcast on Insta....

Tania goes rogue in this episode, and it doesn't go too well! The duo talk riding confidence, bonded pairs and mojo! Join us on socials: Facebook - Poles Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast Insta - Poles Piaffe and Prosecco _ Podcast. Email us: polesandprosecco@yahoo.com

In this episode, Katie and Tania chat with Ruth Chappell, the inspiring lady behind Dressage Anywhere, the online platform that allows you to compete and be judged by List 1 and 2 judges from - literally - anywhere! Find out how Ruth created and grew the business, how she met her horse Geoffrey and the role of Dressage Anywhere in the Riding for the Disabled Association. Plus, Tania answers your t...

Tania and Katie sample Brad Pitt's rosé, Chateau Miraval. The girls talk square halts, half passes and social license. Join us on our new socials! You can find us as Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast on Facebook and PolesPiaffeandProsecco_Podcast on Insta. See you there! #dressage #dressagetrainer #dressagetraining #podcast #expertadvice

In this episode, Katie and Tania talk about the beginnings of lateral work, keeping your horse in front of your leg and how the menopause can affect riders' confidence, with top tips to succeed with them all! The duo try a new fizz, and we catch up with Tania's horses. #dressage #horseriding #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #yourquestionsanswered #trainingtips #prosecc...

Find out Sam's favourite move as Katie and Tania get together to try a very pleasing Prosecco. Some very salient training questions in this episode, such as why does what I see in the mirror not match what I'm feeling? How do I juggle my A levels and competing? How do prevent over bend during lateral work? The answers to all these, and more, all contained in episode 19. Enjoy! #dressage #h...

What connects Take That's Gary Barlow to dressage? Absolutely nothing, except Katie and Tania test his rosé as they discuss your training questions! A really fun episode with plenty of training tips amongst the giggles. Do send your training and equestrian lifestyle dilemmas to the Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco team! Email us polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or leave us a note on Spotify. #dressage #...

HAPPY EASTER! Enjoy this bonus episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with an inspirational special guest! Katie and Tania meet dressage rider and trainer, Melissa Smith. Melissa is the epitome of resilience, and she shares her story of monumental set backs. We are in awe of her, and her mental strength. Melissa shares imperative information for this time of year on Lymes disease, and what to loo...

The brilliantly passionate and knowledgable equine dental technician Bee Murray joins Katie and Tania to talk teeth and answers your questions. Bee gives a fascinating insight into horses' mouths, and chats about how she manages to juggle two businesses and twin daughters! As always, Tania answers your training questions and the duo try another of Katie's interesting drinks... Chestnut mar...

Katie and Tania try a non alcoholic bottle of fizz, and catch up about Tania’s exciting new TV project. Plus, your training questions are answered! We’d love to hear from you. Send us your training questions, comments or just say hello to polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or leave us a voice note or Q&A on Spotify.

Join Katie and Tania as they find themselves ‘Spinning Around’ as they enjoy Kylie’s Prosecco. National Equine Show organiser Liz Ormesher joins the duo to talk show organising and Tania answers your training questions. Get in touch: polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.

In our bonus Valentine’s episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, Katie and Tania chat with international dressage rider and coach Matt Frost. Matt tells us of his time riding two promising young horses called Valegro and Uthopia, and reveals his favourite training exercise. Matt teaches riders of all levels and you can find out more about Matt by visiting https://www.matt-frost.co.uk/. As always, Tan...

From dodgy dealers to liveries making midnight flits, the equestrian world is becoming a legal minefield. In this episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, equine lawyer Jacqui Dark of Equine Law UK joins Katie and Tania to discuss your rights when buying a horse, what you should expect from your livery contract and offers advice on protecting your rights as an equestrian. Tania answers your training q...