Talk Horse

In the last of our live specials, Pippa and Tristan speak to the incredible Boyd Exell. Our first guest from the world of carriage driving and what a man to start with. One of the most decorated four-in-hand carriage drivers in history, Boyd has been crowned World Champion seven times in combined driving and has won the FEI World Cup Driving Final an unprecedented 11 times, more than any other dri...

In this special episode, recorded live on stage at the London International Horse Show, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by three members of one of the most iconic families in showjumping, the Whitakers. John Whitaker is one of our most requested guests and you can see why. With a career spanning more than 40 years, he’s won everything there is to win, including three Olympic medals, fi...

In the first of these specials, recorded live at the London International Horse Show, Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of showjumping’s most respected figures and one of its most exciting rising talents, Norwegian showjumping father and son duo Geir Gulliksen and Johan Gulliksen, live on stage. Geir, or Jimmy as he’s known to his friends, shares his knowledge after decades at the top of interna...

We're feeling festive in the studio and we hope you are too! In the last episode before our Christmas break Pippa and Tristan are joined by one of the most successful and enduring figures in international showjumping, Laura Kraut. Representing the USA across multiple Olympics, Laura is a team gold medallist from Beijing 2008 and team silver medallist from Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024. This also marks...

Get ready for a festive, feel-good episode of Talk Horse as Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps team up with Equine America and welcome long-time friend and industry powerhouse Lee Middleton. Lee’s journey takes us from navigating school with dyslexia to becoming a horse dentist, popularising innovative air safety jackets and eventually leading one of the biggest names in equine supplements. He share...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by the incredible Lydia Heywood, the event rider shaking up the equestrian world. She’s the force behind Cool Ridings, a platform opening doors for new talent and championing inclusion across the sport. Demystifying the equine world by sharing knowledge and embracing horse lovers from underrepresented backgrounds. Representing Jamaica, mentoring young ri...

Riding into the studio this week is legendary stunt co-ordinator and movie horse master Greg Powell, the man behind some of the most iconic action moments in film. If you’ve ever watched a high-speed horseback chase or a galloping escape in Harry Potter, Bond or Fast and Furious, chances are Greg had a hand in making it happen. Greg shares how he went from early days of riding horse and carts roun...

Marina Fogle rides into Talk Horse for a chat with Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps, diving into everything from pony-mad childhood memories to rediscovering the joy of riding as an adult. She reveals how horses have become part of family life in the countryside, why her kids keep her firmly in Pony Club mum territory, and whether her adventurer husband Ben has ever been tempted to swap expedition...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by ITV Racing’s Oli Bell, one of the most recognisable faces in British horse racing. From his early start as a teenage reporter to fronting coverage of the Grand National, Oli shares the highs, the chaos, plus the occasional royal run-in. He opens up about growing up in a famous racing family, what it’s really like behind the scenes on race day, and how...

After last week’s shenanigans, Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are firmly back in the equine world. They’re joined by dressage star and Olympic bronze medallist Becky Moody, the Yorkshire-born rider known for her effervescent personality, fabulous taste in freestyle music and brilliantly quirky horse names. Becky reflects on her late call-up from reserve to team member at the Paris Olympics and t...

It's all a bit different this episode as it's Pippa Funnell's birthday, and everyone is very giddy. Luckily Tristan has bought her a special gift in the shape of “the good looking one” from Made in Chelsea - Miles Nazaire. Miles first became known for appearing alongside Tristan in Made in Chelsea, but he’s also been runner up on Dancing on Ice, is a passionate fitness influencer and ready to turn...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by show-jumping superstars, and engaged couple, Matt Sampson and Kara Chad. Kara grew up in Calgary and has represented Canada in Nations Cups, the 2018 World Equestrian Games and as a travelling reserve at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Matt is one of Britain’s most exciting talents - he progressed from pony championships and has gone on to claim major internat...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are joined by eventer and social media star Megan Elphick, the rider behind Elphick Event Ponies, who has turned her grassroots eventing journey into a true digital phenomenon. From early days at Pony Club to producing her own horses and sharing every high (and the occasional bump back down to earth) with hundreds of thousands of followers, Megan has built a passio...

Pippa and Tristan sit down with one of the true icons of British showjumping, David Broome CBE. A six-time Olympian, three-time Olympic medalist, and World Champion, David’s remarkable career spanned decades and helped shape the golden age of British equestrian sport. He opens up about his unforgettable partnership with Mr Softee, the horse that made him a household name, and the grit, glamour, an...

Pippa and Tristan are joined in the studio by one of the tallest, and most decorated, figures in Eventing history, William Fox-Pitt. From his record-breaking string of five-star wins at Badminton, Burghley, and Kentucky, to flying the flag for Britain at Olympic Games and World Championships, William’s career has set the standard for generations of riders. To add to his accolades - he's one of the...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are Talking Horse with one of the most exciting young talents in British racing, Saffie Osborne. From a childhood spent eventing to becoming one of the flat racing world’s most talked-about jockeys, Saffie has carved out her own path in a sport that runs deep in her family’s bloodline. She opens up about her early days in the saddle, what drew her away from eventin...

This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by Captain Rebecca Bee, Second in Command of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, one of the most famous mounted regiments in the British Army. Known for their spectacular displays at Coronations, Trooping the Colour, and Royal Salutes, the Troop combine world-class horsemanship with military precision.   Rebecca talks about her journey from...

This week, Pippa and Tristan sit down with one of racing’s most iconic trainers, Henrietta Knight -  the woman behind the legendary Best Mate, whose extraordinary record of three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cup victories has never been beaten.   But that’s not all. Alongside racing, she is a breeder of Connemara ponies, a showing judge, and an author. And despite retiring in 2012, she made a remar...

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps are back for Talk Horse Series Two. And we're off to a flying start as we welcome two of the biggest names in equestrian social media: Harlow White and Demir. Making her first ever podcast appearance, Harlow White has become one of the most recognisable young equestrian influencers online. With over one million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, her vl...

Welcome to the last of our summer specials, recorded on the morning of Derby Day in June 2025, right in the heart of Hickstead, Pippa and Tristan saddle up with supermodel, showjumper and speed enthusiast Jodie Kidd. A true polymath, Jodie has strutted catwalks, flown over showjumps, played polo at the highest levels, taken the chequered flag in fast cars and, as a board member at Hickstead, helpe...

Recorded live on the morning of Derby Day, this special episode of Talk Horse with Pippa and Tristan features showjumper and breeder Shane Breen, speaking to us from his own front room, right beside the famous Hickstead arena. We chat with Shane just hours before the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby to explore what it means to compete on home ground, the bumpy path to coupling up with Chloe Bunn (daugh...

Welcome back to the second of our Talk Horse summer specials. Recorded live at Hickstead on the morning of Derby Day, this episode takes you right to the beating heart of British showjumping. We’re joined by Lizzie Bunn, Show Director of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting and Managing Director of the All England Jumping Course, for a rare and revealing conversation.   From the eye-watering su...

Talk Horse proper will be back soon. But while we brew that up, enjoy the first of our special episodes, recorded earlier this summer, where we sit down with broadcasting legend Angela Rippon to explore her lifelong love of horses. Whether you know her from Strictly Come Dancing or the Nine O’Clock News, this is yet another fascinating side to the incredible Angela.   From her early passion for ho...

BEST BITS COMPILATION THREE Whatever the story, the horse is at the heart.   In the last of our best bits, we’re celebrating the moments that show just how deeply horses shape lives. From the first spark that gets you into riding, to the thrill (and chaos) of celebrities learning to ride, and the grit it takes to get back in the saddle after a serious fall, these stories are packed with passion, h...

BEST BITS COMPILATION TWO   Life’s twists, turns, and the horses that carry us through   We’re taking a short break, but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you without your horsey fix! We’ve bought together some of our favourite moments in a series of best of compilations.   Whether you're mucking out, hacking out, or just hanging out, these episodes are here to keep you company.   In this one, we’re...