The Horse & Hound Podcast

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 Short, who will give us some advice on feeding a com...

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. They will bring insight into how to keep your horse...

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 four wins at the Winter Dressage Championships in A...

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 educational content of this podcast episode is sponsore...

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 loss of over 250 riding schools since 2018, resulting...

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 by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd (“BI...

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. We hope you will enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast....

Our 136th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Spillers, features an exclusive interview with young event rider Felicity Collins. She talks about her successful Badminton debut last year ahead of her second crack at the five-star next week. We’ll then hear from Spillers’ senior nutritionist Katie Wakeham, who offers advice on feeding good-doers. We hope you will en...

Our 135th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Charles Owen, features an exclusive interview with young grand prix dressage rider Annabella Pidgley. She talks about her whirlwind journey since taking on Charlotte Dujardin’s former ride Gio. We’ll then hear from British Equestrian Trade Association executive director Claire Williams, who clears up some mysteries aro...

Our 134th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by Spillers this time, features an exclusive interview with National Hunt trainer Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore, who is eight-time champion jockey and now assistant to Lucinda. They reflect on the recent Cheltenham Festival and look forward to the Grand National next month, as well as remembering their big win in the race in 2017 with...

In this Horse & Hound Podcast advertising episode, our podcast host Eleanor Jones chats to World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers about what social licence is, why it matters and how it could effect every single horse owner and rider around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 133rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by NAF – Five Star for the Best Performance Worldwide this month, features an exclusive interview with World dressage champion Lottie Fry. She talks about going into the World Championship in 2022 with Glamourdale and what her expectations were, how she ensured they peaked at the right moment, Glamourdale’s daily routine and warm-u...

Our 132nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Spillers this month, features an exclusive interview with leading show horse producer Kirstine Douglas. She talks about making it in showing, despite being based in Scotland, her top horses over the years and how she got started in the sport. We’ll then hear from five-star event rider Imogen Murray and Spillers’ senior nutrition...

Our 131st weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an exclusive interview with Irish international dressage rider Abi Lyle. She talks about making her championship debut at the World Championships this year and looks ahead to the London International Horse Show. Our news team then discuss new studies in equine flu vaccinations and attitudes to obesity in horses as well as a change in c...

In episode three of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Dengie digestive health series, H&H’s host, Pippa Roome, talks to coach and livery yard owner Jo Burns-Firth, who competes in British Showjumping amateur and veteran classes for pleasure, and Dengie’s technical and product development manager Katie Williams about feeding leisure horses and good doers to maintain gastric health....

Our 130th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an exclusive interview is with 13-time champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls. He talks about his flying start to the season, his top horses, life at Ditcheat, plans and aims for the rest of this season. Plus he takes a look back at some of the all-time greats that he has trained such as Kauto Star and the horses behind the turning point...

Our 129th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by NAF – Five Star for the Best Performance Worldwide, features an exclusive interview with Carl Hester who talks about his future plans, his hopes for Paris 2024, and the horses he’s preparing for grand prix next season. Our news team then discuss the World Horse Welfare annual conference and an open letter urging...

In episode two of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Dengie digestive health series, H&H’s host Pippa Roome talks to five-star eventer Alex Bragg and Dengie’s Katie William about feeding performance horses to avoid and manage gastric ulcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 128th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with leading working hunter specialist Kelly Ward. She talks about sourcing star ponies and rebuilding confidence in horses after a blip. Our news team then discuss calls for updated legislation from veterinary professionals and the ongoing work to promote better employment practice in the horse world. Finally, veterinary...

Our 127th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, features an interview with Yasmin Ingham. We find out what it was like for her to become eventing World champion at just 25 years old. We will then review all the five-star eventing action from Pau. Our news team then discuss proposed changes to eventing rules and work to...

In episode one of this Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Series: The Dengie digestive health series, H&H’s host Pippa Roome talks to Dengie’s technical and product development manager Katie Williams, and equine vet Julie Shrubb about gastric ulcers in horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 126th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with Irish showjumper Jessica Burke who enjoyed a fantastic debut at Horse of the Year Show. Our news team then discuss the rising cost of livery, changes to British Eventing competitions for next season, and a key court case with important implications for horse owners. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pea...

Our 125th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview dressage Olympian and recent World Championships team silver medallist Richard Davison. He talks about his experiences riding a home-bred horse at the 2022 championships in Herning. Our news team then discuss double bridles in dressage, raising young horses and noseband tightness, plus we’ll also review the action from the...

Our 124th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by Horse First, features an interview with young five-star event rider Bubby Upton. Bubby talks frankly about the highs and lows of her 2023 season so far. We review the action from HOYS, then our news team discuss the importance of having a plan in place for your horses should the worst happen and how British para dressage is planni...

Our 123rd weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast features an interview with young show horse producer Will Morton. He chats about his Horse of the Year Show memories, including his first visit to the big event. We then hear from our news team who discuss the use of sedatives in reining, new proposals around the tack used in top level dressage and tyre safety month. Finally, farrier Sam Dracot...