The Horse & Hound Podcast

On our 175th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showing editor Bethan Simons chats to leading show horse producer Vicky Smith. They talk about the passion and dedication of amateur showing competitors, Vicky's successful and up and coming horses for the coming season, the importance of having great owners and what it's like producing a horse for her mum. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast paid advertorial episode with The Insurance Emporium, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to senior claims assessor Tiffani-Jo Ormesher from The Insurance Emporium alongside two horse owners Sally Wright and Catherine Oasgood. Insuring horses is a big decision for many owners, but Tiffani-Jo explains the process of making a claim and how customers are supported throughout, while Sally and Catherine talk about their horses and share their stories of claims from the customer’s perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Horse & Hound podcast, which is sponsored by Leader Equine, Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle talks to H&H dressage editor Oscar Williams about the pressures of top-level competition and returning from injury, resilience following abuse and her dreams of eventing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 173rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s magazine and eventing editor Pippa Roome chats to British five-star event rider Sarah Bullimore, who was individual European bronze medallist in Avenches, Switzerland in 2021. They talk about Sarah’s super result at Pau five-star last autumn with her rising star Corimiro, homebred horses and what it would mean to win at the very top level. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 172nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chats to young British showjumping talent and current young rider European champion Rachel Proudley. They talk about how Rachel got started in the sport, the influence that working with HK Horses has had on her career, what it feels like riding down the big red wall and the pressure of riding for your country at championships. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by KBIS, top showing producer Jayne Ross talks about how she got the pony bug as a child, her route into making horses a career, getting the best out of the horses she produces, her eighth (!) supreme title at Horse of the Year Show, and what her plans are for next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to equine vet Sam Cutts from Hook Norton Vets alongside horse trainers Matt Feerick and Hanna Walton from Confident & Connected, based in Oxfordshire. Equine herpes virus (EHV-4) is a major concern for yard owners and Matt and Hanna have first-hand experience of dealing with a case on their busy training yard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 170th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored this month by NAF, we caught up with 2025 European eventing champion Laura Collett to talk about her brilliant equine partner London 52’s career. While Dan, as he's known as home, now looks every inch the modern day championship event horse, their journey hasn't all been plain sailing, with plenty of highs and lows along the way, as Laura explains. If you'd like to listen back to our previous podcasts with Laura, they are episode 103 (published 20 May 2022) and episode 11 (published 14 August 2020). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 169th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by NAF this month, we caught up with British dressage legend, Carl Hester, shortly after his return from the European Dressage Championships. Carl talks about the highs and lows for the British squad in France, plus what's next for him, including the young horses he's most excited about. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 168th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Andrew Gould, who is representing Great Britain at the 2025 European Dressage Championships, which kick off in Crozet, France on 27 August. Andrew is making his senior championship debut at these championships and he speaks about his selection phone call, his aims for the week and his Europeans ride, Indigro. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 167th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by D&H this month, we speak to the British team’s Showjumping Performance Manager, Di Lampard. She talks about Team GBR’s performances in Spain at the recent European Showjumping Championships, plus how the competition panned out and what’s next for British showjumping. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 166th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast we speak to working hunter specialist Katy Green, who won the workers championship at Royal Windsor in May, about nursing her winning ride back to health, what it takes to enjoy success in working hunter ranks, both in horse classes and with native ponies, and why her horses are so special to her. We hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 165th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium this month, we speak to top event rider Harry Meade, who is the man of the moment following his incredible cross-country performances at both Kentucky and Badminton this spring. He told us all about his impressive team of five-star horses and shared some of his secrets to being a speed king across country. We will then hear from Sally Wright, who will talk about her horses and experiences of making an insurance claim related to them. We hope you enjoy listening.

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Scottish sports horse breeder Caroline Ironside of MFS Stud Farm and Dr Richard Newton, head of equine infectious disease surveillance at Cambridge Vet School about equine herpes virus. Equine herpes virus is a huge concerns for breeders as a single positive case on a stud can turn into an “abortion storm” in which multiple mares lose their foals, which is both financially damaging and emotionally traumatic for all involved.

On our 164th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, we hear from Gareth Hughes, who is one of Britain’s top dressage riders, with countless championship appearances to his name. Gareth speaks to Horse & Hound dressage editor Oscar Williams about the all-new FEI dressage working group, tips for new riders starting out, and how the world of dressage has shifted over the years. We hope you enjoy listening.

On our 163rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium, we speak to top showing producer Sara Parrott. She gives some top tips for bringing out the best in children's’ ponies, as well as talking about her team’s big win at last year’s Horse of the Year Show, plus her background. We will then hear from experts at The Insurance Emporium, who will give us insight on the cost of common claims when it comes to equine insurance. We hope you enjoy listening.

On our 162nd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by a new campaign from British racing called HorsePWR, we speak to six-time champion jumps racing trainer, Nicky Henderson. He reflects on his greatest moments on the racecourse, plus his favourite horses and he talks about what he has learnt during 30 years as a trainer. We hope you enjoy listening.

On our 161st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to event rider Holly Woodhead. She talks about her career, as well as her plans for this year. She also discusses how she found her time while taking part in the 1,100km charity bike ride, Cycle4Caroline, last autumn. We hope you enjoy listening.

Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with CVS Equine, in which our podcast host Gemma Redrup chats to vet Alex Wood of B&W Equine Vets, which is part of the CVS Equine family. Alex talks about the challenges of dealing with vet-shy horses, and has some useful advice on how to retrain a horse who demonstrates undesirable behaviour so as not to put anyone in harm’s way.

On our 160th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to Sam Roberts, who is a three-time winner of the Mountain & Moorland supreme at Olympia and more recently, London International Horse Show. She talks about her ride at this year’s competition, the Dartmoor, New Oak Bobby Jones, and relives the memories of her previous victories.