Talk Horse

It’s Grand National week, so who else could we have in the studio but Bob Champion - a man synonymous with his stunning and emotional 1981 victory on Aldaniti. 

Bob shares his incredible journey, from his early days as a rider to his triumphant return to the saddle after overcoming a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, and behind the scenes gossip of the incredible film Champion made about his life.

Meanwhile, with Tristan away in Hong Kong, Pippa is joined by last week’s guest - the fabulous Louise Bell. And with the Royal Windsor Horse Show on the horizon, they have news of a very special deal just for Talk Horse listeners.

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This week there are a lot of laughs in the studio as Tristan and Pippa are joined by the inimitable 5* Grand Prix dressage rider - Louise Bell.

Not only has Louise excelled in her 12-year dressage career, representing Britain on the international stage, but she also had a hugely successful previous life in showing where she won, in her words, “shed loads.” With stories of her standout equine partner, Into the Blue, producing horses with husband Robert and her inspiring recovery from a shocking car accident, it's a packed show.

Plus, Pippa reflects on a big loss to the eventing world and Tristan is challenged to another quiz.

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There aren’t many people who can lay claim to gracing the cover of Vogue at 16 and presenting equestrian TV coverage for channels such as Sky Sports – but Rosie Tapner has managed to carve out not one, but two incredibly successful careers.

She opens up about the challenges she faced in the fashion world, her lifelong love of horses, her successful career switch, and her and Pippa’s shared passion for retrained racehorses.

Plus, Tristan has received a new wildlife accolade, and Pippa has a surprise gift to aid his equine education.

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Let’s hear it for the Grooms! This week, Tristan and Pippa are in conversation with the fantastic Adam Short, Head Groom for the world’s number one Eventer, Tom McEwen. Having begun his career at William Fox-Pitt’s stables, Adam reveals the emotional highs, long hours, and unique rewards this essential job brings - including the odd waltz with Pippa.

With the Cheltenham Festival in full swing, Tristan shares a scientifically proven way to find your horse’s name, and Pippa reveals a surprising habit…

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It’s a special one this week as Tristan wrangles a pair of fabulous Funnells. He and Pippa are in conversation with Pippa’s husband of over 30 years - champion showjumper William Funnell. A master of the sport, including a record-breaking five wins at Hickstead, William has enjoyed a long career representing his country and achieving huge success as a breeder.

Get ready for laughs, expert insights, and a glimpse into the dynamic between two of the equestrian world’s most respected figures.

Plus, Tristan has a little test lined up to see if William is also a champion husband. And as the eventing season kicks off, Pippa looks ahead to her own plans for 2025.

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This week, Pippa and Tristan are joined by multiple Olympic medallist, Badminton champion, and all round fabulous British Eventer Laura Collett.

From her beginnings with Showing, to her teenage love of Pippa's video games, to the incredible resilience needed to recover from a potentially career ending accident – Laura's story is remarkable.

Plus – Pippa Funnell (MBE) reveals a special moment when she bonded with the Queen.

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Excitement levels are high as internet sensation, handsome horseman, and experienced farrier Sam Wolfenden joins Pippa and Tristan in the studio. With over a million followers, Sam has shown fans worldwide a different side to horses… and their hooves. Incredibly, and luckily for us, this is Sam’s first time on a podcast.

But it’s not all buff bodies and hammering horseshoes - Sam reveals his deep passion for the horses under his care and the vital role a farrier plays in their welfare.

Plus, Tristan arrives straight from a black-tie event, and Pippa reveals that Tristan isn’t the only Rupert Campbell-Black double in her life…

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Joining Tristan and Pippa this week is the fabulous event rider Tina Cook. From the torment of being an Olympic reserve to the glorious highs of winning three medals at the 2008 and 2012 Games, Tina has experienced it all.

With an impressive collection of silverware, including European and World Championship titles, she is celebrated as one of Britain’s most accomplished and respected equestrians. She has also known Pippa for 35 years - so expect some juicy gossip!

Meanwhile, Pippa channels her inner Foley artist with highly realistic horse sound effects, and Tristan reveals his own international sporting achievements.

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Joining Tristan and Pippa this week is the one and only Mick Fitzgerald. A memorable winner of the Grand National in 1996 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1999, he is now a mainstay of the ITV Racing team. From the joy of pony racing as a boy to the heartbreaking, life-changing accident at the 2008 Grand National, Mick’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. To paraphrase his famous quote on winning the Grand National: After that interview, even sex is an anticlimax.

Pippa also reveals to Tristan what really goes on at Sports Personality of the Year, and we answer your equine conundrums.

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This week, Pippa and Tristan chat with the phenomenal and inspiring six-time Paralympic gold medallist, Natasha Baker. 🏅🐎 From early challenges to the gold medal that means the most, the incredible synergy she needs with her horses, and even parenting tips from the horse-mad—this conversation has it all!

Meanwhile, Tristan is fresh out of the bush (or, as Pippa insists, "the jungle") with a tan and a tale or two. And back to the horses - Pippa has lined up a cheeky little quiz to see just how much Tristan has learned so far...

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This week, Tristan is away—but fear not, we’ve got a very special episode for you. Pippa is in conversation with her old friend Alice Fox-Pitt (Plunkett), the only woman to have ridden at both Badminton and over the Grand National course at Aintree, before hanging up her rosettes to become a mainstay of horse racing coverage on both Channel 4 and ITV.

In a candid discussion, the pair explore Alice’s remarkable career, their husbands - including William Fox-Pitt’s recovery after a 2015 riding accident left him in a coma - and what’s next for Pippa…

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Pippa and Tristan are joined by renowned equestrian judge and trainer Nigel Hollings, who shares his extensive experience in the world of showing—the "Crufts" of the horse world. Nigel reveals some untold stories from his illustrious riding career, which began with his famous Horse of the Year victory in 1972.

Meanwhile, Pippa and Tristan discover more than they anticipated about the animal kingdom.

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Pippa and Tristan chat to the incredible Di Lampard, the Performance Manager (or Chef d'Équipe) of the British Showjumping team. She’ll share insights on managing Olympians, how she fell in love with showjumping, her 'horse of a lifetime' Abbervail Dream, and how her late husband Dietmar, continues to inspire her work.

They’ll also be testing Pippa’s knowledge of her own computer games and discussing whether Tristan could be described as a “pony patter.”

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Welcome to Talk Horse, the brand-new podcast for all things equestrian! Join Pippa and Tristan as they "talk horse" with Richard Davison, four-time Olympic dressage rider, two-time European Championship medalist, previous British Team Captain and at the forefront of the international dressage world for more than three decades. They discuss the high and lows of the last year in dressage including the Charlotte Dujardin controversy.

Plus Tristan quizzes Pippa on what makes a mare-y Christmas in the horse world.

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Welcome to Talk Horse, the brand-new podcast for all things equestrian! Join Pippa and Tristan as they "talk horse" with Dan Naprous, the man behind the horses in some of the biggest films and TV series of recent times. From Wonder Woman and Game of Thrones to Gladiator and those iconic Lloyds Bank ads - Dan’s got the inside scoop on bringing Hollywood horsepower to life. 

Pippa dives in to see if Tristan’s equestrian knowledge goes beyond falling off one in Made in Chelsea, and shares a few of her own horse secrets along the way.

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