Talk Horse

We have a big announcement! Our fabulous partners at London International Horse Show are bringing us an eventing extravaganza at this December’s show, with our very own Pippa as ambassador. Get your tickets now for the evening performance on Friday 18 December for this historic masterclass! TALKHORSE10 to get 10% off.

This week, we’re joined by the multi-talented Karl Ude-Martinez, founder of The Knights of Middle England. Karl has had one of the most unusual and exciting careers in the horse world, spanning acting, international polo commentary, stunt riding and professional jousting.

Karl shares the story of his “baptism of fire” as a teenage knight at Warwick Castle, how he balances the precision of polo with the chaos of the jousting arena, and his deep belief in the transformative power of horses.

He also reveals the realities of performing at speed in full armour, the trust required between horse and rider, and some unforgettable stories from a career spent entertaining crowds both in and out of the saddle.

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Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday! In this special episode, Pippa returns from an incredible week at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen.

We dive into the "battle of the titans" in the eventing world, celebrate the phenomenal British results across Dressage and Show Jumping, and share the inspiring stories of horse and rider partnerships that truly shone on the world stage.

We also look ahead to the wide-open competition at Burghley, announce our exciting live show plans (come say hi!), and take a moment to answer a very moving listener question about finding the confidence to get back in the saddle after a tragic loss.

We'll be interviewing equestrian power couple William and Alice Fox Pitt at the Musto Stand at Burghley after the Dressage (at around 4pm) on Friday 4th.

Don't forget to use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your London International Horse Show tickets throughout August!
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Olympic event rider and equestrian entrepreneur Rachael Faulkner joins Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps on Talk Horse.

Rachael shares her journey from growing up with horses in England and Canada to fulfilling a childhood dream of representing Team Canada at the Barcelona Olympics — and why reaching that goal ultimately led her to step away from competitive riding.

She also reveals stories from training with Captain Mark Phillips, breakfast with Princess Anne, an unexpected positive drug test on the road to the Olympics, and how she went on to transform Tweeseldown into one of Britain’s best-known equestrian venues.

Plus, Rachael discusses building the Lucinda Green XC Academy with Eventing legend Lucinda Green and her work helping to shape the future of British Eventing.

Have questions, anecdotes or stories? Send them to info@talk-horse.com for a chance to have them featured on an upcoming Free Rein Friday episode.

With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets.
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Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday on Talk Horse! 🐎

Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps dive into your questions and share some behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world.

Pippa reveals how her beloved children's book series, "Tilly's Pony Tails," actually came to be (and whether we'll ever see Tilly grow up!). We also tackle a listener dilemma: what do you do when your horse seems "too careful" for eventing? Pippa shares her expert advice on reading your horse’s confidence and knowing when to stick with a discipline or try something new.

Plus, we answer a brilliant question about making the leap to becoming a professional rider—proving it's never too late to chase your equestrian dreams.

In this episode:

The origin story of the Tilly books
Advice for adult novices aiming to go pro
Tristan’s dream equestrian discipline
Understanding horse "carefulness" in eventing vs. show jumping
Our new listener game: Lone Ranger!
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Part of Britain’s gold-medal-winning team, Gemma Stevens joins Pippa Funnell and Tristan Phipps for the latest episode of Talk Horse, recorded just before the team’s success at the Eventing World Championships in Aachen.

Gemma is a powerhouse and a rarity in the equestrian world - competing at the highest levels of both eventing and international show jumping. From growing up at her mother’s riding school to representing Great Britain at the Rio Olympics, her career has been anything but ordinary.

In this episode, we dive into how Gemma manages to jump 1.50m tracks one day and tackle four-star cross-country the next, the fascinating story behind the clones of legendary stallion Chilly Morning, her Olympic ambitions and what she’s doing to prepare her current string of horses for LA 2028.

Have questions, anecdotes, or stories? Leave a comment below for a chance to have them featured on an upcoming Free Rein Friday episode or email info@talk-horse.com

With thanks to the London International Horse Show. Use code TALKHORSE10 during August for 10% off tickets. https://londonhorseshow.com/
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