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Talk Horse

Talk horse

98 episodes

Saddle up for tales of triumph, drama, and equestrian life as we gallop through the highs and lows of the horse world. Hosted by Olympic eventer and equestrian enthusiast Pippa Funnell, alongside

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Made in Chelsea

's Tristan Phipps, a newcomer to the horse world. They’ll be joined by trailblazers and icons of the equestrian scene—from dressage to dead heats, ponies to polo, and everything in between.

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  1. S2 Ep17: Geir & Johan Gulliksen - A Showjumping Dynasty

    · 45 min · S2 E17

    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…

  2. S2 Ep16: Laura Kraut Olympic Showjumping Queen

    · 1 h 00 min · S2 E16

    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,…

  3. S2 Ep15: Lee Middleton - the Man Behind Equine America

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E15

    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…

  4. S2 Ep14: Lydia Heywood Riding for Change

    · 40 min · S2 E14

    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…

  5. S2 EP 13: From Hogwarts to Horsepower: Greg Powell Horsemaster and Stunt Man

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E13

    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…

  6. S2 Ep 12: Marina Fogle Takes the Reins

    · 52 min · S2 E12

    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…

  7. S2 Ep 11: Oli Bell - Hitting His Stride

    · 1 h 01 min · S2 E11

    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,…

  8. S2 Ep 10: Becky Moody - Dressage Bombshell

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E10

    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…

  9. S2 Ep9: Miles Nazaire - Made in Chelsea's Stallion

    · 58 min · S2 E9

    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…

  10. S2 Ep8: Matt Sampson and Kara Chad - Transatlantic Power Couple

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E8

    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…

  11. S2 Ep7: Megan Elphick: Going Clear and Going Viral

    · 56 min · S2 E7

    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…

  12. S2 Ep6: David Broome: Britain’s Showjumping Icon

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E6

    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…

  13. S2 Ep5: William Fox-Pitt - Lessons from a Legend

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E5

    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…

  14. S2 Ep4: Racing Ahead: The Rise of Saffie Osborne

    · 1 h 00 min · S2 E4

    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…

  15. S2 Ep3: All the King's Horses with Rebecca Bee

    · 56 min · S2 E3

    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…

  16. S2 Ep2: Hen Knight - Racing Royalty

    · 56 min · S2 E2

    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…

  17. S2 Ep1: Hashtags and Horsepower with Harlow White and Demir

    · 53 min · S2 E1

    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…

  18. Special 4: Jodie Kidd Unbridled - from Reins to Runways

    · 42 min · S1 E30

    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.…

  19. Special 3: Shane Breen Jumping Machine!

    · 37 min · S1 E29

    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…

  20. Special 2: Running the Show - Inside Hickstead with Lizzie Bunn

    · 39 min · S1 E28

    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…

  21. Special 1: Saddles, Sequins and Staying Power with Angela Rippon

    · 44 min · S1 E27

    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…

  22. Ep 26: The Rest is Horses

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E26

    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…

  23. Ep 25: Getting Back in the Saddle

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E25

    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…

  24. Ep 24: Leading the Field - How to Reach the Top and Stay There

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E24

    BEST BITS COMPILATION ONE What an incredible first series it’s been! Since Christmas, we've absolutely loved Talking Horse with our brilliant listeners, viewers, and social media followers. We’re taking a short…

  25. Ep 23: Double Trouble with Jack Whitaker and Joe Stockdale - Elite Showjumpers

    · 47 min · S1 E23

    They’ve been on our dream guest list from day one, so Pippa and Tristan were over the moon to welcome showjumping sensations Jack Whitaker and Joe Stockdale to the Talk Horse Live Tent at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.…

  26. Ep 22: Blooming Legend Alan Titchmarsh

    · 51 min · S1 E22

    It’s a really special episode this week. Not only are Pippa and Tristan coming to you live from the Royal Windsor Horse Show, but we’re breaking the old rule that says: never meet your heroes, because this week,…

  27. Ep 21: Hazel Jackson - In Polo Position

    · 49 min · S1 E21

    Pippa and Tristan are joined by the world number one women's polo player, Hazel Jackson. From her grounding in the New Forest Pony Club to bossing it on the fields of Argentina, Hazel's story is one of grit,…

  28. Ep 20: Join Our Club with Marcus Capel

    · 48 min · S1 E20

    Tack, Trotting and Tom Cruise! This week we have Marcus Capel, Chief Executive of The Pony Club in the studio. He waxes lyrical with Pippa and Tristan on what makes the organisation quite so iconic. From muddy camp…

  29. Ep 19 BONUS : A Little More Piggy March

    · 14 min · S1 E19

    Extra bonus bits of Piggy March in conversation with Pippa Funnell Piggy and Pippa just had so much to talk about we couldn't fit it in to one pod - so here's an extra bonus pod for you. Where Piggy discusses her…

  30. Ep 19: Piggy’s Path to the Podium – with Eventer Extraordinaire Piggy March

    · 59 min · S1 E19

    Pippa and Tristan sit down with eventing superstar Piggy March to explore the grit, grace, and guts behind her journey to the top. Piggy opens up about the disappointment of missing the 2012 Olympics, and the mental…

  31. Ep 18: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth with Equine Dentist Chris Warren

    · 40 min · S1 E18

    This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are chomping at the bit to chat with top equine dentist Chris Warren. After starting his career as a jockey, a career-ending injury led him to explore equine dentistry, where…

  32. Ep 17: Tullis Matson – The Birds, the Bees & the Pipette, Please

    · 50 min · S1 E17

    This week, Pippa and Tristan are joined in their brand-new Talk Horse home by Tullis Matson, Managing Director of Stallion AI (that’s Artificial Insemination, folks…) and the perfect person to explain to Tristan that…

  33. Ep 16: Stable Foundations with Eventer Justine Ward

    · 52 min · S1 E16

    Tristan’s still away, so the girls will play! Today’s pod is all about teenage laughter, life lessons, and the late nights that helped shape a career with horses - as Pippa is joined by one of her oldest friends and ex…

  34. Ep 15: Bob Champion – Beating the Odds

    · 56 min · S1 E15

    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…

  35. Ep 14: Taking a Leap with Louise Bell - Grand Prix Dressage Rider

    · 46 min · S1 E14

    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…

  36. Ep 13: Rosie Tapner – a Model Horsewoman

    · 49 min · S1 E13

    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…

  37. Ep 12: Head Groom Adam Short - in Stable Hands

    · 52 min · S1 E12

    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…

  38. Ep 11: A Funnell Family affair – with Champion Showjumper William Funnell

    · 40 min · S1 E11

    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,…

  39. Ep 10: An Eventful Life - with Golden Girl Laura Collett

    · 37 min · S1 E10

    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…

  40. Ep 9: Hot to Trot with Farrier Sam Wolfenden

    · 42 min · S1 E9

    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…

  41. Ep 8: Tina Cook – The Main Eventer

    · 50 min · S1 E8

    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…

  42. Ep 7: Rise, Fall, and Reinvention with Inspirational Jockey - Mick Fitzgerald

    · 50 min · S1 E7

    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…

  43. Ep 6: Natasha Baker - A Paralympic Powerhouse

    · 45 min · S1 E6

    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…

  44. Ep 5: Chasing a Lead - From Jockey to Journalist with Alice Plunkett

    · 53 min · S1 E5

    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…

  45. Ep 4: Nigel Hollings - The Greatest Showman

    · 42 min · S1 E4

    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…

  46. Ep 3: Life's Hurdles with Showjumping Legend Di Lampard

    · 51 min · S1 E3

    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…

  47. Ep 2: Richard Davison - The Doyen of Dressage

    · 35 min · S1 E2

    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,…

  48. Ep 1: The Hollywood Horsemaster Dan Naprous

    · 40 min · S1 E1

    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…

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