Horsehour Podcast

Guest Speaker: Alan Hiscox (Director Of Safety, The British Horse Society)The National Equine Forum (NEF) is the only equine conference of its kind in the UK, free from any specific equine sector affiliation, bias or commercial influence.Recognised in the horse world as an outstanding annual event this exceptional conference brings together influential members of the equine industry, experts and government to debate pertinent topical issues and discuss current research and innovation. It also provides a unique opportunity for networking with the leaders of the industry.  Join in the conversation on Twitter and Facebook, just use #HorseHour #NEF18. www.nationalequineforum.com Follow: @HorseHour @NatEqForum  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest Speakers: Jeanette Allen ( Chair, UK Equine Sector Council Steering Group; Chief Executive, The Horse Trust) andLynn Peterson (Chair, British Horse Industry Confederation; Chief Executive, The British Horse Society)The National Equine Forum (NEF) is the only equine conference of its kind in the UK, free from any specific equine sector affiliation, bias or commercial influence.Recognised in the horse world as an outstanding annual event this exceptional conference brings together influential members of the equine industry, experts and government to debate pertinent topical issues and discuss current research and innovation. It also provides a unique opportunity for networking with the leaders of the industry.  Join in the conversation on Twitter and Facebook, just use #HorseHour #NEF18. www.nationalequineforum.comFollow: @HorseHour @NatEqForum  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This years National Equine Forum is set to be even more informative, educational and eye-opening than ever! Georgina Crossman joins us to share what we can expect, who the guest speakers are and how for the first time ever, you can ask the panel questions via #HorseHour! Be part of the movement, share your opinion and questions to the experts, just use #NEF18 and #HorseHour in your tweets and Facebook Posts.More information can be found at nationalequineforum.com Watch the Live Stream Thursday 8th March.Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #NEF18 and #HorseHour in your tweets. Follow us @HorseHour @NatEqForum.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frankie Murrell is Pippa Funnell's Head Girl. She's groomed at European Championships, Nations Cups and the Rio Olympics. Frankie shares stories of how she became a groom, the first time she learned to plait, road trips with the boss, grooming at competitions, dealing with mud and how she keeps Billy The Biz so beautifully pristine! This and loads more advice on the #HorseHour Podcast.You can follow Frankie on Twitter here: @Frankidoodle1Join in the conversation on Twitter 8pm-9pm GMT just use #HorseHour in your tweets. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1. Follow @HorseHour on Facebook and Instagram and get more education, podcasts, pictures and videos at HorseHour.co.uk.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Holly Woodhead is a 24 year old Event Rider born and bred in Grimsby to the Woodhead Family. Her dedication and tenacity has seen her reach the short list for Rio and aim for Tokyo Olympics, all with her favourite man by her side... Her horse Luke! Holly and Luke have over come some tough times which she kindly shares in this episode, along with stories of sofa surfing and living in her horsebox, all with a dream of winning Burghley. This year could be the year! Listen on the #HorseHour Podcast.You can follow Holly on Twitter here: @HollyWoodhead2Join in the conversation on Twitter 8pm-9pm GMT just use #HorseHour in your tweets. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1. Follow @HorseHour on Facebook and Instagram and get more education, podcasts, pictures and videos at HorseHour.co.uk.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grant Hayter-Menzies shares the inspirational journey of Dorothy Brooke, founder of The Brooke Charity. Grant has written a book about the incredible bravery, courage and dedication of Dorothy in her fight to save thousands of war horses, which led to her legacy today in The Brooke Charity. A truly remarkable story, Grant shares stories which are heart wrenching but inspirational and if you don't know who Dorothy is now, then you will be desperate to hail this woman a hero after hearing Dorothy's plight.You can follow Grant on Twitter here: @HayterMenziesYou can follow The Brooke here: @TheBrookeBuy 'The Lost War Horses of Cairo: The Passion of Dorothy Brooke' here;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-War-Horses-Cairo-Passion/dp/1760631426In 1930 wealthy Scottish socialite Dorothy Brooke followed her new husband to Cairo, where she discovered thousands of suffering former British war horses leading lives of toil and misery.Brought to the Middle East by British forces during the Great War, these ex-cavalry horses had

Sandy Phillips, International Dressage Rider and Eventer, Coach and FEI "I" Judge, shares her experience and advice on finding balance with your horse. Sandy shares some stories of her training days, what she learnt and how it shaped her career. We discuss Rio, judging, her horses, and Sandy will be doing a demonstration at the International Eventing Forum on 5th Feb. Listen on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow International Eventing Forum on Twitter: @EventingForumJoin in the conversation on Twitter, Mondays 8pm-9pm GMT, just use #HorseHour in your tweets. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachael Smith is a BHS Accredited Coach and has been in the industry for over 15 years, sadly her new horse has been diagnosed with Gastric Ulcers. Rachael only bought Bob 3 months ago, so listen to her tell the story of how even after vettings, and extensive experience, we can all get caught out! Rachael explains how she worked out that her new horse was suffering from ulcers, the veterinary process, the scopes, results and managing Bob's ulcers in the future. This is Rachaels Story on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Rachael on Facebook: Rachael Smith BHS Accredited CoachJoin in the conversation on Twitter, Mondays 8pm-9pm GMT, just use #HorseHour in your tweets. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hannah Weston is co-founder of Connection Training. She discusses working on the trust between you and your horse using a range of connection training techniques. A positive reward system, Hannah explains how target practice' can help reduce your horse spooking when hacking, training advice for horses that push you around, why specific and consistent cues are so important. Amy describes 3 horse personality types and specific issues and Hannah advises how to use connection training to help the horses and their individual needs. Follow Hannah on Twitter: @ConnectionTrain and Facebook: @ConnectionTrainingJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lara Edwards is an International Dressage Rider, Breeder and Producer. Lara specialises in breeding quality horses and ponies using her KWPN Approved Stallions and Award Winning Mares. Lara discusses her dressage horses, importing horses from Holland, what she looks for in a Mare when breeding, how she can tell if her foals will be successful, producing her horses, supporting upcoming riders, plus on a personal level what it's like for Lara riding when pregnant and why she has chosen to not compete for the next few months. An interesting conversation with an amateur rider who as successfully made it to the top level of Dressage, all on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Lara on Twitter: @LaraDyson Lara is sponsored by AlltechJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeni Gilbert is an Endurance Rider based in West Yorkshire. She was the first rider to win the National Novice Championship with a perfect score! Jeni and Flurrie went on to win the overall Supreme Championship twice. Jeni is former Director of Endurance GB, she was Chair of EGB's Rules and Rides, and she has been Country Access Officer for West Yorkshire for over 30 years. We discuss Endurance and how we can keep hold of our Bridleway Access Routes. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. Jeni is sponsored by HorseHage. You can find out more about Endurance at www.endurancegb.co.uk and www.westridingendurancegb.comJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harriet is a Yorkshire based British eventer. At just 28y/o she has represented Great Britain on several occassions, won Team Bronze at CIC2* European Championships, competed at 3* Bramham and Blenheim, plus while she's competing her own horses, Harriet coaches aspiring riders. We discuss her previous journey to date, what it takes to be a good coach, what should you look for when searching for a coach, Harriets road to the 2024 Paris Olympics and what does it really take to be a successful professional rider. All on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Harriet on Twitter: @hmorrisbaumber. Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emily King is a 21 years old British 4* Event Rider, Double European Medalist, U21 National Champion and she placed 4th Pau CCI**** Emily shares her story of growing up in an eventing family, life as a 4* professional, her debut at Badminton and how she purchased her own eventing horse at just 11 years old. Her journey has been fascinating clearly demonstrating what it takes to make it to the top level of eventing. Follow Emily on Twitter: @KingEventing. Emily is sponsored by HorseHage.Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mary King MBE is a GB Eventer who has represented Great Britain at six Olympics, won numerous Olympic medals and won Team Gold at the World Equestrian Games. She is a four-time British Open Champion and won Badminton, Burghley and the Rolex Kentucky. Mary shares her career from the early days of doing whatever she could to ride, to her super groom Annie and their long 10 year working relationship, how the eventing trials have changed, remember Steeple Chasing, and what it's like competing, training and travelling with her daughter Emily. All on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Mary on Twitter: @MaryKingGBJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen West shares her years of experience as a rider & organiser at Bicton Arena in a very honest interview. Including the changes to future competitions, the hard work behind the scenes organising events and horse trials, the difference between the eventing community and the showjumping community, rider expectations of courses and competitions, how things have changed, health and safety and so much more! Helen previously ran her own competition yard and is an accomplished 3 Day Eventer who has competed at Blenheim, Burghley, Chatsworth and Windsor among others. She is a former Young Rider Gold medallist and has represented her country on several occasions at Junior and Young Rider level. Helen is now Manager of Bicton Arena, she is a FEI Eventing Course Designer and competes in Showjumping. Helen was the youngest rider to ever compete in Prix St George. Follow Helen on Twitter: @HWeventing Follow Bicton Arena on Twitter: @BictonArenaJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8p

Jessica Freiman is a Grand Prix Dressage Rider, USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist located in Southern New Hampshire, USA. Jessica shares her story from cleaning stalls and riding anything she could get her hands on, to competing at Grand Prix. Jessica met with Carl Hester and shares what she learned from him and how she has taken that advice home to work on her young horses and the positive impact the training has had. Plus we talk training contraptions, should we be using them; training young horses for dressage and loads more on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Jessica on Facebook: @dressage247Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spencer Roe is a 23 year old International Showjumper. He has been running his own yard based in South Hykeham, Lincolnshire since 2013. He has represented Team GB for the last 5 years, from Junior and Young Riders Nations Cup Teams to winning in his first 5* Nations Cup Team in May 2014. Spencer shares his showjumping story on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Spencer on Facebook: @SpencerRoeEquine and Twitter: @RoeSpencerJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Louisa Milne Home is one of Scotland's top Event Riders, and has been running her competition yard based in Central Scotland, since Graduating with the BSc Hon's from the Royal Agricultural College in 2001.In this time she has produced six horses to Advanced level, three of them from four year olds. Alongside producing her own horses, Louisa has produced and sold horses to young riders so that they can get started in the sport of Eventing. Louisa discussed training her horses, equestrian life in Scotland, training in winter months, how snow can help, feeding her horses on Top Spec and how Robinson Animal Health Animalintex are a must for your First Aid Kit. All on the #HorseHour Podcast.Follow Louisa on Facebook: @LouisaMilneHomeEventingJoin in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jenni Winter is a Confidence and Performance Coach and we discuss how to train your brain for success. Many of us are time limited with families and work to attend to, so Jenni gives advice on how training your mind can enhance your riding career, including spending just 10 minutes at home to focus on your goal. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. Jenni has a passion for supporting you to succeed, whatever success means for you. She is an experienced and talented Confidence and Performance Coach who works with clients at all levels from grass roots to grand prix in any discipline. Her unique way of working supports you with your mind-set, body and partnership with your horse Follow Jenni on Facebook: @FlyingChangesCoachin Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexander Bragg is a 4* Eventer. Since his 4* debut at Burghley in 2016, Alex has competed at all four European 4* events with in one calendar year. Alex once again features in the top 100 list of riders and he discusses his riding career and gives advice to riders looking to move up to 3* level, plus if you're thinking of becoming an owner then how to achieve this and what you should expect. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. Alex has huge ambitions, he was reserve for the European championships this year and is still hungry for a full senior appearance in the future. He successfully travelled on Nations Cup duty on 3 occasions this season with 3 different horses. Alex was the best Brit at Aachen, Germany where he also won the Ride and Drive spectacular in front of a full house of 50,000 people. Follow Alex on Twitter: @TeamBragg Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform