Talk Horse

This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by British showjumping legend and larger-than-life character Geoff Billington!

From his early days in Lancashire to representing Great Britain at two Olympic Games, Geoff looks back on an incredible career in showjumping, including his unforgettable partnership with It's Otto and competing alongside some of the sport's biggest names.

Plus, Geoff shares some brilliant stories from his time on the showjumping circuit, including a few things you certainly wouldn't get away with today!

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This week, we’re joined by Police Sergeant Heidi Cornick and Police Constable Laura Webb from the Thames Valley and Hampshire Mounted Section!Heidi and Laura take us behind the scenes of life in the mounted police, from keeping the peace at major events to the incredible bond between horse and rider. They reveal why horses still play such an important role in policing and what makes them so effective at bringing people together.Plus, we find out how police horses are trained to handle everything from smoke grenades to noisy crowds, the equipment that keeps them safe and how they get to enjoy some well-earned downtime in the field!🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets.Subscribe for more Talk Horse episodes, and don't forget to like and comment!#TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #MountedPolice #PoliceHorses #Equestrian #Horses
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Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday!

This week, Pippa and Tristan tackle your questions on becoming a better rider, improving your showjumping and dealing with self-doubt. Pippa shares her advice on why getting the fundamentals right is so important and why there's no shortcut to success.

Plus, there's a brand-new challenge for the Talk Horse community, Pippa discusses the welfare of working horses in Egypt and Tristan has some exciting news! And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns for another mystery country!

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday0:28 - Tristan's Exciting News1:00 - Catching Up with Pippa2:26 - Steadfast Africa3:01 - Royal Windsor Horse Show & London International4:57 - Introducing the New Step Count Challenge7:59 - Your Questions & Messages9:24 - What Makes a Good Rider?9:50 - Pippa's Advice on Improving Your Riding11:31 - Horse Welfare in Egypt16:13 - The Lone Ranger Returns19:56 - Taking Quotes Out of Context21:18 - This Week's Listener Prize22:11 - Wrapping Up

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Welcome back to another Free Rein Friday!

This week, Pippa and Tristan take a trip down memory lane as Pippa shares stories of her first pony, childhood adventures and how her love of horses began. From muddy fields to Pony Club memories, she reflects on growing up around horses and the lessons she learnt along the way.

Plus, Tristan returns from an eventful adventure in the Sahara Desert, Pippa prepares for the Billy Stud auction and reveals an embarrassing supermarket mishap! And, of course, the Lone Ranger returns with a brand-new theme tune and another mystery country!

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Join the excitement at Royal Windsor Horse Show, returning from 13–16 May 2027! Enjoy world-class equestrian sport, spectacular displays and plenty more in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome to Free Rein Friday
0:24 - Tristan's Sahara Desert Adventure
4:29 - Preparing for the Billy Stud Auction
9:13 - Pippa's Supermarket Mishap
11:22 - Tristan's New Puppy
12:23 - London International Horse Show
15:25 - Your Questions & Messages
17:40 - Pippa's First Pony
18:15 - Growing Up with Horses
20:42 - Childhood Adventures & Pony Club
21:57 - Lessons from Childhood Sport
24:30 - The Lone Ranger Returns!

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This week on Talk Horse, Pippa and Tristan are joined by former event rider and para-canoeist Saffron Cresswell!

From chasing her dreams in eventing to discovering para-canoeing after a life-changing accident, Saffron reflects on her riding career and how she's found a new direction beyond horses.

Saffron reveals how her parents sold the family home to build stables, reflects on the emotional challenges of leaving horses behind and explains what she misses most about life in the saddle. She also shares how the lessons she learnt through eventing have helped her adapt to a completely different sport.

🎟️ LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW:
Get ready for the Christmas party of the equestrian world! Use code TALKHORSE10 for 10% off your tickets.

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#TalkHorse #PippaFunnell #TristanPhipps #SaffronCresswell #Eventing #ParaCanoeing #Equestrian #Horses
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