Shut Up and Ride

• “Olympic Rider, Abuse Survivor, Carl Hester Fangirl – Abi Lyle’s Story”

  In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with international dressage rider Abi Lyle, who opens up about her incredible journey to the Olympics—from childhood dreams to riding under the global spotlight. Abi shares the highs and lows of life in the dressage world, her deep LOVE (like Jenny-level love!) for Carl Hester, and how social media plays a role in her equestrian career—from motivational messages to the... less polite DMs. It's candid, funny, and full of the passion that drives her sport. But this conversation takes a deeper turn as Abi bravely speaks about surviving coercive control and abuse from convicted murderer Jonathan Crewswell, the heartbreaking loss of her brother, and her current sobriety journey. This is a story of grit, healing, and rediscovery. Abi’s voice is one of strength and clarity, and we’re honored she chose to share it on the podcast. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse, grief, and addiction. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, here are resources that can help: Coercive Control - Refuge Coercive Control - Women’s Aid Coercive Control – Victims First (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire) TOUR COMING SOON 16th and 17th of Jan 2026  CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com

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• Shag, Marry, Avoid: Listener Q&A Gets Unhinged

  This week on Shut Up and Ride, it’s just Simon and Jenny—no guests, just pure, unfiltered horse chat. We’re diving into your listener questions, covering everything from tricky training scenarios to stableyard scandals. And yes… we’re playing Shag, Marry, Avoid—horse-world edition. Think famous riders, disciplines, and maybe even a few controversial equines (you’ve been warned). It’s chaotic, it’s hilarious, and probably a little too honest. Saddle up for an episode full of laughs, opinions, and total nonsense. Just the way we like it. TOUR COMING SOON 16th and 17th of Jan 2026  CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com

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• Calling It Out: The Whip, the Welfare & the WTF

  The One With Simon’s Assets, Ben’s Funeral Fiasco & That Heath Ryan Video Shut Up & Ride  The gang's back together! Ben, Simon, and Jenny reunite in this packed episode full of honesty, humour, and heart. We kick off with Simon’s, er, assets making a surprise appearance (you’ll never look at a pair of breeches the same again), before diving into Ben’s emotional goodbye to his grandparents—and how their funeral somehow turned into a full episode of The Vicar of Dibley. Then things get serious as we discuss the controversial video of Heath Ryan whipping a horse. We don’t hold back, and we openly invite Heath to join us on the pod to talk, listen, and—hopefully—help drive change for the welfare of our horses. Finally, Jenny opens up about her personal experience with perimenopause: the brain fog, the emotional rollercoaster, and why more women in our sport need to feel seen and heard. This episode is a rollercoaster—raw, ridiculous, and real. Saddle up.  TOUR COMING SOON 16th and 17th of Jan 2026  CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com

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• Michael Duffy - "Shut up and get on with it"

  In this episode, Jenny Rudall and Simey Grieve welcome the brilliant (and at times hilarious) Michael Duffy, international show jumper and all-round good sport. From growing up in a horsey household to navigating the competitive show jumping circuit, Michael takes us behind the scenes of his life in the ring—and out of it. They chat about everything from natural talent vs hard work, mental resilience, and the evolution of riding styles, to the commercialisation of the sport and what the future might hold. But it’s not all serious—Michael’s sharp wit shines through, especially in a brilliantly relatable “What’s Annoyed You This Week” segment that will have horsey listeners nodding (and laughing) in agreement. Honest, insightful, and properly funny—this is one you don’t want to miss. CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/

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• Michael Duffy - "Shut up and get on with it"

  In this episode, Jenny Rudall and Simey Grieve welcome the brilliant (and at times hilarious) Michael Duffy, international show jumper and all-round good sport. From growing up in a horsey household to navigating the competitive show jumping circuit, Michael takes us behind the scenes of his life in the ring—and out of it. They chat about everything from natural talent vs hard work, mental resilience, and the evolution of riding styles, to the commercialisation of the sport and what the future might hold. But it’s not all serious—Michael’s sharp wit shines through, especially in a brilliantly relatable “What’s Annoyed You This Week” segment that will have horsey listeners nodding (and laughing) in agreement. Honest, insightful, and properly funny—this is one you don’t want to miss. CONTACT US : [email protected] FOLLOW US : Instagram This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/

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