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Widely regarded as one of the greatest event riders of all time, Sir Mark Todd’s career is the stuff of legend. In part one of this deep dive, we explore the journey of a man who crossed generations, broke records, and redefined the sport of eventing.

From his harrowing first international experience at the 1978 World Championships in Kentucky, to his Badminton breakthrough. How a "shaggy little pony" he almost didn't ride became his greatest partner, leading to back-to-back individual Olympic Gold medals and his uncanny ability to hop on a strange horse and win at the highest level just days later.

There was so much to cover, part two will follow next week!

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It's Royal Ascot week! So who else to guide Pippa and Tristan through the glory and glamour of the occasion that ones of the most successful jockeys of his generation, Jim Crowley. Born in the shadow of Ascot racecourse, Jim shares his remarkable journey from pony racing, to massive success jump racing to making the bold and ultimately triumphant switch to the flat.

Jim opens up about the relentless drive required to become Champion Jockey in 2016 and the intricate tactics and "racecraft" behind flat racing. His recovery from a life-threatening fall at York and his determination to get back in the saddle and the pressure of riding for racing’s biggest stars, including the legendary Baaeed.
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Jodie Hall McAteer has horses in her blood. Growing up in one of Britain's best-known showjumping families, she has gone from Pony European gold medallist to representing Great Britain on the world stage, becoming one of the country's most exciting young riders.

Now a regular competitor on the Global Champions Tour and Nations Cup teams, Jodie has represented Great Britain at some of the biggest shows in the world and ridden alongside many of the sport's biggest names.

In this episode, she joins Pippa and Tristan to discuss growing up in a horsey family, the reality of making a career in showjumping, and the sacrifices required to compete at the highest level. She also reflects on the horses that have shaped her career and the pressure of wearing the Team GB jacket.
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The only way we could get an interview with Carl Hester was by chasing him down in a miniature Land Rover. As podcast booking strategies go, it's surprisingly effective 😂

Olympic Champion Carl Hester joins Talk Horse for a special episode recorded at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest dressage riders of all time, Carl reflects on his extraordinary career, the setbacks he faced along the way, and why success doesn't always arrive on your own timeline.

From winning his first major medal in his 40s to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated equestrians, Carl shares the mindset that helped him stay motivated through decades of competition. Along the way, he offers honest advice on patience, resilience, dealing with pressure and what it really takes to achieve long-term success.

Recorded at Royal Windsor, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the sport's true greats. We can't wait to welcome Carl back to the Talk Horse studio for a full-length episode soon.

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We’re back with another episode from Royal Windsor🐎🎙️

We’re joined by Robert LeMieux, equestrian innovator and founder of the hugely successful LeMieux brand. Robert shares his journey into the horse world, from his early experiences in Kentucky to a baptism of fire working as a de facto groom for the Irish team at the World Championships. We also get into the story behind building one of equestrian sport’s most recognisable brands and products.

Don’t miss this special episode of Talk Horse, live from Royal Windsor.
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