Beste Racehorse Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 37: Katie Dashwood and Minella Rebellion- Racehorse turned HOYS Champion Riding Horse 1:04:46

9d ago1:04:46

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Send us a text If you haven’t heard of Minella Rebellion before, where have you been? Known as Rebel to his friends has become one of the VERY few (and by that I mean one other possible) horses to win, pretty much everything going in the showing world of RoR. Not only that, but he has won against horses bred for showing and taken the Champion Title…

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Over the Rails: Walk it Out or Work it out? How do I find relaxation with my ex racehorse? 20:08

16d ago20:08

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Send us a text "Finding relaxation' with our ex racehorses can be tough and challenging and make us feel like we are eternally searching for it. It can also become frustrating when it feels like no matter what we do makes little /no difference and what worked once before doesn't work now So how about we take a slightly different approach and consid…

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Episode 35: Annabelle Galt Equine Physiotherapy-How correct foundation work and understanding of your horse and your home team lead to long term success 53:07

23d ago53:07

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Send us a text Annabelle is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and runs her own business; AG Veterinary Physiotherapy, which is an experienced and professional team dedicated to providing a bespoke service to improve animal performance, recovery from injury, reduce pain and improve mobility. AG Veterinary Physiotherapy focus in equine and canine patients…

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Episode 34:Lucy Robsinson-Retraining a former racehorse whilst being an influencer 44:32

30d ago44:32

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Send us a text Lucy is best known as an influencer across social media channels as Footluce Eventing. In this episode we talk about how Lucy first feel in love with the Thoroughbred breed and where her current ex racehorse, Ember has taken her to, where her hopes and future plans are and what she has learnt along the way. We also look into how Lucy…

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Over the Rails: On the Bridle, On the bit 18:34

1M ago18:34

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Send us a text The contact and the former racehorse can pose all sorts of questions, problems, headaches and heartaches. What is too much? What is too little? Should I just give the rein away? Is it the bit? Is it the noseband? What are our former stars of the track used to in their first career and how can de develop that forward? Louise instagram…

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Episode 32: Sophie Conway-Horse and Country TV, Equestrian Mums Club, all round Super Human 53:37

1M ago53:37

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Send us a text Based in the heart of racehorse country, Lambourn UK, Sophie Conway is a mum of two young children, works for Horse and Country TV, has ex racehorses and wants to open a pre training yard. (Phew!) Sophie’s passion for racing and racehorses shines through in this episode and it was such a joy to speak to Sophie and I truly appreciate …

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Over the Rails: The heads and Tails of Kissing Spine 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Send us a text How to start 2025! Kissing Spine is talked about ALOT within the ex racehorse world, but it's talked about behind closed doors. What is Kissing Spine? How do we diagnose it? How do we move forward if we know our horse has it? What does the 'long term life' look like if they have it? In this episode we delve into the various routes we…

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Over the Rails: New Year Ick 18:10

2M ago18:10

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Send us a text The 31st December/1st January brings around ‘all things shiny’ as people reflect and share their highlights of 2024. Don’t get me wrong, reflection is a great tool for us, but using one point in the year to create a ‘finite point of assessment’ gives me the ick! How can we we use this time of years and plenty of other times throughou…

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Episode 29: Adam McNamara; The physical and mental strength of being a jockey 44:26

2M ago44:26

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Send us a text Adam McNamara rode 138 winners on the flat, the highlights of which were the Ebor in 2016 and the Group 3 Sirenia Stakes in 2020. He retired at the age of 25 and now works for the PJA (professional Jockeys Association) as a Senior Racing Executive. Some may consider Adam’s career short-but is it? What does it take to become not only …

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Episode 28: Mills Retraining; Retraining, Rehoming, Rehab, what does finding a life past the post look like for these horses? 55:28

3M ago55:28

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Send us a text Amanda and Matt Mills run one of the most prominent retraining yards in the UK. Having both worked in racing previously, they now have two yards that are dedicated to retraining, rehoming and rehabbing racehorses. What does it take to take on a former racehorse? What should people consider when taking on a former racehorse? How much …

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Over the Rail: Walk a Mile in Your Horses Shoes 21:15

3M ago21:15

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Send us a text “You cant understand someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes” So how does it feel for our former racehorses with their natural balance? Are you willing to 'give it a go?' In this episode I talk through how your ex racehorse is 'built for speed' and how you train the horse you have in front of you, not the one you want. All …

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Over the Rails: How Long does it take to Retrain a Racehorse? 19:54

3M ago19:54

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Send us a text Timelines and former racehorses-how long is a piece of string and what to expect when? Support the show

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Episode 27: Dr Abi Jennings-Equine Vet-Putting together the pieces of the 'ex racehorse management puzzle' 54:19

4M ago54:19

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Send us a text In this episode we dive into, what may be perceived as ‘common former racehorse aliments’ from a veterinary perspective; ulcers, kissing spine, lameness and colic. How can we manage them? How do we need to look at a whole horse approach and how that evens when you have times of ‘everything is going wrong’ how you approach those times…

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Over the Rail: Unfortunately, Eating Chocolate Bars Alone Does not mean We Get a Six Pack 24:28

4M ago24:28

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Send us a text What Can I Feed to build top line in my Ex racehorse? Unfortunately, eating chocolate bars does not mean we get a six pack- so why do we feel the same is true of our former racehorses? Dengie webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8n2672vLhM Support the showVon Louise Robson aka Thoroughbred Dressage

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Episode 25: Tik Maynard; In the Middle are the Horsemen 42:40

4M ago42:40

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Send us a text THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!!! Do you ever feel like you struggle to communicate or understand your ex racehorse? Whether this is from the floor, or under saddle? I met Tik at the Retired Racehorse makeover Project in 2015, where he won the freestyle section aboard Mr Pleasantree. I was blown away with how Tik not only had. Great bond wit…

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Over the Rails: How to Keep the Hope Alive 29:22

4M ago29:22

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Send us a text Do you ever feel like giving up? Someone could do this far better than you? Why am I investing so much time and emotion into something that seems to be going no where? Or that you dont feel safe? WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE, (we also visit 'that place' on a regular basis...) but what are the steps/what can we do to be able to 'get to the …

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Episode 23: Jessica Westwood: One yard encompassing the full life of the racehorse 47:40

4M ago47:40

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Send us a text Jessica Westwood knew by the age of 8 years old that she wanted to ride racehorses. Her biggest dream was to ride in the Grand National. Sadly, injury meant that her Grand National dream didn’t come to fruition; however, what has blossomed out of this is a yard and life that is dedicated to the ‘full circle’ of the racehorse. From fo…

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Over the Rails: To Shoe or not to Shoe, that is the question...... 20:58

5M ago20:58

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Send us a text Across social media groups I always see the question of; ‘My ex racehorse keeps pulling off Shoes-any advice?’ Followed up with comments of; ‘Take them off”…… I am not anti barefoot, I am also not anti ‘shoe’, but I am PRO HORSE Here at team TB we have every type of foot/shoeing/style going; barefoot, shod in front, shod all round, l…

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Episode 21: Emily Kate Robinson and A Plus Tard 38:19

5M ago38:19

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Send us a text Emily is a dressage rider and has represented Ireland at the European Championships at Pony, Junior and YR level and now competes at small tour level on her current top (warmblood) horse. She was given the opportunity to help school the horses at Henry de Bromhead yard and started working with A Plus Tard (winner of £957,000 on the t…

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Over the Rails: Is a Retrainer of Racehorses a made up role? 23:34

5M ago23:34

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Send us a text Here we go.......So I was posed a question during a yard visit during National Racehorse Week if Retraining was a made up role? This stopped me a little in my tracks and made me slightly question not only what I do, but also if they had a point. I this episode I try to have a look at both sides of the argument surrounding this questi…

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Over the Rails: Why is it so Bl***y hard? 38:19

5M ago38:19

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Send us a text Why does retraining feel so bl***y hard at times? Retraining Racehorses can have its up’s and downs, and can make us questioning both our sanity and our bank balances. It’s very easy to put the face forward of ‘but it’s so rewarding’ (which it is by the way) but what about the times when we feel like giving up is the better/easier an…

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Episode 18: RoR Champs Recap with Hannah and Atheby-How having a RoR gives you a magic passport 1:05:21

6M ago1:05:21

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Send us a text Hannah's first words to me when I asked her to record on the podcast was 'are you sure, I am no one competing at intro level'.......I bumped into Hannah on several occasions within a 24 hour period whilst at Aintree champs. I had no idea who she was, what classes she was competing in, or her journey. What I did love was how she appro…

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Episode 17: RoR Champs Recap with Sophie Spiteri 46:08

6M ago46:08

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Send us a text RoR Champs have just been and gone. In part one of our two episodes dedicated to the RoR Champs Sophie and I have a general catch up. These championships are amazing, but also can be quite daunting for not only people, but the horses as well. Situated at Aintree Racecourse (home of the Grand National) these championships span 6 days …

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Episode 16: Jenni Durrans; Its not about how to train a racehorse and its not about how to retrain a racehorse, its just training of a horse 50:21

6M ago50:21

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Send us a text Lady Buttons, better known by some as "Queen of the North' became a household name during her racing career, from 33 starts she had 15 wins and the community of people that she had following and supporting her was phenomenal. The colours of purple and white would be seen at every racecourse she attended with her fan base extending fa…

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Episode 15: Lottie and Bonner- From Catfishing on Social Media to Endurance Riders 52:48

6M ago52:48

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Send us a text We hit the ground running in this episode! Lottie is an amateur rider, who took on a ex racehorse as she ‘liked the look of what she saw on social media posts.’ Her story and journey with Bonner is something that I think we can ALL relate to at various stages and I LOVE how Lottie explains how she and Bonner navigated and are still n…

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Episode 14- Kerry Humphries-Head Travelling groom to 1000 Guineas Winner Elmalka 46:41

7M ago46:41

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Send us a text Kerry is Full time groom and Head travelling girl for Roger Varian. One of Kerrys highlights for 2024 is leading up Elmalka, who went onto win the 1000 Guineas this year. Kerry talks to us about riding out, what its like to work in racing as a work rider, how horses are prepared and looked after on race day and the ups and downs that…

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Episode 13- Richard Phillips; Racehorse Trainer, founder of National Racehorse Week and how Taylor Swift helped National Racehorse Week form 49:50

7M ago49:50

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Send us a text Richard is a Cheltenham Festival and Listed Flat winning trainer with over 30 years experience of training racehorses to the highest level, both over jumps and on the Flat. With the well-being of our horses at the heart of everything we do, Richard and his team offer a unique, professional, friendly service to all our owners and are …

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Episode 12- Sarah Haydon From Hennessey Gold Cup to qualifying for RoR National Championships 56:59

7M ago56:59

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Send us a text Smad Place won £493,976 in prize money across his eight seasons running over hurdles/chaser for trainer Alan King. While racing he won nine of his 37 starts and retired due to injury. Following his retirement in 2018 he found Sarah Haydon to become his new partner in his second career. Sarah combines being a mum, wife and horse owner…

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Episode 11- Claire Taylor European Bloodstock News- Racing is built on a dream 1:18:39

7M ago1:18:39

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Send us a text Claire Taylor is the Managing Director of EBN. EBN is one of Europe’s largest online Bloodstock publications with a daily worldwide readership of 10,000+ in addition to thousands of hard copies being distributed daily at all the European Thoroughbred Sales. This episode isnt about Bloodstock, or breeding, it is SO MUCH MORE. We talk …

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Episode 10- Phil the Farrier; To shoe or not to Shoe the Thoroughbred, that is the question... 45:32

8M ago45:32

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Send us a text Shoeing (or not to shoe) the ex racehorse is one of, probably, our biggest, potential, frustrations and headaches when it comes to owning our former stars of the track. It seems that, at times, we cant do right from wrong. In this conversation we talk about shoeing vs barefoot, when to X-ray, what the ‘timeline’ of developing your ex…

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Episode 9: Lydia De Souza-How the ex racehorses of the British Racing School change peoples lives.mp3 54:16

8M ago54:16

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Send us a text In this episode we talk to one of the yard instructors and manager of the horses at the British Racing School. The British Racing School, in Newmarket UK, is home to 70 ex racehorses who teach people to not only ride, but also a lot about themselves as people and give these people access to various career paths within the equine indu…

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Episode 8 Louise Duffy-Retraining racing Legends with an Eventing Focus 1:09:12

8M ago1:09:12

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Send us a text We all know about the love and heritage for the Racehorse in Ireland, but what does the ‘retraining scene’ look like across the water? Louise Duffy is an amateur event rider, and has the honour to be considered for horses from trainer Willie Mullins. Louise is probably more recently known for having Dual Gold Cup winner, Al Boum Phot…

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Episode 7- Charlotte Alexander- Denman, Saphir Du Rheu, Cyrame and beyond 36:12

8M ago36:12

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Send us a text Denman, Silviniaco Conti, Saphir Du Rheu, Ulck Du Lin and Cyrname all have two things in common; their trainer, Paul Nicholls and their rider past the post, Charlotte Alexander. The company that these horses have raced in is stuff of HEROS; Altior, Kauto Star, Thistlecrack, Cue Card, Rule the World, Coneygree, Menorah, The Giant Bols…

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Episode 6- Becky Court-Retraining is Really Just ReEducating 56:01

8M ago56:01

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Send us a text Rebecca Court is a Showing Rider and has much success on her former racehorses. Aboard Beware Chalk Pit they took the SEIB Racehorse to riding horse Crown at HOYS in 2017, before being crown RoR Horse of the Year. Her other stars are: Desert Joe, Saint Are (winner of £495,195 on the track, 5 time Grand National runner) and now on Fes…

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Episode 5- Joe Grimwade-Its not just about the breeding 50:19

9M ago50:19

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Send us a text Joe Grimwade is one of the most noted people in the Thoroughbred Breeding industry. His former professional roles include: Broodmare Manager - Whitsbury Manor Stud; Stud Manager at The National Stud, Stud Director at Carisbrook Stud; RoR Yard Manager at Palace House (the National Horseracing Museum). One of his most coveted positions…

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Episode 1- Bob Champion- Jockey, trainer and horseman 40:04

9M ago40:04

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Send us a text So first up, someone who needs absolutely no introduction- Bob Champion CBE Whilst probably most famously known for his win of the Grand National aboard Aldaniti in 1981, which was then made into the film ‘Champions) (which I have watched COUNTLESS times) Bob came third in the 1977/78 jockeys’ championship riding 56 winners. His firs…

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Episode 2- Tara Best-How your mindset is you biggest asset 54:14

9M ago54:14

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Send us a text Tara is a business and mindset coach with an equestrian journalism and marketing background. She loves helping her clients in the equine world and beyond with creating more sales, growing their business and building their brands and loves to do this through her proven mindset and marketing framework. She's also a very proud ex-raceho…

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Episode 3- Sophie Spiteri-An insight into being a Retrainer of Racehorses 42:10

9M ago42:10

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Send us a text Based in West Wales, Sophie Spiteri has rehomed over 250 former racehorses. Much respected and sought out by some of the UK and Ireland’s top trainers to send their horses to for ‘life after the post’ Sophie not only brings a vast amount of knowledge, but a vast amount of compassion and care for these horses. Sophie calls her self a …

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Episode 4- Claire Lewis and Master Wickham-More Success Life after the Post than on the Racetrack. 51:32

9M ago51:32

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Send us a text Part of the aim of this podcast is to see the thoroughbred in all stages and walk of their lives. A big part of their journey is the life after the post. The accolades and achievements of Master Wicken aka Darsi post racing supersede his achievements on the track. Trained by Paul Webber Master Wicken assessed £157 in Earnings, yet po…

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Introduction: Who am I and Why This Podcast? 7:40

9M ago7:40

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Send us a text Why this podcast and why now? A quick insight to the start up idea of this podcast and who I am Support the showVon Louise Robson aka Thoroughbred Dressage

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S2E5: The Pussy Stroking Incident 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

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Well here it is, the reason why I started the podcast - this is the story that I have told so many times. It highlights just how unfair things can be and also how funny. The irony being that this whole episode led to me being promoted! Support the showVon Adventures in Black and White

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S2E4: Exiled to Melton 26:53

3y ago26:53

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A big part of working at Shadwell involved the racing Arabs. A totally different breed in all aspects from the Thoroughbred. I really enjoyed working with the Arabs and I learnt a lot about horse psychology and training from my time with them. In fact I went to work with them again later in my career. Part of working at Snarehill meant the odd trip…

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S2E3: The Horses 20:10

3y ago20:10

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In this episode I go into some of the delightful horses that I worked with at Shadwell, this gives you a good idea of what working in rehab was like. It was nothing like working in Racing, a lot of the horses were frustrated and and huge! There were some nice ones and some that I met again further on in my career. Support the show…

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S2E2: 'Running Behind' and other fun 26:28

3y ago26:28

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Welcome to Episode 2 - I start to go into my experience of working at Snarehill, the work schedule, people and horses. I was very enthusiastic to be working with such nice horses, the reality was a little different and I certainly learnt a lot! Don't forget to take a screen shot of this episode and share it to your social media, tagging me in! Supp…

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S2E1: What Happened Next 17:45

3y ago17:45

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Welcome back to season 2 of the Only Foals and Racehorses podcast - in this series I go over my times at Shadwell Stud. This episode concentrates on how I ended up at Shadwell and what Shadwell is. It was a very traumatic time of my life, I had moved from my dream job and lost my fiancée so you can imagine how I was feeling. Please screen shot this…

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Season 2 Trailer 1:31

3y ago1:31

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So here we are again, Season 2 of the Only Foals and Racehorses podcast. I am so excited to be back. It's been a while! Season 2 is all about my time at Shadwell Stud. I won't spoil it now so come back for the rest of the season. Just a little request for all my supporters, please do subscribe to the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Rat…

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S1E12: Season Finale 39:07

3+ y ago39:07

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So here it is the season finale, an insight into Tattersalls Yearlings Sales, the lovely Kirtlington Stud and bargain Derby winners. This episode rounds up the first 4 years of my career in the Thoroughbred Industry. If you have enjoy the podcast so far, please share to your socials and support me at buymeacoffee in the link below. Here's to season…

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S1E11: You Couldn't Make It Up 25:23

3+ y ago25:23

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Weirdly there are huge chunks of my time in Australia, that I just 'forgot'. Which is strange given how clearly I remembered stuff from earlier. After talking to Linn, we both concluded that some of the stuff that we went through while working in the racing yard in Sydney was so weird/traumatic that we must have collectively just filed it away unde…

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S1E10: Sydney Racing - A Whole New World 36:45

3+ y ago36:45

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Probably one of the strangest points of my life at that point - as my Australian Adventure continued I moved to Sydney, more specifically Warwick Farm Racecourse, in the Liverpool area of Sydney. Racing in Australia was completely different to anything I had experienced before. This is part 1 and in this episode I describe what working in a racing …

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S1E9: The Sales in Sydney 20:58

3+ y ago20:58

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In this episode we get to the end point of all the yearling prep. The Easter Inglis Yearling Sales, the premier sale in Australia. A big deal. It was stunning scenery, stunning hotels and stunning horses. I loved Australia and my time there, although I weirdly don't remember much from those two weeks - I wonder why!!!! - I do remember just how much…

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