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Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 39 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt's the end of Series Two of the pod, and in this episode Katie and Tania talk about their favourite bits. Tania answers more of your training questions and there's a bonus tip with this week's Tip of the Week and Fail of the Week. Series Three begins on 5 September 2025, but you don't need to miss us! All of the episodes from Series Two and Series One will remain available on your favourite pod platform, and we will be active on socials as we prep the next series for you to enjoy. Got a question...2025-05-3041 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 38 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWe continue investigating 'What horses do for us' in today's episode of the pod. Today we meet Maggie, who started her journey with horses as an adult ten years ago. Maggie was born without fingers on her left hand due to amniotic band syndrome, and competes both as a para rider and able bodied. In this episode, Maggie shares her very personal story of what horses do for her. As always, Tania answers your training questions and we enjoy a tack room tipple.Got a question for Tania? Email us polesandprosecco@yahoo.com....2025-05-2349 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 37 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoAll of this month we’ve been delving into what horses do for us, and today’s guests represent one of the most prolific charities that are known for changing the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people with horses. Formed in 1969, the Riding for the Disabled Association enriches lives through the unique bond between people and horses. Over 25,000 disabled children and adults are supported through activities including riding, carriage driving, and equine assisted programmes such as Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. The organisation is the pioneer of the therapeutic use of horses, leaders in d...2025-05-1646 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 36 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoFor many of us, marking a life event with a horse is the stuff our dreams are made of. Imagine being taken to your wedding in a shiny carriage, pulled by white horses. Or saying your final goodbye to a loved one that takes their last journey on a hearse pulled by black horses - the comfort a soft nose gives grieving relatives. Our guest in today's pod makes that a possibility.White Horse Farm Equestrian Centre in Meopham, Kent is renowned for its unique blend of equestrian services and creative experiences, from carriage horses to dressage...2025-05-0952 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 35 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWelcome to May, friends! The April showers are behind us, and with a new month comes a new theme. Throughout May, we are exploring 'What Horses Do For Us'. Now, day to day, we know that our hooved friends bring immense joy to our life, but we’re going deeper than that, and I am so excited to introduce today’s special guest. Imagine if you will being elderly with no contact with animals, and feeling a small soft nose find its way into your hand. Or being contained in prison, frustrated and seeking help...2025-05-0251 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 34 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoFrom working the ‘doors’ to managing yards, our guest this week has done it all. But a chance encounter with the owner of a television enterprise, changed the course of her career and untapped a talent for interviewing and working both in front of and behind the camera. Joining us on today’s pod is presenter, producer and director, Jenny Rudall. We loved chatting with Jenny, and we hope you enjoy listening!Tania, as always, answers your questions and we get stuck into a new tack room tipple. Find out mo...2025-04-251h 04Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 33 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoPicture, if you will, a cottage with roses around the door, and a stable block nearby with a glorious arena and paddocks adjacent. It’s the stuff that equestrian dreams are made of… especially if the paddocks poo pick themselves and the stables muck themselves out! Our guest on today’s pod is a lady that makes the dream of having horses at home a reality for many. Based in the Surrey Hills, our guest has spent over 25 years in the property market, with a specialism in the equestrian property market. Joining us today to tell us how she marrie...2025-04-1851 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 32 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoHis name is Maximus Decimus Meridius... No, it's not - it's Edward Creamer and he is our very special guest on today's episode of Pole, Piaffe & Prosecco.Why the Gladiator link? Stunt rider Ed has run a training yard and competed at Grand Prix, but when it became difficult to turn a profit running a yard, he diversified. Although he still trains, rides and teaches, he has turned his skill set to the silver screen, riding in films like Gladiator 2. He also performs in live shows to demonstrate jousting and skills at arms. Tania a...2025-04-111h 00Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 31 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWell done for surviving March, team, and it is now officially spring! This month on the pod we are looking at alternative careers within the equestrian industry. Much as over recent years television coverage of equestrian sports has dwindled, with the advent of multi channel subscriptions, you can now watch online or through designated satellite channels, and our guest today is the man behind the camera. Harry Sykes wears many hats. He is a videographer, a social media manager, a marketing expert and an executive producer for equestrian programmes and he joins us to...2025-04-0439 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 30 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt’s the final episode of our mindset month with Flying Changes’ Jenni Winter-Leach and today we discuss aligned goals v. unrealistic expectations. Tania, as always, answers your training questions and we enjoy a tack room tipple. Do you want to improve your mindset? Take part in our competition to win access to Jenni’s Rider Mindset Vault - worth £298. To be in with a chance of winning:Like and follow our socials:- Facebook: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast- Insta: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco_Podcast*T...2025-03-2845 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 29 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWelcome to the third episode in our mindset month, with special guest Jenni Winter-Leach of Flying Changes Mindset. Today, Jenni talks explains how you go from freeze to flow, and how to manage fight/flight reflexes. Do you want to improve your mindset? Take part in our competition to win access to Jenni’s Rider Mindset Vault - worth £298. To be in with a chance of winning:Like and follow our socials:- Facebook: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast- Insta: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco_Podcast...2025-03-2142 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 28 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt’s week two of our mindset month, and we are joined again by the fabulous Jenni Winter-Leach of Flying Changes Mindset. Today, Jenni talks about Breaking The Cycle of Perfection, and explains why we seek so much affirmation from our peers. It’s a fabulous episode and one not to be missed!Do you want to improve your mindset? Take part in our competition to win access to Jenni’s Rider Mindset Vault - worth £298. To be in with a chance of winning:Like and follow our socials:...2025-03-1451 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 27 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt's Mindset Month on the pod, and we welcome back Jenni Winter-Leach from Flying Changes Mindset to talk about fear, and why logic won't overcome it. As always, Jenni is brilliant at explaining why we think the way we do and how we can help our mindset to make sure we enjoy our horses. The good news is that Jenni is with us for every episode this month, and she's donated an amazing opportunity for you to access her Rider Mindset Vault - worth £298. Visit us on Facebook (Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast) or Instagram (Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco_p...2025-03-071h 08Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 26 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIn the Tempest, William Shakespeare wrote: “"I would not wish any companion in the world but you”, and this week we ask our non-horsey partners, Matt and Lisa, if that really is true. It's the last episode in our 'Love Month' on Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, and we bravely take the step of introducing our other halves and asking the question that we're not sure we want to know the answer to: What is it really like to have a relationship with an equestrian? Find out their response to this, and other soul searching questions. Make...2025-02-281h 09Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 25 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoAs we continue love month, our special guests today are showing their love for those that helped them start in the equestrian industry by offering YOU the chance to apply and secure a whole YEAR's worth of free coaching and support. How amazing! Meet our power couple, Corvedale Equestrian’s Mark Walters and Nick Lawson. Find out how they make their relationship work and the details of their unique Pay It Forward initiative. It made us go all warm and fuzzy! Find out more about Mark, Nick and Corvedale Equestrian here: https://www.corvedaleequestrian.co.uk...2025-02-211h 01Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 24 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWelcome to our special Valentine's episode!When you watch Glamourdale perform his incredible extended canter across an arena, does it cross your mind that Lottie Fry, like us all, had an equestrian first love? And when riders have multiple horses competing on the circuit, like Laura Collett, who would they name as the equestrian love of their life? Now is the time to find out. We have to thank all of the riders and equestrian personalities that contributed to this pod - settle down and listen to their love stories. Do you h...2025-02-1450 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 23 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWelcome to the month of love on the pod, love birds!
Not many people have a perfect work life balance, and there are even fewer that have a perfect horse life balance. Our love for our hooved friends is pretty all consuming, and if you keep your horses at home or on DIY, the hours required to meet their needs are pretty full on. And even if they’re on full livery, there are still all of those hours that you need to spend kissing their nose and floofing their mane. Consequently, our human loves can get a t...2025-02-0749 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 22 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoToday is the last episode in our month of travel - and what a month it has been. From the exhilarating Mongolian Derby, to travelling the world with Zara’s Planet and Pedens plus, we’ve been on safari too. We’ve been busy! But we’re not done yet. This week, we are looking closer to home to a venue that you can take your horse on holiday with you.
Nestled deep into the South Downs with all its very beautiful hacking, is Westerlands Farm. It sounds quaint, doesn’t it? But what Westerlands...2025-01-3153 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 21 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoGhengis Khan said: “It’s easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse”, before setting up a postal transmission system in 1224 that saw communications taken on horseback from the Mongolian capital to the Caspian sea. This method of communication continued right into the 1950s, and it is based on this route that a trip labelled as ‘The greatest equine adventure in the world’ is based on, and it is called the Mongolian Derby, and in this episode we will find out all about it.
Journalist Camilla Swift has ridden most of her life, and has been lu...2025-01-241h 07Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 20 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoHakuna matata, dear listeners, we are going on safari in today's episode! For many of us the idea of a safari on horseback is a bucket list item. The idea of cantering alongside giraffes, or seeing the big five from the quiet of a horse is the stuff that dreams are made of, and our guests today bring that dream to life.
In 1998, today’s guest bought a farm in South Africa, with the intention of offering short rides around a local reserves. She and her partner quickly grew a reputation for excellent riding on...2025-01-1753 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 19 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Last time, we met Jill and Zara from Zara’s planet, and we’ve spent the past week dreaming of sunshine, sangria and sparkling ponies. This week, we’re looking at the travel of horses themselves, and we don’t mean those just hopping across the channel. How do top competition horses arrive safely and ready to perform at international events, like the Olympics for example? Our guest today is Henry Bullen from Pedens. Pedens transport horses of all value all over the world. We find out what first class, business and economy travel looks li...2025-01-101h 01Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 18 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt’s a known fact that January is the longest month of the year. It’s cold, it’s dark, it’s usually wet and we’re always broke. It’s no fun. Now, we could immerse ourselves in the gloom, but here at Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco HQ, we say no. We are refusing to succumb to the winter grizzles, and this month we are bringing the sunshine to you. It’s travel month on Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco!Joining us in this episode are two ladies that specialise in chasing the bl...2025-01-031h 07Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 17 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco… with Becky MoodyWhat a year it has been! From a humble tack room discussion to recording live on the live zone stage at the London International Horse Show, our pod has gone bonkers! In our end of the year pod, we look back on what has been an incredible year bursting with phenomenal opportunities, and we bring you THE cocktail to end 2024. We chat with the lady who has arguably had the year of her life: the amazing Becky Moody, who is secretly our favourite. Find out all about Jagerbomb at home, and Becky’s plans fo...2024-12-2736 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 16 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco LIVE from the London International Horse ShowWowzers, what a fabulous time we had recording the pod live at the London International Horse Show on the Live Zone stage! We loved talking with Robert Le Mieux about how he has turned tack rooms from a dreary sea of black and white to a multicoloured treat, and we very much enjoyed our visit from the Tack Room Distillery's owner Tim, who shared a fabulous gin with us. Answering your questions live was truly special, too.
While the sound is a little compromised, the training tips are not and we hope you enjoy...2024-12-2040 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 15 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt’s the third of four special episodes dedicated to the London International Horse Show at Excel, and who doesn’t love the sight of small furry ponies racing around the arena? The Shetland Pony Grand National is an institution in its own right, and delights audiences every year. In this episode, Katie and Tania chat to Sebastian Garner, the man behind the Shetland Pony Grand National, and ex-jockey Claudia Groves about how it shaped her journey with horses. Tania talks elbows and getting stains out of white jods, while Katie’s husband joins the du...2024-12-131h 02Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 14 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoAs we try to jolly Tania into finding her Christmas spirit, we continue our month celebrating the institution that is the London International Horse Show. In this episode, Katie and Tania are joined by Chief Showing Steward Nigel Hollings and amateur show rider, Olivia Lyall. Did you know that amateurs can also compete at the London International and ride at such a huge show? That’s goals right there! Find out how you could qualify and discover the ins and outs of showing at the London International. Our drink of...2024-12-061h 22Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 13 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoAs the distant sounds of jingle bells and Mariah Carey come closer, we begin a month dedicated to the event that kicks off Christmas for equestrians everywhere: the London International Horse Show at Excel. In today’s episode, Katie and Tania chat with Nick Brooks-Ward to find out the history of the show, from its beginnings at Olympia to its growth at Excel. Just how does the team take an exhibition hall and turn into an equestrian destination? Nick answers this question and shares some anecdotes involving camels… Do not miss this interview! 2024-11-2958 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 12 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWe’re back at Demon, Wise & Partners to bring you the final Christmas cocktail to you to jazz up your Christmas party! This time, it’s a real classic with a strong story behind it. Learn these fab cocktails to impress your yard mates. Watch how to make this week’s cocktail by subscribing to our You Tube channel: Poles Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast. Find out more about Ru’s bar: https://www.demonandwise.co.uk/Tania talks about working horses in hand, horses on holiday...2024-11-2230 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 11 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWe are back once again with Demon, Wise & Partners to bring you another cracking cocktail for your yard Christmas party. This time, it’s Angel Face… drink enough of them and everyone will have the face of an angel! Tania talks canter transitions on babies, middle letters and competing at your comfort level. There’s the usual giggles and plenty of top training tips. Got a question? Email us polesandprosecco@yahoo.com. Find out more about Ru’s bar: https...2024-11-1541 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 10 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWe’re back at Demon, Wise & Partners to bring another Christmas cocktail to you to jazz up your Christmas party! This time, it’s for the non drinkers… though there is an alcoholic version too. Learn these fab cocktails to impress your yard mates. Watch how to make this week’s cocktail by subscribing to our You Tube channel: Poles Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast. Find out more about Ru’s bar: https://www.demonandwise.co.uk/Tania talks about shoulder in, bombing off hacking and napping. We alway...2024-11-0833 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 9 - Try a new cocktail!It’s a brand new month, and we have a brand new theme for you, the mud splattered equestrian that frankly wishes you’d chosen a cleaner sport… like showing hamsters, maybe.This month, we are investigating cocktails: Those tasty sips that make the mud less muddy and the aches and pains disappear. Got a yard Christmas do in the offing? Learn these fab cocktails to impress your yard mates. Watch how to make this week’s cocktail by subscribing to our You Tube channel: Poles Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast. Find out more about Ru’s bar: htt...2024-11-0138 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 8 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoThis month, we’ve been looking at holistic, complementary and alternative therapies for horses. We’ve met holistic healer Jo Rose and Ian Thirkell, the man behind Arc Equine and we’ve talked about Zoopharmacognosy with Joanna Haslam.
In this episode, we meet a lady that has a gift for communicating with animals. She grew up with dogs and horses and remembers first communicating with a horse at the age of 10-years-old. She trained as a healer with what is now known as The Healing Trust 21-years-ago and developed her spiritual understanding and view of the...2024-10-2541 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 7 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoAs horse owners, we have all felt the sadness and frustration when our beloved companions are poorly or lame. Desperate to help them, the majority of us will resort to baked beans to afford large vet bills and a steady stream of physio appointments. Now, we would not advocate anyone failing to consult their vet on their horse’s health, but this month we are looking at how we can support our horses holistically and with complimentary therapies. So far, we’ve met holistic healer Jo Rose and Ian Thirkell, the man behind Arc Equine.
Th...2024-10-1858 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 6 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoLast week, Katie and Tania we kicked off alternative and holistic therapies month last week, and this week we are meeting the man behind a device that you’ll find in tack rooms up and down the country, and the story behind it is really quite unique.
Those of you that have had horses with lameness and used this device will be glad that this gentleman left his career in the police force to become a house husband to raise his children and to support his wife in her bid to go to university. But...2024-10-111h 02Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 5 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt's a new month and this month, Katie and Tania delve into the world of complimentary and holistic therapies. As we approach the winter months, our animals - like us - often start to feel their ailments a little, and while there is no replacement for veterinary medicine, there is much we can do to support it and to complement it. This month we are focussing on exactly that, and looking at ways to keep our horses comfortable and healthy with minimal intervention.
has studied a wide range of holistic therapies, including reiki, applied zoopharmacognosy, M...2024-10-0445 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 4 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIn our final week of investigating WAR HORSE, Katie and Tania return to the present day to talk about today's modern army horses.
Join us as we talk with Ted Heath, Curator at the Household Cavalry Museum, about how today's cavalry horses are selected and cared for. It's a double whammy as we also talk to Glynn Jones, a former member of the Blues and Royals. Glynn tells us about his career in the army, and the posts he held at the stables.
You can view any of our War Horse content, including our time...2024-09-271h 29Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 3 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoThis week, Katie and Tania delve deeper into the story behind Michael Morpurgo and the National Theatre's WAR HORSE, and this week, we get real.
Join us as we talk with Belinda Day, Senior Curator at the National Army Museum, about the REAL war horses, how they were kept and how high the standards of care were. Can you imaging managing a troop of horses in a battlefield? Neither could we! Find out how they did it.
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We continue our month of episodes dedicated to the National Theatre's WAR HORSE. In this episode, Katie and Tania meet Joey (and his puppeteers) with Director of Puppetry Matthew Forbes. It is an understatement to say the duo were moved!
Listen to Matthew Forbes working with the puppeteers to bring Joey to life, and find out which move Grand Prix trainer Tania taught him! Make sure you subscribe to our sparkly new YouTube channel (Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast) so that you can watch our time with Joey and the puppeteers...2024-09-1350 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoSeries 2 Episode 1 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWhoop! We are SO excited to share series two of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with you! Episodes will drop weekly, landing every Friday on all major podcast platforms. We are still FREE to listen to.
The first month of series two is dedicated to the National Theatre's WAR HORSE. In this episode, Katie and Tania meet Matthew Forbes, the Director of Puppetry for War Horse's new UK Tour. You can find out how the company brings Joey and Topthorne to life by listening right here.
Next week, listen in to what happened when Katie and Tania...2024-09-0646 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 27 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIt's the very last episode of the first series of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco and what a series it has been! Listen to the final episode now for free on all major podcast platforms to find out what we'll be getting up to in series two, which begins in September.
2024-07-2941 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 26 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoKatie and Tania were Livin' On A Prayer with this week's tipple! The duo talk about Rocky's progress and Tania answers listeners' questions on head tilts, transitions and rein back. All this, and the usual fun and laughter!
#podcast #equestrianpodcast #dressage #dressagetrainer #flatwork #horses #poleworkout #poleworkforhorses 2024-07-2241 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 25 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with Everything Horse's Suzanne AshtonKatie and Tania chat with the entrepreneur behind Everything Horse, Suzanne Ashton. The trio share a new prosecco while they chat about Suzanne's life with horses, her inspiration for starting Everything Horse, and the business' future. Tania answers more of your questions, and there's more of the usual fun and laughter. Cheers!
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The duo try a new fizz and Tania answers your training questions. Do you have a question for us? Email polesandprosecco@yahoo.com. Join us on socials - Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast on Facebook, and polespiaffeandprosecco_podcast on Insta.
Find out more about Janet's music at JanetDevlin.com. 2024-06-241h 16Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 23 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoTania goes rogue in this episode, and it doesn't go too well!
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2024-06-1032 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 22 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco... with Ruth ChappellIn this episode, Katie and Tania chat with Ruth Chappell, the inspiring lady behind Dressage Anywhere, the online platform that allows you to compete and be judged by List 1 and 2 judges from - literally - anywhere! Find out how Ruth created and grew the business, how she met her horse Geoffrey and the role of Dressage Anywhere in the Riding for the Disabled Association. Plus, Tania answers your training questions and we catch up on Norman's progress, all while enjoying another Prosecco.
Don't forget Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco has a new social media presence: Follow the podcast on...2024-05-2757 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 21 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoTania and Katie sample Brad Pitt's rosé, Chateau Miraval. The girls talk square halts, half passes and social license. Join us on our new socials! You can find us as Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast on Facebook and PolesPiaffeandProsecco_Podcast on Insta. See you there!
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2024-05-1336 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 20 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIn this episode, Katie and Tania talk about the beginnings of lateral work, keeping your horse in front of your leg and how the menopause can affect riders' confidence, with top tips to succeed with them all! The duo try a new fizz, and we catch up with Tania's horses.
#dressage #horseriding #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #yourquestionsanswered #trainingtips #prosecco #proseccotime 2024-04-2939 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 19 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoFind out Sam's favourite move as Katie and Tania get together to try a very pleasing Prosecco. Some very salient training questions in this episode, such as why does what I see in the mirror not match what I'm feeling? How do I juggle my A levels and competing? How do prevent over bend during lateral work? The answers to all these, and more, all contained in episode 19. Enjoy!
#dressage #horseriding #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #yourquestionsanswered #trainingtips #prosecco #proseccotime 2024-04-2231 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 18 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoWhat connects Take That's Gary Barlow to dressage? Absolutely nothing, except Katie and Tania test his rosé as they discuss your training questions! A really fun episode with plenty of training tips amongst the giggles.
Do send your training and equestrian lifestyle dilemmas to the Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco team! Email us polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or leave us a note on Spotify.
#dressage #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #poleworkout #dressagerider #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #takethat #celebritywine2024-04-0840 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoPoles, Piaffe & Prosecco - Episode 17... with Melissa SmithHAPPY EASTER! Enjoy this bonus episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with an inspirational special guest!
Katie and Tania meet dressage rider and trainer, Melissa Smith. Melissa is the epitome of resilience, and she shares her story of monumental set backs. We are in awe of her, and her mental strength. Melissa shares imperative information for this time of year on Lymes disease, and what to look out for and this is a must-listen for all horse owners and those that love the countryside.
Despite the seriousness of Melissa's story, there is the...2024-04-011h 23Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 16 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with Bee MurrayThe brilliantly passionate and knowledgable equine dental technician Bee Murray joins Katie and Tania to talk teeth and answers your questions. Bee gives a fascinating insight into horses' mouths, and chats about how she manages to juggle two businesses and twin daughters!
As always, Tania answers your training questions and the duo try another of Katie's interesting drinks... Chestnut mare, anyone?
We want to hear from YOU. Send us your training and equestrian lifestyle dilemmas by emailing us at polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or by leaving us a voice note or Q&A on Spotify. You...2024-03-251h 03Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 15 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoKatie and Tania try a non alcoholic bottle of fizz, and catch up about Tania’s exciting new TV project. Plus, your training questions are answered! We’d love to hear from you. Send us your training questions, comments or just say hello to polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or leave us a voice note or Q&A on Spotify.2024-03-1128 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 14 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with Liz Ormesher!Join Katie and Tania as they find themselves ‘Spinning Around’ as they enjoy Kylie’s Prosecco. National Equine Show organiser Liz Ormesher joins the duo to talk show organising and Tania answers your training questions. Get in touch: polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.2024-03-1138 min
Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 14 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with Liz OrmesherEvent Director Liz Ormesher joins Katie and Tania to talk about her role as an event director and the National Equine Show. Katie and Tania try Kylie’s Prosecco and they just ‘Can’t Get It Out of Their Heads’! Tania answers more of your questions and there are plenty of laughs along the way.2024-02-2638 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 13 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco - VALENTINE’S BONUS - with Matt FrostIn our bonus Valentine’s episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, Katie and Tania chat with international dressage rider and coach Matt Frost. Matt tells us of his time riding two promising young horses called Valegro and Uthopia, and reveals his favourite training exercise. Matt teaches riders of all levels and you can find out more about Matt by visiting https://www.matt-frost.co.uk/. As always, Tania answers your training questions and the girls share a bottle of fizz with Matt, despite the miles between them! Do leave us your comments on Spotify Q&A or send us an email to...2024-02-1451 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 12 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco… with equine lawyer Jacqui Dark of Equine Law UKFrom dodgy dealers to liveries making midnight flits, the equestrian world is becoming a legal minefield. In this episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco, equine lawyer Jacqui Dark of Equine Law UK joins Katie and Tania to discuss your rights when buying a horse, what you should expect from your livery contract and offers advice on protecting your rights as an equestrian. Tania answers your training questions with constructive advice, as always, and the duo review another bottle of fizz. You can find out more about Jacqui at https://equinelawuk.co.uk/.2024-02-1255 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 11 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco… with Personal Trainer Paul Snowsell!In this week’s episode, we learn about rider mobilisation and core stability with Up and Outdoor Fitness’ Paul Snowsell, who works with Olympic level riders and amateurs alike. Paul puts Tania through her paces (while Katie flexes her biceps to film the video!) and the trio review a local beer. As always, plenty of laughter and expert training tips from both Tania and Paul! To watch the video of Paul’s basic rider workout, visit Tania’s Instagram page @inspire_dressage. Check out Paul’s website at upandoutdoorfitness.co.uk, and don’t forget to send us your questions, comments and...2024-01-2936 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 10 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoDespite being made from strong horsewomen stuff, both Katie and Tania were suffering from persistent winter colds in this episode, so Katie goes rogue again and the duo test a friend’s cold remedy instead of Prosecco. Warning: seriously delicious but seriously alcoholic! Despite the warm glow of the remedy, Tania, as always, eloquently answers your training questions and this episode is full of the usual training tips and humour. Get in touch: polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.2024-01-1531 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 9 - Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco with special guest Jenni Winter-LeachMindset coach Jenni Winter-Leach of Flying Changes Mindset & Performance joins Katie and Tania to try this episode's Prosecco and to discuss how you can overcome your riding nerves and maximise your performance. We find out how Tania manages her mental strength for high level competitions and we answer more of your training dilemmas. This is a great listen to set you up for a successful 2024. Happy New Year! 2024-01-011h 40Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 8 - Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoJust what did Katie’s husband challenge her to do to increase her horse budget?! Find out in this fun episode, full of the usual fizz, laughter and training tips.2023-12-3022 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 7: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with special guest - social media supremo Katie Lawrence!Along with the usual training tips, bubbles and banter, Katie and Tania chat with social media and sponsorship expert Katie Lawrence. Find out how you can become an equestrian influencer!2023-12-2536 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 6: Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIn this episode, we go a little off piste on the Prosecco front… and it doesn’t go well! We talk about our future special guests, catch up on Tania’s horses and Tania answers your training questions. Lots of laughter, fun and the usual banter between journalist Katie Gilmour and Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer, polework specialist and author Tania Grantham. Send us your questions via email to polesandprosecco@yahoo.com, leave us a Q&A or voice note on Spotify or contact us on our socials.2023-12-1130 min
HORSES IN THE MORNINGUlcers, Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco, Glenn’s Recipe for December 6, 2023Katie Gilmour and Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and pole specialist Tania Grantham join us to talk about their new podcast Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco. Ulcers are blamed for everything in the horse world and Dr. Kristi Gran is here to explain the real story with ulcers. Plus, Glenn’s “Go-To” recipe Hamburger Gravy over mashed potatoes. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3317 – Show Notes and Links:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereThe HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian...2023-12-0650 min
HRN Auditor PodcastUlcers, Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco, Glenn’s Recipe for December 6, 2023HITM: Katie Gilmour and Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and pole specialist Tania Grantham join us to talk about their new podcast Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco. Ulcers are blamed for everything in the horse world and Dr. Kristi Gran is here to explain the real story with ulcers. Plus, Glenn’s “Go-To” recipe Hamburger Gravy over mashed potatoes. Listen in…Auditor Post Show: The Keys at Christmas.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3317 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director...2023-12-061h 05Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 5: Poles, Piaffe & ProseccoIn this episode, Katie and Tania talk about Tania’s newly published book: the Polework Journal. They discuss the process of how Tania’s idea became a glossy reality, and you can WIN a signed copy!
To enter, leave us a voice note, Q&A or message on Spotify by clicking on ‘Interact’, telling us what Tania said happened during her first meeting with the publishers. Make sure you leave us your email address. The winner will be picked at random and announced on the next episode of the podcast, which will be available on the 11th Dec.
Enjoy all the usua...2023-11-2734 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 4 - Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco… with elite competition groom Helen BrayElite competition groom Helen Bray joins Katie and Tania to share a glass of Prosecco as she discusses her incredible career and answers our lovely listeners’ questions. There were a lot of questions about greys… Tania answers more of your training questions and we find out if she’s still wearing her championship sash over her pyjamas. Don’t forget, we need YOUR training questions! Email us at polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or leave us a voice note.2023-11-1330 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 3: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco…. With Kirsty MephamInternational Grand Prix rider, Olympian and List One judge Kirsty Mepham joins Katie and Tania to talk about her horses and to answer your questions. Plus, we find out how Tania and Igloo got on at the BD Associated Championships as we share an Australian sparkling wine with Kirsty. Tania answers more of your training dilemmas and shares her Fail of the Week and Tip of the Week. Enjoy! Do send us your questions to polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.2023-10-2936 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 2: Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoJournalist Katie Gilmour and Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and pole specialist Tania Grantham tackle more schooling questions from around the world. In this episode, we taste a superb Italian Prosecco, talk more about strengthening young horses, including Tania’s gorgeous Norman. There’s questions about test practice in a short arena and an exasperated listener asks how they can manage their non-horsey partner’s expectations! Plenty of laughs too along the way. Do you have a question for us? Email polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.2023-10-1120 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoEpisode 1: Poles, Piaffe and ProseccoIn this episode, journalist Katie Gilmour and Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and pole specialist Tania Grantham share a bottle of the Albury Estate English sparkling wine as they discuss Tania’s progress with her competition horses and answer questions from listeners on pole spacings, exercises to prevent horses from ‘rushing’, strengthening young horses and we hear Tania’s fail of the week!2023-10-1118 minPoles, Piaffe and ProseccoPoles, Piaffe & Prosecco: the podcast for equestrians that love to ride, train, laugh and drink!Find out more about Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco. The podcast for equestrians that love to train, ride and drink Prosecco! With special guests, good humour and, of course, Prosecco, we answer your equestrian training and lifestyle dilemmas. Join us for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.2023-10-1000 min