Ep 5: Chasing a Lead - From Jockey to Journalist with Alice Plunkett

01/22/25 • 49 min

This week, Tristan is away—but fear not, we’ve got a very special episode for you. Pippa is in conversation with her old friend Alice Fox-Pitt (Plunkett), the only woman to have ridden at both Badminton and over the Grand National course at Aintree, before hanging up her rosettes to become a mainstay of horse racing coverage on both Channel 4 and ITV.

In a candid discussion, the pair explore Alice’s remarkable career, their husbands - including William Fox-Pitt’s recovery after a 2015 riding accident left him in a coma - and what’s next for Pippa...

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Ep 4: Nigel Hollings - The Greatest Showman

Pippa and Tristan are joined by renowned equestrian judge and trainer Nigel Hollings, who shares his extensive experience in the world of showing—the "Crufts" of the horse world. Nigel reveals some untold stories from his illustrious riding career, which began with his famous Horse of the Year victory in 1972.

Meanwhile, Pippa and Tristan discover more than they anticipated about the animal kingdom.

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Ep 6: Natasha Baker - A Paralympic Powerhouse

This week, Pippa and Tristan chat with the phenomenal and inspiring six-time Paralympic gold medallist, Natasha Baker. 🏅🐎 From early challenges to the gold medal that means the most, the incredible synergy she needs with her horses, and even parenting tips from the horse-mad—this conversation has it all!

Meanwhile, Tristan is fresh out of the bush (or, as Pippa insists, "the jungle") with a tan and a tale or two. And back to the horses - Pippa has lined up a cheeky little quiz to see just how much Tristan has learned so far...

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