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The Podcast you never knew you needed!
Welcome to the Shut Up and Ride Podcast — where the equestrian world gets real, unfiltered and hilariously honest.
Hosted by eventing rider Simon Grieve, liberty horse trainer Ben Atkinson, and equestrian journalist Jenny Rudall, this isn’t your average horse podcast. It's like being in the pub with your horsey mates — full of laughter, truth bombs, and behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world.
️ Expect:
Candid conversations about life in and out of the saddle
The hilarious highs, the emotional lows, and the bits no one else dares to say Special guests from across equestrian sport, entertainment and beyond
⚠️ Strong opinions, unexpected tangents, and zero sugar-coating
Whether you’re a competitive rider, a weekend hacker, or just love a good story, Shut Up and Ride brings together expert insight, genuine friendship, and bold storytelling in every episode.
From Olympians to stunt riders, horse safaris to liberty training, and everything in between — this is the equestrian podcast that keeps it real.
Horsey or not, we promise you’ll be hooked. Subscribe now and join the ride.
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Lucy Jackson: The Big C, Big Laughs & Brilliant Thoroughbreds
The legend that is Lucy Jackson joins us this week on Shut Up & Ride! From the highs of international eventing to the unexpected twists and turns that life throws at you, Lucy Jackson has one hell of a story to tell! Lucy joins Jen and Simo
Horses, Hauntings & Highly Questionable Outfits
The Band Is Back Together… and Absolutely Nothing Is Off Limits! Ben, Jenny and Simon are FINALLY back together, and as you can imagine, absolute chaos ensues! This week, we’ve got a bit of everything. From the downright ridiculous to the s
Gemma Stevens: Getting Burghley Off Her Back!
She’s back… and this time she’s a BURGHLEY WINNER! Gemma Stevens returns to Shut Up and Ride after an incredible 2026 Burghley victory — and there was absolutely no way we were letting her get away without telling us EVERYTHING. Gemma takes
Egypt Equine Aid: ‘The Reality For Working Animals in Egypt
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of graphic injuries and animal suffering that some listeners may find upsetting. This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re joined by the wonderful Jill Barton, founder of Egypt Equine Aid, for a
SIMON GRIEVE: The Burghley Debrief
Simon Grieve is back from Burghley — so it’s time for the full debrief. From a disappointing dressage test to yet another brilliant clear cross-country round, Simon talks us through the highs, the lows and what it really feels like to ride
From Mustangs to Badminton and the fun and tears in-between : Elisa Wallace
This week, Jenny and Ben are joined by five-star eventer, Mustang trainer and exceptional horsewoman Elisa Wallace — and wow, what an episode. From training Mustangs and building relationships with horses others might overlook, to competing
Dolly, Bridleless & Going Completely Off the Rails
This one goes off the rails a bit… but, quite frankly, that’s what we do best. Think honest, unfiltered chat down the pub with your mates — horses, life, opinions, tangents and absolutely no idea where the conversation is going next. We sta
Ben Asselin: What Makes a True Horseman?
What’s the difference between being a great rider and being a true horseman? This week, Canadian show jumper Ben Asselin joins Jenny, Simon and Ben to talk horsemanship, the lessons he’s learned competing at the highest level and why unders
Freddy Steele: From Stunts to Dressage & Unlocking the Horse’s Mind
This week Jenny and Ben are joined by the one and only Freddy Steele — Liberty Legend, stunt rider, horseman, performer and mindset coach. Freddy takes us behind the scenes of a life spent doing things with horses that most of us wouldn’t e
Processing Grief and Loss
This week’s episode is a difficult one. Simon and Jenny come together to reflect on the heartbreaking losses of Sophie and Kerry while eventing, two much-loved members of the eventing community. As friends, colleagues, and fellow equestrian
The Holy Grail of Tangents: From Monty Python to Rodeos and Bitless Riding
The gang's back together... and absolutely nothing is off limits. Ben, Simon and Jenny reunite for another laugh-out-loud episode of Shut Up and Ride, where the conversation takes more twists and turns than a jump-off. From nostalgic chats
From Top-Level Sport to Grassroots Reality: A No-Holds-Barred Chat with Rosie Williams & Tina Wallace
What makes Eventing such a special sport? In this episode of Shut Up and Ride, we’re celebrating everything we love about Eventing — the horses, the riders, the challenges, the community, and the incredible journey from grassroots to the hi
A New Era for Equestrian Sport? Inside the UK's First Bridleless Competition
What happens when you completely rethink what a competition can look like? This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re diving into history as we chat with Mia Rodley, the founder of the UK's first ever bridleless competition at Merrist Wood in the
Mishaps and Whatsapp's
This week it’s just Jenny and Simon behind the mic — and Jenny is in FULL rant mode. From horsey frustrations to the things currently driving her up the wall, absolutely nobody is safe from the fire Meanwhile, Simon reflects on his recent s
Caleb Degen:' Negative reinforcement vs Positive reinforcement and so much more! '
Australian trainer and legend Caleb Degen joins the Podcast crew for what might be our most high-octane episode yet. We dive deep into liberty horsemanship, training philosophy, and the often misunderstood conversation around negative reinf
The Unofficial Badminton Recap
This week on the Shut Up & Ride podcast, Simon, Ben, and Jenny unpack all the drama, chaos, and unforgettable moments from this year’s Badminton Horse Trials. From Simon questioning whether the grassroots course was secretly a five-star tra
LIVE - Lakeside at Badminton 2026
Live from the lake at the legendary Badminton Horse Trials, the Shut Up and Ride Podcast team are back together for one of the funniest episodes yet — and this time, they’ve brought Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett along for the ride. W
World Cup Wins & World Class Mistakes
This week on Shut Up and Ride, the gang is one man down as Ben swans off to rub shoulders (and apparently more) with Hollywood’s finest—but fear not, because Jenny and Simon more than pick up the slack. Jenny is in full storytelling mode, d
Charles Owen: "The truth can be really boring!"
The crew is back—and this time, they’re not holding anything back. In the latest episode of Shut Up and Ride, the full team reunites in the studio, joined by special guest Charles Owen, to dig into one of the biggest talking points in the i
“Is it a Horse or Is it a Dolphin?”
This week on Shut Up and Ride, Ben, Simon, and Jenny are all back in the saddle for an episode that goes everywhere… We dive headfirst into the latest chaos in the horse world —the good, the bad, and the downright baffling. Jenny brings her
'It’s Not Just Logs in a Field' - Helen West
️Simon and Jenny sit down with brilliant course designer Helen West for a fascinating chat about life behind the scenes of cross-country course design. From working in a traditionally male-dominated world to the reality that designing a cou
An Australian Fireman Holding a Kitten?!
Yes. That’s the episode title. No, we won’t explain it here. In the latest episode of Shut Up and Ride, Simon and I answer your questions — from who we actually follow on Instagram, to how Simon somehow ended up being compared to… well… an
Dr Louise Newson: “Eat Fruit and Pray?” No — Let’s Understand Hormones
This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re joined by the incredible Dr Louise Newson, one of the UK’s leading voices on women’s hormone health. From PMDD to perimenopause, menopause and everything in between, Dr Newson breaks down what’s really h
From tour to Darwin Awards
We’re fresh off a hugely successful podcast tour and unpacking everything — the wins, the chaos, and the moments we’re still recovering from. Silly Prune (Hannah) joins the tour in truly iconic fashion, rolling up in a hilarious Liberty uni
Shut Up and Ride: featuring Simon Grieve!
The latest episode of Shut Up and Ride kicks off the year exactly how we like it — with the usual chaos, laughs, and very little actual equestrian chat to begin with. Once the giggles settle (kind of), it’s training time with Simon, as he d
Shut Up, It’s Christmas
It’s our Christmas special, and things get merry, messy, and very opinionated. We kick off with a deep dive into Becky Moody’s incredible test – why it hit so hard, what made it special, and why everyone’s still talking about it. Then it’s
Silly Prune - 'LIVE' at Your Horse Live
LIVE on Stage at Your Horse Live — Chaos & Pet Peeves! Things got spicy in this live episode recorded at Your Horse Live as influencer Silly Prune hit the stage — and immediately found herself in a full-blown debate with Ben over the real c
Lewis Carrier - 'LIVE' at Your Horse Live
LIVE from the Stage at Your Horse Live In this unforgettable live podcast recording, we were joined by true dressage legend Lewis Carrier, right in the heart of the action at Your Horse Live. From the moment Lewis stepped onto the stage, th
Lucy Robinson – no longer 'Footluce' & Fancy-Free!
Lucy Robinson joins us this week, and there is a lot to talk about — in the best way. First up: pregnancy. Lucy shares how it feels to step into a totally new chapter while still holding onto her horsey identity. We talk energy levels (or l
We Probably Shouldn’t Say This (But We Did!)
Hold onto your helmets — this episode goes everywhere! We kick things off with a little too much personal info (sorry, Jenny's husband), dive into all the madness of planning our upcoming tour , and then get serious as we unpack another dif
