Talk Horse

In this Talk Horse mini episode recorded at Pippa's home and training facility in Surrey, Yoshiaki Oiwa (Yoshi) joins us to tell the story behind one of the most historic moments in Japanese horse sport.

At Paris 2024, Yoshi helped Japan claim team eventing bronze, the country’s first Olympic equestrian medal in 92 years, while also finishing seventh individually. And he did it riding a horse Pippa knows better than most: MGH Grafton Street, her 2019 Burghley winner.

Yoshi opens up about the road to Paris, the pressure of riding for Japan, taking on a proven five-star star, and what that medal meant back home.

Plus, Pippa and Yoshi reflect on their shared connection to “Squirrel”, the highs and setbacks of a career at the top of eventing, and the extraordinary journey that took horse and rider to the podium at Versailles.

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If you've not listened to Part one of our extraordinary conversation between Mark Todd, Pippa and Tristan - go back and listen now.

Today we dive deeper into the extraordinary career and legacy of one of eventing’s greatest ever riders. After stepping away from elite competition for eight years, Sir Mark returned to the sport and somehow found himself straight back on the Olympic stage - a remarkable comeback that perfectly captures the determination and resilience that defined his career.

Mark reflects on how eventing has evolved, what separates great riders from the very best, and the incredible partnerships that make success possible at the highest level.

The episode also explores the emotional side of equestrian sport - from the heartbreak of losing beloved horses to the responsibility riders carry in always putting horse welfare first.

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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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