Michael is one of the founding members of the famous Whitaker showjumping dynasty. He first came to fame in 1980 when he won the Hickstead Derby on his first attempt, at the age of 20. He went on to win this iconic competition another three tim

Episode 8: Olympic dressage rider, Richard Davison

May 9th, 2020 55m 8s

After rather a long break (sorry, long story), Free Rein returns with a bang, featuring an interview with international dressage rider Richard Davison.Richard is a four-times Olympian and has been involved in dressage for more than three decad

Episode 7 - Event rider and Badminton 2019 champion Piggy French

May 7th, 2019 50m 58s

In this episode Charlotte talks to international event rider Piggy French. Piggy is one of Britain’s leading event riders, with numerous wins and placings at the top level of eventing. However, a five-star win still eluded her – until now. Afte

Episode 6 - Showjumper and Hickstead favourite Harriet Nuttall

Nov 9th, 2018 46m 49s

In this episode of Free Rein Charlotte Ricca talks to international and super-smiley showjumper Harriet Nuttall. We realise being smiley isn't an essential attribute for a showjumper, but it's pretty important for interviews. Needless to say Ha

Episode 5 - Hickstead Derby winner Trevor Breen and his showjumping wife Caroline

Nov 9th, 2018 51m 43s

Trevor and Caroline Breen are the most glamorous couple in showjumping. But they're not just a pretty face. Trevor has won the Hickstead Derby twice - winning it in 2014 with Adventure de Kannan and again in 2015 with Loughnatousa WB. He has al

Episode 4 - Eventing's most successful couple, Jonelle and Tim Price

Nov 9th, 2018 52m 25s

Meet the most formidable couple in equestrian sport - and also the nicest. 2018 has been an incredible year for Jonelle and Tim. Jonelle won Badminton Horse Trials and Luhmuhlen, while Tim took the title at Burghley. They have also enjoyed nu

Episode 3 - Legendary event rider, Sir Mark Todd

Nov 9th, 2018 53m 30s

I am SO excited to bring a true legend to Free Rein Podcast. Sir Mark Todd is the most successful equestrian in history, and has been at the top of his game for an incredible five decades.Mark has competed at seven Olympics, winning two gold m

Episode 2 - Pippa and William Funnell part 2

Nov 8th, 2018 34m 37s

This second episode of Free Rein Podcast is part 2 of Charlotte Ricca's interview with equestrian couple Pippa and William Funnell. Pippa Funnell MBE is an icon of British Eventing, who has won Olympic team silver, individual silver and indivi

Episode 1 - Eventing icon Pippa Funnell and her husband, Hicktead Derby winner, William

May 18th, 2018 56m 1s

This first episode of Free Rein Podcast sees Charlotte Ricca talking to equestrian couple Pippa and William Funnell. Pippa Funnell MBE is an icon of British Eventing, who has won Olympic team silver, individual silver and individual bronze med

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