In our 105th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to rising star of the showing world, Alice Homer. She talks about her successful week at the Royal Windsor Horse Show and more. H&H’s Pippa Roome and the H&H team then discuss concussion rehabilitation, long distance transport of horses to slaughter and a new petition to ban sky lanterns. Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They give us an insight into some of the dangers of veterinary life. We hope you’ll enjoy listening.
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In our 105th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H’s Alex Robinson talks to rising star of the showing world, Alice Homer. She talks about her successful week at the Royal Windsor Horse Show and more.
“The atmosphere in that ring is buzzy – we had to canter straight towards the Household Cavalry” – Alice Homer on one of her 2022 Royal Windsor Horse Show experiences.
H&H’s Pippa Roome and the H&H team then discuss concussion rehabilitation, long distance transport of horses to slaughter and a new petition to ban sky lanterns.
“One part I found really interesting was how the Injured Jockeys Fund tailors their rehabilitation for those with concussion” – H&H’s senior news writer Lucy Elder on making decisions on vet treatment of horses
Finally, we’ll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College’s Andy Fiske-Jackson. They give us an insight into some of the dangers of veterinary life.
“In a flash a hind leg came up and walloped me in the face – I looked like I’d been in a boxing match” – Andy Fiske-Jackson
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Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.
