Our 127th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, features an interview with Yasmin Ingham. We find out what it was like for her to become eventing World champion at just 25 years old. We will then review all the five-star eventing action from Pau. Our news team then discuss proposed changes to eventing rules and work to improve diversity in the horse world. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson gives us her insight on emotion in horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.
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Our 127th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by Veredus and their UK distributor Zebra, features an interview with Yasmin Ingham. We find out what it was like for her to become eventing World champion at just 25 years old.
“It was a moment of just disbelief to start with – you don’t quite believe it’s actually happened. But the emotion from everyone was a moment I’ll never forget” – Yasmin Ingham on what it was like when she became eventing World champion
H&H’s Pippa Roome then talks to colleague Gemma Redrup to review the five-star competition at Pau in France last week.
“The jumping phases proved very influential with none of the final top three starting their Pau 2022 campaign in the top 10 after the dressage” – H&H’s Gemma Redrup on Pau five-star
Our news team then discuss proposed changes to eventing rules and work to improve diversity in the horse world.
“The proposed changes are interesting and will be noticeable at some events” – H&H’s Lucy Elder on eventing’s proposed rule changes.
Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson gives us her insight on emotion in horses.
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“The biggest thing to look for is muscular tension – look at their eyes and their ears and the muzzle may become longer so the corner of the lip gets drawn back and their chin might get become more prominent” – Dr Gemma Pearson
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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.
