The Horse & Hound Podcast 143: Emily King | When to call a qualified saddle fitter

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Burghley Horse Trials cross-country: Emily King and Valmy Biats
Emily King riding Valmy Biats during the cross-country phase at Burghley in 2023.
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On our 143rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Equipe this month, we speak to event rider Emily King. She talks about what she’s learnt from her five-star campaign this year and growing up with multi-medallist Mary King as her mother. We will then hear from Equipe Saddles sales manager, Sally Bacon, who provides advice on when to call in a qualified saddle fitter, plus what to expect during that visit. We hope you will enjoy listening.

Episode 143 of The Horse & Hound Podcast, our popular audio service, which is supported by Equipe this month, is now live.

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
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.