In our 75th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan talks to grand prix dressage rider Hayley Watson-Greaves about returning to riding after a break to have a baby. H&H editor Pippa Roome then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss Pau Horse Trials, the Olympic format, horses working on different surfaces and fireworks. Finally, equestrian psychology coach Charlie Unwin, gives his insight into what makes a great coach. Let us know what you think
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In our 75th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan talks to grand prix dressage rider Hayley Watson-Greaves about returning to riding after a break to have a baby.
“I’d definitely say take your time and let yourself heal because I was so desperate to get back on board, I actually got banned from the yard for a week because I was trying to get involved and do stuff, but I wasn’t quite ready” – Hayley Watson-Greaves on her return to riding after having a baby
H&H editor Pippa Roome then chats to H&H’s Lucy Elder about Pau Horse Trials.
“There were so many stars born at Pau, which I love” – Lucy Elder on Pau Horse Trials
Pippa is then joined by the H&H news team to discuss the Olympic format, horses working on different surfaces and fireworks.
“Last year there were 193 firework-related incidents reported to the British Horse Society after last year’s fireworks night” – H&H’s news writer Becky Murray on fireworks night and horses
Finally, equestrian psychology coach coach Charlie Unwin, gives his insight into what makes a great coach.
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“Good coaches work just as much with the rider as with the horse, and by that I mean they understand the rider and what is going on inside’” – Charlie Unwin
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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.
