Welcome to the eighth weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in which we chat to seven-time Olympian Andrew Hoy about his Olympic memories, his special horses and his current rides that he is aiming for Tokyo; our news team talk about steps being taken to reinstate championship show, the return of spectators and new initiatives to help businesses; and vet Ricky Farr MRCVS explains all you need to know about pre-purchase vettings.
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In episode eight, seven-time Olympian Andrew Hoy shares his special Olympic memories with our podcast host H&H’s magazine editor Pippa Roome. Andrew looks back at some of the very special partnerships he’s built with horses along the way, which cross-country ride he would describe as his very best and why he’s excited about the horses he will be aiming at Tokyo next year.
“For my Pony Club horse to take me to an alternative Olympics, the Olympic Games, win Burghley and two World Championships – I was very, very privileged” – Andrew Hoy
Pippa is joined by news editor Eleanor Jones and senior news writer Lucy Elder to chat about this week’s top stories including work being done to reinstate championship shows, the racing industry’s pilot for the return of crowds to sporting eventing, pointing’s plans for a return ‘behind closed car doors’ if needed, and new measures from the Government to help support businesses.
“Everyone is just really, really grateful to Show Direct, Hartpury and British Dressage that the Winter Championships and Area Festival Finals are going to happen at all” – Lucy Elder
We also hear from equine vet Ricky Farr MRCVS of Farr & Pursey Equine, who this week is talking about what’s involved in a pre-purchase vetting and why vets are under intense pressure during the process.
“It’s one of the most stressful things we do as vets – there is pressure from the client, who is buying the horse, and pressure from the vendor, who’s selling it. Everyone wants that horse to pass – we want the horse to ‘pass’ or be suitable for purpose too. Vets aren’t in the business of making sure horses don’t, but there will always be something if you look hard enough.” – Ricky Farr, MRCVS
We hope you will enjoy it.
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.
