The Horse & Hound Podcast 175: Vicky Smith, leading show horse producer

Carol Phillips's avatar
By
Published In Features
Vicky Smith and Chynas Top Deck wear their champion sashes on their lap of honour in the Castle Arena at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Vicky Smith and Chynas Top Deck are coloured champion at Royal Windsor Horse Show 2025.
(Image credit: Elli Birch/Boots and Hooves)

On our 175th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showing editor Bethan Simons chats to leading show horse producer Vicky Smith. They talk about the passion and dedication of amateur showing competitors, Vicky’s horses for the coming season, the importance of turnout and variety in horses’ work, and much more. We hope you enjoy listening.

Episode 175 of our popular audio service The Horse & Hound Podcast is now live and features Vicky Smith, a leading show horse producer who rode in championships at Royal Windsor Horse Show, Royal International Horse Show and Horse of the Year Show last season.

Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips
Website editor

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.