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Hosted in the horse box - Kate and Claire travel the countryside chatting to inspiring people about wildlife, farming and field sports - while you relax at home! Fed up with celebrity culture? Join us as we listen to the hidden stories behind the banjo-playing farrier and the recently retired racecourse executive, who ran two of Englands premier racecourses. So here we go ...... load the lorry, rev the engine and enjoy the ride!
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Send us a text"Intangible Cultural Heritage," falconry is as ancient as the History of Mankind.'Mews' property, 'hoodwinking,' and 'haggard,' are all words with a rich cultural past.Mark and fellow falconers preserve and protect some magnificent birds of prey whilst giving them a role to live as they should in the natural world.The following podcast from the BBC's World Service was fascinating background to Mark's story.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1rl8Please follow our Facebook / Ins...
Send us a textJoin two seasoned gamekeepers, Tom and Alex Painter, as we explore the world of high flying game.Though known as a gamekeeper, Tom has got a rock 'n' roll twist to his story in his younger days.Alex' deep understanding of the traditional and correct way of doing things, learned from his father and being a good shot- make him a trusted figure and much in demand in local shoots.Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on ...
Send us a text"An extraordinary casting coach who teaches you how to fish rather than merely cast" is how one of his fellow fishermen describes him.As part of the charity 'Get Hooked on Fishing' enabling thousands to try fishing, he 'puts something back' in more ways than one.A keen naturalist, he encourages an holistic approach to managing all wildlife in the river's ecosystem. Altogether, someone who goes out of his way to promote his sport to everyone, fully deserving of his MBE.His w...
Send us a text"Its only worth what someone is prepared to give"The live auction is still the best way to determine the right buyer and the right price. The popularity of platforms like eBay and T.V's "Bargain Hunt" indicate peoples' fascination with the 'art'.The auctioneer is the crucible for all this to take place and their skills make all the difference to trade. Our guest is the perfect example of someone with a passionate knowledge of the animals he is selling and the people i...
Send us a textMarcus has many personal anecdotes to draw on for his writing career, from his 20 years as an amateur jockey.Winning the Grand National with Mr. Frisk Competing in the Velka Pardubicka in the Czech RepublicRacing in Russia in the early 90'sRecently covering The Derby and Royal Ascot he describes the influences on putting the articles together for The Daily Telegraph and how he has to react to events, such as the horses escaping from the Household Cavalry in Central London t...
Send us a textThe glorious world of country clothing seen through the eyes of Patrick Barker from Crichton Bespoke. He creates a 'Savile Row experience' in the North of England, through his shop in Chester, which incorporates 'The Disguisery' cocktail bar.From hunt coat repairs, shooting tweeds to an orange suit, this is the place for the individual. How do the red trousers fit in? and much more...Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hea...
Send us a textArtisan producers of Thomond Gate whisky and The Lost Barn coffee will get your taste buds going this month with their latest products.Nick Ryan tells a whisky galore of a story which puts us in touch with a great age of Irish whiskey production in Limerick.The Lost Barn whiskey coffee will also give you a sensational 'time capsule' experience if you taste it, its extraordinary.#thomondgatewhiskey#thelostbarncoffeeroasters#wrekinwhiskysshrewsburyPlease follow o...
Send us a textHappy Easter everyone, with a third anniversary episode with Caroline Robinson (nee Beasley), who farms and trains a string of pointers at Sheriffhales in Shropshire, as well as acting as honorary chair of stewards panels under rules, holds two records that will never be broken. She was the first lady jockey to ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival when she took the Foxhunters on her own Eliogarty in 1983, then the first to be successful over the Grand National course when sh...
Send us a textHugo Owen co hosts the "On Hunting" and "A Dream and a Fear" podcasts.Both have riveting guests and subject matter.With a title a quotation from Joseph Conrad's novella "Heart of Darkness," "A Dream and a Fear covers stories of unimaginable hardship and bravery in the Golden Age of Antarctic Exploration to the Titanic disaster.Hugo gives us a nostalgic look at the bravery of the Great Explorers- but it is the modern world's challenges, which Hugo is taking on, as he ...
Send us a textJonathan's dislike of bullying in any form could be a legacy of a teaching career or it could be that he has a gift for incisive debate, when dealing with the rules raining down from the Welsh Government in Cardiff.The Hand Hotel is a haven of comfort and good cheer at the heart of the rural community and I don't think "bugs" will ever be popular on the menu!Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message s...
Send us a textHappy New Year to you all and we hope you will enjoy listening to our first ever recording back in February 2021.Jay's stories of hounds, hunt balls and pony club games give a picture of rural life that we all love. We look forward to bringing you more interviews in 2024!Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?
Send us a text"It brings out the best in people" said Brian, about the massive community fund raiser that he instigated. Discover how the event has grown, with a small and committed group of people, into one of the most exciting spectacles of Christmas.Dressed as the "head elf," he guides the tractors, both vintage and modern, in synchronised flow through the villages!#Nightingale House #Hope House #therainbowfoundationpenley #welshairambulancePlease follow our Facebook / Instagram page...
Send us a textPeter Hall is a third generation Weald of Kent farmer whose passion for growing things is in his blood, hops, top fruit, a full range of vegetables and much more.His interest in using the advantages of a scientific approach means that he harnesses the best technology can offer. He keeps well ahead of pests and diseases with the emphasis on working with Mother Nature and the environment. As he says, "Science and technology rather than muck and magic!"#The Felix Project Chari...
Send us a textThe Crocky Trail theme park in Cheshire is a paradise for children who want to run, jump and play in freedom. The name was inspired by Roald Dahl's poem, 'The Crocodile'"No animal is half as vileAs Crocky-Wock, the crocodile.On Saturdays he likes to crunchSix juicy children for his lunch.."and was built by Ed Walley for the children in his village.Ed's description of his farm through history and the way he has been brought up were fascinating to listen to and meeting peopl...
Send us a text'From the Horsebox' becomes 'From the Brewers' Dray' this month as we record directly from the delivery round to some of the most idyllic village pubs on the edge of the Cotswolds. The home of Hook Norton Brewery.Nick Carter is a natural horseman and spokesman, and perfect in his descriptions of the characters of the horses, Brigadier and Balmoral who are breathtaking in beauty and power. They are also very versatile in their ability to fulfil a very varied programme of events, ...
Send us a textWinner of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents lifetime achievement award in 2019 which was a huge accolade from the industry, in recognition of a lifetime of association with top class horses.He has either bought or sold names such as Altior, Long Run and Sprinter Sacre as well as the Grand National winners, Ballabriggs, Hedgehunter, Many Clouds, Party Politics and Noble Yeats.The winners enclosures at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals are now synonymous with David Mint...
Send us a textEnjoy listening to our episode with Michael Eilberg, team silver 2013 European Championships, Team Silver 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, Vicky Hipkins UK Director of Synovium and Anouk Frieling Equine Nutritionist.We were invited by Synovium Supplements UK to their Open Day with the Eilberg dressage dynasty at their base in the West Midlands.The ridden demonstrations by Michael and Maria show cased their young horses. It was accompanied by a fascinating commentary by Fer...
Send us a textWhether you are going to a wedding, riding horses or braving the elements there is a hat for everyone. We examine the art and history of hat making in both the fashion and equestrian world and find that there is plenty of overlap!Look good, feel good and listen well to our 35th episode.#rebeccajoneshats #edgemeresaddleryPlease follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question wou...
Send us a textIt would be difficult to find a better qualified country character to fit our guest profile than Eric.If you' ve had experience of the politics of Pony Club, mounted games team selection, the local magistrates court or enjoyed point to pointing there is a story for you!Not many of our guests can say that they have shared a joke with the future King around their kitchen table, about their family name...Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would lov...
Send us a textWhat talented people we found behind the scenes of the running of a point to point! The natural selling skills of the young with their race cards, commentators who learn on the job, long serving success in the sponsorship department, the art of keeping control of jockeys at the start of the race, the weighing of the 'accoutrements' and the fun to be had in the farmers' bar... luckily Carly is in charge as clerk of the course.Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fr...
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