Showjumping 101

In part two of the Sycamore Auction podcast, Joanne and Sam take us through this year’s collection, sharing their personal favourites, the stories behind the bloodlines, and what each horse is like to ride.From exciting young prospects to proven performers, they discuss the horses’ individual strengths and the riders who could suit them best. With a group of six-year-olds they describe as their strongest yet, hear which horses have sparked a little friendly debate about who gets to stay!Explore the full collection and watch the videos at www.sycamore.auction.

Sycamore Stables’ second online horse auction takes place on October 13th! In part one of this two-part series, Sameh El Dahan and Joanne Sloan Allen tell the story behind the auction, details from the first auction last year event, and how the online bidding process works.Whether you’re looking for your next horse or curious about buying through an online auction, join us to hear what buyers need to know ahead of the sale.Coming later this week: in part two, the team introduces the horses available in the auction. Follow the podcast on Spotify so you don’t miss it!

Welcome back to Showjumping 101 with Joanne Sloan Allen and Sameh El Dahan.In the second half of this episode with Henk Offereins, the conversation moves further into the science behind tendon rehabilitation, the importance of creating a structured recovery plan, and how vets, riders, physios and rehab teams can work together to improve outcomes for horses.Joanne and Sameh also share their own experiences managing tendon injuries in top sport horses, while Henk explains why movement, controlled exercise and the correct loading of the tendon can be the key to successful healing and a longer athletic career.To find out more, visit equinetendon.com or contact [email protected].

Welcome to Showjumping 101 with Joanne Sloan Allen and Sameh El Dahan.In this two parter, Joanne and Sameh are joined by Henk Offereins, better known as Henk the Vet, to talk about one of the biggest fears for any horse owner or rider — tendon and soft tissue injuries.Henk has spent many years treating professional equine athletes and brings a fascinating insight into how tendon injuries are diagnosed, managed and rehabilitated. Together, they discuss why rest alone is not always the answer, the importance of correct diagnosis, controlled loading, and how new technology — including the Equine Tendon boot — is helping more horses return to work safely and successfully.This is a fascinating discussion that challenges many of the traditional approaches to tendon rehabilitation and offers riders real hope, practical advice and a better understanding of how modern rehabilitation techniques are changing outcomes for equine athletes.If you’ve ever faced the fear of hearing the words “tendon injury” from your vet, this is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss. Part two is out soon...

Welcome to Showjumping 101, the podcast bringing you honest conversations, expert insight and practical advice from across the equestrian world. In this episode, we’re joined by Belle Palmer, equine dentist and founder of Aster Bits, to discuss one of the biggest talking points in modern riding — bitting, communication and horse comfort. From understanding contact and stability in the mouth to finding the right bit for different horses, this episode is packed with valuable insight for riders at every level. Whether you’re producing young horses or looking to improve harmony and performance, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.