All Aboard the Racehorse
Episodes
Over The Rails- Exracehorses and Vices
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCribbing, weaving, box walking, all vices ‘common’ with the ex racehorse. Why do some people avoid these horses? How do we manage th...
Over the rails: Quadrille's retirement from competing & how do we navigate when a racehorse might not be suitable for retraining?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNavigating the path of if a racehorse can be retrained can be a tricky one. Knowing when to say ‘enough’ and when to try ‘other th...
OVER THE RAILS- Time & patience with ex racehorses, what exactly does this mean and look like?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn most of the episode we have had with our lovely and fascinating guests , the most common re occurring theme with what advice would be...
Episode 55: National Thoroughbred Week-Australia and New Zealand
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we get to talk to the brilliant Vicky Leonard who tells us about the new Thoroughbred. Week in Australia and New Zealand...
Episode 54: Hannah Chisman and First Fandango
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFirst Fandango better known as Fred, ran 50 times for trainer Tim Vaughan. He ran both on the flat and over the fences and since leaving...
Episode 53: Greatwoord Charity: Changing lives, Creating Futures
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGreatwood Charity was the first charity to use former racehorses to educate disadvantaged children and young adults with Special Educati...
Over the Rails: Why August Can be a Tough Month
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor some, August can be the toughest month. You're probably thinking 'why? we have longer days, weather is great and we also h...
Episode 52: Jodie Harvey Jones and Harrys New Chapter. 24 k followers on Instagram, Horse and Country TV All Stars, what is next?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJodie Harvey jones is nothing but a ball of high energy, with so much; love, compassion and enthusiasm surrounding her former racehorse ...
Episode 51: A Horse Named Frog
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNicola and Frog's retraining journey is nothing short of remarkable, interesting and so relatable. To say they have had an 'in...
Over The Rails: Rider and Horse Asymmetries
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe, horses and humans are asymmetric. How we deal/train and develop these asymmetries to become the 'best version' of straight...
Episode 50: Retraining fo Racehorses (RoR) Ali Dane- Everything that the ROR does and has to Offer
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Retraining of Racehorses Charity has been established for 25 years. In that 25 years the numbers of members has exploded and grown y...
Over the Rails- Why I Dont like the Phrase "I want to ride at Grand prix' with the former Racehorses
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI do struggle when I hear phrases such as; "I want to ride at Grand Prix' (whether that is dressage or SJ)'I am looking ...
Episode 49: Christian Countzler CEO of Stable Recover; The Power of the Thoroughbred changing Mens lives
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStable Recovery is a facility in Lexington Kentucky that is changing peoples lives for the better with the help/use of thoroughbreds. In...
OVER THE RAILS: Its Because they're a Former Racehorse....
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we delve into the phrase that is used in a negative way its because they’re a former racehorse’. I HATE hearing thi...
OVER THE RAILS: Long and Low-How low is too low? Is it of benefit for your former racehorse?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe term ‘one and low’ is used ALOT, but what exactly does it mean? What does it look like? Should we be doing it with our former ra...
Episode 43: Paul and Kay Boyles with king Erik-From Racehorse to Ranger
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKing Erik’s racing career was cut short when injury (a slipped tendon off his hock) meant that his days of cantering and jumping on th...
Episode 42: Muireann from Equitas: Women’s Mental Health whilst working with horses/in the Equine Industry
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI had the pleasure of meeting Muireann through Instagram a few years back now as she reached out and asked about retraining former raceh...
Over the Rails: Which Bit would you Recommend?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOne of the most common questions I get asked/I see across social media channels is: Which Bit would you Recommend? In this episode I lo...
Episode 41: Lesley Sayers and Second Brook-RoR Horse of the Year 2025 Nominee
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI first heard about Lesley and Second Brook, better known as Seb, when they were nominated for the RoR Horse of the Year 2025. I was BLO...
Over the Rails: Pressure=Giddy Up!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSo what does ‘pressure’ look like to your ex racehorse?The word ‘pressure’ can seem to have a negative connotation surrounding i...
Episode 39: Sam Dracott-Farrier, Tiktok phenomenon and the love for Racehorses
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSam Dracott is one of the ‘original’ farriers of social media. Having now 4 million followers on Tiktok with 61.5million likes, alon...
Episode 38: Pam And Kevin Atkinson: New Beginnings Racehorse Retraining Centre-Changing Peoples and Horses Lives
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPam and Kevin Atkinson formed New Beginnings Retraining Centre in 2010. Based in the North of the UK, they started off with the main foc...
Episode 37: Katie Dashwood and Minella Rebellion- Racehorse turned HOYS Champion Riding Horse
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you haven’t heard of Minella Rebellion before, where have you been? Known as Rebel to his friends has become one of the VERY few (a...
Over the Rails: Walk it Out or Work it out? How do I find relaxation with my ex racehorse?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"Finding relaxation' with our ex racehorses can be tough and challenging and make us feel like we are eternally searching for ...
Episode 35: Annabelle Galt Equine Physiotherapy-How correct foundation work and understanding of your horse and your home team lead to long term success
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnnabelle is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and runs her own business; AG Veterinary Physiotherapy, which is an experienced and profession...
Episode 34:Lucy Robsinson-Retraining a former racehorse whilst being an influencer
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLucy is best known as an influencer across social media channels as Footluce Eventing.In this episode we talk about how Lucy first feel ...
Over the Rails: On the Bridle, On the bit
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe contact and the former racehorse can pose all sorts of questions, problems, headaches and heartaches. What is too much? What is too ...
Episode 32: Sophie Conway-Horse and Country TV, Equestrian Mums Club, all round Super Human
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBased in the heart of racehorse country, Lambourn UK, Sophie Conway is a mum of two young children, works for Horse and Country TV, has ...
Over the Rails: The heads and Tails of Kissing Spine
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow to start 2025! Kissing Spine is talked about ALOT within the ex racehorse world, but it's talked about behind closed doors. Wh...
Over the Rails: New Year Ick
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe 31st December/1st January brings around ‘all things shiny’ as people reflect and share their highlights of 2024. Don’t get me ...
Episode 29: Adam McNamara; The physical and mental strength of being a jockey
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAdam McNamara rode 138 winners on the flat, the highlights of which were the Ebor in 2016 and the Group 3 Sirenia Stakes in 2020. He ret...
Episode 28: Mills Retraining; Retraining, Rehoming, Rehab, what does finding a life past the post look like for these horses?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAmanda and Matt Mills run one of the most prominent retraining yards in the UK. Having both worked in racing previously, they now have t...
Over the Rail: Walk a Mile in Your Horses Shoes
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text“You cant understand someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes” So how does it feel for our former racehorses with the...
Over the Rails: How Long does it take to Retrain a Racehorse?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTimelines and former racehorses-how long is a piece of string and what to expect when? Support the show
Episode 27: Dr Abi Jennings-Equine Vet-Putting together the pieces of the 'ex racehorse management puzzle'
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we dive into, what may be perceived as ‘common former racehorse aliments’ from a veterinary perspective; ulcers, kis...
Over the Rail: Unfortunately, Eating Chocolate Bars Alone Does not mean We Get a Six Pack
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat Can I Feed to build top line in my Ex racehorse?Unfortunately, eating chocolate bars does not mean we get a six pack- so why do we ...
Episode 25: Tik Maynard; In the Middle are the Horsemen
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTHIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!!! Do you ever feel like you struggle to communicate or understand your ex racehorse? Whether this is from the fl...
Over the Rails: How to Keep the Hope Alive
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you ever feel like giving up? Someone could do this far better than you? Why am I investing so much time and emotion into something t...
Episode 23: Jessica Westwood: One yard encompassing the full life of the racehorse
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJessica Westwood knew by the age of 8 years old that she wanted to ride racehorses. Her biggest dream was to ride in the Grand National....
Over the Rails: To Shoe or not to Shoe, that is the question......
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAcross social media groups I always see the question of; ‘My ex racehorse keeps pulling off Shoes-any advice?’Followed up with comme...
Episode 21: Emily Kate Robinson and A Plus Tard
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmily is a dressage rider and has represented Ireland at the European Championships at Pony, Junior and YR level and now competes at sma...
Over the Rails: Is a Retrainer of Racehorses a made up role?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere we go.......So I was posed a question during a yard visit during National Racehorse Week if Retraining was a made up role? This st...
Over the Rails: Why is it so Bl***y hard?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy does retraining feel so bl***y hard at times? Retraining Racehorses can have its up’s and downs, and can make us questioning both ...
Episode 18: RoR Champs Recap with Hannah and Atheby-How having a RoR gives you a magic passport
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHannah's first words to me when I asked her to record on the podcast was 'are you sure, I am no one competing at intro level&a...
Episode 17: RoR Champs Recap with Sophie Spiteri
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRoR Champs have just been and gone. In part one of our two episodes dedicated to the RoR Champs Sophie and I have a general catch up. T...
Episode 16: Jenni Durrans; Its not about how to train a racehorse and its not about how to retrain a racehorse, its just training of a horse
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLady Buttons, better known by some as "Queen of the North' became a household name during her racing career, from 33 starts sh...
Episode 15: Lottie and Bonner- From Catfishing on Social Media to Endurance Riders
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe hit the ground running in this episode! Lottie is an amateur rider, who took on a ex racehorse as she ‘liked the look of what she s...
Episode 14- Kerry Humphries-Head Travelling groom to 1000 Guineas Winner Elmalka
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKerry is Full time groom and Head travelling girl for Roger Varian. One of Kerrys highlights for 2024 is leading up Elmalka, who went on...
Episode 13- Richard Phillips; Racehorse Trainer, founder of National Racehorse Week and how Taylor Swift helped National Racehorse Week form
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRichard is a Cheltenham Festival and Listed Flat winning trainer with over 30 years experience of training racehorses to the highest lev...
Episode 12- Sarah Haydon From Hennessey Gold Cup to qualifying for RoR National Championships
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSmad Place won £493,976 in prize money across his eight seasons running over hurdles/chaser for trainer Alan King. While racing he won ...
Episode 11- Claire Taylor European Bloodstock News- Racing is built on a dream
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textClaire Taylor is the Managing Director of EBN. EBN is one of Europe’s largest online Bloodstock publications with a daily worldwide re...
Episode 10- Phil the Farrier; To shoe or not to Shoe the Thoroughbred, that is the question...
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textShoeing (or not to shoe) the ex racehorse is one of, probably, our biggest, potential, frustrations and headaches when it comes to ownin...
Episode 9: Lydia De Souza-How the ex racehorses of the British Racing School change peoples lives.mp3
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we talk to one of the yard instructors and manager of the horses at the British Racing School. The British Racing Schoo...
Episode 8 Louise Duffy-Retraining racing Legends with an Eventing Focus
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all know about the love and heritage for the Racehorse in Ireland, but what does the ‘retraining scene’ look like across the wate...
Episode 7- Charlotte Alexander- Denman, Saphir Du Rheu, Cyrame and beyond
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDenman, Silviniaco Conti, Saphir Du Rheu, Ulck Du Lin and Cyrname all have two things in common; their trainer, Paul Nicholls and their ...
Episode 6- Becky Court-Retraining is Really Just ReEducating
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRebecca Court is a Showing Rider and has much success on her former racehorses. Aboard Beware Chalk Pit they took the SEIB Racehorse to ...
Episode 5- Joe Grimwade-Its not just about the breeding
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoe Grimwade is one of the most noted people in the Thoroughbred Breeding industry. His former professional roles include: Broodmare Man...
Episode 4- Claire Lewis and Master Wickham-More Success Life after the Post than on the Racetrack.
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart of the aim of this podcast is to see the thoroughbred in all stages and walk of their lives. A big part of their journey is the lif...
Episode 3- Sophie Spiteri-An insight into being a Retrainer of Racehorses
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBased in West Wales, Sophie Spiteri has rehomed over 250 former racehorses. Much respected and sought out by some of the UK and Ireland’...
Episode 2- Tara Best-How your mindset is you biggest asset
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTara is a business and mindset coach with an equestrian journalism and marketing background. She loves helping her clients in the equine...
Episode 1- Bob Champion- Jockey, trainer and horseman
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSo first up, someone who needs absolutely no introduction- Bob Champion CBEWhilst probably most famously known for his win of the Grand ...
Introduction: Who am I and Why This Podcast?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy this podcast and why now? A quick insight to the start up idea of this podcast and who I am Support the show