All Aboard the Racehorse
Episodes
Over the Rails- The Fairy Tale Ending- is this possible in retraining?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThe concept of a 'fairy tale ending' is very common in our world as we have grown up surrounded by Disney films where there ...
Over the Rails- Comparison is the Thief of Joy
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWhether its someone else; horse, retraining timeline, abilities, yard set up, appearance of ;thriving' etc etc comparison is the ...
Episode 61- Jude Worthington- Ex racehorses competing in Horseball for Team GB
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThoroughbreds are known as one of the most versatile and adaptable breeds horses. Racehorses are bred for their speed, agility and qui...
Episode 60- Jennifer Krawczyk: My racing life Australia and AfterCare Projects in Australia
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailJen Krawczyk is truly a big advocate for aftercare programmes and is an inspiration in the work she has set up, been a part of and con...
Over the Rails- Finding Confidence in your Ex Racehorse
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFinding confidence in both riding and management of your ex racehorse can go in ebbs and flows, regardless of the place you are at in your ...
Over the Rails- What People Perceive Retraining to Be
03 Feb 2026
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Send us a text'But surely all you do is just sit there and the horse does all of the work?'This is just one of the many phrases we, as eques...
Over the Rails; Welcome to the Hunger Games
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe are post Christmas, post New Year and into January 2026, which quite frankly, can feel like the Hunger Games with horses and life. We...
Episode 62: Michel Feitosa and Niven a OTTB International show jumper heading for the biggest tracks in the world
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIts not every day that you see a Thoroughbred being a successful show jumper at International level, so what makes Niven so special?Hear...
Over the Rails: Here is to 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere we go, 2025 re cap, things we have learnt, seen, experienced and loved for 2025 and how we look forward to 2026Louise instagram: @t...
Over the Rails: Holiday Season and horses
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWinter, restricted daylight hours, present wrapping, Christmas office parties, nativity plays and trying to ride.........It can all seem...
Episode 61: New Vocations: The Largest racehorse Adoption Programme in the USA
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNew Vocations is the largest Adoption programme in the USA. Their approach, rehab and retraining programme has seen them place more than...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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