From the Horsebox
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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Episodes
53 episodes
Mark Hardcastle, Falconer to Sheik Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum at Shadwell Falcons UK.
"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 bird...
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Tom and Alex Painter and the world of high-flying game.
Join 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 traditiona...
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Karl Humphries MBE. Fly fishing master coach, with tales to tell about fishing all over the world.
"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'...
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Sion Eilir Roberts Livestock Auctioneer, National Eisteddfod winning singer.
"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 wit...
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Marcus Armytage, Grand National winning jockey, racing correspondent for The Daily Telegraph
Marcus 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 t...
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27:00
Patrick Barker of Crichton Bespoke Tailors
The 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' cockta...
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27:53
Nick Ryan, Thomond Gate Whiskey and Lost Barn Whiskey Coffee.
Artisan 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 I...
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Caroline Robinson, record breaking jockey, farmer, point to point trainer, honorary chair of stewards panels under rules.-
Happy 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...
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Hugo Owen, adventurer and co host of "A Dream and a Fear" and "On Hunting" podcasts.
Hugo 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 un...
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Jonathan Greatorex, civil rights campaigner, rural business leader, media figure, choral music conductor
Jonathan'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...
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Jay Reardon, Tales from Tipperary..our New Year Episode.
Happy 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 bring...
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Brian Jones' Christmas Tractor Run 2023 in aid of The Welsh Air Ambulance and The Rainbow Centre at Penley.
"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 C...
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22:01
Peter Hall farms in Kent, where there are fruit, hops, oast houses and wine production..
Peter 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 ...
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Ed Walley and The Crocky Trail.
The 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.<...
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Hook Norton Brewery's Head Coachman, Nick Carter.
'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 ho...
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25:46
David Minton, legendary bloodstock agent for the jump racing world.
Winner 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 Altio...
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58:04
Eilberg Dressage Masterclass organised by Synovium Supplements Ltd.
Enjoy 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 Synov...
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34:05
Hats and how to wear them with Rebecca Jones and Tom Hollins
Whether 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,...
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Episode 34 Eric Windsor OBE
It 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 poin...
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44:05
Episode 33 The Point to Point, a great day out.
What 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...
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Episode 32 Seth Adams, with entertaining stories from his farming life.
Seth's farm has had everything from rare breed longhorn cattle, sheep, a dairy herd and all kinds of poultry and guinea fowl.He has a rich sporting life to match his great knowledge of the countryside and its wildlife and listen out for the...
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Episode 31 Sarah Evans' Watery Lane Produce..Veg Boxes..
A wonderful example of creative diversification on the farm in North Wales, Sarah Evans has created a veg. box business using her own talents and ability to network in the local community. Visit her website www.waterylane.co.uk We tri...
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Episode 30 Campbell Thompson BVM&S MRCVS Cheshire Equine Vet.
Campbell now specialises in horses but over the years he has had to treat the full range of farm animals as well as the small animals including the exotics ...snakes and lizards!With strong memories of the troubles in Northern Ireland w...
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Episode 29 Christmas Chris..unwrap our Christmas interview treat.
An irrepressible character - Chris Stockton - has, through his own skills and talent for horses and people, built a successful business and family life. 67 Point to Point winners and 3rd in The Foxhunter at Aintree.He has rac...
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Episode 28 Autumn at Alderford with Rob Bebbington
Farmer's son and Nuffield Scholar, Rob Bebbington, runs Alderford Lake near Whitchurch, Shropshire, a bustling leisure venue with thousands of visitors.People love the rich, varied and hugely fun events they organise all year round .. Night...
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