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Shut Up and Ride
The Podcast you never knew you needed! Welcome to the Shut Up and Ride Podcast — where the equestrian world gets real, unfiltered and hilariously honest. Hosted by eventing rider Simon Grieve, liberty horse trainer Ben Atkinson, and equestrian journalist Jenny Rudall, this isn’t your average horse podcast. It's like being in the pub with your horsey mates — full of laughter, truth bombs, and behind-the-scenes stories from the equestrian world. ️ Expect: Candid conversations about life in and…
Episodes
Shut Up and RideLucy Jackson: The Big C, Big Laughs & Brilliant Thoroughbreds
The legend that is Lucy Jackson joins us this week on Shut Up & Ride! From the highs of international eventing to the unexpected twists and turns that life…
Shut Up and RideHorses, Hauntings & Highly Questionable Outfits
The Band Is Back Together… and Absolutely Nothing Is Off Limits! Ben, Jenny and Simon are FINALLY back together, and as you can imagine, absolute chaos ensues!…
Shut Up and RideGemma Stevens: Getting Burghley Off Her Back!
She’s back… and this time she’s a BURGHLEY WINNER! Gemma Stevens returns to Shut Up and Ride after an incredible 2026 Burghley victory — and there was…
Shut Up and RideEgypt Equine Aid: ‘The Reality For Working Animals in Egypt
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of graphic injuries and animal suffering that some listeners may find upsetting. This week on Shut Up and…
Shut Up and RideSIMON GRIEVE: The Burghley Debrief
Simon Grieve is back from Burghley — so it’s time for the full debrief. From a disappointing dressage test to yet another brilliant clear cross-country round…
Shut Up and RideFrom Mustangs to Badminton and the fun and tears in-between : Elisa Wallace
This week, Jenny and Ben are joined by five-star eventer, Mustang trainer and exceptional horsewoman Elisa Wallace — and wow, what an episode. From training…
Shut Up and RideDolly, Bridleless & Going Completely Off the Rails
This one goes off the rails a bit… but, quite frankly, that’s what we do best. Think honest, unfiltered chat down the pub with your mates — horses, life…
Shut Up and RideBen Asselin: What Makes a True Horseman?
What’s the difference between being a great rider and being a true horseman? This week, Canadian show jumper Ben Asselin joins Jenny, Simon and Ben to talk…
Shut Up and RideFreddy Steele: From Stunts to Dressage & Unlocking the Horse’s Mind
This week Jenny and Ben are joined by the one and only Freddy Steele — Liberty Legend, stunt rider, horseman, performer and mindset coach. Freddy takes us…
Shut Up and RideProcessing Grief and Loss
This week’s episode is a difficult one. Simon and Jenny come together to reflect on the heartbreaking losses of Sophie and Kerry while eventing, two much-loved…
Shut Up and RideThe Holy Grail of Tangents: From Monty Python to Rodeos and Bitless Riding
The gang's back together... and absolutely nothing is off limits. Ben, Simon and Jenny reunite for another laugh-out-loud episode of Shut Up and Ride, where…
Shut Up and RideFrom Top-Level Sport to Grassroots Reality: A No-Holds-Barred Chat with Rosie Williams & Tina Wallace
What makes Eventing such a special sport? In this episode of Shut Up and Ride, we’re celebrating everything we love about Eventing — the horses, the riders…
Shut Up and RideA New Era for Equestrian Sport? Inside the UK's First Bridleless Competition
What happens when you completely rethink what a competition can look like? This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re diving into history as we chat with Mia Rodley…
Shut Up and RideMishaps and Whatsapp's
This week it’s just Jenny and Simon behind the mic — and Jenny is in FULL rant mode. From horsey frustrations to the things currently driving her up the wall…
Shut Up and RideCaleb Degen:' Negative reinforcement vs Positive reinforcement and so much more! '
Australian trainer and legend Caleb Degen joins the Podcast crew for what might be our most high-octane episode yet. We dive deep into liberty horsemanship…
Shut Up and RideThe Unofficial Badminton Recap
This week on the Shut Up & Ride podcast, Simon, Ben, and Jenny unpack all the drama, chaos, and unforgettable moments from this year’s Badminton Horse Trials…
Shut Up and RideLIVE - Lakeside at Badminton 2026
Live from the lake at the legendary Badminton Horse Trials, the Shut Up and Ride Podcast team are back together for one of the funniest episodes yet — and this…
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World Cup Wins & World Class Mistakes
This week on Shut Up and Ride, the gang is one man down as Ben swans off to rub shoulders (and apparently more) with Hollywood’s finest—but fear not, because…
Shut Up and RideCharles Owen: "The truth can be really boring!"
The crew is back—and this time, they’re not holding anything back. In the latest episode of Shut Up and Ride, the full team reunites in the studio, joined by…
Shut Up and Ride“Is it a Horse or Is it a Dolphin?”
This week on Shut Up and Ride, Ben, Simon, and Jenny are all back in the saddle for an episode that goes everywhere… We dive headfirst into the latest chaos in…
Shut Up and Ride'It’s Not Just Logs in a Field' - Helen West
️Simon and Jenny sit down with brilliant course designer Helen West for a fascinating chat about life behind the scenes of cross-country course design. From…
Shut Up and RideAn Australian Fireman Holding a Kitten?!
Yes. That’s the episode title. No, we won’t explain it here. In the latest episode of Shut Up and Ride, Simon and I answer your questions — from who we…
Shut Up and RideDr Louise Newson: “Eat Fruit and Pray?” No — Let’s Understand Hormones
This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re joined by the incredible Dr Louise Newson, one of the UK’s leading voices on women’s hormone health. From PMDD to…
Shut Up and RideFrom tour to Darwin Awards
We’re fresh off a hugely successful podcast tour and unpacking everything — the wins, the chaos, and the moments we’re still recovering from. Silly Prune…
Shut Up and RideShut Up and Ride: featuring Simon Grieve!
The latest episode of Shut Up and Ride kicks off the year exactly how we like it — with the usual chaos, laughs, and very little actual equestrian chat to…
Shut Up and RideShut Up, It’s Christmas
It’s our Christmas special, and things get merry, messy, and very opinionated. We kick off with a deep dive into Becky Moody’s incredible test – why it hit so…
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Silly Prune - 'LIVE' at Your Horse Live
LIVE on Stage at Your Horse Live — Chaos & Pet Peeves! Things got spicy in this live episode recorded at Your Horse Live as influencer Silly Prune hit the…
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Lewis Carrier - 'LIVE' at Your Horse Live
LIVE from the Stage at Your Horse Live In this unforgettable live podcast recording, we were joined by true dressage legend Lewis Carrier, right in the heart…
Shut Up and RideLucy Robinson – no longer 'Footluce' & Fancy-Free!
Lucy Robinson joins us this week, and there is a lot to talk about — in the best way. First up: pregnancy. Lucy shares how it feels to step into a totally new…
Shut Up and RideWe Probably Shouldn’t Say This (But We Did!)
Hold onto your helmets — this episode goes everywhere! We kick things off with a little too much personal info (sorry, Jenny's husband), dive into all the…
Shut Up and RideHolistic or Bulls**t?
Have you been told magnets improve blood flow? Well, listen in for some home truths. In this episode of Shut Up and Ride, Ben and Jenny dive headfirst into the…
Shut Up and RideShut Up and Heal
The gang is back together! Ben, Jenny, and Simon reunite for an epic episode full of laughs, rants, and revelations. Ben’s fresh off ACL surgery and takes us…
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Burghley special : “I hugged everyone, even if I didn’t know them!”
Fresh from an unforgettable double clear at Burghley, Simon Grieve joins Jenny on Shut Up and Ride to relive the magic — from the focus in the saddle to the…
Shut Up and RidePerimenopause & Menopause: The Ride No One Trains For
Riding Through Perimenopause and Beyond In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Jenny and Simon are joined by dressage rider and coach Steph Bradley, whose…
Shut Up and Ride“Olympic Rider, Abuse Survivor, Carl Hester Fangirl – Abi Lyle’s Story”
In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with international dressage rider Abi Lyle, who opens up about her incredible journey to the Olympics—from…
Shut Up and RideShag, Marry, Avoid: Listener Q&A Gets Unhinged
This week on Shut Up and Ride, it’s just Simon and Jenny—no guests, just pure, unfiltered horse chat. We’re diving into your listener questions, covering…
Shut Up and RideCalling It Out: The Whip, the Welfare & the WTF
The One With Simon’s Assets, Ben’s Funeral Fiasco & That Heath Ryan Video Shut Up & Ride The gang's back together! Ben, Simon, and Jenny reunite in this packed…
Shut Up and RideMichael Duffy - "Shut up and get on with it"
In this episode, Jenny Rudall and Simey Grieve welcome the brilliant (and at times hilarious) Michael Duffy, international show jumper and all-round good…
Shut Up and RideVan Gogh Didn’t Go Golfing — with Nina Barbour
More great content from Ben and Simon plus Nina Barbour talks horses, shows & vision Ben and Simon are running the show this week while Jenny's off working —…
Shut Up and Ride"Grief needs to be embraced...but it f**king sucks"
Nashville Nightmares, Eventing Ethics & the Weight of Loss In this week’s episode of Shut Up and Ride, Simon and Jenny sit down for a candid catch-up that’s…
Shut Up and RideAmberley Snyder on Resilience, Rodeo, and Why You Should Love the Horse First
Amberley Snyder on Resilience, Rodeo, and Why You Should Love the Horse First In this powerful episode of Shut Up and Ride, Ben and Jenny sit down with the…
Shut Up and RideSilly Prune – Influencer, Icon, Absolute Riot
Influencer, icon, absolute riot — the one and only Silly Prune joins the pod and it’s easily one of the funniest episodes we’ve ever recorded. From roast-level…
Shut Up and RideLucinda Green in a Pub Pod Special
Lucinda Green – Legends, Laughs & a Proper Pub Pod Send-Off For our final and most special Pub Pod of the series, we’re joined by an absolute icon — the one…
Shut Up and Ride"He’s going to lie, we’re going to judge!"
He’s Going to Lie, We’re Going to Judge – Baby News, Safari Stories & a Classic Ben Rant Listen now — because life’s too short for boring podcasts. Ben, Jenny…
Shut Up and RideAustin O’Connor Uncut – Honesty, Horsemanship & Hilarious Stories (Pub Pod Special)
In this special Shut Up and Ride Podcast Pub Pod episode, we sit down with Olympic event rider Austin O’Connor for what might be our most honest, unfiltered…
Shut Up and RideCEO of British Dressage
This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re joined by the CEO of British Dressage for an exclusive deep dive into the future of the sport! Ben and Jenny sit down to…
Shut Up and RideRichard Davison in a Pub Pod Special
️ The Pub Pod | Latest Episode: "Shut Up and Ride" with Richard Davison In this episode of The Pubcast, Ben takes the lead as we sit down with British dressage…
Shut Up and RideGemma Stevens in a Pub Pod Special
Gemma Stevens LIVE – Fear, Falls & Outdated Equestrian Terms (Pub Pod Special) The first episode from our live Shut Up and Ride PUB POD is here — and we’re…
Shut Up and RideCarl Hester: 'The man, the myth, the legend!'
Carl Hester – Behind the Medals, the Moments & the Man The wait is over — the Carl Hester episode is finally here, and it’s every bit worth it. In this deeply…
Shut Up and Ride"Someone get me a doctor and a priest"
New Year, Same Chaos – Festive Tales, Fresh Rants & the Return of the Trio It’s a new year, and your favourite chaotic trio is back! Welcome to the first Shut…
Shut Up and RideShut up and enjoy Christmas!
It is the Christmas ep with Ben, Jenny and Simon. A lot of laughs as they look back on the last few weeks and Jenny has to apologise to the boys! The team send…
Shut Up and RideLilly Aspell: Olympics, Oscars and National Velvet!
Lily Aspell – Wonder Woman, Showjumping & Secrets from the Saddle Actress, stunt rider and showjumper extraordinaire — Lily Aspell joins the pod and brings the…
Shut Up and RideBecky Moody: 'Let's pull together and sort this s**t out!'
THE ONE AND ONLY BECKY MOODY IS ON THE POD! Legendary dressage rider Becky Moody joins Ben, Jenny and Simon for an episode that’s bold, honest, and absolutely…
Shut Up and RideHow to NOT make friends and influence people
Ben, Simon and Jenny are back together in this hilarious episode. Find out what they think of influencers, how they need to go into Corgi rehabilitation…
Shut Up and RideGemma Stevens in 'the battle of the clones'
Olympic event rider and total legend Gemma Stevens doesn't hold back in this brilliant episode. She tells us all about her Chilli Morning clone and becoming…
Shut Up and RideHarmony, apologies and equestrian icks
The gang are back togther and as always trying to put the equestrain world to rights, encouraging people to watch the new show Horses & The Science of Harmony…
Shut Up and RideFabulous hair and a swiveling chair
In this EP Simon and Jenny catch up on all things Maryland 5* and Bicton and answer listeners questions. Find out their equestrian ick and most embarressing…
Shut Up and RideLaura Collett: Shut up and drink gin!
Laura Collett – Dancing on Tables to Olympic Gold Double Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett is in the house! ️ In this lively episode of the Shut Up and Ride…
Shut Up and RideThe big reveal
It is time for some HUGE news for the Shut up and ride team as they take on their first 4 way pod. They once again tackle some difficult topics and have a…
Shut Up and RideHow do you get from Bouncer to Presenter?
How do you get from Bouncer to Presenter? It's finally here the requested Jen - Pod - much to Jenny's hatred. The boys have taken over. Find out how Jenny went…