Pippa & William Funnell: “I’m Focused, Not Grumpy!” | Free Rein Friday

We’re all still recovering from the brilliance of Burghley, so we’ve got a slightly different Free Rein Friday for you this week. Recorded at Pippa’s yard in July, it’s double Funnell trouble, with an in-depth chat with Pippa and William from their sofa! They talk training, competition, life with horses and what they’re really like away from the arena. In this episode: Pippa vs William: We find out how their coaching styles differ, who is the tougher trainer and how they approach getting the best out of horses and riders. Life with Horses: Pippa and William talk about balancing riding, coaching, the Billy Stud and travelling, and whether they ever actually manage to take a day off. Training & Horsemanship: From working with young horses to getting the basics right, Pippa and William talk about how they train and the importance of building trust between horse and rider. Competition Nerves: Pippa and William compare how they are before a big competition, including Pippa's nerves and William insisting he's not grumpy, just "focused". Life at Home: We hear about gardening, barbecues, new cushions and William's idea of a romantic evening involving a tractor and spreading muck. Don't forget to use code TALKHORSE10 for a special discount on tickets for the London International Horse Show this December including the brand new eventing masterclass on Friday 18th. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code TALKHORSE at checkout. Download the Saily app or visit: Saily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices