In this episode, Jenny Rudall and Simey Grieve welcome the brilliant (and at times hilarious) Michael Duffy, international show jumper and all-round good sport. From growing up in a horsey household to navigating the competitive show jumping circuit, Michael takes us behind the scenes of his life in the ring—and out of it.

They chat about everything from natural talent vs hard work, mental resilience, and the evolution of riding styles, to the commercialisation of the sport and what the future might hold. But it’s not all serious—Michael’s sharp wit shines through, especially in a brilliantly relatable “What’s Annoyed You This Week” segment that will have horsey listeners nodding (and laughing) in agreement.

Honest, insightful, and properly funny—this is one you don’t want to miss.

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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 — the lads kick things off with their usual mix of mischief and musings — from questionable golf references to the chaos of show season prep.

In the second half, they’re joined by the legendary Nina Barbour, founder of Bolesworth, who brings both wit and wisdom to the conversation. From the challenges of running one of Britain’s top show venues to her upcoming ride in the Magnolia Cup for charity,

Nina shares a great 'what's annoyed you' this week, where Ben also vents about being judged while out with his baby, and Simon has a few words about Badmonton Horse Trials.

Expect laughs, honesty, and some cracking insights into the equestrian world.

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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 equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Jenny spills the tea on her outrageous escapades in Nashville – from questionable karaoke to cowboy boot blisters – and Simon can barely keep it together.

But it’s not all laughs. The duo tackles a controversial topic in the equestrian world: when riders experience near-disasters in eventing, should they be allowed to carry on? They dig into the tough questions around rider responsibility, safety, and the ongoing conversation about horse welfare.

Finally, they reflect on something deeper – the grief of losing horses and people we love, and how those losses shape us both in and out of the saddle.

An episode full of laughs, thought-provoking debate, and honest emotion – don’t miss it.

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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 incredible Amberley Snyder—barrel racing champion, motivational speaker, and living proof that resilience knows no limits.

Amberley shares the story of her life before and after the accident that changed everything, and how she fought her way back into the saddle against all odds. Jenny can’t contain her excitement over Amberley’s Yellowstone cameo, while Ben is left speechless by the sheer strength and determination she radiates.

This is more than a conversation—it's a reminder that no obstacle is too great when your passion leads the way.

Tune in for an unforgettable story of grit, grace, and the unbreakable spirit of a true rider.

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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 banter to accidental truths, nothing is off-limits — especially when it comes to poor Simon, who gets lovingly dragged and famously labelled a “slut and a national treasure” within the first five minutes.

️ In this chaos-filled ep:
We deep-dive into Hannah's life in and out of the saddle (and online)
Call out equestrian nonsense with zero filter especially Ben!
Talk influencer pressure, real-life vs. Insta-life
And maybe overshare a bit too much.... well Ben is on the beer!

This episode is loud, unfiltered and absolutely hilarious — just the way we like it.

Hit play now — and prepare to cry-laugh your way through it.

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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 and only Lucinda Green.

Recorded live at the legendary Lygon Arms, this episode is everything we dreamed a Pub Pod could be: honest, hilarious, emotional, and totally unforgettable.

Lucinda had the room roaring with laughter one minute and wiping away tears the next, as she shared stories that span decades of riding, falling, winning, and loving horses with her whole heart. Her raw emotion and passion for the sport — and for the horses themselves — is simply spellbinding.

What’s it really like being a six-time Badminton winner?
How has eventing changed — and what still drives her mad?
❤️ What keeps her love for the horse so powerful after all these years?
What does she think of Ben’s liberty training?
And Simon steps up with some truly brilliant questions that unlock the real Lucinda — and she doesn’t hold back.

This wasn’t just a podcast — it was a celebration of horsemanship, history, and heart.
A truly special night with a living legend, and the perfect end to our chaotic and brilliant live series.

Listen now — and raise a glass (and maybe a tissue) to Lucinda Green.

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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 and Simon are back — and things go off the rails in the best possible way.

In this wild ride of an episode on the Shut Up and Ride Podcast, we catch up on baby chaos, horse adventures, and a LOT of questionable opinions. As always, nothing is off-limits and everything is up for judgment.

️This week’s madness includes:
Ben’s big news — baby Wilde Atkinson has landed! Cue dad birth stories, proud dad moments… and a few jokes about keeping the baby willy down - for Gregor not Wilde!

Simon’s just back from his epic horseback safari in Africa with Horizon Horse Safaris, and his stories do not disappoint

We welcome our new advertiser — EQU streamZ, the game-changing magnetic therapy bands helping horses feel and perform their best

And yes, Ben’s “What’s Annoyed Me This Week” is back — and it turns into a full-on rant

If you like your horse talk served with humour, heart and a hint of chaos — this one’s for you.

⚠️ Strong language, strong opinions, and very little filtering ahead. You’ve been warned.

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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, and hilariously entertaining chat yet — recorded live from the iconic Lygon Arms.

Austin opens up about true horsemanship, shares raw behind-the-scenes moments from his journey in the equestrian world, and gives his candid (and often hilarious) take on everything from training philosophies to pub banter.

And yes — things get interesting when Lucinda Green jumps in to quiz Austin about Burghley, digging into his riding decisions, strategies, and those make-or-break moments on one of eventing’s biggest stages.

Highlights include:

• Real talk about life as an Olympic event rider
• Austin’s no-holds-barred opinion on Ben Atkinson’s liberty training
• Lucinda Green’s Burghley grilling – and Austin’s unforgettable answers
• Unfiltered stories, raw reflections, and plenty of laughs
• Celebrating 100,000 listens with the most down-to-earth chat yet

⚠️ Heads-up: this episode contains a bit of swearing — but it’s all part of the magic.

Whether you’re a rider, trainer, eventing fan, or just love a good horse tale, this is one for the books.

Tune in now — it’s equestrian storytelling at its finest.

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