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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This was recorded live in front of an audience.

We recorded this ep in the Tavern Pub part of the Lygon Arms - https://www.lhttps://www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk/ygonarmshotel.co.uk/

This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/

Gifts given in this ep were from https://www.streamz-global.com/

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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 ask the big questions—what’s next for dressage? How is British Dressage evolving? And what changes can riders, judges, and fans expect? Plus, we tackle the hot topics everyone’s talking about: including the Charlotte Dujardin incident ahead of the Olympics. What does it mean for Team GB? We break it all down!

Expect insightful conversation, bold opinions, and maybe even a few surprises. Don’t miss this one!

Listen now and let us know your thoughts!

Grab a drink, settle in, and—most importantly—shut up and ride!

CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com

FOLLOW US : Instagram

This was recorded live in front of an audience.

This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/

Featuring Richard Davison - https://www.davisonequestrian.com/

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️ 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 legend Richard Davison for an engaging, thought-provoking conversation. With his signature wit and candid style, Richard reflects on the where dressage is heading, and offers unfiltered insights into the highs and lows of competitive riding and most importantly training.

Ben challenges Richard on the hot topics shaping equestrian sport today, delving into rider mindset, training philosophies, and the future of British Dressage. Expect honest opinions, lighthearted banter, and a few surprise revelations along the way.

Whether you're a dressage aficionado or just in for a good listen, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and the kind of pub-style chat that makes this podcast a favorite.

Grab a drink, settle in, and—most importantly—shut up and ride!

CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com

FOLLOW US : Instagram

This was recorded live in front of an audience.

We recorded this ep in the Tavern Pub part of the Lygon Arms - https://www.lhttps://www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk/ygonarmshotel.co.uk/

This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/

Featuring Richard Davison - https://www.davisonequestrian.com/

Gifts given in this ep were from https://www.streamz-global.com/

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The first ep from the live PUBPOD is finally here and first up it's eventer and showjumping legend Gemma Stevens. Find out why Gem is terrified of the Vicarage V, why we shouldn't 'learn' to fall and off and why the term 'breaking' is out of date...and so much more! So much fun had on an amazing night.

This was recorded live in front of an audience.

We recorded this ep in the Tavern Pub part of the Lygon Arms - https://www.lhttps://www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk/ygonarmshotel.co.uk/

This Podcast is sponsored by Charles Owen - https://www.charlesowen.com/

Featuring Gemma Stevens - https://gemmastevens.com/

Gifts given in this ep were from https://www.streamz-global.com/

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The long awaited Carl Hester ep is finally here and it is worth waiting for. We chat to Carl in his home about who he really is and what it's like being... Let's face it.... a national treasure. We chat to Carl about coming out in the industry as a gay man and how it affected his career and how his non-horsey friends regard his career choice. Carl tells us amazing stories of Wimbledon Tennis Royal Box, beinging outed on the radio and what it's really like to win, lose or draw.

It's a New Year and the first pod of 2025 and Ben, Jenny and Simon are back together. Find out how the team did over the festive season and of course what has annoyed them.

PLEASE LIKE / SHARE / FOLLOW AND LEAVE US A LOVELY REVIEW BEAUTIFUL LISTENERS xxxx

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 out thier christmas messages to the listners and share the pod love and hope you all look out for each other and #letthemknow

Actress and show jumper extraordinaire Lilly Aspell tells us all about being cast and acting in Wonder Woman and how she has had to make some tough decisions when it comes to the horses. Ben and Jenny find out some of her industry secrets and Ben lets a massive secret out of the bag.