The Horse & Hound Podcast 175: Vicky Smith, leading show horse producer
On our 175th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, Horse & Hound’s showing editor Bethan Simons chats to leading show horse producer Vicky Smith. They talk about the passion and dedication of amateur showing competitors, Vicky’s horses for the coming season, the importance of turnout and variety in horses’ work, and much more. We hope you enjoy listening.
Episode 175 of our popular audio service The Horse & Hound Podcast is now live and features Vicky Smith, a leading show horse producer who rode in championships at Royal Windsor Horse Show, Royal International Horse Show and Horse of the Year Show last season.
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On this episode, H&H’s showing editor Bethan Simons caught up with Vicky to talk about her passion for supporting amateur competitors, including acting as steward for the new Rising Stars series at London International Horse Show where she’s found skills from her previous job as a PE teacher helpful.
“A major indoor show like London can be quite overwhelming for first-timers… When you have 25 people in a collecting ring and their horses have never seen a big screen before, it can get a bit wild – the school teacher in me certainly comes out then” – Vicky Smith on helping amateurs at London International
Vicky also talks to Bethan about her yard routine, which sees all her horses enjoying daily turned out, and why she believes a real variety of work is the secret to keeping her horses happy and healthy.
Vicky’s love for her horses really comes through as she talks about her top rides, as well as some rising stars she’s excited for this season. She also covers the importance of having a great team of owners and explains why her mum is the most difficult of her owners to please.
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Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 175
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