In this episode Katie and Karla share their news and then move on to discuss horsey (and a few non horsey) "anti icks" Moustache anyone?

In this episode Katie and Karla share their news and then move on to discuss horsey (and a few non horsey) "anti icks" Moustache anyone?

Ep 86 These are a few of our favourite things

In this episode Katie considers the best solution for her crooked riding. Karla remains unconvinced. Karla shares her latest outings and talks about finding the fun with Vince again. Inspired by a non horsey tiktok they then move onto discussing what you could say to make yourself relatable to other riders.

In this episode Katie considers the best solution for her crooked riding. Karla remains unconvinced. Karla shares her latest outings and talks about finding the fun with Vince again. Inspired by a non horsey tiktok they then move onto discussing what you could say to make yourself relatable to other riders.

Ep 85 Strung up like gammon.

In this episode Katie discusses her recent show and a big decsion and Karla shares a new hobby and a recent humbling. They then talk about some horsey employment horror stories. 

In this episode Katie discusses her recent show and a big decsion and Karla shares a new hobby and a recent humbling. They then talk about some horsey employment horror stories.

Ep 84 The toothbrush of power

In this episode we hear about the long awaited Harry Styles concert! Katie and Karla then discuss why there is now a stigma with sending young horses away. They move on to a quick discussion about some of the aftermath of Badminton and (after multiple detours) finish up with Wanker of the week.

In this episode we hear about the long awaited Harry Styles concert! Katie and Karla then discuss why there is now a stigma with sending young horses away. They move on to a quick discussion about some of the aftermath of Badminton and (after multiple detours) finish up with Wanker of the week.

Ep 83 Harry Styles and soggy knickers

In this hugely overdue episode, Katie and Karla give a catch up on whats been happening in the last few months. Expect drama, calamity, fire, poles (not neccessarily of the equine variety) and discover why 3 studs are preferable to 1 and no testicles are preferable to 2.

In this hugely overdue episode, Katie and Karla give a catch up on whats been happening in the last few months. Expect drama, calamity, fire, poles (not neccessarily of the equine variety) and discover why 3 studs are preferable to 1 and no testicles are preferable to 2.

Ep 82 This woman's on fire

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss their news. This weeks topic  is unpopular opionions. This leads the chat in a variety of directions. They finish up with their wanker of the weeks

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss their news. This weeks topic  is unpopular opionions. This leads the chat in a variety of directions. They finish up with their wanker of the weeks

Ep 81 Not an ideal episode

In this episode Katie and Karla share their eventful Christmas holidays. Katie talks about a new kind of horse purchase and describes their new additions headwear. Karla shares how Vince attempted to go viral and why she needs to wear protective headwear. They also answer some new years questions but agree that no plan is the best plan.

In this episode Katie and Karla share their eventful Christmas holidays. Katie talks about a new kind of horse purchase and describes their new additions headwear. Karla shares how Vince attempted to go viral and why she needs to wear protective headwear. They also answer some new years questions but agree that no plan is the best plan.

Ep 80 Christmas holiday chaos

In this festive episode Katie and Karla attempt to play some games that they've given a horsey twist. I think the operative word here is attempt!  They share the latest in their podmas giveaway and finish up with their WOTWs. 

In this festive episode Katie and Karla attempt to play some games that they've given a horsey twist. I think the operative word here is attempt!  They share the latest in their podmas giveaway and finish up with their WOTWs.

Ep 79 The powers of Christmas

In this episode Katie and Karla reveal their next podmas giveaway. This prompts Katie to share her Equiboodle wish list and Karla shares why she hasnt quite mastered the art of gifting. (Although she has a powerpoint presentation down.) They then discuss how advertising horses has changed since the days of sitting with the paper circling adverts. The episode finishes with multiple wanker of the week stories......and Karla's dogs. Actually Karla's dogs feature quite heavily in this episode!

In this episode Katie and Karla reveal their next podmas giveaway. This prompts Katie to share her Equiboodle wish list and Karla shares why she hasnt quite mastered the art of gifting. (Although she has a powerpoint presentation down.) They then discuss how advertising horses has changed since the days of sitting with the paper circling adverts. The episode finishes with multiple wanker of the week stories......and Karla's dogs. Actually Karla's dogs feature quite heavily in this episode!

Ep 78 Powerpoint Christmas lists, elves with work ethic and a flying dog

In this episode Katie and Karla kick off podmas with an incredible giveaway from Equicoat. This prompts them to chat about their christmas lists and how prepared (or not prepared) they are.They then discuss a couple of recent Tiktok videos and finish the episode with a listeners wanker of the week story that raises more questions than it answers.

In this episode Katie and Karla kick off podmas with an incredible giveaway from Equicoat. This prompts them to chat about their christmas lists and how prepared (or not prepared) they are.They then discuss a couple of recent Tiktok videos and finish the episode with a listeners wanker of the week story that raises more questions than it answers.

Ep 77 On the first day of podmas

Katie and Karla know how dull mucking out or long schooling sessions alone can be. Join them every other Friday as they take a lighthearted look at all things equestrian and share the chaos of juggling home, work, children and horses.

Seriously love this podcast!! These ladies will make you laugh out loud. A great combination of horses &amp; humor. Thank you ladies for making me smile. 🥰

Also love that your not afraid to drop the appropriate F-bomb when needed.

If you need a laugh listen to this!

Recently found out about your podcast.  Binge listened while traveling for work.  Think the people next to me in the airplane are frightened by the random loud laughing.  

When not laughing I’m inspired by the stories of being serious amateur riders who don’t take themselves tooooo seriously.

Never fails to entertain and inspire

Buck Off Banter

In this Episode Katie and Karla discuss Burghley's influential XC track. They move on to horse buying stories and Karla is baffled by Katie's buying criteria. They then talk about how important the right trainer is and give their thought on clinics. They round the show up chatting about using cif in an unorthadox way and why Katie thinks competition mix is the best solution to not falling off.

In this Episode Katie and Karla discuss Burghley's influential XC track. They move on to horse buying stories and Karla is baffled by Katie's buying criteria. They then talk about how important the right trainer is and give their thought on clinics. They round the show up chatting about using cif in an unorthadox way and why Katie thinks competition mix is the best solution to not falling off.

Ep7 How not to buy a horse

In this episode Katie and Karla share their very different takes on horsey guilty pleasures. They discuss equestrian fashion and all of the pressures and judgements that go with it. The episode finishes with Karla's plans to get up close with one of her idols!

In this episode Katie and Karla share their very different takes on horsey guilty pleasures. They discuss equestrian fashion and all of the pressures and judgements that go with it. The episode finishes with Karla's plans to get up close with one of her idols!

Episode 4 Do more of what makes you happy

In this episode Katie and Karla return once again to the do's and don'ts of equestrian underwear. They discuss their riding bucket lists and wonder why horsey brands have names they can buy in large quantities but still can't pronounce.

In this episode Katie and Karla return once again to the do's and don'ts of equestrian underwear. They discuss their riding bucket lists and wonder why horsey brands have names they can buy in large quantities but still can't pronounce.

Ep 12. St Knickerless

In this episode Karla gives a behind the scenes from Your Horse Live. Katie and Karla go way off piste in a rematch of show jumper vs eventer. They answer questions about horse injuries, shoeing and having a career in horses and finish with a pungent wanker of the week.

In this episode Karla gives a behind the scenes from Your Horse Live. Katie and Karla go way off piste in a rematch of show jumper vs eventer. They answer questions about horse injuries, shoeing and having a career in horses and finish with a pungent wanker of the week.

Ep 10 Showjumper vs Eventer the rematch

In this episode Katie and Karla get excited at the chance to write their Christmas list full of horsey items they "need." They then take a very unusual academic turn and review some books they've found inspiring. This doesn't last long and the chat soon returns to I'm a celebrity care packages, children eating homework and of course a bit of Andrew Nicholson licking.

In this episode Katie and Karla get excited at the chance to write their Christmas list full of horsey items they "need." They then take a very unusual academic turn and review some books they've found inspiring. This doesn't last long and the chat soon returns to I'm a celebrity care packages, children eating homework and of course a bit of Andrew Nicholson licking.

Ep 11 Does Santa bring 3.5 ton Horseboxes?

In this festive episode Katie and Karla drink slightly more than they should they, play games and chat all things Christmas. Karla finds one of the games slightly more testing than she had anticipated and Katie starts thinking maybe Santa doesn't bring 3.5 ton Horseboxes?!?

In this festive episode Katie and Karla drink slightly more than they should they, play games and chat all things Christmas. Karla finds one of the games slightly more testing than she had anticipated and Katie starts thinking maybe Santa doesn't bring 3.5 ton Horseboxes?!?

The Christmas special

In this episode Katie and Karla take a look at the highs and lows of combining children and horses. This includes the perils of topless dressage, fractured skulls and raising rats. They discuss the difficulty of staying motivated and talk about how to avoid snot filled phone calls to your trainer. Don't miss it

In this episode Katie and Karla take a look at the highs and lows of combining children and horses. This includes the perils of topless dressage, fractured skulls and raising rats. They discuss the difficulty of staying motivated and talk about how to avoid snot filled phone calls to your trainer. Don't miss it

Ep 5 Horsey Mums stay motivated

In this episode Katie and Karla go retro! They take a trip down memory lane and wonder how modern horses would cope without todays creature comforts. They share some useful tips and then answer a listeners question giving their thoughts on livery yard bullying.

In this episode Katie and Karla go retro! They take a trip down memory lane and wonder how modern horses would cope without todays creature comforts. They share some useful tips and then answer a listeners question giving their thoughts on livery yard bullying.

Ep 9 Steering your own ship

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss some of the white lies horse owners tell. They discuss a recent controversial showjumping round and talk about respecting competition horses and Karla gets a bit hot under the collar over a certain event rider.

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss some of the white lies horse owners tell. They discuss a recent controversial showjumping round and talk about respecting competition horses and Karla gets a bit hot under the collar over a certain event rider.

Ep3 Horsey white lies

Skint Dressage Daddy

In this episode Katie and Karla are joined by Skint dressage Daddy. They take a look at the annoying things horse owners do and discuss livery options but mostly just enjoy hearing the despair of a non horsey spouse and Father. Dan, (SDD) tells them how he was forced to write his book, from Nags to Numnuts by strangers on the internet and how he is soon to be left in charge of "rented horse" at the "pick it yourself hotel." Karla talks about the recent injection of a member of One Direction to the horse world and keeps her fingers crossed Harry will join her team shortly. They also manage to squeeze in a quick game of would you rather.

In this episode Katie and Karla are joined by Skint dressage Daddy. They take a look at the annoying things horse owners do and discuss livery options but mostly just enjoy hearing the despair of a non horsey spouse and Father. Dan, (SDD) tells them how he was forced to write his book, from Nags to Numnuts by strangers on the internet and how he is soon to be left in charge of "rented horse" at the "pick it yourself hotel." Karla talks about the recent injection of a member of One Direction to the horse world and keeps her fingers crossed Harry will join her team shortly. They also manage to squeeze in a quick game of would you rather.

Ep 8 The episode with Skint Dressage Daddy

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss the recent dramas from the Europeans. They talk take a look at horsey craziness from both a horsey and non horsey perspective. Karla talks Australian, Katie talks to Jesus and they round up with a discussion on do talented horses need to be quirky or should we stop championing the bad lads?

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss the recent dramas from the Europeans. They talk take a look at horsey craziness from both a horsey and non horsey perspective. Karla talks Australian, Katie talks to Jesus and they round up with a discussion on do talented horses need to be quirky or should we stop championing the bad lads?

Ep6 Num nums and other non horsy gems

In this bonus episode Katie and Karla introduce their horses and families (in that order!) with a Buck Off Banter twist.

In this bonus episode Katie and Karla introduce their horses and families (in that order!) with a Buck Off Banter twist.

Bonus Episode

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss the pressure of new year's resolutions. They talk about the their lack of desire to take part in anything that makes January even less pleasant than it already is. They decide that the easiest solution is bigger breeches. They also catch up on Christmas, scooter disasters and beaver soap.

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss the pressure of new year's resolutions. They talk about the their lack of desire to take part in anything that makes January even less pleasant than it already is. They decide that the easiest solution is bigger breeches. They also catch up on Christmas, scooter disasters and beaver soap.

Ep 14 Resolutely tipsy

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss the perils of horsey facebook groups. They encourage people to get out and give competitions a go, if they can manage, anyone can! They finish up with a particularly eye watering wanker of the week nomination, listeners be warned!!

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss the perils of horsey facebook groups. They encourage people to get out and give competitions a go, if they can manage, anyone can! They finish up with a particularly eye watering wanker of the week nomination, listeners be warned!!

Ep 15 Lace has no place in a jumping lesson

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss their show fails. This includes feral dogs, stolen bread and out of control horses. They move onto Wanker of the Week where they discuss yet more fails, this time involving scrambled egg and professional pogo sticks.

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss their show fails. This includes feral dogs, stolen bread and out of control horses. They move onto Wanker of the Week where they discuss yet more fails, this time involving scrambled egg and professional pogo sticks.

Ep 21 The one where Katie isn't allowed to event

In this episode Katie and Karla are joined again by Jenni from Flying Changes coaching. Jenni shares her top 3 tips to help overcome common problems faced by riders. The chat strays to the perils of reading horsey books as a child, Tik Tok, Gavin and Stacey and why Karla and Ben should wear gags. The usual off topic chaos. 

In this episode Katie and Karla are joined again by Jenni from Flying Changes coaching. Jenni shares her top 3 tips to help overcome common problems faced by riders. The chat strays to the perils of reading horsey books as a child, Tik Tok, Gavin and Stacey and why Karla and Ben should wear gags. The usual off topic chaos.

Ep 20 I blame Jill (not Ravi)

In this episode Katie and Karla are joined by Jenni Winter-Leach from Flying Changes. They discuss how working with your mindset is a complete package and is not just riding focused. Katie and Karla ask for tips on avoiding social media drama, trolls and how to cope with others judgement. Obviously the episode doesn't remain totally on topic. They also cover the horror of home schooling, bad haircuts, Horsebox crashes and Karla's 28 dressage score (just in case you missed it last episode!) 

In this episode Katie and Karla are joined by Jenni Winter-Leach from Flying Changes. They discuss how working with your mindset is a complete package and is not just riding focused. Katie and Karla ask for tips on avoiding social media drama, trolls and how to cope with others judgement. Obviously the episode doesn't remain totally on topic. They also cover the horror of home schooling, bad haircuts, Horsebox crashes and Karla's 28 dressage score (just in case you missed it last episode!)

Ep 19 Master your mindset with Flying Changes Coaching

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss ways to stay positive. This includes taking a kazoo to horse shows, strip to Hogwarts, dressing your horse as a sheep and getting a "Carla clap." 

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss ways to stay positive. This includes taking a kazoo to horse shows, strip to Hogwarts, dressing your horse as a sheep and getting a "Carla clap."

Ep 18 Holding out for a hero (on a kazoo)

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss gadgets on horses and lace on Harry Styles. They talk about how they would spend their imaginary lottery win and answer questions about yard nutters and the perils of horse riding attire.

In this episode Katie and Karla discuss gadgets on horses and lace on Harry Styles. They talk about how they would spend their imaginary lottery win and answer questions about yard nutters and the perils of horse riding attire.

Ep 17 Gadgets on horses and lace on Harry

In this episode Katie and Karla begin with a worrying geography lesson. They then discuss the fine line between being motivated and turning horses into a chore. Katie wonders why she continues to ride "like a dick" when she competes and Karla concludes that most of us do. A listener sends in a traffic related question, brace yourselves!!

In this episode Katie and Karla begin with a worrying geography lesson. They then discuss the fine line between being motivated and turning horses into a chore. Katie wonders why she continues to ride "like a dick" when she competes and Karla concludes that most of us do. A listener sends in a traffic related question, brace yourselves!!

Ep 16 No show

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