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Louise Robson aka Thoroughbred Dressage
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All Aboard the Racehorse

Lou Robson from Thoroughbred Dressage looks into the 'full life' of the racehorse. From trainers, work riders, jockeys, physios, farrier, to the life past the post and what that looks like for everyone involved in the lives of the Thoroughbred 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 43: Paul and Kay Boyles with king Erik-From Racehorse to Ranger

    Send us a text King Erik’s racing career was cut short when injury (a slipped tendon off his hock) meant that his days of cantering and jumping on the racetrack was to be no more. Having found his home with the Boyles’ in County Dunham, Erik is a fully fledged member of the household, who has not only been Pauls best man at their wedding, but is also now a park Ranger, who patrols a 135acre park in County Dunham deterring illegal activity. This episode will (hopefully) have you laughing at every part and being able to also enjoy hearing the story and journey of King Erik, from the racetrack to his new home with the Boyles’ in County Dunham.   Please do share amongst friends  Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Amazon Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eriks-Hacking-Guide-North-England-ebook/dp/B0CXCLW382/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SBPVJD4ESPJW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Lyjr2w9XopMQ_pQZo2k6B0N0XmcGPgQaETdrS2eYQQgwO0RHzZS-QCa3THM1AJU_KRR4B0mC9ZC6jhOAJUHNR1I0zDLAxCRfDHuus-a-6FPDtAiJYCm6Dgku9Rao0BkE1UDqe5udpFrA5RSIeZrPeIiV_BAyX_x3ygfFA73NrLMLV62hdc8Qr0P2ApmM9saxqwHu9-u2sCVD_F7Ac1JgbRM2SXm_AkorNZkUq_LaH0.ApzU98nUfqo4M1Qfu2ITbr-eIcE2Q1n7bNJdEdqMTq0&dib_tag=se&keywords=eriks+hacking&qid=1710084757&sprefix=eriks+hacking%2Caps%2C329&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR75frpwyobOw3UA-vwBBtY-4-VgvooZouJYWcYpX-lJYva97N7DSkfmupKKOw_aem_xTWz4o_OXFP80mE3fh3_nw Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/share/15tpfbqLck/?mibextid=wwXIfr Support the show

    57 min

  2. 23 APR

    Episode 42: Muireann from Equitas: Women’s Mental Health whilst working with horses/in the Equine Industry

    Send us a text I had the pleasure of meeting Muireann through Instagram a few years back now as she reached out and asked about retraining former racehorses and if I would ever consider coming over to Ireland to teach. I joined her for an Instagram Live where we talked all about retraining racehorses, and I knew straight away that she was nothing bar brilliant.  Fast forward 6 months and we met in person when I went to Ireland to teach for The Eile and I saw what Muireann and her team were creating and building with Equitas; A media brand championing change and advocating equity for women.  The other day Muireann put a post up titled: “Is Mental health Support Failing Women in the Saddle’ It really struck a chord with me and I knew I HAD to have her come on the pod. The first half of this episode s about her journey with her former racehorse and the paths she has had to navigate both mentally and physically on her retraining journey. The second half, we begin to look into how we feel the equine sector is and our concerns and hopes for the future. This episode is insightful, heartwarming, funny and relatable. Please do listen and share and give Equitas a follow and show your support  Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Equitas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitasworldwide?igsh=MThsdm83c2hmM3Ezbg== Equitas Website: https://articles.equitas.ie Support the show

    59 min

  3. 9 APR

    Over the Rails: Which Bit would you Recommend?

    Send us a text One of the most common questions I get asked/I see across social media channels is: Which Bit would you Recommend?  In this episode I look into different approaches and understanding to improving and developing the contact in our former racehorses. Please do listen, share and enjoy and if you'd like to learn more we have a webinar coming up on Thursday 15th April about finding confidence in the contact. Booking link below  RoR Webinar 15th April booking link: https://horsemonkey.com/search?s=Lou%20robson Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Support the show

    27 min

  4. 31 MAR

    Episode 41: Lesley Sayers and Second Brook-RoR Horse of the Year 2025 Nominee

    Send us a text I first heard about Lesley and Second Brook, better known as Seb, when they were nominated for the RoR Horse of the Year 2025. I was BLOWN AWAY by their story and their journey together.  Registered as a blind rider, Lesley and Seb have competed and won at RDA level and their journey together and the highs and lows are not only relatable, but inspirational . Lesley is so honest in this conversation and I love the way she approaches her training, management and development with Seb Please do listen and share this wonderful story Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Support the show

    37 min

  5. 17 MAR

    Over the Rails: Pressure=Giddy Up!

    Send us a text So what does ‘pressure’ look like to your ex racehorse? The word ‘pressure’ can seem to have a negative connotation surrounding it. Pressure can come in the form of pressure from the leg, pressure from the seat, pressure from one side, pressure from the bit, pressure of the environment they are in. In their first career your ex racehorse isnt used to the ‘pressures’ of the rider being ‘sat on them’ and having themselves, as a horse, to balance the rider. Work riders only really ‘sit on them’ when walking them out, or maybe a tiny bit in rising trot. The rest of the work is done out of the saddle, and more importantly; work riders and jockeys are in their own self carriage.  When pressure is applied under saddle for a racehorse, whether that’s in work riding, or race riding, is when they’re told to ‘giddy up’ (some may refer to it as ‘press on’ ‘quicken up’ etc etc) The position of the rider slightly changes and the horse is asked to extend and ‘push forward’ into the gallop. This is the time when the racehorse can start ‘come off the bridle’ and we as the outside viewer, sees this as long reins and jockeys pushing the horse on to the maximum that they can.  In times of ‘giddy up’ your ex racehorse is allowed to do what came most naturally to them, what they’re bred to do and what they enjoy doing-to run. We, as retainers, need to try and avoid the ‘straight and go’ pressure/aid as this will only lend to your ex racehorse doing what comes most naturally to them, and what previous ‘pressure’ has meant: go flat and down. In their new role, when we feel this ‘flat and down’ feeling in front, we can , without intention, grip, pull, try and ‘lift up’ and apply ‘more leg’, which will; only exacerbate the feeling we are not hoping/seeking for.  In this episode we explore what ‘pressure’ is, how we apply their first career knowledge and understanding into our retraining and what tips/pieces of advice can be given to keep a happy horse and rider  Support the show

    13 min

  6. 13 MAR

    Episode 39: Sam Dracott-Farrier, Tiktok phenomenon and the love for Racehorses

    Send us a text Sam Dracott is one of the ‘original’ farriers of social media. Having now 4 million followers on Tiktok with 61.5million likes, along with  296k followers on Instagram, but who exactly is he?  Sam works closely with Great British Racing and was recently at the RoR awards held at Cheltenham Racecourse earlier this year, but what is his connection to racehorses/former racehorses? This episode is full of insights into understanding the Thoroughbred, how they move, what their feet are like, but also full of how Sam came to the life he currently lives and how education, support and understanding is at the heart of the work that he is doing, whether that be as a farrier, or at various events across not only the UK, but a also the world I LOVED talking to Sam, he is a wonderful bloke, who is very humble and loves what he does and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdracott_farrier?igsh=dDA0ZGx0eDUzcTR5 Sam TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/samdracott_farrier?igsh=dDA0ZGx0eDUzcTR5 Sam Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCagqv4S7VxqNClNiS5Vhonw Contact Links for Sam: info@samdracottfarrier.com Website: https://www.samdracottfarrier.com/ Support the show

    55 min

  7. 27 FEB

    Episode 38: Pam And Kevin Atkinson: New Beginnings Racehorse Retraining Centre-Changing Peoples and Horses Lives

    Send us a text Pam and Kevin Atkinson formed New Beginnings Retraining Centre in 2010. Based in the North of the UK, they started off with the main focus of retraining and rehoming former racehorses, but as they’ve grown they still continue their fabulous work in retraining and rehoming, but have expanded to working within the community and are due to open their new Education Centre later this year Pam and Kevin are nothing short of inspirational and have been ‘ahead of the curve’ in terms of having horses out in the community, featuring at local racecourses and encouraging and helping educate the public on what happens to these horses post racing.  Pam and Kevin were awarded the RoR Community Impact award in 2024, their vision for 2025 is incredible and they have changed the lives for horses, but also hundreds of people (and this number continues to grow)  This episode is JAM PACKED of information, insights and highlights and its one not to be missed. Please do share so more people can see what fantastic work they do  Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Support the show

    53 min

  8. 18 FEB

    Episode 37: Katie Dashwood and Minella Rebellion- Racehorse turned HOYS Champion Riding Horse

    Send us a text If you haven’t heard of Minella Rebellion before, where have you been? Known as Rebel to his friends has become one of the VERY few (and by that I mean one other possible) horses to win, pretty much everything going in the showing world of RoR. Not only that, but he has won against horses bred for showing and taken the Champion Title of Riding Horse at Horse of the Year Show in 2023. This horse is an utter legend and there is no denying it In this episode Katie and I talk about her journey with Rebel, the highs and the lows, training, feeding, exposing and training in new environments post racing and what the future looks like for her and Rebel I am beyond thankful to Katie for her time, fantastic words and openness and I really do encourage you to listen and share this podcast so all who have not just former racehorses, learn about Minella Rebellion and the standard that he has created in the showing world  Louise instagram: @thoroughbred_dressage Facebook: Thoroughbred Dressage  Website: www.thoroughbreddressage.com Support the show

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    Lou Robson from Thoroughbred Dressage looks into the 'full life' of the racehorse. From trainers, work riders, jockeys, physios, farrier, to the life past the post and what that looks like for everyone involved in the lives of the Thoroughbred 

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    • Creator
      Louise Robson aka Thoroughbred Dressage
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      47
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      Explicit
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      © 2025 All Aboard the Racehorse
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