In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with international dressage rider Abi Lyle, who opens up about her incredible journey to the Olympics—from childhood dreams to riding under the global spotlight.

Abi shares the highs and lows of life in the dressage world, her deep LOVE (like Jenny-level love!) for Carl Hester, and how social media plays a role in her equestrian career—from motivational messages to the... less polite DMs. It's candid, funny, and full of the passion that drives her sport.

But this conversation takes a deeper turn as Abi bravely speaks about surviving coercive control and abuse from convicted murderer Jonathan Crewswell, the heartbreaking loss of her brother, and her current sobriety journey.

This is a story of grit, healing, and rediscovery. Abi’s voice is one of strength and clarity, and we’re honored she chose to share it on the podcast.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse, grief, and addiction. Please take care while listening.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, here are resources that can help:

• Coercive Control - Refuge

• Coercive Control - Women’s Aid

• Coercive Control – Victims First (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire)

TOUR COMING SOON 16th and 17th of Jan 2026

CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com

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

This week on Shut Up and Ride, it’s just Simon and Jenny—no guests, just pure, unfiltered horse chat. We’re diving into your listener questions, covering everything from tricky training scenarios to stableyard scandals. And yes… we’re playing Shag, Marry, Avoid—horse-world edition. Think famous riders, disciplines, and maybe even a few controversial equines (you’ve been warned).

It’s chaotic, it’s hilarious, and probably a little too honest. Saddle up for an episode full of laughs, opinions, and total nonsense. Just the way we like it.

TOUR COMING SOON 16th and 17th of Jan 2026

CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com

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

The One With Simon’s Assets, Ben’s Funeral Fiasco & That Heath Ryan Video
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The gang's back together! Ben, Simon, and Jenny reunite in this packed episode full of honesty, humour, and heart.

We kick off with Simon’s, er, assets making a surprise appearance (you’ll never look at a pair of breeches the same again), before diving into Ben’s emotional goodbye to his grandparents—and how their funeral somehow turned into a full episode of The Vicar of Dibley.

Then things get serious as we discuss the controversial video of Heath Ryan whipping a horse. We don’t hold back, and we openly invite Heath to join us on the pod to talk, listen, and—hopefully—help drive change for the welfare of our horses.

Finally, Jenny opens up about her personal experience with perimenopause: the brain fog, the emotional rollercoaster, and why more women in our sport need to feel seen and heard.

This episode is a rollercoaster—raw, ridiculous, and real. Saddle up.

TOUR COMING SOON 16th and 17th of Jan 2026

CONTACT US : shutupandridepodcast@gmail.com

FOLLOW US : Instagram

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