Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Sporadic
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

Hosted in the horse box -  Claire travels the countryside chatting to inspiring people about wildlife, farming and field sports - while you relax at home! Fed up with celebrity culture? Join me as I listen to the hidden stories behind the banjo-playing farrier and the recently retired racecourse executive, who ran two of Englands premier racecourses. So here we go ...... load the lorry, rev the engine and enjoy the ride! 
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Recent Episodes

Clare Mainwaring, at The Oteley Estate, Ellesmere, Shropshire.

Jun 25, 2025 37m

Send a textI had such an enjoyable morning, chatting to Clare about how The Oteley Estate balances history and innovation on the edge of Ellesmere, Shropshire.Those saddleback pigs and piglets…

Jonathan Greatorex, fairness, food and making your voice heard.

Jun 08, 2025 29m

Send a textJonathan Greatorex is back in the horse box and this time we learn how he froze the assets of Lambeth Council no less, in what became known as 'The Salters Hill Scandal'.From anti bullying…

"Never Say Die", Nigel Burrows, rural undertaker talks about his business and his sporting life.

Apr 01, 2025 29m

Send a text"Never Say Die" sounds like a James Bond 007 movie and, to be fair, it is a bit like that in my profession. Very full on and stressful at times, often shaken and stirred!"Calm under…

A conversation with Jeremy Reed, retired huntsman of the Flint and Denbigh foxhounds.

Mar 06, 2025 28m

Send a textOne of Captain Ronnie Wallace's 'disciples', Jeremy is steeped in the etiquette and tradition at the heart of hunting, now trail hunting, from his time with the Exmoor Foxhounds.Expect…

Amberly Valentine, from The Rake magazine, looks at country life through the lens.

Jan 24, 2025 34m

Send a textAmberly talks about her fashion and lifestyle photo shoots all over the world. She explains how she uses the media, to promote her documentaries about traditional cultures and heritage…

Richard Blackburn, former NFU County Chairman of Cheshire, takes you to the heart of the Farmers' March in London, 19th November.

Nov 21, 2024 27m

Send a textThere were plenty of flat caps at Crewe Station on Tuesday morning, 19th November as everyone from the Cheshire farming community trouped up to the capital to join the many thousands who…

Mary Williams, hunting in eagle country, Bayan-Olgii, Western Mongolia.

Nov 08, 2024 32m

Send a textMary Williams organises trips to Mongolia, eagle hunting, in aid of FIRE charity which funds healthcare in the country. It’s an exciting adventure for those lucky enough to go .. Mary’s CV…

Mark Hardcastle, Falconer to Sheik Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum at Shadwell Falcons UK.

Oct 27, 2024 24m

Send a text"Intangible Cultural Heritage," falconry is as ancient as the History of Mankind.'Mews' property, 'hoodwinking,' and 'haggard,' are all words with a rich cultural past.Mark and fellow…

Tom and Alex Painter and the world of high-flying game.

Sep 29, 2024 32m

Send a textJoin two seasoned gamekeepers, Tom and Alex Painter, as we explore the world of high flying game.Though known as a gamekeeper, Tom has got a rock 'n' roll twist to his story in his younger…

Karl Humphries MBE. Fly fishing master coach, with tales to tell about fishing all over the world.

Aug 26, 2024 39m

Send a text"An extraordinary casting coach who teaches you how to fish rather than merely cast" is how one of his fellow fishermen describes him.As part of the charity 'Get Hooked on Fishing'…

Sion Eilir Roberts Livestock Auctioneer, National Eisteddfod winning singer.

Aug 01, 2024 26m

Send a text"Its only worth what someone is prepared to give"The live auction is still the best way to determine the right buyer and the right price. The popularity of platforms like eBay and  T.V's…

Marcus Armytage, Grand National winning jockey, racing correspondent for The Daily Telegraph

Jun 29, 2024 27m

Send a textMarcus has many personal anecdotes to draw on for his writing career, from his 20 years as an amateur jockey.Winning the Grand National with Mr. Frisk Competing in the Velka Pardubicka in…

Patrick Barker of Crichton Bespoke Tailors

May 23, 2024 27m

Send a textThe glorious world of country clothing seen through the eyes of Patrick Barker from Crichton Bespoke. He creates a 'Savile Row experience' in the North of England, through his shop in…

Nick Ryan, Thomond Gate Whiskey and Lost Barn Whiskey Coffee.

Apr 27, 2024 21m

Send a textArtisan producers of  Thomond Gate whisky and The Lost Barn coffee will get your taste buds going this month with their latest products.Nick Ryan tells a  whisky galore of a story which…

Caroline Robinson, record breaking jockey, farmer, point to point trainer, honorary chair of stewards panels under rules.-

Mar 21, 2024 22m

Send a textHappy Easter everyone, with a third anniversary episode with Caroline Robinson (nee Beasley), who farms and trains a string of pointers at Sheriffhales in Shropshire, as well as acting as…

Hugo Owen, adventurer and co host of "A Dream and a Fear" and "On Hunting" podcasts.

Feb 14, 2024 32m

Send a textHugo Owen co hosts the "On Hunting" and "A Dream and a Fear" podcasts.Both have riveting guests and subject matter.With a title a quotation from Joseph Conrad's novella "Heart of…

Jonathan Greatorex, civil rights campaigner, rural business leader, media figure, choral music conductor

Jan 25, 2024 25m

Send a textJonathan's dislike of bullying in any form could be a legacy of a teaching career or it could be that he has a gift for incisive debate, when dealing with the rules raining down from the…

Jay Reardon, Tales from Tipperary..our New Year Episode.

Dec 31, 2023 16m

Send a textHappy New Year to you all and we hope you will enjoy listening to our first ever recording back in February 2021.Jay's stories of hounds, hunt balls and pony club games give a picture of…

Brian Jones' Christmas Tractor Run 2023 in aid of The Welsh Air Ambulance and The Rainbow Centre at Penley.

Nov 24, 2023 22m

Send a text"It brings out the best in people" said Brian, about the massive community fund raiser that he instigated. Discover how the event has grown, with a small and committed group of people,…

Peter Hall farms in Kent, where there are fruit, hops, oast houses and wine production..

Oct 20, 2023 49m

Send a textPeter Hall is a third generation Weald of Kent farmer whose passion for growing things is in his blood, hops, top fruit, a full range of vegetables and much more.His interest in using the…

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How many episodes does From the Horsebox have?

From the Horsebox has published 60 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

Is From the Horsebox still active?

From the Horsebox is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 28m.

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