Episode 1 - Eventing icon Pippa Funnell and her husband, Hicktead Derby winner, William

This first episode of Free Rein Podcast sees Charlotte Ricca talking to equestrian couple Pippa and William Funnell.

Pippa Funnell MBE is an icon of British Eventing, who has won Olympic team silver, individual silver and individual bronze medals. She was also the first rider to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing.

Her husband William is a top showjumper, whose biggest claim to fame is winning the Hickstead Derby three times. The couple also run Billy Stud, breeding and producing top British-bred horses.

Pippa and William invited Charlotte into their home one evening for G&Ts and a long chat. In this podcast they talk about:

• How they met

• The secret to their long marriage

• What they get up to when they're not riding

• Why Pippa is a good influence on William's horses

• Up and coming riders they rate

• The current state of British Showjumping and British Eventing

• Favourite horses in their career

And much more!