Buck Off Banter

Katie Summers and Karla Parsons•buckoffbanter.libsyn.com

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.

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Episodes

Ep 11 Does Santa bring 3.5 ton Horseboxes?

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.

Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 16 min

Ep 10 Showjumper vs Eventer the rematch

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.

Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 33 min

Ep 9 Steering your own ship

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.

Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 28 min

Ep 8 The episode with 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 t...

Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 23 min

Ep7 How not to buy a horse

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.

Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min

Ep6 Num nums and other non horsy gems

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?

Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min

Ep 5 Horsey Mums stay motivated

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

Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 Do more of what makes you happy

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!

Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep3 Horsey white lies

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.

Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Bonus Episode

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

Jul 19, 2019•30 min

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