Buck Off Banter
Buck Off Banter
Katie Summers and Christa Dillon
Katie and Christa 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. This is not your typical horsey podcast!
Ep 59 Every horse owner needs a hero
In the first episode of 2022 Katie and Christa share the people that help them and hear about some of the incredible people that support their listeners.  The episode is hopefully an antidote to the January blues so many horse owners feel.
Jan 13, 2022
1 hr 22 min
Ep 58 The donkey carried Mary!
In this festive episode Katie and Christa play a horsey version of shag/snog, marry, avoid. They also chat about some festive topics like best or worst horsey presents and share listeners opinions.
Dec 23, 2021
1 hr 42 min
Ep 57  The struggle is real
In this episode Katie and Christa catch up on their news. This includes Katie's experience dealing with a dealer. They move on to  answer questions sent in by listeners. This includes a subject close to both their hearts, how to manage the guilt of juggling horses and anything else!! 
Nov 18, 2021
1 hr 16 min
Ep 56 Young horses
In this episode Katie and Christa catch up on news, this includes shows and a new arrival. They then move on to discuss how they start working with their young horses. They also discover that they have both had a testing week trying to find the perfect neighbours for their horses (pun intended)
Nov 5, 2021
1 hr 34 min
Ep 55 The quest for sashes with Sarah Higgins
In this episode Katie and Christa are excited to be joined by Grand Prix dressage rider Sarah Higgins. Sarah runs a successful competition yard with partner, Olympic eventer, Alex Hua Tian. There are some fantastic top tips and insights that have helped Sarah become a successful dressage rider. The episode concludes with a quick game of this or that.
Oct 22, 2021
39 min
Ep 54 This or that?
In this episode Katie and Christa play the horsey version of this or that. It's supposed to be a. quick fire game but obviously their game includes going off on multiple tangents!
Oct 8, 2021
1 hr 19 min
Ep 53 Hold my haynet
In this episode Katie and Christa have a catch up. They cover the ups and downs of Katie's recent Arena UK trip, a new pony, oversharing children and the general chaos of life. 
Sep 30, 2021
1 hr 31 min
Ep 52 Ponies love September
In this episode Katie and Christa share some of their early riding  experiences. They consider the perils  of being a first pony (and also of being the child riding said pony.) They discuss Christa wombling free, a frisby throwing pony and why Mary needed A&E. A very eclectic episode. 
Sep 9, 2021
1 hr 28 min
Ep 51 Too much admin
In this episode Katie and Christa discuss their favourite horsey purchases and some that have been less successful. There are some listener contributions, one of which Christa can't get on board with. They also consider whether they would find it helpful if their horses could talk and decide that it would potentially be to damaging to their self esteem. 
Aug 26, 2021
1 hr 41 min
Ep 50 Luciana, you are my lobster
Without a doubt the equestrian events of the 2021 Olympics have caused a huge amount of controversy. In this episode Katie and Christa discuss some of the highs and lows from the Olympics and discuss some of the concerns that have been highlighted. They also cover alternative footwear for horses, the perils of box rest and why escalators can't be trusted. P.S Christa, we've now titled a show after her, if this doesn't make you her BFF what will?
Aug 12, 2021
1 hr 38 min
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