Shut Up and Ride17 Aug 2025

“Olympic Rider, Abuse Survivor, Carl Hester Fangirl – Abi Lyle’s Story”

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:

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From Top-Level Sport to Grassroots Reality: A No-Holds-Barred Chat with Rosie Williams & Tina Wallace

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24 Jun 1h 24min

A New Era for Equestrian Sport? Inside the UK's First Bridleless Competition

What happens when you completely rethink what a competition can look like? This week on Shut Up and Ride, we’re diving into history as we chat with Mia Rodley, the founder of the UK's first ever bridl...

19 Jun 1h 39min

Mishaps and Whatsapp's

This week it’s just Jenny and Simon behind the mic — and Jenny is in FULL rant mode. From horsey frustrations to the things currently driving her up the wall, absolutely nobody is safe from the fire ...

12 Jun 53min

Caleb Degen:' Negative reinforcement vs Positive reinforcement and so much more! '

Australian trainer and legend Caleb Degen joins the Podcast crew for what might be our most high-octane episode yet. We dive deep into liberty horsemanship, training philosophy, and the often misunder...

4 Jun 1h 13min

The Unofficial Badminton Recap

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26 Mai 1h 39min

LIVE - Lakeside at Badminton 2026

Live from the lake at the legendary Badminton Horse Trials, the Shut Up and Ride Podcast team are back together for one of the funniest episodes yet — and this time, they’ve brought Olympic gold medal...

14 Mai 1h 21min

World Cup Wins & World Class Mistakes

This week on Shut Up and Ride, the gang is one man down as Ben swans off to rub shoulders (and apparently more) with Hollywood’s finest—but fear not, because Jenny and Simon more than pick up the slac...

25 Apr 1h 7min

Charles Owen: "The truth can be really boring!"

The crew is back—and this time, they’re not holding anything back. In the latest episode of Shut Up and Ride, the full team reunites in the studio, joined by special guest Charles Owen, to dig into on...

11 Apr 1h 18min