Training Champions: Inside Lucinda Russell’s National Hunt Success

Whether you ride for fun, compete at the highest level, or dream of building a business around horses, this episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and real-life stories! A must-listen for anyone fascinated by the thrills, the challenges, and the deep connections in the world of horse racing and eventing.

Lucinda Russell OBE has been training National Hunt Horses since 1995 – training over seven hundred winners including nine graded winners and winners at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals. From her early eventing days to training top-level racehorses alongside her partner, champion jockey Peter Scudamore, Lucinda shares her remarkable journey with warmth, humour, and hard-earned lessons.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Lucinda reflects on what her beloved horses have taught her — and how her partnership with the legendary Corach Rambler brought career-defining moments.
• What it meant to receive an OBE for services to horse racing — including the unforgettable story of meeting the Queen.
• Real advice for turning your passion into a viable equestrian business - from family wisdom to finding the right team and balancing the books.
• Practical horse management insight - from daily feeding routines and turnout tips to dealing with gastric ulcers and keeping horses happy, healthy, and sound.
• Behind the scenes of National Hunt training - what a day looks like when you’re feeding 100 horses before dawn and preparing for big events.

All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.