Joe is the son of the late, great Tim Stockdale, who was one of the hardest working and nicest men in showjumping.

The 21-year-old is already making his mark on the British and international circuit, having represented his country in his first Nations Cup this year.

In this podcast, Joe talks about how he nearly didn’t become a showjumper, as he harboured dreams of becoming a professional cricketer. But there were two monumental events in his life, that changed his path forever.

The first was winning at HOYS on a plucky little horse called Gunner, which gave him belief he could make it as a showjumper. The second was tragically losing his dad to cancer.

Aged just 19, Joe had to face a tough decision: Follow his passion for cricket, or take over his dad’s horses, yard and business. But it’s a challenge Joe happily took on – and he says he doesn't regret his decision for a minute.

“I’m glad I did – it was the right decision, I wouldn’t change it for anything.”

With the help of his mum, Joe now runs a successful yard in Northamptonshire, competing his dad’s top rides and producing horses to grand prix level.

In this podcast Joe also talks about:

· The amazing pony that got him in showjumping.

· The horse that changed his life - taking him from 1m classes, to jumping clear at Olympia: “He’s only 15.2hh, but he’s got so much heart”.

· Winning his first class at HOYS while dad, Tim, gave advice from his hospital bed.

· What it takes to stay mentally strong in this tough sport.

· Learning from his mistakes – and how he turns a bad result into a good result.

· The pressure ­­– and pride – of continuing his dad’s legacy.

· Why he decided to launch his own YouTube channel.

· Working with ThisEsme.

· How he hopes to one day win the King George V Cup, which Tim won in 2010.

We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we loved making it. To find out more about the helmets Joe loves visit www.charlesowen.com