We've eagerly anticipated this day for three years, and it did not disappoint! History was made as Michael Jung became the first-ever three-time Olympic champion in eventing. Highlights: Michael Jung's incredible journey and record-breaking performance. Chris Burton's spectacular comeback after nearly 1,000 days out of the sport. Laura Collett's re…

The Paris Cross Country Review Podcast is now live! Join us as we dive deep into all the thrilling action and dramatic moments from the Paris cross-country. Nicole, Sam, Diarm, and Kylie Roddy dissect every twist and turn of the course, highlighting standout performances and unexpected surprises. 🔹 Highlights Include: Kylie Roddy’s take on the surp…

Tune in to our latest episode where we dive deep into the thrilling dressage phase of the Paris Olympics. Join Nicole, Sam, Diarm and special guest Mark Ruddock as they reflect on an unforgettable day of dressage that has set the stage for an epic competition. From record-breaking performances to unexpected twists, we cover it all: Laura Collett's …

Get ready for the pre-Olympic excitement with our Friday Social Media Live episode! Join us as we go live on the eve of the Paris Olympics! Rosie and Diarm dive deep into the anticipation, the nerves, and the thrilling build-up to the big event. Feel the energy as they discuss the picturesque cross-country course, the potential challenges, and its …

Join Nicole, Catherine, and Sally on last night's live as they dive into the excitement, challenges, and behind-the-scenes action just hours before the first horse inspection. 🌟 Highlights: Sally’s first impressions of the breathtaking venue and electric atmosphere. Insights into the meticulously designed cross-country course. The buzz around the s…

We're excited to present "The Teams Behind The Teams: The Grooms" episode where we spotlight the unsung heroes of the equestrian world! 🔹 Meet Matthew Glentworth: The man behind the scenes for Team Japan, including groom for Ryuzo Kitajima. Matt shares his experiences from working with Angela Tucker to the rollercoaster journey to the Olympics. Fro…

Join us for a heartwarming and insightful episode where we dive into the world of event horse ownership with two incredible guests, Gill Watson and Mollie Hoff! 🔸 Gill Watson: Part of the Salty Syndicate, proud owners of Colorado Blue, the 2023 Maryland Five Star Champion. Gill shares her journey from horse enthusiast to top-level event horse owner…

Get ready for an exciting dive into the equestrian world's most anticipated event - the Paris Olympics! 🎉 Join Nicole Brown, Catherine Austen and Sally Spickard as they bring you exclusive insights and expert analysis on who could claim the coveted individual titles. 🔹 What to Expect: Top Contenders: Who will stand on the podium? Will it be the con…

Get Ready for the Paris Preview: The Teams Podcast! 🎙️ Tune in to our latest episode where we break down the teams heading to Paris! Hosts Nicole, Sam, Diarm, and Rosie dive into the top teams and dark horses, giving you all the insights you need to follow the action. From analyzing past performances to predicting future triumphs, this episode is p…

Join us as Nicole Brown catches up with British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams, chatting all things eventing from the updated BE80 Bramham qualifications to the Olympics. Also, we are very fortunate to have had all the athletes heading to Paris for Team GB on the show over the last few years, so we thought it was the perfect time to go back to snippet…

We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our third …

We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our third …

In this episode, Nicole catches up with Connolly's RED MILLS rider Austin O'Connor as he prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Dive into the journey of one of Ireland's top eventers as he shares his thoughts, experiences, and preparations leading up to the Games. 🎙️ Featuring: Spring Season Recap: Austin reflects on the successful spring season wit…

We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our second…

We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our second…

Join Rosie Russell and Spike the Vet as they tackle the hot topic of keeping your horses safe and performing their best during those scorching summer days. In this episode, you'll get advice and practical tips, featuring: 🌡️ Heat Management: Learn how different breeds handle heat and get tips on how to acclimatize your horse to hotter temperatures.…

Join Rosie Russell and Ben King as they recap an action-packed weekend at Aston Le Walls. This episode features: 🏆 Top Performances: Celebrate Piggy March and Halo's stunning win, leading from start to finish with an impressive dressage score of 26.6 and a flawless cross-country round. 🌟 Irish Success: Dive into Lucy Latta's stellar performance wit…

Join Nicole Brown and Rosie Russell as they relive the rollercoaster of CHIO Aachen. This episode recaps: 🏆 Winners: Julia Krajewski taking the top spot! 🌟 Rising Stars: Discover the game-changers, including Emily King and Calvin Böckmann. 🏆 Best of the Brits: We also hear from Laura Collett about her ride on Dacapo and his future plans. EquiRating…

*there is a tiny bit of vulgarity so if you have small ears around then just a little warning! Today we go back to the 2nd of July 2021 to one of our most downloaded Alphabetti Spaghetti episodes! Onto the letter V and the possibilities that it brings...! As always, this show has little to no eventing chat but definitely one that the alpha fans amo…

Join Nicole Brown and Diarm Byrne as they dive into the excitement of CHIO Aachen Week, brought to you by SAP. This episode is packed with insights, thrilling predictions, and everything you need to know about the competition that feels like a mini Olympics! 🏆 Top Contenders: Michael Jung and FischerChipmunk, the favourites, are back. Can they main…

Join Rosie Russell and Catherine Austen as they delve into the 4* competition at Aston Le Walls, a key event on the British eventing calendar. This episode is packed with insights and exciting predictions, featuring: 🏆 Top Contenders: Get the inside scoop on Kitty King and Cristal Fontaine, along with Piggy March and Halo. 🐴 Rising Stars: Discover …

Join us as Nicole Brown catches up with British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams, exploring the latest developments in eventing and her excitement for the Olympics. We also hear from Helen Nicholls, the performance Director from British Equestrian, and Richard Waygood, Eventing Performance Manager, in the build-up to Paris and how you can get behind Tea…

Join Rosie Russell and Sam Watson as they reflect on the exciting first half of the eventing season. This episode is packed with highlights, insights, and expert advice, featuring: 🏅 Top Performances: Celebrate standout achievements and learn about impressive FOD streaks 🌟 Rising Stars: Discover young talents like Annabelle Ridgway and her journey …

Join us for an unforgettable episode of "Horse of a Lifetime" featuring the legendary William Fox-Pitt! This special show dives into William's incredible career and the horse that defined it all. 🎙️ Listen as William shares: The moment this horse put him on the map. The unique challenges and triumphs of their partnership. Insights into managing suc…

We head back to 2022 to hear all about the incredible Caroline Moore. Caroline Moore has all the answers for you as she talks through her journey of riding, coaching and owning event horses at the top of the sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.…

🎙️ Dive into the Luhmühlen Review Show! 🌟 Join Nicole and Catherine as they break down the thrilling moments and unexpected twists from the recent European five-star eventing competition at Luhmühlen. This episode is full of insights and exciting discussions, featuring: 🏆 Lara de Liedekerke-Meier's Homebred Victory: Celebrate Lara's incredible win …

Sam is back with Rosie for another Ask Sam Anything. This time he will answer "What stats do you prioritise when picking your Eventing Manager Team?" If you have a question for Sam we would love to hear from you, send them in via social media or Discord. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to fol…

Join us for the next 5* preview! Nicole, Spike and Catherine dive into both the 4 and 5* at Luhmühlen picking who they think will take the titles this weekend. Tune in as they discuss: 🏅 4* German National Championship 🏅 Olympic Selection for GB, France, NZL and Australia 🏅 Who will win the 5* If you want to listen to the show mentioned in this pod…

As the Olympics are fast approaching we thought we would go back to 2019 to revisit The Greatest Team of the Decade! Nicole, Sam & Diarm look back at some of the greatest team performances of the decade. There are a few surprises thrown in as well as a few of the more obvious contenders! EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on In…

Join us for an exclusive conversation on the latest When Nicole Met show featuring the legendary Shane Rose! In this episode, Nicole and Shane delve into the fascinating world of equestrian sports, exploring Shane's journey from an aspiring rider to a top-tier eventer. Tune in as they discuss: 🏅 Career Choices: Discover why Shane chose eventing and…

Horse of a Lifetime continues and this time we chat to Sarah Ennis. She shares the captivating journey of Horseware Stellar Rebound, a.k.a. "Rocket" - the horse that not only captured the public's imagination with his zest and extravagant ways but also led Sarah to individual and team triumphs. From humble beginnings to overcoming challenges with u…

Nicole is here with the winner of the 4*L Sam Watson to relive his win and to recap the action from the Connolly's Red Mills 4*S at Millstreet. Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this …

Join us for an in-depth conversation with eventing legend Andrew Hoy and esteemed coach Christoph Hess. Discover their insights on harmony, respect, and the deep bond between rider and horse. Hear Christoph’s fascinating journey into the equestrian world and Andrew’s meticulous preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This episode is packed wit…

Millstreet Preview Show 🎙️ Nicole, Diarm and Rosie look forward in particular to the CCI4*S Nations Cup Presented by Connolly’s Red Mills plus Rosie catches up with Red Mills Rider Ian Cassells, one of the busiest riders in Millstreet this week, to find out more about his preparation and rides for the week ahead. Before we dive into today’s episode…

No words feel enough right now but we wanted to take a few moments to stand with the eventing community in the most difficult of times. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jesse, the whole of the Strang and Campbell families, their teams and of course the wider eventing community. Tilly Berendt has summed up how many of us are feeling right now and h…

Get ready for the latest episode of Alphabetti Spaghetti! Join Diarm Byrne, Ruairi Geoghegan, Rosie Russell, and Samantha Atkinson for an engaging and hilarious discussion covering everything from personal memories and travel adventures to high school antics and unexpected pets. Whether it's reminiscing about youth, sharing travel tips, or revealin…

Get ready to elevate your eventing experience with our latest podcast featuring essential insights from seasoned pro-Lucy Jackson and organiser Rachel Faulkner. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran in the field, this episode is packed with practical advice to make your day at the event smooth and enjoyable. From navigating the complexities of arr…

Today we head back to June 2022 when Spike the Vet was joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook to talk through how to best prepare your horse before the dressage at a three-day. Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! …

Tune into the latest episode for an exclusive interview with Sam Lissington, one of New Zealand's brightest young eventing stars! Dive into Sam's unique journey from sailing the South Pacific to making waves in the eventing world. Discover how a childhood move from Australia to New Zealand and the promise of a pony led her to a life in the saddle, …

Sam is back with Rosie for another Ask Sam Anything. This time he will answer "Does EquiRatings track Phase Influence for team competitions and how influential would you expect XC to be moving forward at the Olympics if there continues to be no drop score?" If you have a question for Sam we would love to hear from you, send them in via social media…

What an incredible week of sport. Over the last 7 days, the story of Badminton 2024 has chopped and changed by the minute with highs and lows coming from every angle. Today we celebrate the win of Caroline Powell. Nicole, Rosie and Diarm recap the final day and all the drama from the week. If you want to hear more in-depth reviews of each day don't…

Dive into a brief overview of the competition so far, brought to you by Nicole and Rosie. Experience the journey to Badminton through the eyes of Bubby Upton and her mother, Rachel, and discover how Bubby’s remarkable comeback has impacted their family. We also meet Jane Hunter Walsh, General Manager of the British Eventing Support Trust, and learn…

Nicole, Diarm Rosie, Ruairi and Georgia sit down with some Pimms to recap all the fantastic action from today's cross country and look forward to who they think will take the win! Will it be a fairytale end for William, will Emily King come out on top on the 75th anniversary or will Tim Price work his magic to take the title? Sponsors: This show is…

Diarm and Sam sit down and recap some of today's dressage and take a thorough look at who is likely to thrive on the XC tomorrow and we hear Sam's take on Eric's track. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Eco Voltz. Eco Voltz is recognised as one of the UK's leading "top e-bike companies". They remain an affordable electric biking brand…

Have an extra shorter pod listener! Hear what Eric Winter, the Badminton Course Designer, has to say about the track he has designed and what he thinks will be a challenge. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The first day of dressage is complete at Badminton. Nicole and Rosie review the first day of the competition and pick out the ones to watch tomorrow. We also catch up with one of the many incredible people behind these riders, Laura Collett's head girl Tilly Hughes, on what takes to care for a 5* horse. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported …

Nicole & Rosie take you behind the scenes at Badminton Horse Trials. We hear from Claire Chamberlain who gives an insight into being not only an owner of a top-level event horse but also a breeder as she talks all things Dreamliner. We also hear from Amy Dixon, last year's 90cm Voltaire Design Badminton Grassroots Champion on what it takes to get t…

Get ready as we dive into the thrilling anticipation of the Mars Equestrian Badminton Horse Trials! Join us for the Badminton Preview Show where we break down the field and discuss Oliver Townend's pursuit of the Rolex Grand Slam. After his Kentucky triumph, the stakes are high as he aims for a historic win at Badminton, potentially making him the …

Dive into the latest podcast, where we unveil a groundbreaking new metric poised to transform equestrian sport strategy. Sam and the team explore the genesis of the Suitability Index, a single, powerful number that distils complex performance data into actionable insights. Whether you're a competitor aiming for Olympic glory, a team manager strateg…

Embark on an unforgettable journey as we delve into the incredible story of Vanir Kamira, affectionately known as Tilly Bean. Discover how this "ordinary" mare, with extraordinary heart and determination, defied the odds to clinch prestigious titles at Badminton and Burghley, etching her name into eventing history. Join us as we explore the depths …