EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

It's the turn of one of the most competitive 4*s in the UK! Nicole and Catherine take a look at the Thoresby 4* field and highlight the competitors that they think will do well this weekend! This episode is very kindly supported by Eco Voltz Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

We have heard from many of the fantastic Zebra Products' riders but now we get to hear from the man himself, the mastermind behind the business, Simon Middleton. He joins Nicole to chat through the start of Zebra Products, what he looks for in his Zebra riders and his plans for the event season. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out about more fantastic zebra products have a listen to some of our previous Zebra shows. The Zebra Show #5: Alogo Move Pro The Zebra Show #1: Veredus Presenting Andrew Nicholson 

Today's Eventing Podcast Classics goes back to April 2020. One of the first Hall of Fame shows we did was with one of the greatest of all time.  He won back-to-back World Championship Titles in the 70's, has twice won Olympic Gold and was a stalwart of US Teams for three decades.  It's Bruce Davidson. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

We have heard of Build-A-Bear but have you ever heard of Make-A-Man? Well on today's Alphabetti Spaghetti Diarm, Nicole, Simon Grieve and Meg Elphick do exactly that. They piece together what would be their perfect man. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

The Badminton entries are in! So Rosie has gathered Nicole and Diarm to see if they can guess who the Prediction Centre thinks will take the title this year.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with the Wandin Parl 4* winner, Sophia Hill, to hear about her success over the weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

With a very exciting arrival on the way, Rosie caught up with Georgie Goss to hear more about her baby, her change of nationality and her plans for 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

There are 2 very special guests on today's preview show. Ariel Grald joins Nicole to chat through her rides this weekend and what it is like to ride at Carolina, along with Jimmie Schramm who takes a look at the 4* field as she predicts who she thinks will take the win. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

We have the first preview show of 2023! What better way to kick things off than taking a look at the Horseland Wandin International. Nicole is joined by Sharon Ridgway to see who they think you should keep an eye on this weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is joined by the winner of the Eventing Ireland Equilume Power Average League in 2022, Charlotte Walshe, to hear about her spectacular season, producing thoroughbreds and what the prize means to her. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by Equilume

Sam is back with the first Overview Show of 2023. He is chatting about all things teams. What could the team landscape look like? Is Great Britain still great? Is New Zealand a one-couple wonder? Or are the Australians going down under? Take a listen to find out what the EquiRatings team think. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

It feels very fitting that on International Womens Day we have a superwoman on the show. Sue Benson joins Nicole as she talks through her ownership of Falco, the start of her course design career and her experience of designing the London 2012 Olympic cross country. Listeners this show is a bit more than a cup of tea so we suggest you grab yourself a bottle of wine. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Tom Jackson Joins Nicole to recap his fantastic 2nd place at Burghley, how Pippa Funnell has helped his career and where his eventing journey began.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms  This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle   

Rosie and Nicole take a look at some of the best seasons we have seen at Grassroots since 2018 across the UK, Ireland and the US. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

He worked all his horses during the day and then went to serve in an Italian restaurant at night, Giovanni Ugolotti has worked tremendously hard to create his eventing career. He gives us an insight into his journey to the top and how he made his move from Italy to the UK.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms  This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

4* winner and former Under 21 Champion, Phoebe Locke, joins Nicole to chat through life at her new yard, her team for 2023 and how she has recovered from her broken back and pelvis. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett   

Nicole has caught up with a rising star on the British event circuit, Saffron Cresswell. She takes us back to the start of her eventing journey and her experience with producing horses. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Agony Hour is back! Nicole, Spike and Fred are here to solve your problems from issues on the yard to what swimming costume to wear on a work trip to Ibiza! Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

We are bringing you a special episode from the USEA Podcast. What does the year hold in store for Tamie Smith? Is there a trip abroad on her radar? What is Mai Baum's backstory and what will he be aiming for this season? Tamie Smith answers all of your burning questions in a Q&A session with USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown! Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Today's Classics show was first released on 4th September 2020.  Nicole & Catherine talk to Captain Mark Phillips about an extraordinary career as a top-level rider, coach & course designer. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Drumroll please listeners... we have our riders to follow in 2023! Rosie has caught up with Joss Stewardson, our British rider, Rolline O'Callaghan, our Irish rider, and Alice Chan, our rider from the US, to hear about their eventing journey so far and their plans for 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

To celebrate Valentine's day we've coupled up with the USEA for a game of Mr & Mrs! We're putting two couples to the test, Gemma and Gary Stevens and Caroline and Deniz Pamukcu. Just how well do they know their better halves and how good is their eventing knowledge?  If you enjoy the show then don't forget to check out the USEA Podcast, available for free across all podcast platforms and hosted by our very own Nicole Brown.

Camilla Spiers & Ethen Ahearne join Nicole as they discuss their business, what it was like winning the 6-year-old show jumping Young Horse World Championship and their plans for 2023.  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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What does it take to officiate at one of the best events in the world? Nicole chats with the Ground Jury, Angela Tucker, Andrew Bennie and Xavier Le Sauce, along with Technical Delegate Andrew Temkin to hear what the Ground Jury and Technical Delegate get up to during Badminton.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms, make sure you hit subscribe by clicking here. If you would like to listen to the Inside Badminton #1: Bring on 2023 that was mentioned in the show please click here.

We have had tea, coffee even wine as the drink of choice for our guests on a cup of tea but James Rushbrooke has taken it to another level today. He joins Nicole to talk through his set-up at home and his journey to 5* with Milchem Eclipse.  This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

We have done the horses so we are now onto the riders. Nicole, Sam and Diarm are back to pick who they think will take the crown at the European Championship, who will win a 5* that hasn't won a 5* before, who will be World Number 1 at the end of the year and a young gun. This episode is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm is here with Spike, Tilly and Catherine chatting about their favourite language and if they ever venture to the middle aisle in Lidl. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

Grab a notepad and pen listeners as Nicole, Diarm and Sam are here to give you a few horses that they think will make a mark in 2023.  They pick who they believe will win a 5*, a forgotten horse, a young gun and a name that you don't know now but you will this time next year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  This show is very kindly supported by Equilume.

2022 was a successful year for Tim Cheffings, not only for his young horses but also for some of the young riders he trains. He joins Rosie to chat about his 2022 season, his new role in course design, and how that has changed the way he looks at cross-country courses. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Ellie Fredericks is on the rise in the eventing world and despite her age, she is already competing at the Advanced level. She joins Nicole to look back to the beginning of her eventing journey, how the dynamic with her parents works and her future goals. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

With the event season fast approaching we thought it would be the perfect time to publish a show we did for the USEA Podcast at the start of January. Nicole and Sam give you some top tips for goal setting so you can get the most out of 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Spike the Vet is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, as they discuss the best way to feed a new horse you have just purchased. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

With lots of people gearing up for the 2023 season, we thought it would be the perfect time to look at what makes a good grassroots horse. We have some tips and tricks from Sam Watson and Kitty King, along with Rosie and Diarm discussing what you need to do in order to do well in grassroots eventing.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Jane Holderness Roddam was the first woman to ride on a British Olympic Eventing Team and is also known as the galloping nurse. This fantastic woman juggled riding at the top level whilst working in hospitals, and she is on the podcast to relive her amazing riding career.  For more Hall of Fame episodes and to hear from the likes of Lucinda Green, Cpt Mark Phillips, Mary King, Bruce Davidson and Ginny Elliot then click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

There is no better way to kick off When Nicole Met in 2023 than with the power couple of Ben and Sarah Way. Take a listen to hear about how they manage to juggle family life, running an event yard and working a full-time job.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms  This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Great news, Alphabetti Spaghetti is continuing in 2023! Diarm is back with Nicole, Fred Scala, Catherine Austen and Kitty King to find out who is the Karate Kid of the group and what their first kiss was like. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

If you have not heard of Fred Scala before you have probably seen him recently on social media riding a very spritely Everon Vivendi (Donald). He is now on the podcast to talk all about bringing his top horse back into work, some of the shapes he has been throwing and what the future holds.  If you would like to watch Donald's antics click here. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

After a stellar finish to 2022, Piggy March is on the show to talk through her year, how it compared to other years and her current team of horses.  This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out about more fantastic zebra products have a listen to some of our previous Zebra shows. The Zebra Show #5: Alogo Move Pro The Zebra Show #1: Veredus Presenting Andrew Nicholson 

Our winner has been crowned! Zaragoza is your #ERHOTY22 and her rider Gaspard Maksud is on the show to tell us how much it means to take the title and their plans for 2023. The #ERHOTY22 series is very kindly supported by Equilume Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

It's a brand new year so we thought we would head back to the New Year, New Targets show that was first released on 1st January 2020. Take a listen to Diarm and Sam as they help you set goals for the new year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What better way to start 2023 than with the first episode of another Inside Badminton series? Excitement is already brewing as Nicole speaks to Event Director, Jane Tuckwell, and Commercial Director, Andrew Tucker, to gain exclusive insight as to what is in store for 2023 and how Badminton will work around the Coronation.  The Badminton Stable Manager, Margaret Hopkins, is also on the show to tell us all about how she prepares for the arrival of the horses and some of the special requests from the riders. Listen for free across all podcast platforms, make sure you hit subscribe by clicking here. If you would like to listen to the Inside Badminton #4: Medical & Vet Cover that was mentioned in the show please click here.

What a year 2022 has been, so many highs and lows throughout the eventing world. Nicole, Sam and Catherine look back on the year and relive some of the key moments before we head into 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Sam is joined by the head of Equine Science at University College Dublin, Dr Barbara Murphy, to explore how the science and technology behind Equilume lights can help you get the most from your breeding programme.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is supported by Equilume.  

Rosie is joined by Nicole to talk through their rider, horse and moment of the year in GB, Ireland and the US.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

We have had some amazing guests on the show this year so we thought we would revisit some of the best bits from all our guests in 2022. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Grab yourself a drink and relax as it's Christmas Quiz time! Diarm is back with one of his legendary quizzes as Nicole, Sam, Rosie and Spike battle it out to be the 2022 Champion.   Play along at home but remember never question the Quiz Master! Listen for free across all podcast platforms

All we want for Christmas is... Spike! He is in the driving seat for the Christmas special along with Nicole, Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Lucy Jackson as they have an in-depth chat all about festive traditions. There is even a special guest who joins halfway through.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

We're getting very close to crowning the champion of #ERHOTY22 so we thought we would chat with a few important people in Zaragoza's and Classic Moet's life to help you make your decision when voting. Nicole chats to Jacky Green, the lady who paired Classic Moet with Jonelle, and Jane Young, the breeder and one of the owners of Zaragoza, to hear more about both of these very special horses. The #ERHOTY22 series is very kindly supported by Equilume and as part of their support, Equilume will be giving the winner an Equilume Cashel Light Mask. The Equilume Light Mask is an individual headpiece for horses that provides timed, low-level blue light to a single eye to effectively deliver all the benefits associated with long summer days. If you would like to vote for the winner of ERHOTY click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Spike the Vet is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, to talk you through the things to look for in your supplements to ensure you have a top product that is legal. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole catches up with Medical Scientist and 5* Event Rider Libby Seed, to hear how she juggles working full-time and competing at the top of the sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

What a year US riders have had! Nicole and Diarm look back at the US performances' this year and review all the action from 2022. This episode is kindly supported by Parker Equine Insurance.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole and Sam preview the Treo Eile Celeb Show Jumping Competition, which has some amazing celebrities taking part. One of the celebrities taking part is Robbie Power and he is also on the show to talk about the charity and his team for the weekend. If you would like to find out more about the Treo Eile Celeb Showjumping click here. If you would like to hear more about retraining racehorses take a listen to Red Mills Special: Retraining of Racehorses by clicking here. Listen for here across all podcast platforms.

The voting is getting very hot in #ERHOTY22! We hear from some of the riders of the contenders to learn more about the horses and why they should win #ERHOTY22 This show is supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm is joined by John Kyle, Catherine Austen and Nicole Brown to talk all things J. There are even 3 intro songs to cater for all J music tastes. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

For the final episode of 2022 of the British Eventing Show, Nicole is joined by BE Master Coach, Marie Ryan to explore the Howden Way Regional Academy and what is on offer for members. Listen for free across all podcast platforms Click here to hear more about the Howden way on The British Eventing Show #5: The Howden Way episode.  

The moment we have all been waiting for, ERHOTY is back! Nicole, Diarm, Sam and Spike put forward their contenders for #ERHOTY22 and do the draw for the first rounds of voting. Do you agree with the team's choices? Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Rosie is joined by Natalie Western-Kaye, the winner of the BE 90 OBP league, Georgina Pettit, the rider with the lowest finishing score in Ireland in 2022 and Mary Bauersfeld, the rider with the most consecutive SJ clears at Grassroots level during 2022 in the US to talk through their stellar 2022 seasons and their story so far.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

After hearing the incredibly sad news of the passing of Over To You we thought we would relive his extraordinary career through his #HorseHeroes show. Nicole & Catherine talk to Jeanette Brakewell to relive the highs of his career. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  

Tina Cook announced that she would not be competing at the top level of the sport anymore so we thought we'd celebrate her remarkable career by reliving When Nicole Met ... Tina. Released on 5th February 2021, Tina looks back at the early days of her career, her horses of a lifetime and the Olympic dream. We hope that you enjoy this very special show. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

The incredible mother and daughter duo of Mary and Emily King join Nicole to review the seasons they have had so far, how their dynamic works and what they have in store for 2023. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out about more fantastic zebra products have a listen to some of our previous Zebra shows. The Zebra Show #5: Alogo Move Pro The Zebra Show #1: Veredus Presenting Andrew Nicholson 

Sam and Diarm take a look at the importance of becoming FEI World Number 1 and explore some of the best-ever eventing seasons.  There are some surprises as to who is part of the top 10! Listen for free across all podcast platforms

What's it like to own a World Champion? How do you become an elite-level coach? 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  If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Spike the Vet is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, as they discuss the hot topic of relationships between vets and nutritionists. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

With no Adelaide this year we thought we would re-live some special moments from the venue. Released last year, Nicole caught up with Australian event rider, Amanda Ross and Eventing Guru, Sharon Ridgeway to relive some of the greatest moments at the venue. From Stuart Tinney jumping a show jump round with one arm to Chris Burton winning on a horse he had only ridden twice, Adelaide has had some amazing memories. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Rosie is joined by 5* winner and international show jumper Gemma Stevens to talk through some tips to help you and your horse during the off-season.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with non-other than the winner of the prestigious EHOA league, Ros Canter and one of the owners of Pencos Crown Jewel, Kate James, to hear all about their season and the journey to winning the league. The prize fund for this year's league of over £20,000 has been a hugely exciting prospect for riders and owners alike. We can't wait to see what offering might be available in 2023 but in the meantime, head over to visit www.ehoa.org for more information about how the Event Horse Owners Association are helping to drive the sport forward.  Membership starts from £42 and even makes the perfect Christmas present  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The US really are a force to be reckoned with, especially after some fantastic performances in 2022. So Nicole and Diarm have dug through the data to find you the future superstars of US Eventing. Make sure you follow these horses over the next few years! Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Sarah Bullimore talks through her season with the winner of the Howden Way 6-year-old league, Corimiro, and her plans for 2023 with the other horses in her yard. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Laura Collett joins the fun of Alphabetti with Diarm, Spike and Nicole as they play a mini-game of Master Mind and dispute whether you can have a takeaway on a weekday.    Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

Hector Payne joins Nicole to relive a first podium finish at 5* level before Nicole looks back on the weekend's competition. Big thanks to Equilume for their support of the Pau coverage from both the Eventing Podcast and EquiRatings. Other shows that you might enjoy are: When Nicole Met...Jonelle When Nicole Met...David 

Rosie has a cup of tea with Harriet Dicken the winner of the NAF Bicton 100 3DE winner to hear about her weekend in Devon and her winning horse Custer Of The West.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Nicole and Sam dive into some key events in France as they review all the action from the Le Lion d'Angers Young Horse World Championship and take a look at the final 5* of the year at Pau.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Equilume kindly supports this episode. 

We all fell in love with a small ginger horse at Maryland, even more so after he helped Tamie Smith achieve her best 5* placing.  From the cheeky chap that is Danito to the US World Championship success, Tamie takes us through her Maryland performance and the highs and lows of Pratoni. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Connolly's RED MILLS are back with Spike the Vet in another special series of The Hold Box. Spike is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at REDMILLS, as they give some tips on how to feed your horse during the off-season. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Rosie is joined by grassroots rider, Charlotte Walters, 5* event rider, Alex Bragg and vlogger/grassroots rider Meg Elphick to talk through their experience at their first event, juggling work and eventing and dealing with nerves. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Rosie, Catherine and Sam take a look at both the 6 & 7-year-olds heading to the Le Lion d'Angers Young Horse World Championships, using the EquiRatings numbers to find horses for you to keep an eye on. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole sits down with David Doel as he recaps his season so far, flags up a few horses to watch in the future and talks about our favourite subject ... ice cream.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Nicole and Sam review all the action from Maryland 5* and some of the stories that unfolded throughout the weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to listen to The Overlander Overview Show #13 The Recipe of Eventing that was mentioned in the podcast please click here.

Sam, Diarm and Nicole talk through the recipe of eventing, discussing the importance of all three phases and express their views on Pratoni. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Nicole catches up with Maryland 5* cross country course designer Ian Stark, to hear about what's in store on Saturday and any changes he has made to the course from last year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

It's five-star week and Nicole and Diarm talk through one of the most open CCI5* competitions we have had in years. A small field packed with emerging talent, it proves difficult to pick a podium. If you want to listen to the podcasts with Liz Halliday-Sharp that are mentioned in the show, click the links below: Inside Maryland: #2: Looking forward to Maryland with Harry Meade and Liz Halliday-Sharp Equilume Special: Liz Halliday-Sharp Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Nicole has caught up with the young lady who has been nominated as Longines FEI Rising Star, Alice Casburn. She recaps her phenomenal year from 2 5* top 20 placings to an individual bronze medal at the Young Rider Europeans. If you want to vote for Alice as Longines FEI Rising Star please click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Diarm is joined by Matt Heath, Spike, Nicole and Rosie talking all things H, from hotels to Halloween.   Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

Nicole and Rosie preview the extremely competitive Boekelo field, taking a look at some of the stats to see who they think will top the podium.  We would really appreciate it if you could please fill out our podcast survey to help us to continue to improve and produce content that you will love. Click here for the survey link. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

A few weeks after the World Championships Dickie Waygood, the Eventing Performance Manager for British Equestrian is on the show to give a Pratoni debrief. Nicole is also joined by the Chairman of British Eventing Mark Sartori to talk through the future of BE. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Liz Halliday-Sharp joins Nicole as she reviews her year so far and talks through her plans for the final stretch of the season.  This show is kindly supported by Equilume, a world leader in the research and development of light therapy solutions to assist the global horse industry in maximizing reproductive efficiency and performance. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

After producing the best ever French score at an FEI Eventing World Championships Gaspard Maksud joins Nicole to talk through Pratoni and the future with Zaragoza. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

What does it feel like to own an event horse that just finished top 10 at Blenheim - an event that you have always dreamed of? Nicole has caught up with owner and 3* event rider Pru Dawes to hear about her journey with Flash Cooley, his future plans and her riding goals. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

2 of the leading contenders heading into Maryland 5*, Harry Meade and Liz Halliday-Sharp, are on the show to talk about the horses they are taking and their journey to 5*.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

When Nicole Met World Champion Yasmin Ingham! Just under a week after winning in Pratoni Yas talks through her journey to becoming World Champion.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms  If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Roads and tracks and steeplechase is new territory for many people, so Rosie has caught up with Sam Watson to give you some tips and advice ahead of your long format 3 Day Events to help you get the best result from your horse.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Diarm catch up after the whirlwind of Pratoni and let you know what they have in mind for the next few months on the podcast. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

What a championship it has been! Diarm has caught up with non-other than Lesley Ingham, to hear about Yas' journey to becoming World Champion and some of the amazing fans that support our sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie review the CCI4*-L and the CCI4*-S 8/9 YO at Blenheim and hear from the winners of both classes. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm, Sam and Tilly are back to review the thrills and spills of the cross country today at Pratoni. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Hear all from Michael Jung, Yas Ingham and Tamie Smith in the post-cross country press conference. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole and Rosie have caught up with some very special guests to give you insight into the life behind the scenes at Blenheim. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Listeners you have another front-row seat in the media centre as Diarm has recorded the second press conference of Pratoni. You will hear from the man in the lead, Michael Jung, and Alex Hua Tian who finished the day in 4th. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm is joined by Sam, Tilly and Catherine to review all the excitement from today's dressage and look forward to the cross country test tomorrow. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Diarm Byrne and Tilly Berendt review all the action from the first day of dressage at Pratoni. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm has recorded the press conference after day 1 of dressage to give you a front-row seat in the Pratoni media centre. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Who do you think is going home with gold at Pratoni? Some friends of the show are here to pick who they think will win team and individual medals and who is likely to be the dark horse of the competition.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Nicole & Rosie preview this weekend's competition from Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials presented by The Jockey Club. Tune in for free across podcast platforms.  

On this month's British Eventing Show Nicole has caught up with the new British National Junior Champion, Charlotte Bull, to relive her success at Cornbury as well as the lady taking care of Toldeo De Kerser in Pratoni, Francesca Gorni, to hear about the build-up to the World Championships. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The moment we have all been waiting for... it's World Championship week! Nicole, Sam, Spike and Catherine run through the entries for Pratoni, take a look at what teams they think may stand on the podium and who they think will love the Pratoni hills. If you would like to catch up on any of the previous Road to Pratoni shows, click below: Road to Pratoni: Cross Country insight with Giuseppe Della Chiesa Road to Pratoni: Grooming at a Championship Road to Pratoni: Behind the Scenes Road to Pratoni: Test Event Review Show Road to Pratoni: Test Event Preview Show Road to Pratoni: Blyth Tait's Championship Story Road to Pratoni: The Early Call

We have a brand new series for you listeners.  In the first Inside Maryland show Nicole is joined by CEO and President of the Maryland 5*,  Jeff Newman, and Competition Management Consultant, Joanie Morris as they take you behind the scenes in the newest addition to the 5* calendar. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Catherine take a look at the entries for Cornbury 2* and 3*, including the youth classes. There are also some very good combinations in the OI classes so keep an eye on them! Listen for free across all podcast platforms

It's a big week in Ireland! Nicole and Sam preview the Eventing Ireland National Championships taking place this weekend.  Connolly's RED MILLS kindly supports this episode. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The countdown to the World Championships is well and truly on! Nicole is joined by the man designing the cross country at Pratoni, Giuseppe Della Chiesa, to hear all about what is in store for the World Championships. If you would like to catch up on any of the previous Road to Pratoni shows, click below: Road to Pratoni: Grooming at a Championship Road to Pratoni: Behind the Scenes Road to Pratoni: Test Event Review Show Road to Pratoni: Test Event Preview Show Road to Pratoni: Blyth Tait's Championship Story Road to Pratoni: The Early Call

Wow, what a Burghley! Rosie, Nicole and Catherine review what has been a thrilling weekend of sport and hear from your new Burghley Champion, Piggy March. Listen for free across 

Amy Phillips is on the show taking us through the post-XC care of Vanir Kamira and her preparation for the second trot up, along with Bubby Upton speaking before her show jumping this afternoon. The Burghley Tour Diaries are kindly supported by Fairfax and Favor

Nicole, Rosie and Georgia catch up after a thrilling day of cross-country action at Burghley. Sarah Charnley is also on the show as she gives us an insight into what it's like being a groom for Ros Canter and working full time.  The Burghley Tour Diaries are kindly supported by Fairfax and Favor

Nicole, Rosie and Catherine review all the dressage action from today and hear from Marcus Fountaine, one of the co-founders of Fairfax and Favor. The Burghley Tour Diaries are kindly supported by Fairfax and Favor

Nicole and Rosie review the first day of dressage, catch up with a few riders after their tests and hear from Sarah Murray, Head Groom for Wills Oakden. The Burghley Tour Diaries are kindly supported by Fairfax and Favor

Nicole and Rosie set the scene at Burghley on day 1 and Rosie caught up with Ro Audley, one of the owners of DHI Purple Rain, to hear about their journey to Burghley. The Burghley Tour Diaries are kindly supported by Fairfax and Favor

After a 3 year wait we have a Burghley preview show! Nicole is joined by Spike and Catherine to pick out who they think will be crowned the next Land Rover Burghley Champion and a few for you to keep your eye on through the weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

There is a new course designer for this year's cross country at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and Nicole has caught up with Derek di Grazia to find out what is in store and how you make your mark on a 5* track. For your access all areas pass to this years Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials sign up to Burghley TV here.  

Fancy a peek into Burghley House? Nicole can bring you just that as she has caught up with the Executive Chair of the Burghley House Preservation Trust, Miranda Rock & the CEO of Burghley Preservation Trust, David Pennell, to hear about the other events that take place at Burghley and how the 5* fits into the puzzle.  If you want to visit the beautiful Burghley House click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms, make sure you hit subscribe by clicking here.

Nicole is not only previewing the Millstreet field but is also joined by Gillian Beale King who has been cleaning up on the Irish eventing circuit, to hear about her move to Ireland and her success last year.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

A big show is on the horizon as the American Eventing Championships are fast approaching. Rosie has caught up with 2 riders taking part, Katy Hood and Ariel Wolfe, to hear about their eventful journeys to get to the AECs. Nicole also joins Rosie to give an overview of the fantastic championships. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Pratoni is only a few short weeks away so Sam, Diarm and Nicole bring you a World Championship overview. Will recent low-scoring trends continue or could past world championship trends re-emerge to cause upsets on cross-country day? Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with Australian event rider Sarah Clark to learn all about her life in Australia and her preparations for her first Burghley this year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Nicole speaks to non-other than Piggy March and FEI Technical Delegate, Philip Surl to hear all about what is in store for 2022, what makes a Burghley horse and some of the key features of the iconic event. Listen for free across all podcast platforms, make sure you hit subscribe by clicking here.  

I think we can all agree that grooms are incredibly hard-working people that the sport wouldn't be without. So Nicole caught up with Jackie Potts and Max Corcoran, who have nearly 50 years of championship grooming experience between them, to find out what it is like being a championship groom. If you would like to catch up on any of the previous Road to Pratoni shows, click below: Road to Pratoni: Behind the Scenes Road to Pratoni: Test Event Review Show Road to Pratoni: Test Event Preview Show Road to Pratoni: Blyth Tait's Championship Story Road to Pratoni: The Early Call If you would also like to listen to the Tokyo Diaries #10: The Kazuma Tomoto Story mentioned in the show click here.

Spike the Vet is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook as they talk through your horse's nutrition post-event and the weeks following. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie catch up after a brilliant day at the NAF FIVE STAR Hartpury International, to review the 4* action this weekend. Tim Cheffings is also on the show to talk through his 3 clears inside the time in the 2* and Piggy March gives us an overview of her winning weekend.

Nicole and Rosie catch up and review the dressage days and look forward to all the jumping action. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie take a look at the huge 4* field at the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials, what it takes to win at Hartpury and they pick their Eventing Manager teams! This episode is kindly supported by NAF. Listen for free across all podcast platforms 

One of the biggest Bs in the calendar is back! To kick things off in the Inside Burghley series Nicole has caught up with some very special guests as they relive some of their favourite Burghley memories. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm is back and is joined by Spike, Kitty King and Tilly Berendt as they discover their guilty pleasures and the biggest gambles they have taken in life so far. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

The latest Parker Equine Insurance Special takes a look at the five combinations that will represent the US at Pratoni this summer and will aim to end the 20-year wait for a US team medal at the Worlds. If you want to listen to find out more about some of the selected riders take a listen to the shows below. When Nicole Met... Tamie When Nicole Met... Will When Nicole Met... Boyd

Rosie and Nicole take a look at 4 championship classes taking place at The Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing including the exciting Magic Millions British Open Championship. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is flying solo as she recaps all the action from the Hambro Sport Horses Burgham International. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing starts this week and Nicole has caught up with the Event Director, Peter Phillips, and event rider, Alex Bragg, to hear about what's in store this year at Gatcombe Park. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The Olympic team gold and individual silver medalist, Tom McEwen, joins Nicole to talk through how his life has changed after his Olympic success and his future adventures, including the London Marathon! Tom is running the London Marathon for Alzheimer's Research UK, If you would like to support please donate here. Click here if you would like to listen to the Cup of Tea with... Brookfield Event Horses. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out about more fantastic zebra products have a listen to some of our previous Zebra shows. The Zebra Show #5: Alogo Move Pro The Zebra Show #1: Veredus Presenting Andrew Nicholson 

The best of the Brits are out fighting for a spot on the World Championship team! Nicole and Catherine talk through the stellar field and who they think will be crowned champion at Burgham.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

It's Junior and Young Rider Championship week so Rosie, Nicole and Felicity Collins take a look at the combinations lining up at Hartpury and what it takes to do well at the venue. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Our next guest in the build-up to the Junior and Young Rider Europeans is the reigning British Junior National Champion, Isabelle Cook. She talks about her journey to selection and how she manages pressure and expectations.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

We know Doug Payne is an extremely talented event rider, but did you know he is a great pilot? He joins Nicole as he talks about his fond memories with the fabulous Vandiver, juggling eventing with family and tells us more about his flying skills. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Rosie and Nicole long to go back to being under 18 as they preview the Youth Championships at Bishop Burton.  2 special guests are also on the show, South West U18 coach and event rider Tim Cheffings joins to tell us about the importance of the championships and U18 rider Kaci-Mae Cadman on her journey to being selected.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

The Young Rider Europeans are fast approaching so Nicole has had a cup of tea with Ibble Watson, the U21 National Champion and a GB Young Rider squad member, to learn about her journey to the Europeans. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Spike the Vet is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook as they talk through your horse's nutrition before and after cross country at a three-day event. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is joined by David Doel as he shares how he started his eventing career, the highs and lows of eventing and how he juggles selling ice cream as well as riding. (It's very nice ice cream!) This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax Shavings who offer a 100% natural horse bedding developed and made specifically to help you keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

We are at the halfway point of the season, so Nicole and Sam take a look at the current standings in the EHOA league. Who do you think will win the huge prize pot? If you want to find out more about the EHOA click here. Click here to listen to the EHOA Members' League: The Launch Show. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is here to talk all things Barbury - from Mollie Summerland's record breaking win to the eye catchers making their mark. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

When we say Team GBR is strong, just how strong do we mean? Which nations might be on the rise and who is lacking their usual strength and depth? Sam is joined by Nicole to breakdown the first half of the season, look at the key performances, how it compares to other seasons and what might happen next. Tune in across all podcast platforms to listen for free and don't forget to tag us when you listen across social media @eventingpodcast.  

Who will top the podium this weekend at Barbury Castle International Horse Trials? Nicole & Catherine take a look at the field, including some young guns, Championship contenders and a few dark horses to look out for across the other international sections too. You can watch all of the cross country action from Barbury this weekend via Horse & Country TV. 

Nicole & Sam debrief an action packed weekend at CHIO Aachen.  Big names, big drama, big competition. It's time to look at what it might mean moving forwards. 

Nicole is joined by Helen West, the CEO of British Eventing, to recap the NAF Five Star Bramham BE80 Championships and look forward to future plans.  Also on the show, Lexi Hambro talks all about the British Eventing Support Trust and how they are helping riders with their physical and mental health. If you are interested in the British Eventing Support Trust click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

A meandering day one review and chat about Michael, taking pictures, Pratoni and more. 

Spike has taken the reins of Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter F and is joined by Nicole, Simon Grieve and Lucy Robinson. Take a listen to see who is fun or feral and a surprise performance from Lucy. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

It’s a huge weekend for the sport as Aachen welcomes some of the world’s best in the 2022 lineup.   Nicole, Diarm and Sam have all the key contenders, numbers, facts & figures you need to know on one of the biggest weekends of the year.   Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is joined by the team who are making it all happen out in Pratoni. Andrea White the assistant director, Giacomo Della Chiesa the venue manager and Carola Brighenti the Sports Manager talk through just what it takes to put on a World Championship. If you would like to catch up on any of the previous Road to Pratoni shows, click below: Road to Pratoni: Test Event Review Show Road to Pratoni: Test Event Preview Show Road to Pratoni: Blyth Tait's Championship Story Road to Pratoni: The Early Call

Not long until it's Aachen! Excitement is high so we thought we would jump back to 2020 to hear the double Aachen Champion Chris Burton relive some of his favourite Aachen memories.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

It's already June! Where is this year going? Rosie is joined by Nicole and Diarm to take a look at some of the notable achievements so far this season and an update on the leagues in Eventing Ireland and British Eventing. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Listeners stop what you are doing and take a listen to hear all of the secrets to finding your next superstar. Nicole has caught up with Richard & Georgie Sheane, the masterminds behind the Cooley Horses to hear about their set-up, what they look for in a horse and some top tips when working with young horses.  Connolly's RED MILLS kindly supports this episode. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is joined by Rosie and Catherine to take a look back at all the action from the 4 & 5 star in Luhmühlen at the weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Spike the Vet is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook as they talk through how to best prepare your horse before the dressage at a three-day. 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. Here are the links to any products mentioned in the show: Comfort Mash Nutri-Calm Gel Equi-Lyte G  If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with Pippa Skelton, the NAF Five Star Bramham BE80 Champion as she talks all about her winning performance and what it was like to compete at Bramham. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

It's 5* week again! Nicole, Diarm and Spike look at the 5* and 4* fields to see who they think will be crowned the new Luhmühlen champion and who will take the title in the German National Championship. Keep your eyes peeled as there could be a few combinations throwing their hat in the ring for a place at the World Championships. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What a weekend of eventing at Bramham! Not only does Nicole review the action but she also catches up with Franky Reid-Warrilow after her 3 top 12 finishes at the weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What does it really take to win at 5*? Well, Sam has the answers for you. Diarm and Nicole join him as they look at how the scores have changed over the last few years at 5* and what this means for our sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Overlander Vehicles.

It's another big one for you listeners! Nicole, Spike and Catherine take a dive into the three 4* classes at Bramham this weekend including the mighty U25 4*L. As well as a preview, Nicole chats to Wizz Leyland as she discusses her chances this weekend and how she juggles competing with a full-time job. LIsten for free across all podcast platforms. 

Nicole is joined by Esib Power who took 3rd place in the 4*L at Millstreet on Senza Fine to talk through her performance and take a look at some of the other stars of the weekend. This episode is kindly supported by Connolly's RED MILLS Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is joined by Helen West and many special guests to explore The Howden Way, the extraordinary 7 figure investment into training for BE members. Hear from professional riders, grassroots riders, and David Howden about how this could benefit you and your horse. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

How do you like your eggs in the morning?   We are back with another Alphabetti Spaghetti and are onto the letter E with chats about eggs, emotions and many other epic topics!   Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

Nicole and Sam take a look at the 4*-L and 4*-S at Millstreet this weekend to give you some ones to watch. They are also joined by Alex Bragg as he talks through his 2 rides in the 4*-L. Don't forget to play Eventing Manager as Sam gives you some great tips on who to pick in this podcast! Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie review the very competitive action in all four classes at Houghton this weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

With the NAF Five Star Bramham BE80 Championship fast approaching Nicole has caught up with Lucy Butcher, a competitor heading to championships, to hear all about her journey to qualifying for this prestigious event. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett   

After three years of juggling university and riding at the top level Nicole has caught up with Bubby Upton to explore her riding journey whilst committing to her education. Listen for free across all podcast platforms This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax Shavings who offer a 100% natural horse bedding developed and made specifically to help you keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

Nicole and Rosie take a look at the CCI4*-S field at Houghton along with the very hot CCI3*-L. Keep an eye on the 3* listeners as some real superstars have come from this competition. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Connolly's RED MILLS are back with Spike the Vet in another special series of The Hold Box. Spike is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at REDMILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook as they take you through the build-up to a big three-day event. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Horse Care 10 Cubes Horse Care 10 Mix Horse Care Ultra Comfort Mash 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 does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

In the next Hall of Fame show, Nicole and Catherine are joined by the first winner of Burghley Horse trials, non-other than Anneli Drummond-Hay.   They talk through her extraordinary eventing and show jumping career and all the fascinating stories about the sport she has to tell.  For more Hall of Fame episodes and to hear from the likes of Lucinda Green, Cpt Mark Phillips, Mary King, Bruce Davidson and Ginny Elliot then click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Rosie chats to the winners of the 90cm and 100cm Voltaire Design Badminton Grassroots Championships, Siobhan Heneghan and Katherine Illingworth, to hear all about their Badminton experience. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Sam and Nicole review the action from the Pratoni Nations Cup/Test Event and Sam also caught up with some special guests out in Italy. You will hear from Andrew Nicholson, Peter Gray, Stuart Tinney, Jock Paget, Fred Bergendorf and the boss Giuseppe Della Chiesa. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole and Catherine take a look at the results at Chatsworth this weekend. They review the great performances in the CCI4*-S and some of the future stars in the CCI-S 2*. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

This is a show you won't want to miss! Sam is joined by Nicole as they use the EquiRatings data to analyse Michael and Laura's epic performances in the recent 5* events. You will even hear from both Michael and Laura in the show about their stellar performances. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Overlander Vehicles.

Nicole and Catherine preview the action in the CCI4*-S this weekend at Chatsworth. They talk through the key facts and figures, including the need for speed in the cross country. Don't forget you can tune into H&C+ this weekend to watch all of the cross country action from Chatsworth. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole and Sam take a look at the entries for the test event/nations cup this weekend and talk through the importance of test events before big championships later in the year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

This is the first show of a very exciting series with the EHOA (Event Horse Owners Association). Nicole chats to Linda Allen, Chairman of the EHOA and Claire Dubowski, a member of the EHOA board, all about what the EHOA is, what it does for the sport and their brand new league with a lot of prize money to win. If you want to find out more about the EHOA click here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie review the most incredible weekend of sport at Badminton Horse Trials.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole and Rosie have caught up with a variety of key people at Badminton to hear some of their favourite Badminton memories and what it means to have Badminton back. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole sits down with Rosie and Catherine after a very eventful day of cross country to discuss all the thrills and spills of today, and their thoughts on the show jumping tomorrow. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The calm before the storm. Nicole and Spike discuss the excitement of cross country before all the action starts later on today. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie review the last day of dressage and use the EquiRatings stats to look forward to the cross country tomorrow! Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has a cup of tea with 5* first-timer, Rose Nesbitt, after her dressage at Badminton. Rose talks about her journey to Badminton, where she found EG Michaelangelo and their hopes for the weekend. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett   

If you want a laugh this is the show for you.   Diarm is joined by Nicole, Spike and Felicity Collins to talk about Dingo Dollar challenges, Designer Brands and winning the Lottery.     Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

Nicole, Rosie and Catherine review what has been a brilliant first day of dressage at Badminton. A few PB dressage scores and even a score from Tom McEwen which made its way into the top 10 dressage scores at Badminton since 2008. Listen for free across all podcast platforms and if you missed the Preview Show you can listen here.

Badminton is back and we are all buzzing! Nicole is joined by Catherine and Spike as they discuss in great detail the incredible field of Badminton 2022. They will also pick their podiums for the weekend along with a few other members of the EquiRatings team. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole chats to one of the most popular event riders on the circuit, Ben Hobday. In this show, Ben speaks candidly about his battle with cancer, his famous horse Mulrys Error and his hopes for Badminton 2022. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out about more fantastic zebra products have a listen to some of our previous Zebra shows. The Zebra Show #5: Alogo Move Pro The Zebra Show #1: Veredus Presenting Andrew Nicholson   

It's Badminton week and we are all so excited. Nicole catches up with Badminton Grassroots rider Miranda Heynes and 5* Badminton bound Kirsty & Arthur Chabert to hear all about their journey to Badminton and their hopes for the big week ahead. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What a weekend of sport, Michael Jung set a new world record finishing score! Nicole, Rosie, Georgia and Diarm review the exciting action with all of your usual EquiRatings stats. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole, Rosie and Georgia bring you a round-up of the 2 days of dressage and some important numbers ahead of the cross country tomorrow. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

A reaction show from the Eventing Podcast on the withdrawal of Brookfield Inocent withdrawing from badminton. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

The first 5* preview show of 2022 is here! Nicole, Diarm and Frankie take a look at the stellar field at Kentucky this weekend. Michael Jung has the chance to make it 4 wins at the venue but will he do it on a 5* first-timer? Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole gets an insight into what's going on behind the scenes at Kentucky with John Kyle. Have you picked your Eventing Manager team yet? If not then the market is now open so take your chance and get involved!

In the second show on our Inside Kentucky series, Nicole catches up with 5* first-timer Woods Baughman as he travels to Kentucky. Listen to find out about Woods' ride C'est la Vie 135 and his hopes for Kentucky 2022. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole sits down with Alison Swinburn and Chloe Perry from Brookfield Event Horses to learn all about the Brookfield setup and their life as elite horse owners. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Fashion and horses often mix but Edie Campbell has taken this to a whole new level. Nicole has caught up with Model and Event rider, Edie to chat about how she has become one of the UK's most well-known models, how she juggles competing at 4* with her work and her plans for the future. Listen for free across all podcast platforms This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax Shavings who offer a 100% natural horse bedding developed and made specifically to help you keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle   

The countdown has begun! Nicole and Diarm are joined by Laura Holoubek, the President of the EEI Board, Vanessa Coleman, Director of Competition and Mike Cooper, Executive Director of EEI, to find out just what it takes to put on a 5*, how they got where they are today and what their favourite part of the event is. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

In the next episode in the Road to Pratoni series Nicole chats to Blyth Tait, the last winner of a World Championships in Pratoni back in 1998. Blyth talks us through his experience of winning a World Championships, what it took to get there and about his championship horse Ready Teddy. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley are talking you through feeding your new foal right the way until it is 5 years old. They cover the nutrition that mum needs, when and what to feed your foal and the best ways to ensure slow and stable growth of the young horse If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: GroCare Balancer Stud Cubes/Mix Foal Pellets Yearling Cubes Prep Mix CopperMax CopperVit If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts.

Live reaction from Burnham Market with Nicole & Ben fresh from the commentary box. This episode is very kindly supported by our friends at Equilume.

Nicole is joined by Diarm and Spike as they take a look at the huge field of competitors in the 4* at Burnham Market. Will Oliver Townend make it a 13th win? Make sure you keep an eye on the competition as the Burnham Market winner usually goes on to do great things at Badminton! This show is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

How many vets and medics do you think will be at Badminton? Nicole has caught up with Chief Medical Officer Sue Smith and Veterinary Services Manager (VSM) Tim Randle to explore what goes on behind the scenes in these crucial jobs, their roles on the day and the number of vets and medics that will be at Badminton.  Listen back to the other episodes in the Inside Badminton Series here. Inside Badminton #1: Badminton is Back Inside Badminton #2: Rider Insight Inside Badminton #3: Broadcasting Badminton

Rosie catches up with Sophia Icke, the owner/rider of Think Tank Think to find out all about their journey to success at the grassroots level. The British Eventing grassroots legend has the most XCJ clears, the most runs and the most XCJT clears than any other horse at BE since 2013. He is just incredible Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Sam, Diarm and Nicole are analysing the Kentucky and Badminton entry lists as the big 5 Stars creep closer and closer. Take a listen to hear who the prediction centre thinks will take the titles and who the team thinks stands a chance at this early stage of build-up. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Overlander Vehicles.

The strength and depth in the US at the moment is very impressive, but Nicole, Diarm and Frankie Thieriot Stutes have picked a shortlist of horses to watch in the US in this World championship year. This episode is kindly supported by Parker Equine Insurance.

Nicole and Catherine sit down and review the amazing weekend of eventing at Thoresby Park. It really was the whos who of the eventing world. They review some stellar performances in the 4*, the Advanced and of the incredibly hard-working Bubby Upton. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Three Cross Country Gurus are here to talk about all things cross country. Nicole is joined by Helen West, Eric Winter and Ian Stark as they explain how courses are designed, what to look for when walking the course and Ian gives an insight into the Bramham BE80 Championship course. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Many of you will know Rupert Bell from Badminton Radio, Burghley Radio and the races, but his broadcast career doesn't just stop there. Nicole sits down with him to chat through his incredible career, where it all started and some of the great stories from his broadcast journey. Listen for free across all podcast platforms This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax Shavings who offer a 100% natural horse bedding developed and made specifically to help you keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle   

Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen, Spike Milligan and Kitty King as they preview an incredibly competitive 4* at Thoresby. It is the first year Thoresby has run a 4* but it looks to be an brilliant weekend of sport as for many this is a big prep run before Badminton. The team pick their podiums, dark horses and who they think will be the leading rider of the weekend. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

This is the start of a very exciting series of podcasts as we gear up for the World Championships in Pratoni. We will be diving deep behind the scenes in the build-up to the championships in September. To kick things off Nicole is joined by Sam and Diarm as they have an early look at the venue and how this championship could feel very different to others we have seen in recent years. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

C is for carnage, the only way to describe this show.   Diarm is joined by Nicole Brown, Catherine Austen and Tilly Berendt as they talk all things C, from chocolates to colonoscopies.    Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

We are back with another preview show and this time we are taking a look at the field in the 4*S at Carolina this weekend. Nicole is joined by Cross Country Course Designer, Ian Stark, to find out more about what the competitors will face on Saturday, as well as Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Holly Hudspeth to pick who they think will take home the win. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Sharon Ridgway is back with Nicole to chat about the great competition at Wandin Park in Australia. Nicole is also joined by the winner of the 4*S, Sam Jeffree, as he talks us through his win and the future plans for Woodmount Lolita. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Our own Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley are here to give advice on feeding a horse with stomach ulcers and feeding to prevent them. From forage to supplements they have all the nutritional answers. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Horse Care Ultra Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Mix NutriCalm If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to broadcast Badminton? In this long awaited show Nicole & Diarm find out about the magic behind the scenes from Clare Balding and BBC Programme Producer Michael Cole. This show was recorded back in February 2020 and we are delighted to be able to share it with you now along with an update on what you can expect from Badminton TV in 2022. Listen back to the other episodes in the Inside Badminton Series here. Inside Badminton #1: Badminton is Back Inside Badminton #2: Rider Insight

Nicole is joined by eventing guru Sharon Ridgway as they preview the 4* at Wandin Park, in Australia. They take a look at the incredible history of Wandin, the potential winners and the dark horse of the competition. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie are here to review the action from Red Hills at the weekend. Diarm was very pleased with himself for picking the winner in his podium picks. This show is kindly supported by Connolly's RED MILLS. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Click here to take a listen to the preview show and hear all of our podium picks.

Who do you think was the best 8-year-old in the world? Who do you think will be the best 8-year-old by the end of the year? Sam, Diarm and Nicole have all the answers as they take a look at some of the best 8-year-olds there have been, the exceptional performances from 7-year-olds last year and some of the biggest Elo movers. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Overlander Vehicles.  

The international event season is starting this weekend! Nicole is joined by Diarm and Rosie to preview the CCI4*-S taking place at Red Hills this weekend. They take a look at Prediction Centre and Eventing Manager before picking their all-important podiums! This show is kindly supported by Connolly's RED MILLS. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

To celebrate International Women's Day we have created a compilation show of some of the incredible women in eventing. Julia Krajewski, Gemma Tattersall, Piggy March, Laura Collett, Pippa Funnell, Ingrid Klimke and Ros Canter all feature in the show as we celebrate the talented women in our sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

With the season officially upon us Nicole is joined by 5* winner Gemma Tattersall to look forward to the season ahead. Amateur eventer Nicky Turriff is on the show to give us an insight into what her first foray into affiliated eventing was like and Helen West catches us up on all the latest BE news. You can listen to the first British Eventing Show by clicking here. Available to download for free across all podcast platforms.  

Calling all Grassroots riders... we have a new show for you. Rosie Russell will be diving deep into Grassroots Eventing in Britain, the US and Ireland. She will be taking a look at some of the facts and stats in the sport, interviews and top tips with special guests throughout the year. Joining Rosie to kick things off is Sam and Diarm as they take a look at some of the greatest Grassroots achievements of 2021. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Letter B round 2 has everything for you listeners. Diarm is joined by Nicole, Spike and Jenni to talk through the Bs, their favourite brands, bingo and the team's go-to breakfasts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

In the second of the Eventing Podcast, 2022 Preview Shows Nicole, Georgia, Spike and Kitty pick out their Horses to watch this year.   Who will win a 5* and what horse do we not know the name of now but we will this time next year? Let us know in the comments. This show is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to ride around Badminton Horse Trials?  Nicole is joined by former Badminton winners Andrew Nicholson and Pippa Funnell to get an exclusive insight into the event.  2022 hopeful first timers Kylie Roddy and Lauren Innes also share their unique journeys as they build up to their first Badmintons. From how to jump the Vicarage Vee, the affect of the crowds, the intensity of the course and favourite moments, this show has it all. Big thanks to Wellington Riding Centre for hosting this very special podcast. Listen to the first Behind Badminton show here. Behind Badminton #1: Badminton is Back

Nicole and Sam catch up with the 2021 winner of the RED MILLS OBP league in Eventing Ireland, Ian Cassells. They take a look at what it took to win the league, Ian's introduction into horses and his string for 2022. This show is kindly supported by Connolly's RED MILLS. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with Ella Boyle, the Equilume Power Average League winner in Eventing Ireland. She talks us through her accident at the start of the season, the wonderful mare she won the league on and what it means to win the Equilume Power Average League. This show is kindly supported by Equilume, a world leader in the research and development of light therapy solutions to assist the global horse industry in maximizing reproductive efficiency and performance. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

In the first of the Eventing Podcast, 2022 Preview Shows Nicole, Rosie, Georgia and Felicity pick out their Rider's to Watch this year.   Who will win the World Championships? Who is going to bag their first 5* win? Let us know in the comments. This show is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Are you wondering what to feed your horse that has just come back into work? Is your horse a hot/lively horse? Our own Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley have the answers, as they guide you through different nutritional scenarios to ensure your horse is in tip-top condition. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Horse Care Ultra Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Mix PerformaCare Balancer If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts.

"I thought to myself, I have no option but to succeed." The words of one of the most inspirational and hard-working riders in eventing. Nicole has caught up with the US leading Lady Rider of 2021, Tamie Smith, to talk through the challenges she has faced at the start of her career, how it has shaped her as a person and her future eventing plans. This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax Shavings who offer a 100% natural horse bedding developed and made specifically to help you keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle   

This classics show is an episode that everyone loved. Nicole is joined by none other than European Champion, Olympic medallist and 5* winner Ian Stark to look back on some of the highlights of an extraordinary career. From the early days, the superstars of his yard, the turning points of his career and what the future holds this is a superb insight into one of the best cross country riders of all time. For more Hall of Fame episodes and to hear from the likes of Lucinda Green, Cpt Mark Phillips, Mary King, Bruce Davidson and Ginny Elliot then click here.

To celebrate Valentine's day we've coupled up with the USEA for a game of Mr & Mrs! We're putting three couples to the test, Jesse and Georgie Campbell, Doug and Jessica Payne and Giovanni Ugolotti and Kathryn Robinson. Just how well do they know their better halves? Will they still be speaking at the end of the episode?  Hit the play button to find out! If you enjoy the show then don't forget to check out the USEA Podcast, available for free across all podcast platforms and hosted by our very own Nicole Brown.

Today's Classics comes from our sister show the, Jumping Podcast. They have partnered up with Connolly's RED MILLS to give you interviews with some of the top riders in the world of Jumping. To kick things off is non-other than London International Leading rider and young star Harry Charles. Take a listen to find out about what is next for Harry and hear about his horses and plans for the future. This episode is kindly supported by Connolly's RED MILLS

With the event season creeping closer, we've got a special episode from the USEA Podcast all about fitness for you! We have two of the best in the business on the show, Irish five-star eventer Sam Watson and FEI veterinarian Tim Randle, to talk about how best to build your horse's base of fitness and how to ramp up to hit peak fitness in time for your season's competition goals. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Don't forget to click here to subscribe to the USEA podcast if you enjoyed this episode.

The EquiRatings Eventing Podcast welcomes the brand new BE podcast series this year. With a new CEO at the helm, BE is making positive changes to safeguard the future of eventing and the podcast keeps members in the loop and allows them to hear from the decision-makers first hand. As the season kicks off, we'll use all our unique EquiRatings insights to look at the horses and riders to watch across the levels, but also bring listeners helpful training tips, big rider interviews and so much more. If you've already gone affiliated or are toying with the idea of signing up for your first season - this show will have all the inspiration and advice you need.  Kicking things off is the CEO of BE, Helen West, chatting to Nicole all about her role and the exciting things coming to BE. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Strawmax has come to the rescue and saved Alphabetti Spaghetti. Diarm is joined by Catherine, Frankie and Nicole to kick round 2 off with the letter A and in true Alphabetti style, they go down all sorts of rabbit holes. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U  

If the best horses in the world came together and competed against one another who do you think would win? Sam, Diarm and Nicole have the answer for you. They have put the top 35 horses in the world into the Prediction Centre to find out who would come out on top. Take a listen to hear another fascinating eventing debate. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is kindly supported by Overlander Vehicles.  

Keep your eyes peeled for this young GB rider. Heidi Coy has had a fantastic 2021 and joins Nicole and Spike to talk through her impressive 4* performances, how she started her eventing career and where she hopes to go in the future. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

A brand new risk management metric is out and who better to tell you about it than the creators themselves. Georgia Patrick and Sean Murray from the EquiRatings data team, join Sam, Diarm and Nicole to talk you through HFI, the new performance metric that allows riders to track their progress to plan ahead for future events. Take a listen to see how the metric works, what this means for riders and how they can use it to help their performance. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole, Rosie, Kitty and Catherine are back with more answers to your questions. They give you an insight into how they made their way into their careers and what jobs their horses would do if they were human. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

In today's classics episode, Nicole & Catherine talk to one of the most popular riders in Eventing, Mary King. Hear about how she started her career, her top horses and what it is like watching her daughter, Emily, compete at the top level.  

Our problem-solving trio are back with 4 issues to fix in today's episode. Take a listen to see how Diarm, Spike and Nicole tackle relationship issues, neighbour issues and a listener who is worried she is spoiling her niece. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with the reigning Badminton champion, Piggy March, to look forward to having both Badminton and Burghley back in 2022. Listen to find out why these big five stars are vital to the sport, how Piggy has been spending her winter and to hear all about Piggy TV. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Feeding...where you start? We've teamed up with the specialists over at Connolly's RED MILLS to bring you all of the top nutrition tips on The Hold Box with our very own Spike the Vet.   First up let's break down the basics of feeding, how to make sure your horse is getting a balanced diet and what you can do to track their progress. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Copper-Max Cool 'N' Condition Cubes Karron Oil You can also listen back to The Hold Box: No Foot, No Horse show that Spike references here.

You asked and we answered. Nicole, Rosie, Kitty and Catherine are here to answer the questions that you sent in. Find out what non-equestrian sport they would do at the Olympics and what their signature dinner party dish is. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What is the future of eventing? What could change in 2022?  Nicole, Sam, Diarm and Spike have their say on what we might see in 2022, the modern event horse and the role that prize money plays. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Nicole has caught up with Bubby Upton, the young rider recaps the highs and lows of 2021, her first 5* and talks about some very exciting new horses that have joined her this year. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris  A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Today's Classics show takes you back to the first episode of the EquiRatings Hall of Fame series with the incredible Ginny Elliot. A great professional who created postcards with sponsors names and sought information from other disciplines. She has a list of achievements and a legacy very few have come close to since.    

Nicole talks to Rosie Sharpe, winner of the EquiRatings Big Christmas Giveaway! Find out what it means to Rosie to win, what she is most looking forward to & who she will be taking to the World Championships in Pratoni. Big thanks to everyone who entered the Giveaway and also to the amazing brands who supported it.  

This year we will be taking you behind the scenes at Badminton Horse Trials as one of the biggest events in the calendar is back. Nicole speaks to Event Director Jane Tuckwell and Commercial Director Andrew Tucker to gain an exclusive insight as to what is in store for 2022, changes on the horizon and finds out what it is that makes Badminton quite so special. Listen for free across all podcast platforms, make sure you hit subscribe by clicking here.  

We have dug through the archives and thought we would head back to the New Year, New Targets show that was first released on 1st January 2020. Take a listen to Diarm and Sam as they help you set goals for the new year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

As we are soon to wave goodbye to 2021 we thought we would look back at some of the greatest moments of what has been an incredible year of eventing. Nicole, Diarm and Spike talk through their top 3 moments from the atmosphere at Bicton 4*L to Michael Jung's pin at the Olympics there is a real variety of moments. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. From everyone at the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, we hope you have had a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year.

To get you over the hump between Christmas and New Year we thought we would give you a classics show that is sure to make you laugh. As we haven't had a 2021 Christmas party we thought we would throwback to one of our most popular shows, the 2018 Christmas Party. So sit back, grab a drink and enjoy. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The big day is finally here and the team check in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Christmas jokes, impressions and some on-air parenting to get you through any Christmas chores. Thank you for all of the support this year, wishing you all a brilliant festive season.  

Diarm, Spike and Nicole are back solving our listeners' issues and today's problem is a love related issue. This person has strong feelings for their best friend, who is now in a relationship with someone else, should they tell their friend their true feelings? Listen to hear what advice our agony trio will give. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Felicity Collins joins Nicole to talk about all things Christmas.  All we can say is that we would love to join Felicity's fantasy Christmas dinner, her guests are amazing, and that she doesn't have Turkey for Christmas! Take a listen to hear more of her holiday traditions. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

As we have been all the way through the Alphabet we thought we would give you a snippet from every letter. So sit back, grab yourself a drink and enjoy the best bits of Alphabetti Spaghetti. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has finally managed to pin down Sam to do the interview she has been dying to do. Sam speaks all about juggling his family life, EquiRatings and being a top-class event rider, along with some of his goals and mottos in life. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out more about Sam's horse of a lifetime take a listen to #HorseHeroes: Horseware Bushman.

Last but by no means least in the EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the 2021 Young Rider European Champion Scrabble OLD. Greta Busacker joins Nicole to talk through her Young Rider victory and how Scrabble has helped her achieve her dreams. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The 6th horse in line for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the reining German National Champion, FischerChipmunk FRH. Michael Jung joins Nicole to talk all about their season, the Tokyo Olympics and why Chipmunk is so special. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The next horse in contention for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the Individual Olympic Silver Medalist Toledo De Kerser. Nicole has caught up with Tom McEwen to find out about what makes Toledo so special and how they prepared for their success in Tokyo. Listeners if you want to know what true love is then listen to how Tom talks about Toledo. listen for free across all podcast platfroms.

The 4th horse in contention for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the current European Champion, JL Dublin. At just 10- years old this chap is a European Champion, 4*L and 4*S winner. His rider, Nicola Wilson, chats to Nicole about what makes him so special and his very cheeky party trick. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Horse #3 in EquiRatings Horse of the Year is a true fan favourite, the FOD king, Vassily de lassos. Diarm talks to Andrew Hoy about Vassily's incredible Tokyo performance, the character of the amazing horse and Andrew's exceptional partnership with him. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The second horse in contention for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is non-other than the Olympic Champion Amande De B'Neville. Julia Krajewski is with Nicole to talk through Mandy's foot-perfect performance in Tokyo and about her strong yet cheeky character. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The first horse in EquiRatings Horse of the Year competition is the US Advanced Champion and the first US 5* winner since 2008, it's the fabulous On Cue. She has had the most remarkable year and Boyd Martin is here to tell us about her season and why you should vote for her in ERHOTY. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

ERHOTY21 is here and after a bumper year of eventing Nicole, Sam and Diarm are here to pick horses for the shortlist.  After much consideration of the Olympics, European Championship, multiple 5 stars and a Young Rider Championship the trio whittle the list down to 7. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is back having a chat with Will Rawlin to catch up with all of Will's news post Bicton and of course a little insight into Christmas at the Rawlins. Who do you think Will would invite to his fantasy Christmas dinner? Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Here is a little snippet from our #RidersConnected series last year and today's clip is from our very own Kitty King who is talking us through her favourite eventing memory. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show.  Don’t forget to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all of our podcasts:  Instagram Facebook

As Christmas creeps closer Nicole is back with another Festive Fizz (Cup of Tea) and this time she is with one of the most knowledgeable and insightful people in the sport, it's non-other than Lucinda Green. They talk about all things from what makes great cross country riding to the future of eventing. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with... Caroline Harris A Cup of Tea with... Tom Rowland 

Our problem-solving trio are back to see if they can tackle another neighbour issue. Diarm, Spike and Nicole are asked to help a listener who is having lots of trouble with a neighbour on their land and previous residents at the house have had the same issue.  Can the pod team solve this one?

Sam, Diarm and Nicole are back talking numbers.  Today they take a look at who has had the biggest Elo moves, both up the Elo ranking and down in the 2021 season. One British horse, in particular, has had a huge move up the ranking, can you guess who? This show is kindly supported by Overlander. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show over Podmas.

It's our first Santa's Sleigh Show. Nicole has caught up with Fred Scala to ask him all about his Christmas plans and what gift he really wants to unwrap on the big day. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Don't forget to enter EquiRatings Big Christmas Giveaway for your chance to make 2022 the best year yet. Enter here.

Nicole, Diarm, Spike and Catherine are here to look back at our predictions at the start of 2021 and see if we predicted correctly. Take a listen to see if anyone guessed Julia Krajewski to become Olympic champion.  Who do you think has the most correct predictions? Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Here is a little snippet from our #RidersConnected series last year and today's clip is 5* winner Paul Tapner walking us through his first 5*. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show.  Don’t forget to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all of our podcasts:  Instagram Facebook 

It's finally here the first episode of Agony Hour! Diarm, Spike and Nicole will be offering advice and trying to solve some of the issues our listeners need help with. This first episode is all about awkwardness with a neighbour and wondering if it is too late to resolve it. Listen to see what our trio have to say. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Alphabetti Spaghetti is back for the festive season. Diarm is joined by Spike, Nicole and Jenni to answer all the festive questions sent in by our listeners. Be prepared for lots of laughs and a surprise from Sam at the end of the show. This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Seen as it is the holiday season we thought we would have a festive fizz, rather than a cup of tea, with Simon Grieve as he chats to Nicole all about the fantastic story behind Mr Fahrenheit and his first 5* completion. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: Caroline Harris Tom Rowland   

EquiRatings are giving you the chance to make 2022 the best year yet. They have teamed up with their brand partners to give away a prize worth £20,000. Take a listen to the pod to find out what prizes are on offer and head to the EquiRatings website to enter! Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole chats to Bucas rider, Nicola Wilson, after becoming European Champion. She talks us through her journey to the gold medal and about some of her up and coming superstars. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out about more fantastic zebra products have a listen to some of our previous Zebra shows. The Zebra Show #5: Alogo Move Pro The Zebra Show #1: Veredus Presenting Andrew Nicholson   

Nicole has a cup of tea with Aaron Millar, as they discuss the wonderful KEC Deakon and Aaron's ride on the Tamarillo clone, Tomatillo.  This show is very kindly supported by NAF. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: Caroline Harris  Tom Rowland Laura Collett 

Welcome to the first EquiRatings Jumping Podcast where we will be giving you all the stats and facts in the world of Jumping. Here is a snippet of Sam and Diarm using EquiRatings stats to reflect on all the championships this year, to compare the strength of nations, and look forward to the World Games in 2022. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The Hold Box is back and this time Spike is talking all things rehabilitation. He is joined by event rider Lucy Jackson and Newmarket vet Jodie Daglish as they talk through the importance of rehab and the best ways to keep it interesting, for both horse and rider. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all of our podcasts: Instagram and Facebook.  

Nicole has caught up with Sarah Bullimore after her fantastic year with Corouet.  Take a listen to learn about her highs and lows on making it onto a team and her plans for the future.  This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle   

Breaking News, the BE80 Championships have moved to Bramham Park. To find out more about the competition Nicole has caught up with Event Director Nick Pritchard to talk through who is designing the cross country and how to championships will work. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

With no Adelaide this year Nicole has caught up with Australian event rider, Amanda Ross and Eventing Guru, Sharon Ridgeway to relive some of the greatest moments at the venue. From Stuart Tinney jumping a show jump round with one arm, to Chris Burton winning on a horse he had only ridden twice, there have been some amazing memories at Adelaide. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Here is a little snippet from our #RidersConnected series last year and the first snippet is from double World Champion Blyth Tait on who has inspired him in the sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show.  Don’t forget to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all of our podcasts:  Instagram Facebook 

Sam, Diarm and Nicole use the Equiratings stats as they review Aachen, Maryland and Pau to see what these results mean for US and New Zeland eventing. This show is kindly supported by Overlander. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show In need of some comfortable and stylish clothes? Head to Stitched Equestrian to check out the Eventing Podcast merchandise. 5% of all sales of Eventing Podcast merchandise will be donated to Tiggy's Trust.  Set up in memory of the extraordinarily talented Tiggy Hancock who very sadly passed away in the summer of 2021, Tiggy's trust honours Tiggy's memory by spreading kindness and generosity to those who need it most.

Another Eventing Podcast Classics for you and this time we listen back to the first episode of Eventing All Over The World as we delve deeper into Eventing in the US with special guest Frankie Thieriot Stutes. Listen free across all podcast platforms. 

Goodbye my lover, goodbye my friend, you have been the one, you have been the one for me. We have reached the end, the final letter of the alphabet, the letter Z. Diarm, Nicole, Sam and Fred are here for the final episode to talk zombie apocalypses and zips. This show is kindly supported by Strawmax. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. The Letter X The Letter U 

Nicole sits down for a cup of tea with Stephen Heal after his fantastic Osberton 7-year-old win. Listen to find out what top riders he has worked with at the start of his career and how he found his young horse champion. This show is very kindly supported by NAF   If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: Caroline Harris  Tom Rowland  Laura Collett 

Nicole and Catherine relive the action from the last 5* of the year, from the Price dominance to some great first time performances they review it all. Kylie Roddy is also back to walk us through her amazing 11th place at her first 5*. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  If you like our review shows then check out the Overlander Overview Show, which breaks down all the stats from the top internationals in the world.

Nicole is joined by 3 time Adelaide 5* winner Hazel Shannon ahead of cross country day at Pau. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole and Rosie catch up after a great 2 days of dressage at Pau. There were lots of PBs and some first-timers making their mark, but at the top of the scoreboard are the infamous Prices. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show.

Nicole has caught up with Kylie Roddy at the start of her first 5* at Pau.  Take a listen to find out how she has ended up riding for Downton Abbey actor Michael Fox, and her thoughts on Pau 2021. In need of some comfortable and stylish clothes? Head to Stitched Equestrian to check out the Eventing Podcast merchandise. 5% of all sales of Eventing Podcast merchandise will be donated to Tiggy's Trust.  Set up in memory of the extraordinarily talented Tiggy Hancock who very sadly passed away in the summer of 2021, Tiggy's trust honours Tiggy's memory by spreading kindness and generosity to those who need it most.  

Nicole is with 19-yar-old Alice Casburn as she is about to start her first 5* out in Pau. Listen to hear how she is feeling ahead of the competition and what it has taken to get to this point. This show is very kindly supported by NAF  If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: Caroline Harris Tom Rowland Laura Collett 

It's 5* week! Nicole, Georgia and Spike dive deep into the entires at Pau to find you ones to watch, and they pick out who they think will rise to the top. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show.  Don’t forget to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all of our podcasts: Instagram.  Facebook    

Sam, Diarm and Nicole use the Equiratings stats to debate one of the biggest questions in the eventing world. Which squad is stronger Germany or Great Britain? This show is kindly supported by Overlander . Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a show In need of some comfortable and stylish clothes? Head to Stitched Equestrian to check out the Eventing Podcast merchandise. 5% of all sales of Eventing Podcast merchandise will be donated to Tiggy's Trust.  Set up in memory of the extraordinarily talented Tiggy Hancock who very sadly passed away in the summer of 2021, Tiggy's trust honours Tiggy's memory by spreading kindness and generosity to those who need it most.    

Nicole sits down with Equilume rider Sam Watson and head of Equine Science at University College Dublin, Dr Barbara Murphy to explore the science and technology behind the Equilume lights. Have a listen to hear all of the benefits that the lights can provide, from rehabilitation after injury, improved temperament and even the joy of less clipping! Listen for free across podcast platforms, hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode. You might enjoy listening back to other Equilume Specials of the Eventing Podcast here. Equilume Special: Sam's Tokyo Story Equilume Special: Liz Halliday-Sharp Equilume Special: The Power Average League      

Nicole, Spike and Rosie sieve through the competition at Le Lion d'Angers to try to pick the next 6 and 7-year-old Young Horse World Champion.  Take a listen to see if they think Tom Carlile can take another win at the venue or if Oliver Towned's Cooley Rosalent will bag the 7-year-old crown. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you fancy getting into the spirit of Le Lion take a listen to some of our previous Le Lion shows: Le Lion Preview Show 2019 with Tom Carlile and Kitty King- click here The Greatest 7-year-olds Show - click here

Sam sits down with David Deillon,  a former professional show jumping rider and founder of the incredible Alogo. Alogo Analysis is a High-Tech Swiss company that develops analytics tools for the equine industry, and Sam explores the analytics of the Alogo Move Pro device and how it can help improve performance. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

To celebrate 50 international events at Strzegom, Nicole, Sam and Diarm look back on some of the highlights. From an impressive roll of honour, the man with more wins than any other and the day that the world record was broken. Tune in now for free across all podcast platforms and let us know your favourite Strzegom memory. #Strzegom50 #equiratings #eventingpodcast

It's the end of an era as we break the news of Zagreb's retirement from top level competition. We struggled to find the right words to describe this true horse hero so in this episode, Nicole turns to the man who knows him best, Alex Bragg, to relive some of the special moments of Zagreb's career and at a home. Be warned, it's an emotional one!

As Boekelo is underway we thought we would revisit the review show from 2017, the battle of the Tims. Nicole, Jenni and Diarm rehash an epic week at wild and crazy Boekelo, which certainly lived up to the hype. It was a Battle of the Tims as Dutch favourite Tim Lips faced off with Tim Price for the win. While the Kiwi took first prize, the other Tim claimed the Dutch National Championship and the hearts of many in a class performance on home soil.

It's getting close to the end listeners! The penultimate letter in the alphabet and Diarm is joined by the EquiRatings team. Aimee, Maz, Rosie, Georgia and Nicole dive into the letter Y and find out why Aimee dislikes Christmas and Rosie's strange passion for yoghurt. This episode is kindly supported by Strawmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

A five-star win and a proposal all on one day isn't a bad day at the office. Nicole sits down with Chedington Bicton Park five star winner Gemma Tattersall to relive that wonderful day and explore some of Gemma's future goals, and they aren't just in eventing. This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

What a Europeans it was, Nicole sits down with Irish team rider Sam Watson and British team Gold medalist Kitty King to talk through their experience, the British team and some of the star performances from other nations. Listen for free across all podcast platforms 

Nicole catches up with Caroline Harris after a 3rd place at Blenheim in the CCI-S 4* 8/9YO. Caroline tells us about all her Pepper horses, future goals and her big business move.   This show is kindly supported by NAF Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Fresh off the back of an Aachen win, Will Coleman joins Nicole to talk through his great win, the US eventing squad and his motivation. He also has a baby on the way and there is a chance for you listeners to pick the name. This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

After a podium finish at Blenheim, we thought we would revisit a future stars show we recorded with Irish event rider Susie Berry. With age group medals under her belt, 5 years spent with Piggy March, a team of excellent horses and an established yard of her own now set up, Susie is absolutely one to watch for the future. Don’t forget you can enter the Aztec Diamond Equestrian Wishlist Giveaway here.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole catches up with Tom Rowland on the latest Cup of Tea show. Tom tells us about his great results at Blenheim, his future plans and his horses for the future.  This show is kindly supported by NAF Don’t forget you can enter the Aztec Diamond Equestrian Wishlist Giveaway here.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

The greatest show is back! We move on to the letter X and although we are coming to the end of Alpha the laughter doesn't stop. Listen to hear Diarm's top singing and what song Nicole, Spike and Jenni would sing on X factor. This episode is kindly supported by Strawmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

A special episode for you listeners, a bonus USEA team talk with Eric and Jenni as they relive the fantastic Aachen results with Nicole. Don’t forget you can enter the Aztec Diamond Equestrian Wishlist Giveaway here.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The second championship in two months, arent we lucky! This weekend is the Europan championships and it is going to be a spectacular competition. Nicole, Diarm, Sam and Spike explore the great field of competitors and some of the incredible stories that may unfold. This is a show you don't want to miss. Don’t forget you can enter the Aztec Diamond Equestrian Wishlist Giveaway here.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

What a fantastic weekend of competition at Blenheim, and Nicole and Catherine are here to talk you through the action. From Yasmin Ingham's fantastic win to the FOD queen of the weekend, Nicola Wilson, Nicole and Catherine take you back through the weekend.  Don’t forget you can enter the Aztec Diamond Equestrian Wishlist Giveaway here.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Day 3 is complete at Blenheim and Nicole has caught up with Rosie Tapner as they review today's action and explore what Rosie has been up to today. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

2 days of dressage complete at Blenheim and there have been some stellar tests. The star of the show after the first 2 days is young rider, Yasmin Ingham. Nicole has caught up with Lucy Jackson as they review the great few days of dressage and, Lucinda Green also joins to give her view of the cross country ahead of tomorrow. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

It's Blenheim week where the future stars are born! Nicole, Catherine and Spike cast their eyes over the fantastic field of competitors in the CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S (8 & 9 year olds). Could the World Champion take home both titles this weekend? She heads to Blenheim with a strong chance. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

This weekend is a bumper weekend of eventing and one of the most competitive 4 stars in the world is back. Diarm and Sam dive deep into the field, exploring the Eventing Manager prices to give you EM players a heads up on who would be a good pick. But the real question is can, Ingrid Klimke take her 4th Aachen victory? One thing we know for sure is that Diarm will be routing for her. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

An exciting weekend of competition approaches with the Eventing Ireland National Championships. Nicole is joined by Irish Eventing experts Diarm and Sam as they combine stats and emotion to pick out the ones to watch through the weekend. Can Ian Cassells keep his top spot in the Red Mills OBP League? The Eventing Ireland Stats Centre can give you an insight into some of the competitors form if you click here.  This episode is kindly supported by Connolly's Red Mills Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

So that's a wrap of the Chedington Bicton Park 5* and what a weekend it was. Nicole and Meg Elphick manage to catch their breath after a thrilling weekend of eventing and look back at some of the fantastic five-star action. The youngest rider in the field, Felicity Collins is also on the show after her first five-star completion and a top 10 finish. What an achievement!  The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The entry list for this weekend's Cornbury House Horse Trials reads like a who's who of eventing so Nicole & Catherine take a look at what is in store. From the younger horses who are just stepping up a level, to the ones who have been there and got the t-shirt, Cornbury has it all.  Course Designer David Evans is also on the show to give us an insight into the courses at Cornbury and just what it takes to get good ground. Listen for free across all podcast platforms and watch all the Cornbury action by clicking here.    

Nicole caught up with Gemma for a chat as they review the thrilling day of cross country. The undulating Devon hills provided lots of action and a stellar round from Gemma. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Will Rawlin is with Nicole as he gives us the debrief of a difficult day on cross country. Not the fairy tale ending we were hoping for but great horsemanship from the first-timer.  The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The EquiRatings team have met up to have a pre cross country chat. Nicole, Rosie, Aimee and Georgia relax under the Devon sunshine as they discuss who they are looking forward to seeing on cross country and how they feel being back at a 5*. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with Will Rawlin after dressage day at the Chedington Bicton Park 5*. They share a bottle of champagne as Will talks through his 25.6% test, which currently puts him in 3rd place. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with Catherine to review some fantastic dressage tests. Lots of riders rode PB tests and lit up the Chedington Bicton Park main arena. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is talking to Adrian Ditcham, the man who has built the Chedington Bicton Park 5* cross country course. Who knew that the fantastic team built the course in 5 days! Take a listen to find out how the course has become a 5* track. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole is back with 5* first-timer Will Rawlin as he answers some of our listeners' questions about his preparation for the Chedington Bicton Park 5*. Can you guess what he has for breakfast each day? The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has gone behind the scenes at the Chedington Bicton Park 5* and has caught up with the  Events Coordinator Lucy Thompson and the Sponsorship coordinator Tiggy Fuller, to find out about the huge effort that it takes to put a 5* on. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The Chedington Bicton Park 5* is just around the corner and we all have five-star fever! Nicole, Diarm, Spike and Sam preview the small but mighty field of competitors, from the FEI World Number 1 to the World Champion there is going to be some spectacular competition down in Devon. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

The Chedington Bicton Park 5* takes place this weekend and it's a big deal. The first 5* on British Soil after a 2-year wait is hugely important to the owners, riders, fans and of course the sport. Not just nationally but globally.  Nicole, Sam, Spike and Diarm discuss why the pinnacle of the sport carries such importance and how the Chedington Bicton Park 5* is paramount for Eventing. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

The next #InsideBicton episode is all about the owners. Nicole has caught up with the owners of King of the Mill, Mike and Naomi Roe as Alex Bragg sets to take on the Chedington Bicton Park 5* with Miller. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Sam is back on the show, fresh from Tokyo, to relive his whole Olympic experience. From quarantine in Aachen and behind the scenes in the stables to arriving off the plane back in Ireland. This episode is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all platforms.

Throughout the Chedington Bicton Park 5* we will be following the journey of 5* first-timer Will Rawlin. The tallest man on the circuit caught up with Nicole to talk about his eventing journey, from how he started riding and his career to date to the way to his preparations for Bicton. Stay tuned to follow Will's five-star journey. The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

After a 2 year wait, we have a CCI-L 5* on British soil and it is at Bicton. Nicole and Diarm caught up with Event Director Andrew Fell as they talk through what spectators can expect, the cross-country course and the mammoth effort it has taken to run this event.  The Inside Bicton Podcast Series is very kindly supported by Red Post Equestrian. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Nicole has a very special episode for you as she catches up with some of the grooms who went to Tokyo. From playing table tennis with Carl Hester to standing in an Olympic prize giving, find out what it is like to be an Olympic groom.  This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Strength, resilience, determination. Three attributes that the brand new Olympic Champion Julia Krajewski has in spades. Julia looks back on her historic Olympic gold medal and the journey to get to this stage in her career with Nicole Brown. This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Nicole and Rosie look back at the fantastic competition at Hartpury. They review the highly competitive CCI-S 4* and the CCI-L 3* but watch out competitors they would happily take a few of the horses home! The 4* runner up Kitty King also joined to give her thoughts on her performance and the competition.  This episode is kindly supported by NAF Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The Olympics may be over but we are reliving it as much as we possibly can. Nicole caught up with Tokyo volunteer Alix Cook to hear about her experience helping at the Games. Alix didn't just fence judge she even picked up world champion poo! This episode is kindly supported by Connollys Redmills. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Nicole and Spike are ringside as they bring you the low down of the dressage at the NAF Five Star Hartpury International. There have been some stunning tests today so be sure to listen to see what Nicole and Spike have to say about them. This episode is kindly supported by NAF. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. 

Nicole catches up with Dani Evans on the latest Cup of Tea show. Dani tells us about her horses competing at NAF Five Star Hartpury international, how she manages her business and the horse of the future.  This show is kindly supported by NAF Listen for free across all podcast platfroms

Nicole, Georgia, Spike and previous Hartpury 4* winner Kitty King are here giving you the rundown of the incredibly competitive field in the CCI-S 4*. Only 10 people in the last five years have made the time at Hartpury CCI-S 4*, will there be an 11th this year? This episode is kindly supported by NAF. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The final Tokyo Hold Box Special is here! Spike and Chris catch up after a great week of eventing. Listen to find out Chris' favourite moment and can you guess how many tons of ice were used on cross country day? This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Alphabetti Spaghetti is back and we are on to the letter W. From Worcester sauce to weird crushes Diarm, Nicole, Spike and Fred go on a wild W journey.   This show is kindly supported by Strawmax   Listen for free across all podcast platforms

As the Tokyo Show Jumping takes place this week we thought we would look back at one of our Show Jumping shows that we recorded last year. Nicole & Sam talk to top international Show Jumpers Holly Smith & Will Fletcher about the cross over between Eventing & Show Jumping & find out more about two of their stable superstars who both made the transition from top-level Eventing. Listen for free across all podcast platforms 

What a week. Nicole has some very special guests to look back on a brilliant Olympic Games. We hear from Paula Evans, owner of Vassily de Lassos, Laura's Mum Tracey Collett and Gemma Tattersall is back on the show with an immediate reaction to the first British Gold Eventing Medal since 1972. Plus hear from Spike, Catherine and Amanda Ross reflecting on the Games. This show is very kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What an emotional end to a fantastic Olympics. After a nail-biting finish, the whole EquiRatings team have come together to give you their immediate reaction. This show is kindly supported by Equilume  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Nicole gets some cross country reaction from some special friends of the show. This show is kindly supported by Connolly's Red Mills.

What a whirlwind, that cross country was nail-biting! Nicole, Diarm and Catherine have their adrenaline pumping as they review a huge cross country day in Tokyo. The leaderboard has had a real shake-up and it's all to play for in the final phase. This show is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Now the dressage has sunk into our systems Nicole caught up with some special guests to give their post dressage reaction. Be sure to listen for the EquiRatings Super Stats team as they let you know what the numbers had to say about the first phase. This show is kindly supported by Connolly's Redmills  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Dressage is complete! Nicole and Mark wrap up the final session of the eventing dressage. Michael Jung's stunning test left Mark speechless but who gets his star rider prize after dressage? This episode is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm, Georgia and Mark Ruddock talk you through the second session of the dressage at Tokyo. Some unexpected mistakes in the new Olympic test have created an interesting leaderboard heading into the final session of dressage later this evening.  This episode is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole, Diarm and Mark Ruddock talk you through the action in the first session of the dressage at Tokyo. Talking all things dressage from the new test to the standout performances.  This episode is kindly supported by Equilume. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Rosie Russell, Nicole Brown and Diarm Byrne have a mind-boggling job of selecting their podium picks for Tokyo.  Who knew four simple questions could be so hard to answer! Not only have Rosie, Nicole and Diarm selected their podiums, key people from the eventing community sent in their picks as well. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole catches up with Alice Fox-Pitt to hear the remarkable story of Japanese Olympic team rider, Kazuma Tomoto. Having never jumped a solid fence this man has made the extraordinary journey from showjumper to Olympic event rider in just 5 years, will the whole of Team Fox-Pitt behind him. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

This weekend is a bumper weekend of sport and part of that is the Hambro Sport Horses Burgham International. Nicole and Catherine predict who they think will be on the podium and who will win the British Open. Will there be the first international winner of Burgham? Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

With so much excitement in the build-up to the start of Tokyo, we have had to split the preview show into 2 shows and here is your second. Nicole, Diarm, Catherine and special guest Amanda Ross debate the rest of the world's chances of winning medals, and just like the European show, they were not holding back. Make sure you listen to find out what Diarm thinks is the secret ingredient to winning a Tokyo medal. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Team USA's Erik Duvander and Jenni Autry are sat ringside in Tokyo as they catch up with Nicole. From preparations over the last few days, plans to walk the XC and the watch for #SleepingSam this is a great insight into Tokyo life for the horses and riders. This show is kindly supported by Connolly's Red Mills. Listen now for free across all podcast platforms.

With so much excitement in the build-up to the start of Tokyo, we have had to split the preview show into 2 shows and here is your first. Nicole, Diarm and Spike debate the Europans countries' chances of winning medals, and listeners they were not holding back as they nitpick every one of the teams. From tiny faults to huge success this trio will uncover every positive and negative of each team. This episode is kindly supported by Zebra Products. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole talks to some of the owners of the Olympic event horses and uncovers their fascinating stories on how they began owning horses, and the journey they have taken to get to the Olympics. But can you guess London 52's favourite apples or what Toledo De Kerser was like as a youngster? Have a listen to find out. This show is kindly supported by Bedmax Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole Brown talks to Max Corcoran, USEA President and Tokyo Ice Team Leader, to give you an insight behind the scenes at the Olympics. They discuss all things from Ice to Tokyo weather. This show is kindly supported by Connolly’s Red Mills. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

To celebrate hitting 1,000,000 (!) unique downloads of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, Nicole and Diarm look back on some of their favourite shows. From Event Previews to Alphabetti Spaghetti, from the epic Sir Mark Todd Special to When Nicole Met Piggy, this show is a bumper edition of best bits. We are so grateful to every single person that has joined us on this amazing journey so far, roll on the next million! The EquiRatings Eventing Podcast is available to download for free across all podcast platforms and will give you a light hearted look at the Eventing world, backed up by EquiRatings stats. For easy access back to any of the shows featured in The Greatest Hits, below are links to the shows in full. The Sir Mark Todd Special The Secrets of Amateur Eventing Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter T When Nicole Met Piggy Hall of Fame #1: Ginny Elliot Xmas Party 2018 WEG 2018: Sam Tells All Badminton 2019 Preview Show Pau 2020 Review Show  

Spike Milligan is joined by Chris Elliott, Veterinary Services Supervisor for this summer's Tokyo Olympic Games. In the final chat with Chris before the games start the pair dive in deep to explain how the horses travel on the Aeroplane and the vet's role when the horses arrive. This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax, the bedding developed to keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable. You can listen for free across all podcast platforms.    

Laura Collett joins Nicole in the latest #ZebraShow to look back on an extraordinary career to date. From success in the show ring, the impact of a near fatal fall and the rise of her Olympic ride London 52.  This episode is kindly supported by Selleria Equipe and is available to download for free across all podcast platforms.

Diarm chats with John Kyle as he packs to head off to the Tokyo Olympics as the English Voice for the World Feed of the Equestrian Events. They talk all things Tokyo from fancy uniforms to special commentary guests. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Gill Watson led the British Junior & Young Rider Teams to nearly 100 medals in a career that has spanned over 30 years. A Burghley winner herself, Gill has been instrumental in the careers of the likes of William Fox-Pitt, Pippa Funnell, Kitty King, Gemma Tattersall and many more. Nicole finds out more about Gill's incredible ethos and her passion for the sport shines through in the latest When Nicole Met...supported by Bedmax. This is available to listen to for free across all podcast platforms.

Your wish is our command. Sam and the wonderful Sparks join Nicole and Diarm to answer your questions. From learning Japanese to recovering from jet lag, Sam gives us an insight into the life of an Olympian.

Andrew Nicholson cemented his King of Barbury crown with a record 7th victory in the CCI4*-S at the venue this weekend. Nicole & Catherine reflect on the standout performances plus Wills Oakden joins the show to talk about his excellent second place finish. Available to download for free across all podcast platforms. To listen to the Barbury Preview Show and find out what the team thought might happen click here.

Sam talks to Nicole & Diarm from Aachen where the Irish team are in quarantine before flying to Tokyo. From the food, the atmosphere and the transport this is a great insight behind the scenes, plus there is a Matthew McConaughey impression that you won't want to miss! Available to download for free across all podcast platforms.

Spike Milligan is joined by Chris Elliott, Veterinary Services Supervisor for this summer's Tokyo Olympic Games. The pair discuss the huge preparations involved when transporting horses to the games and the vast team of vets needed to run a successful cross country day. It's all systems go in the build-up to the arrival of the horses. You can listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

Nicole Brown, Catherine Austen and Spike Milligan dive in and look forward to Barbury. Will Andrew Nicholson take his 7th win at the CCI4*-S or will young gun Heidi Coy give him a run for his money? Our eventing experts discuss the proven talent entered and the ones to watch throughout the weekend. Don't forget to play along with the final Eventing Manager before the Olympics. Click here to download Eventing Manager Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What does it take to #FeedYourDesireToWin? Join Nicole and Gareth Connolly to find out more about Connolly's RED MILLS, the family company with nearly 115 years of experience in the industry.

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 among us will enjoy. Big thanks to Strawmax for their support of the greatest show that we have, go and give them a look if you aren't already familiar with their superb straw pellet bedding. *there is a tiny bit of vulgarity so if you have small ears around then just a little warning!

One of the strongest teams in the history of the Olympics, Nicole & Diarm give their reaction to the much anticipated Team GBR Eventing team reveal.

In the next Hall of Fame show Nicole is joined by none other that European Champion, Olympic medallist and 5* winner Ian Stark to look back on some of the highlights of an extraordinary career. From the early days, the superstars of his yard, the turning points of his career and what the future holds this is a superb insight into one of the best cross country riders of all time. For more Hall of Fame episodes and to hear from the likes of Lucinda Green, Cpt Mark Phillips, Mary King, Bruce Davidson and Ginny Elliot then click here. If you enjoyed this episode then you might like to listen to this special episode with Ian that focuses on cross country course design, click here to listen.

How do you compare performances from Bicton to Luhmuhlen? How does Mollie Summerland's 5* victory stack up? Who are the favourites for the team medal in Tokyo? All this and much more on the latest Overview Show. Available now across all podcast platforms.

Nicole, Diarm & Georgia look back on all of the action in Luhmühlen over the weekend and relive Mollie Summerland & Michael Jung's wins. Plus the immediate reaction on the latest team news from Germany, Ireland and Brazil.  

Jonelle Price sits down with Nicole in the latest When Nicole Met supported by Bedmax to look back on the highlights of a glittering career so far. From making the move to the UK, a dream Olympic debut and the 5* winning feeling this is a personal insight into one of the best riders in the world.  

The Longines Luhmühlen 5* Horse Trials are underway with the first horse inspection complete and dressage kicking off on Friday afternoon. Ahead of then Diarm & Nicole have some revealing insights, exciting predictions and are feeling the excitement for the first European 5* of 2021. Stay tuned to EquiRatings' social channels for all things Luhmühlen related over the next few days!

All eyes turn to Luhmühlen this week for the second 5* of 2021 which will run alongside the German National Championships. Nicole, Sam & Diarm focus on breaking down the 4*S here which features a red hot field.  You can play along with Eventing Manager and the market is now open so it's time to get involved. More on the 5* class coming later this week so head over to follow EquiRatings and Eventing Podcast on social media to stay tuned.  

2TheBarn's Tara Glen joins Nicole to look back on an excellent week's sport at Bicton supported by Chedington.

Jesse joins Nicole to give you a behind the scenes insight into Bicton.

We catch up with the star of our first #FutureStars show Felicity Collins on her way to Bicton ahead of taking part in the U25 4*L.   

A former Young Rider and Junior medallist, Alex Kennedy is looking to make her mark in the U25 4*L at Bicton this weekend.  Find out more about Global Milchem JJ and her hopes for Bicton in the latest of our Bicton Diaries.

In the first of our Bicton Diaries Nicole talks to organiser Helen West about what is in store this week at Bicton International. From short time frame logistics, the cross country test and what Helen is most looking forward to about the show jumping this is a great insight into all things Bicton.

There is a big week of sport ahead as some of the world's best head to Bicton Arena. Nicole, Spike and Catherine take a look at the three international classes to find you the ones to watch in the CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S and CCI4*-LU25. 

Episode #3 of the Zebra Show features Sprenger  Well known globally for their years of experience when it comes to bitting horses and ponies, Deike Brautigan of Sprenger together with their ambassador leading event and dressage rider, Ruth Edge chat to Nicole in this Sprenger Special of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast. From top tips to make sure your horses are correctly bitted as well as a look back at some highlights of Ruth's career, this show is a great insight into keeping your horses happy and enhancing performance. Nearly 150-years-old, the Sprenger brand is highly regarded for its innovation when it comes to developing a bitting range that has the horses’ welfare and riders horsemanship in mind at all times. This show is available to download for FREE across all podcast platforms now.

Alpha madness is back and back in some fashion. Prepare for some uncontrollable laughter, role play and underwear chat as the team talk all things beginning with the letter U.  *WARNING* this show contains little to no eventing but is full of fun ;)

One of the biggest events in the Irish eventing calendar, this year Millstreet welcomes a whole host of top names. Nicole, Sam & Diarm take a look at the competition in both the 4*L and the 4*S to see who will come out on top.