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Get ready to elevate your eventing experience with our latest podcast featuring essential insights from seasoned pro-Lucy Jackson and organiser Rachel Faulkner.
Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran in the field, this episode is packed with practical advice to make your day at the event smooth and enjoyable. From navigating the complexities of arrival and warm-ups to mastering the art of sportsmanship and horsemanship, Lucy and Rachel share their invaluable tips.
Tune in to learn how to approach your event with confidence, grace, and a strategic mindset, ensuring a memorable and successful outing every time.
Guests:
Lucy Jackson, a New Zealand event rider based in Andoversford, Gloucestershire, has made significant strides on the international eventing scene, including being a first reserve for the 2012 London Olympics. Starting her career in the British Junior and Young Rider Squads, she later gained recognition by winning the HSBC training bursary at Burghley as the best four-star first-timer. Lucy's extensive training regimen is supported by her work as a sports physiotherapist, enhancing her approach to both her and her horses' fitness and care.
Rachel Faulkner, a former Olympic event rider, has transitioned into an influential role as an event organizer, bringing her wealth of experience from the competitive arena to the organizational side of equestrian sports. Her deep understanding of the demands and intricacies of eventing enables her to orchestrate events that are both competitor-friendly and spectator-engaging. Faulkner's background as a competitor provides her with unique insights into what makes an equestrian event successful, focusing on creating a seamless experience for both riders and their equine partners. Through her current role, she actively contributes to the sport's growth and popularity by ensuring that events are held to high standards, enhancing the competitive landscape of eventing.
Sponsor:
This show is very kindly supported by Foran Equine.
For more than 45 years, Foran Equine has been applying its science for your success. Their equine health and performance products are available in over 50 countries worldwide. They apply leading scientific research and the experience of their multi-disciplinary team including veterinary surgeons, chemists, and equine nutritionists to develop high-performance supplements.
Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here.
Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs.
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Today we head back to June 2022 when Spike the Vet was joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook to talk through how to best prepare your horse before the dressage at a three-day.
Sponsors:
Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here.
Note this does not apply to 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.
Here are the links to any products mentioned in the show:
Comfort Mash
Nutri-Calm Gel
Equi-Lyte G 
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Tune into the latest episode for an exclusive interview with Sam Lissington, one of New Zealand's brightest young eventing stars!
Dive into Sam's unique journey from sailing the South Pacific to making waves in the eventing world. Discover how a childhood move from Australia to New Zealand and the promise of a pony led her to a life in the saddle, her rise through the ranks, and her dreams for Olympic glory.
Guests:
Samantha Lissington, a talented New Zealand event rider based in Wiltshire, UK, is known for her remarkable skills in the eventing world. After moving from New Zealand to the UK in 2019, she competes across Europe with a robust team of upper-level horses. Samantha's career highlights include competing at prestigious 5* events such as Burghley, Pau, Lühmulen, and Adelaide. She is also a valued member of the ESNZ high-performance squad with her sights set on the Paris Olympics​​.
Sponsors:
This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax.
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Sam is back with Rosie for another Ask Sam Anything. 
This time he will answer "Does EquiRatings track Phase Influence for team competitions and how influential would you expect XC to be moving forward at the Olympics if there continues to be no drop score?"
If you have a question for Sam we would love to hear from you, send them in via social media or Discord.
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What an incredible week of sport. Over the last 7 days, the story of Badminton 2024 has chopped and changed by the minute with highs and lows coming from every angle. Today we celebrate the win of Caroline Powell.
Nicole, Rosie and Diarm recap the final day and all the drama from the week. If you want to hear more in-depth reviews of each day don't forget to listen back to our Badminton Diaries.
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Dive into a brief overview of the competition so far, brought to you by Nicole and Rosie. Experience the journey to Badminton through the eyes of Bubby Upton and her mother, Rachel, and discover how Bubby’s remarkable comeback has impacted their family.
We also meet Jane Hunter Walsh, General Manager of the British Eventing Support Trust, and learn about the crucial support they provide to riders at all levels and discover how their innovative partnership with Eco Voltz is helping the eventing community.
Don’t miss out on a special segment with Lucinda Green as she shares her most cherished Badminton memories. 
If you want to check out the British Eventing Show: Looking Forward to 2024 featuring Bubby Upton which was mentioned in the show click here.
Sponsors:
This show is very kindly supported by Eco Voltz. 
Eco Voltz is recognised as one of the UK's leading "top e-bike companies". They remain an affordable electric biking brand, available from our Business centre The Thoresby Park Cycle Hub and throughout the UK including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Yorkshire.
Eco Voltz has a comprehensive range of e-bikes for you to choose from at really competitive prices. Our electric bikes are hand built in the UK, from the bare frame up, with better motors, a longer battery life and a greater choice of models to suit your needs.
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Keep an eye on the Eco Voltz league which rewards consistency and support of BEDE events. https://bede-events.co.uk/leagues/ 
Don't forget to also check Eco Voltz out at:
Badminton International Horse Trials 10th - 12th May.
Belsay International Horse Trials 30th May - 2nd June.
Upton House 9th - 11th July.
Cornbury International Horse Trials 12th - 15th Sept.
Osberton International (2) - 3rd - 6th Oct.

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