EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

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The Eventing Podcast squad bring you on a weekly, data-fuelled journey through the world of eventing. Previews, reviews and analysis - all supported by EquiRatings' data.

  1. 3d ago

    The 2026 Pau Preview Show

    The final five-star of 2026 is here, and the whole team is back together for one last big preview of the season. Nicole is joined by Diarm, Sam and Spike to look ahead to Les 5 Étoiles de Pau, where defending champion Tim Price returns with Jarillo, Bubby Upton heads the EquiRatings Prediction Centre with Cola, and a strong field of established stars and exciting newcomers prepares for the final five-star title of the year. Can Tim Price make it back-to-back victories? Could Bubby Upton finally land that elusive five-star win? Or will one of the younger horses upset the established contenders? From the riders with something to prove to the combinations who could thrive if the ground turns soft, the team digs into the form, the numbers and their own predictions for the weekend. Highlights: Defending Champion: Tim Price and Jarillo return to Pau looking for a second consecutive victory. The Favourites: Bubby Upton and Cola lead the Prediction Centre, but does their five-star form tell a different story? Rising Stars: Tom McEwen and Quintus, Yasmin Ingham and Gypsy du Loir, and the young horses stepping up to five-star level. Contenders to Watch: Melody Johner and Erin, Felix Vogg and Cartania, and the combinations who could challenge the favourites. The Pau Factor: How the course, conditions and cross-country time could influence the final result. Final Predictions: The team's picks for the title, plus their last Eventing Manager selections of 2026. Guests: Diarmuid Byrne: EquiRatings co-founder and analyst. Sam Watson: Olympic event rider and EquiRatings co-founder. Spike Milligan: Equine veterinarian and regular Eventing Podcast contributor. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Listen to the full preview and follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more previews, reviews and analysis from across the sport. 🎧 Listen: EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Follow us for the latest eventing news, predictions and behind-the-scenes coverage: Instagram: @equiratings_eventing Facebook: EquiRatings

    The 2026 Pau Preview Show

  2. 5d ago

    Strawmax Stable Chat: Chloe Whitelam

    What's life like behind the scenes at one of eventing's busiest yards? Travelling Head Girl for Tom Jackson, Chloe Whitelam, joins us in the Strawmax Stable to talk about life on the road, the horses behind a brilliant season and her journey from a non-horsey childhood to working at the top of the sport. With Pau just around the corner, Chloe shares her hopes for Plot Twist B, reflects on some standout results and gives us an insight into the personalities that make Tom's string so special. Highlights: Chloe's journey from racing to becoming Travelling Head Girl for Tom Jackson. Reflecting on Hawkeye's fourth place at Burghley and a successful season across the yard. The preparation for Pau and hopes of going one better with Plot Twist B. Managing a busy string of horses and building relationships with each of them. Chloe's Olympic ambitions and her advice for anyone hoping to build a career with horses. Life outside the yard, dream sporting events and the lucky blue nails making a return for Pau. A great chance to get to know one of the people working behind the scenes to help make top-level eventing happen. Guest: Chloe Whitelam This episode is kindly supported by Strawmax, the natural straw pellet bedding designed with horses and busy yards in mind. Made from 100% British straw, Strawmax is dust-extracted, highly absorbent and easy to maintain, helping keep horses comfortable while making stable management simpler. Discover the benefits of Strawmax at www.strawmax.co.uk.

  3. Oct 14

    Grassroots Show: Grooming Tips from the Top

    Want your horse looking its best at your next event? We've got you covered! Cameron Beer is joined by experienced five-star freelance groom Kirsten Poulsom for a grooming and turnout masterclass packed with practical tips to help you prepare for competition, whether you're heading to your first event or a major championship. From getting those perfect plaits and quarter marks to managing studs, packing your competition essentials and looking after your horse following cross country, Kirsten shares the tricks of the trade she's picked up working at the top of the sport. Plus, Kirsten sets listeners a challenge to put their quarter-marking skills to the test! Highlights: The daily grooming habits that make competition preparation easier. Tips for bathing, clipping, trimming and keeping grey horses clean. How to perfect your plaits and quarter marks. Making studs less stressful and what to pack in your grooming kit. Cooling down and caring for your horse after cross country. Why having a freelance groom can make such a difference at a big event. Guest: Kirsten Poulsom, five-star freelance eventing groom The Grassroots Show is proudly supported by Foran Equine, providing scientifically formulated supplements and nutritional solutions to support your horse's health, wellbeing and performance. Discover the Foran Equine range at www.foranequine.com.

  4. Oct 9

    British Eventing Show: The Next Generation of Event Horses

    A record-breaking British win at Boekelo, young horses making their mark at Cornbury and a look at what's next for British Eventing. Nicole is joined by British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams to reflect on another Nations Cup success and look ahead to the 2027 fixtures calendar. Mollie Summerland and Lizzie Baugh also join the show to talk young horse championships, the pathways helping develop the next generation and the horses they're excited about for the future. Highlights Team GB's record-breaking Nations Cup Final win at Boekelo What's behind Britain's strength and depth The 2027 British Eventing fixtures calendar Why championships like Cornbury matter for young horses, riders and owners Mollie Summerland on Don Alfredo and developing her next generation Lizzie Baugh on her Cornbury success, Nations Cup debut and stepping up to five-star Guests Rosie Williams – CEO of British Eventing Mollie Summerland – Five-star winner and British Eventing National Young Horse Champion Lizzie Baugh – British event rider and Howden Way Young Horse Academy rider This episode is brought to you by Zebra Products, the UK and Ireland's leading distributor of premium equestrian brands including Sprenger and Veredus, and title partner of the British Eventing Podcast for 2026. Find out more at: zebraproducts.co.uk

  5. Oct 7

    Red Mills Feed Room: Rethinking Vitamin E

    The grass has gone brown, but has the vitamin E gone with it?  Spike is back with Louise Jones for a bite-sized Feed Room, answering a great listener question prompted by the hot weather: when fresh green pasture turns dry and scorched, do we need to start supplementing vitamin E? Louise explains what happens to vitamin E as grass dries out, whether a normal balanced diet is enough to cover the difference, and which horses might actually benefit from additional supplementation. Highlights Why fresh grass is such a good source of vitamin E What happens when pasture becomes dry and scorched Whether most horses need extra vitamin E When supplementation may be worthwhile Vitamin E for horses prone to tying up Why feeding additional oil can change requirements Guest Louise Jones – Equine nutritionist with Connolly's RED MILLS, answering your real-world feeding questions with Spike. 🎧 A quick one, but a very useful one. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is supported by Connolly's RED MILLS. For more expert nutrition advice and to explore their range of equine feeds and supplements, visit RED MILLS.

  6. Oct 6

    From the US Equestrian Open Podcast: Will Coleman's Morven Park Redemption

    Will Coleman Has Unfinished Business Listen to the full Preview Show:  US Equestrian Open Podcast on Podfollow The US Equestrian Open Final is here, and we've got a special bonus from the US Equestrian Open Podcast to get you ready for Morven Park. Annie Bishop, Diarmuid Byrne and Ali Barrett look at the storylines heading into the Final, with Will Coleman and Off The Record returning after coming agonisingly close 12 months ago. Can they go one better this time? This is just the first 10 minutes of the conversation. For the full Morven Park Preview Show, including the team's predictions, contenders and everything to watch this week, head over to the US Equestrian Open Podcast.

  7. Oct 5

    2026 Boekelo Review Show

    Boekelo delivered. Nicole and Catherine debrief a brilliant Nations Cup final, where Great Britain and Germany went head-to-head right to the final phase, while Ireland and the USA battled for the podium. They celebrate Julia Krajewski and Ero de Cantraie's wire-to-wire win, another huge result for Katie Magee and the young horses that made a serious impression with 2027 and LA on the horizon. Highlights Great Britain take the Nations Cup final Julia Krajewski leads from start to finish Another second place for Katie Magee The young horses to remember for 2027 Ireland win the battle for the Nations Cup podium Nicole's under-the-radar horse to watch All that, plus plenty more from a seriously competitive week at Boekelo. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

    2026 Boekelo Review Show

  8. Sep 30

    2026 Boekelo Preview Show

    Over 100 horses, the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Final and one of the most competitive four-star longs of the year. It's Boekelo time. Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen and Ali Barrett to look through a huge field, pick out the combinations that could make their mark and, of course, build their Eventing Manager teams. Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze head up the conversation after a brilliant season, while Zara Tindall, Katie Magee, Tom McEwen, Kitty King and plenty more give the British challenge serious depth. There are exciting young horses from across Europe, a strong US contingent and a few combinations flying firmly under the radar. Plus, could Tom McEwen make a little bit of history? And who are Nicole, Catherine and Ali backing for the podium? Highlights The leading contenders in a field of more than 100 combinations Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze's chances at Boekelo Tom McEwen's opportunity to add another major win to an extraordinary season The Nations Cup Final and the teams to watch Exciting combinations from Britain, Ireland, France, Germany and the USA Eventing Manager picks, bargains and dark horses Nicole, Catherine and Ali make their podium predictions Get your Eventing Manager team locked in at manager.equiratings.com and play along throughout Boekelo. Eventing Manager is powered by EquiRatings Horse Sourcing.

    2026 Boekelo Preview Show
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