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. 9h ago

    2026 Burghley Review Show

    Gemma Stevens and Chilli Knight are your 2026 Defender Burghley champions, and they did it in some style. Nicole, Diarm and Ali are back to debrief a brilliant weekend of sport, from Gemma's record-breaking performance and Katie Magee's superb second place to the stories, surprises and standout performances across the leaderboard. Plus, the HPRs land mid-recording, giving us the first chance to put some numbers around what we just watched. Highlights Gemma and Chilli Knight finishing on their dressage score and joining Burghley's 1% Club Putting that huge winning margin into context How Katie Magee and Treworra climbed from 19th after dressage to second The HPRs are in, and we find out how Gemma's performance stacks up against the other big five-star performances of 2026 Global Quest, Hawk Eye and the combinations who exceeded expectations The moments that completely changed the shape of the competition A very deserved Nicola Wilson appreciation moment Guests Nicole Brown Nicole looks back at the performances, people and stories that made Burghley 2026 one to remember. Diarm Byrne Diarm gets into the numbers and what they tell us about how this year's Burghley was won and lost. Ali Barrett Ali brings the freshly landed HPRs, her standout performances and plenty from a busy week on the ground at Burghley. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

  2. 2d ago

    2026 Inside Burghley Diaries : Saturday - Heroes & Heartbreak

    Saturday at Burghley was everything we thought it might be, and then some. 🎙️ Nicole, D and Ali settle in with a Pimms and an incredible Burghley sunset to unpack a rollercoaster of a cross-country day. Gemma Stevens and Chilli Knight are out in front with a rail in hand, Tim Price and Global Quest deliver a hugely emotional round, and Holly Richardson rockets from 28th to third after one of the performances of the day. There's plenty more to unpack, from Caroline Pamukcu proving the Blake doubters wrong to the heartbreak of Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro, plus Andrew Hoy and Derek di Grazia get unexpectedly pulled into the debrief along the way. Highlights Gemma and Chilli Knight take control The incredible Global Quest story Holly Richardson's 25-place climb HSH Blake proves he's a Burghley horse Heartbreak for Sarah and Corimiro Derek's verdict on his cross-country day Who wins Burghley tomorrow? 🎧 Defender Burghley Diaries: Saturday is out now.

  3. 2d ago

    2026 Inside Burghley Diaries: Saturday Morning

    We're live from the Media Centre at Defender Burghley! Diarmuid Byrne is joined by Catherine Austen and Ali Barrett to preview the wide open field. From Holly Richardson's speed, to crushes on Will Coleman, and naming Lucy Latta the Pirate Queen, this episode has it all. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV: exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

  4. 3d ago

    2026 Inside Burghley Diaries: Friday - Live with the Leaders

    Friday at Burghley and the dressage is done. Nicole is live from the Insights Stage with Sam Watson, Diarm Byrne and EquiRatings analyst Ali Barrett to unpack two days of dressage that didn't quite play out as anyone expected. Nadja Minder and 19-year-old Toblerone are still out in front, the judging has everyone talking and there is everything still to play for. Then the leaders join us. Nadja Minder, Gemma Stevens and Tim Price take their places on the sofa to talk about their horses, their tests and what it feels like to head out of the dressage phase sitting first, second and third at Burghley. There's plenty of cross-country chat too, as they give us the rider's view of Derek di Grazia's track. And to finish, we go straight to the man who built it. Derek di Grazia gives us his take on the course, the ground, that 11 minute 20 second optimum time and just how many combinations he'd like to see beat the clock. Spoiler: he isn't giving much away. Highlights Nadja Minder makes Burghley history The dressage judging debate Sam, D and Ali break down the leaderboard Nadja, Gemma and Tim join us live The riders give their verdict on the cross-country Derek di Grazia has the final word Guests Nadja Minder Burghley dressage leader with Toblerone. Gemma Stevens Sitting second with Chilli Knight after dressage. Tim Price Former Burghley winner and third with Falco. Derek di Grazia Defender Burghley cross-country course designer. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV: exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

  5. 4d ago

    2026 Inside Burghley Diaries: Thursday - Setting the Standard

    Thursday at Burghley and the competition is officially underway. 🎙️ The first day of dressage has given us plenty to talk about. The judging is tough, the good scores are being seriously earned and Nadja Minder has thrown down the early marker with her five-star PB. But at Burghley, we all know Thursday is only the beginning of the story. Sam Watson joins us to talk Saturday, why this year's track could flow better and just how many combinations might actually beat that famous Burghley clock. Plus, with Eventing Manager officially locked in, we find out who everyone is backing. We head around the showground too, catching up with Marcus Fairfax Fountaine at Fairfax & Favor before finding Tom McEwen at Equine America, fresh from World Championship gold and with 19-year-old Toledo de Kerser back at Burghley. And we finish with Lucy Jackson, a glass of rosé and a proper Thursday debrief. Who impressed, who could shake things up on Friday and who does Lucy think will be leading heading into Saturday? Highlights Nadja Minder sets the early Burghley standard Sam Watson makes his Saturday time prediction The biggest Eventing Manager picks A trip to Fairfax & Favor Tom McEwen and the return of Toledo de Kerser Lucy Jackson's Thursday dressage debrief Who leads heading into cross country? Guests Sam Watson EquiRatings co-founder, stats man and Burghley competitor. Marcus Fairfax Fountaine Co-founder of Fairfax & Favor. Tom McEwen World Champion and Olympic medallist. Lucy Jackson Five-star rider, commentator and Burghley Insights Stage host. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV: exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

  6. 5d ago

    2026 Inside Burghley Diaries : Wednesday - Drama Before Dressage

    The Burghley Diaries are officially OPEN. 🎙️ It's Wednesday, it's absolutely chucking it down and Nicole is in the middle of it all as Burghley week gets underway. Tilly Berendt joins us fresh from a very soggy course walk to talk through a brilliantly wide-open field, why she's firmly Team Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro, and whether this could be the year the usual Burghley trends get ripped up. Then, THEY MADE IT. 600km from Scone to Burghley, three and a half days on bikes and nearly £18,000 raised. Andrew Ransford and Henry Kinchin join us to talk through the challenge and the slightly alarming suggestion that £35k might get them back on the bikes to Cornbury. There's a quick visit from Lily Meade before Wednesday delivers its first proper bit of Burghley drama: David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed are OUT. Nicole and Annie jump straight back on to work out what that means for the competition and a LOT of Eventing Manager teams. Highlights A soaking wet Tilly reports back from the course Why Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro have Tilly's heart Dark horses and Burghley first-timers 600km DONE for the Scone to Burghley team A glimpse inside Team Meade with Lily David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed withdraw Time to rethink those Burghley predictions and Eventing Manager teams Guests Tilly Berendt Eventing Nation journalist, Burghley expert and, today, very soggy course-walker. Andrew Ransford & Henry Kinchin Fresh from cycling 600km from Scone to Burghley for Riders Minds and the British Eventing Support Trust. Lily Meade Giving us a quick peek inside Team Meade ahead of a huge week for Harry. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV: exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Support the Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/17381/scone-to-burghley/

  7. 6d ago

    2026 Burghley Preview Show

    Burghley week is here, and this one feels genuinely wide open. Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro head to Stamford as the Prediction Centre favourites, but there are questions to answer and a long list of combinations ready to challenge them. Harry Meade and Cavalier Crystal know exactly how to deliver at Burghley, David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed bring one of the strongest cross-country records in the field, while Tom Jackson and United 36, Tim Price and Falco and plenty more come into the week with a very real chance. Nicole, Diarm, Spike and Annie dig into the numbers and the form, make the case for the combinations they think could win and look at where this year's competition could be decided. With the Burghley terrain, an incredibly tough cross-country time and no obvious standout at the top of the market, there is a lot to unpack before the first horse enters the arena. Highlights Why this could be one of the most open Burghleys in years The questions facing favourite Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro Why Harry Meade and Cavalier Crystal could have a huge opportunity The case for David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed Why Tom Jackson and United 36 are serious contenders The speed and stamina needed to make the Burghley time Could a horse starting in the 30s finally win? Podium predictions and dark horses from the team 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV: exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

  8. Sep 1

    Inside Burghley 2026: Building a Burghley Horse with Sarah Bullimore & Tom Jackson

    We're going behind the scenes at Burghley Media Day with two riders who could have a very big week ahead of them. Sarah Bullimore and Tom Jackson sit down to talk all things Burghley, from what makes a true Burghley horse and tackling that famous cross-country test, to the final few weeks of preparation before five-star. Plus, Sarah talks about the very special Corimiro, while Tom looks ahead with two exciting chances in United 36 and Hawk Eye. And we catch up with Andrew Ransford, Henry Kinchin, Thomas March and Alastair Wilson midway through their 600km Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge, raising money for the British Eventing Support Trust and Riders Minds. Highlights What actually makes a great Burghley horse Why heart, stamina and a horse that truly wants the job matter so much Sarah's journey with homebred Corimiro and why he means so much to her The pressure of heading to Burghley as a Prediction Centre favourite Tom's expectations for exciting ten-year-old United 36 Why there could still be a big five-star result to come from Hawk Eye How experience changes the way riders tackle Burghley's terrain What the final weeks of five-star preparation look like An update from the Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge as the team passes the halfway point Guests Sarah Bullimore – British five-star event rider and European individual bronze medallist, heading to Burghley with exciting homebred Corimiro. Tom Jackson – British five-star event rider and former Burghley runner-up, returning this year with United 36 and Hawk Eye. Go behind the scenes as Burghley week gets underway and hear from some of the people making their way to one of the biggest weeks of the year. Support the Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/17381/scone-to-burghley/

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