EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

The final five-star of 2026 certainly gave us plenty to talk about, and what a way for Tim Price to finish the season. Nicole is joined by newly crowned Eventing Manager champion Sharon Ridgway to look back at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau, where Tim Price and Jarillo made history with back-to-back victories. And it wasn't just Tim having a good weekend, with Jonelle putting three horses in the top nine. There's a brilliant result for Bubby Upton and It's Cooley Time after a difficult 2025, plenty of excitement around Tom McEwen's Quintus and a few moments from cross-country day that nobody saw coming. Plus, Nicole and Diarm's Willa Newton versus Lizzie Baugh showdown gets settled, Sharon shares her horses to watch for 2027 and there's a rather exciting new addition to Michael Jung's string. Highlights The Price is right: A historic win for Tim and an impressive six horses in the top 16 for the Price household. Bubby bounces back: Why It's Cooley Time's Pau performance could be a turning point. One for the future: Is Quintus already looking like a serious LA 2028 prospect? Pau's talking points: The tricky fences, unexpected falls and some desperately unlucky combinations. Looking to 2027: Michael Jung's new ride and the horses Sharon has her eye on. Guest Sharon Ridgway: Our 2026 Eventing Manager champion joins Nicole to share her take on Pau and how she managed to come out on top after a full season of five-star predictions. Stay Connected Follow The Eventing Podcast for more previews, reviews and all the latest from the world of eventing. 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook

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.

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

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.

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.

Two four-star titles, one rider and a pair of horses with exciting futures ahead. Blenheim belonged to Tom McEwen. Nicole Brown and Catherine Austen are back to review the action from Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, where Tom McEwen completed a remarkable double with The Fieldmaster in the CCI4*-L and Brookfield Danny De Muze in the CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-olds. From The Fieldmaster's hunting background and rapid rise through the levels to Brookfield Danny De Muze adding another major young horse title to his record, there is plenty to discuss about two very different horses and what might come next. Highlights Tom McEwen's Blenheim double and the strength of his team across both divisions. The Fieldmaster's journey from the hunting field to a CCI4*-L victory. Brookfield Danny De Muze's remarkable record and his progression from Le Lion d'Angers to Blenheim. Sam Ecroyd's standout weekend with Jackpot and Bloomfield Manuscript. Oliver Townend's cross-country performance. Katie Magee, Bubby Upton and the young horses making their mark in the eight- and nine-year-old class. Why Blenheim's young horse results are worth revisiting when looking for future five-star stars. Plus, Nicole and Catherine share their personal connections to Blenheim, reflect on the atmosphere at this year's event and look ahead to Boekelo. Guest Catherine Austen – Equestrian journalist and former Blenheim press officer, joining Nicole to review the weekend's sport and the stories behind the results. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Connolly's RED MILLS, proud supporters of our Blenheim preview and review shows. Discover their range of equine feeds and nutrition solutions at redmillshorse.com . Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more previews, reviews and analysis from across the sport.

The first-ever Blenheim Challenge is in the books, and the Stars & Stripes have plenty to celebrate! Nicole, Diarmuid and Annie are back to unpack a weekend that saw the Stars & Stripes defeat the Rising Lions 12.5–4, with head-to-head battles, Joker tactics and £50,000 in prize money bringing a whole new dimension to Blenheim. From Oliver Barrett's brilliant week with Sandhills Briar to the pressure of jumping for £5,000 on the final day, the team reflects on the performances, personalities and moments that made the inaugural Challenge such a success. Highlights How the Stars & Stripes secured their Blenheim Challenge victory. Oliver Barrett's career-best dressage and top-10 finish. The £5,000 show jumping head-to-heads and the pressure of delivering a clear. The young horses and riders who caught the team's attention. Jess Rimmer's Team Spirit Award and what the Challenge meant beyond the scoreboard. Why the team format, prize money and involvement of the grooms made this weekend feel different. Plus, Nicole shares a few stories from behind the scenes, including Philip Dutton's Joker discussions, Tom McEwen's involvement with the Rising Lions and the live draws that kept everyone guessing. Was this the start of something special for eventing? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more from across the sport.

Two four-star classes, some serious names and plenty of decisions to make as we head to Blenheim. Nicole, Diarm and Sam preview both the CCI4*-L and the eight and nine-year-old CCI4*-S, digging into the favourites, the form and the combinations they think could make their mark this week. Brookfield Quality heads the Prediction Centre in the four-star long, but with Jesse Campbell, Oliver Barrett, Gemma Stevens and plenty more in the mix, there is a lot to consider. Then it's onto the future stars of the eight and nine-year-old class, a division with a pretty impressive record of producing horses we hear a lot more from. And, of course, they're building their Eventing Manager teams along the way. Highlights Why Tom McEwen and Brookfield Quality set such a high standard in the CCI4*-L The riders and horses who could challenge at the top Where the Eventing Manager value might be hiding Gemma Stevens looking to continue a brilliant run of form Oliver Townend and an intriguing catch ride The young horses to know in the eight and nine-year-old class Who makes the team when £10 million suddenly doesn't feel like very much A few under-the-radar combinations worth keeping an eye on This episode is brought to you in partnership with Connolly's RED MILLS. If you're heading to Blenheim this week, make sure you stop by the RED MILLS trade stand and chat to their team. Whether you have a feeding question, want to learn more about their range or just want some expert advice, they'll be there to help throughout the event. Find out more about Connolly's RED MILLS and their equine nutrition range at redmillshorse.com.

Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen from Cornbury House International for a look at a week that feels like an important one for the event's future. The brand-new Advanced Under 25 class brings together an international field as Cornbury starts learning, testing and preparing ahead of hosting the FEI Eventing World Championships for Under 25s in 2027. And they'll face a new challenge, with the courses reversed for the first time and a brand-new Advanced track ready to be tested. There's plenty happening beyond the U25s too. The British Eventing Young Horse Championships bring some of the country's best five, six and seven-year-olds together, the £45,000 Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup returns, and there are seriously good horses and riders to follow right across the sections. Highlights Cornbury's first step towards the 2027 U25 World Championships The international names to watch in the Advanced U25 A brand-new Advanced cross-country track Five, six and seven-year-olds chasing national titles £45,000 on the line for the Thoroughbreds The combinations to follow across a packed week Guest Catherine Austen – on site at Cornbury with the inside track on the competition, the horses and what's ahead.

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.

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.

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/

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/