About this episode
Nicole Brown and Sam Watson review the highlights and performances from the Millstreet eventing competition in Ireland.
Millstreet delivered exactly what it always promises, proper eventing. Tough ground, big questions, and a four-star leaderboard packed with quality. Nicole Brown and Sam Watson review a huge weekend in Ireland, from Senor Crocodillo stamping his class ahead of Aachen, to Sam's own exciting young talent Ballybolger Goldman finishing fourth on his four-star debut. Plus, the story behind one of the fastest cross-country rounds of the weekend, and why soft ground might just be a dream scenario. Highlights: Why Millstreet's conditions turned cross-country into a true stamina test Jonelle Price and Senor Crocodillo's dominant four-star win Sam Watson on Ballybolger Goldman's standout four-star debut Championship implications for Sarah Ennis Why Millstreet remains one of the best eventing venues in the world Guests: Sam Watson, international event rider, EquiRatings analyst, and Millstreet podium finisher EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.
People in this episode
Host: Nicole Brown
Guest: Sam Watson
Topics covered
- eventing
- cross-country
- competition review
- athlete performance
- event venue analysis
Keywords
- Millstreet
- eventing
- Senor Crocodillo
- Ballybolger Goldman
- cross-country
- stamina test
- four-star debut
- Ireland
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EquiRatings
Places: Millstreet, Ireland
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