About this episode

The episode discusses the early weeks of 2026 in show jumping, focusing on key riders and horses in Doha, Hong Kong, and Thermal.

January isn't waiting around. With five-star jumping unfolding across Doha, Hong Kong, and Thermal, Charlotte and Sam take a global look at the riders and horses shaping the early weeks of 2026. From Scott Brash's dominant start in Doha to emerging contenders laying down serious early-season markers, this episode is about momentum, depth, and what these first results might mean for the year ahead. What we cover Scott Brash's red-hot January and the strength of his current string Early British team storylines on the road to Aachen Hong Kong's rising names and why this show matters Thermal form from Farrington, Toulayna , and Foxy de la Roque 🎙️ Your Hosts Charlotte Smet and Sam Watson, the EquiRatings Jumping team, bringing data-led insight to the biggest moments in show jumping. Sponsors Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to podcast listeners. Use code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. Note: this does not apply to already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. For feeding questions, you can contact the Connolly's Red Mills nutrition experts directly. 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe: If you're a fan of show jumping and eager to stay…

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlotte Smet, Sam Watson

Topics covered

• show jumping
• early season results
• rider performance
• horse performance
• global equestrian events

Keywords

• show jumping
• Scott Brash
• Doha
• Hong Kong
• Thermal
• early season
• equestrian

Sponsors

Connolly's Red Mills

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Foran Equine products

Places: Doha, Hong Kong, Thermal

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