EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

🎙️ New Episode Alert on the British Eventing Show! Join Nicole as she dives into the 2024 season, featuring the remarkable journeys of Bubby Upton and young star Ollie Rowlands. 🌟 Under-25 National Champion, Bubby Upton, recounts her challenging journey from a life-changing accident to an inspirational return to the saddle. Delve into Bubby's intense rehabilitation, her emotional first ride post-...

We have the first When Nicole Met of 2024 and we are starting with a bang! 💥 Tom Crisp shares his inspiring journey of this internet sensation and renowned rider.  From his philosophy in horse training to his silver medal victory at the Young Rider European Championships, Tom shares invaluable insights from his career so far. Join us as we explore his highs, personal life, and future aspirations....

📧 Email us now to find your next superstar: rozzie@equiratings.com, sales@equiratings.com   📧 Or hit the link to learn more➡️ https://equiratings.info/horsesales Join Sam, Diarm, and Nicole as they explore the groundbreaking approach of EquiRatings to horse sales. 🚀 In this episode, we delve into how EquiRatings is changing the game in horse acquisition, much like the 'Moneyball' approach trans...

Join us for an intimate look into the life of Ros Canter and the horse that helped define her career, Allstar B. Discover how Albie not only transformed Ros's career but also profoundly impacted her life. From their very first encounter to their shared successes and challenges, this episode is a tribute to the incredible bond between a rider and her horse. This episode is a must-listen for equestr...

If you are getting fit in the new year this one is for you. Today we go to an episode from the USEA Podcast as Nicole Brown and Tony Sandoval from Coach Sando Training talk about how riders can make their own conditioning, in addition to their horses, a priority. From "proper core engagement" to "box breathing," the tips and techniques they discuss will improve your time in the saddle and beyond. ...

Fancy joining the EquiRatings team? EquiRatings are hiring and Nicole and Diarm are here to chat through what we're looking for.   Are you a hands-on creator, a doer who thrives in a dynamic environment? EquiRatings is looking for someone like you! From helping us to tell the story of some of the biggest events in the world, flexing your creative muscles on a wide range of digital products, plus e...

Sam talks to world-renowned entrepreneur Tom MacGuinness, founder of Horseware, about his latest project and innovation, Horsepal. They discuss starting a business in the 1980s and how many of the same principles apply to solving problems for horse owners in the 2020s. Horsepal is a technology monitoring system that can help manage horse health and horse performance through heart rate monitoring....

Nicole catches up with the amazing mother-daughter duo of Lucinda and Lissa Green to hear about how Lissa started her eventing career, how they work as a team, and the incredible story of one special horse called GO ON BIATS. If you would like to listen to the shows mentioned in this episode hit the links below: Red Mills Special: The Lissa Green Interview The Zebra Show #11: The Zebra Products St...

Winter is a hard time for everyone, especially Grassroots riders who are also juggling life, work, and horses with limited light time and energy.  Rosie, Nicole, and Sam are sharing their top tips to tackle winter and they discuss some of the great winter hacks sent in from you guys on how to make this time of year easier. Sponsor: This show is very kindly supported by Foran Equine. For more than...

Today we head back to one of our most popular shows first released in July 2020. Nicole talks to Piggy March about career highs & lows, the Badminton win & the party that followed. As always Piggy is candid, honest & so relatable. This one is a must listen show, enjoy. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on  Instagram  and  Facebook.

Cooley Farm now has over 100 international wins! They have taken the top spot at multiple high-profile events like Kentucky, Aachen, and Le Lion d'Angers. Richard & Georgie Sheane, the masterminds behind the Cooley Horses, join Nicole to talk through some of these wins and how they have been celebrating. If you want to listen to the episode mentioned in the podcast click the link below: Red Mills...

We are back with another Hall of Fame and this time we have the wonderful Blyth Tait. He chats through his move to the UK, his international success, and how the sport has changed. Guests: Blyth competed in four Olympics and has won four medals. His first international success was at the 1990 WEG in Stockholm when he won Gold in both the individual and team events on Messiah. At the 1992 Olympics...

The new CEO of British Eventing, Rosie Williams, joins Nicole to talk through her life before BE, how she has felt joining the team and her vision for the future of the sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Rosie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from decades in the sports industry. Rosie's first national governing body role was as National Sports Manager for the A...

Sam is back with Rosie for another Ask Sam Anything.  This time he will answer "Why are fewer horses competing at 5* now than before?" If you have a question for Sam we would love to hear from you, send them in via social media or Discord. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on  Instagram  and  Facebook.

As we start to get our horses ready for the season we thought we would take you back to February 2022 to answer some of your feeding questions. Are you wondering what to feed your horse that has just come back into work? Is your horse a hot/lively horse? Our own Spike the Vet  and  Connolly's RED MILLS'  Nia O'Malley have the answers, as they guide you through different nutritional scenarios to en...

In today's classics episode, Nicole & Catherine talk to one of the most popular riders in Eventing, Mary King. Hear about how she started her career, her top horses and what it is like watching her daughter, Emily, compete at the top level. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on  Instagram  and  Facebook.

Nicole, Sam and Diarm are here with some top tips on how to get yourself ready for 2024. From sleep to sugar, they cover everything from nutrition to life structure to help you step into the new year with good habits. But don't forget to make sure you have everything in balance! If you want to listen to any of the shows mentioned in the show click on the links below: New Year, New Targets USEA Pod...

We have had some amazing guests on the show this year so we thought we would revisit some of the highlights from our guests in 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  If you want to listen to any of the When Nicole Met in 2023 hit the links below: When Nicole Met... Ben and Sarah Way When Nicole Met... Saffron Cresswell When Nicole Met... Giovanni When Nicole Met... Tom Jackson When Ni...

What a year 2023 has been, so many highs throughout the eventing world. Nicole, Sam and Diarm look back on the year and relive some of the key moments before we head into 2024. We also hear the greatest moments from the rest of the podcast team, riders and some of you lovely listeners.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  If you want to listen to the episode mentioned in the show hit th...

As we come to the end of the year we thought we would take a look back at some of the best bits from Alphabetti Spaghetti 2023. So sit back, grab yourself a drink and enjoy. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by  Strawmax  a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more  here. If you want to listen to...

The big day is finally here! Diarm and Nicole check in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Christmas jokes and quizzes to get you through any Christmas chores. Thank you for all the support this year, and we wish you all a brilliant festive season. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on  Instagram  and  Facebook.

Grab yourself a drink and relax as it's Christmas Quiz time! Diarm is back with one of his legendary quizzes as Nicole, Sam, Rosie, Spike and Catherine battle it out to be the 2023 Champion.   Listen for free across all podcast platforms Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by  Strawmax  a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more  here. If you...

Imagine having just 7 minutes and 2 warm-up jumps to get ready to compete on a horse you have only just sat on. Welcome to riding at university in the UK!  With unique styles of competitions and a great social life university riding can be a great way of getting into or keeping up with a sport that you love. Many people find the juggle between riding and university a difficult one, so we have 3 gu...

Diarm is here to bring you an Alphabetti Spaghetti Christmas Special with Nicole, Rosie and a podcast debutant Ruairi Geoghegan, the COO of EquiRatings, to hear about their Christmas traditions and special Christmas drinks. Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by  Strawmax  a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more  here. If you want to listen...

Colorado Blue is your ERHOTY 2023 winner! What a year he has had with two top 3 finishes at 5 star including winning Maryland. Austin O'Connor is back on the show to tell us what it means to him and his team to win ERHOTY 2023. If you want to listen to the two previous shows we have done with Austin hit the links below: Red Mills Special: Austin O'Connor Red Mills Special: Austin O'Connor Post Mar...