EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

Nicole, Rosie, Kitty and Catherine are back with more answers to your questions. They give you an insight into how they made their way into their careers and what jobs their horses would do if they were human. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

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.  

Our problem-solving trio are back with 4 issues to fix in today's episode. Take a listen to see how Diarm, Spike and Nicole tackle relationship issues, neighbour issues and a listener who is worried she is spoiling her niece. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has caught up with the reigning Badminton champion, Piggy March, to look forward to having both Badminton and Burghley back in 2022. Listen to find out why these big five stars are vital to the sport, how Piggy has been spending her winter and to hear all about Piggy TV. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Feeding...where you start? We've teamed up with the specialists over at Connolly's RED MILLS to bring you all of the top nutrition tips on The Hold Box with our very own Spike the Vet .   First up let's break down the basics of feeding, how to make sure your horse is getting a balanced diet and what you can do to track their progress. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this...

You asked and we answered. Nicole, Rosie, Kitty and Catherine are here to answer the questions that you sent in. Find out what non-equestrian sport they would do at the Olympics and what their signature dinner party dish is. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

What is the future of eventing? What could change in 2022?  Nicole, Sam, Diarm and Spike have their say on what we might see in 2022, the modern event horse and the role that prize money plays. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Nicole has caught up with Bubby Upton, the young rider recaps the highs and lows of 2021, her first 5* and talks about some very exciting new horses that have joined her this year. This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris   A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett 

Today's Classics show takes you back to the first episode of the EquiRatings Hall of Fame series with the incredible Ginny Elliot. A great professional who created postcards with sponsors names and sought information from other disciplines. She has a list of achievements and a legacy very few have come close to since.    

Nicole talks to Rosie Sharpe, winner of the EquiRatings Big Christmas Giveaway! Find out what it means to Rosie to win, what she is most looking forward to & who she will be taking to the World Championships in Pratoni. Big thanks to everyone who entered the Giveaway and also to the amazing brands who supported it.  

This year we will be taking you behind the scenes at Badminton Horse Trials as one of the biggest events in the calendar is back. Nicole speaks to Event Director Jane Tuckwell and Commercial Director Andrew Tucker to gain an exclusive insight as to what is in store for 2022, changes on the horizon and finds out what it is that makes Badminton quite so special. Listen for free across all podcast pl...

We have dug through the archives and thought we would head back to the New Year, New Targets show that was first released on 1st January 2020. Take a listen to Diarm and Sam as they help you set goals for the new year. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

As we are soon to wave goodbye to 2021 we thought we would look back at some of the greatest moments of what has been an incredible year of eventing. Nicole, Diarm and Spike talk through their top 3 moments from the atmosphere at Bicton 4*L to Michael Jung's pin at the Olympics there is a real variety of moments. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. From everyone at the EquiRatings Eventi...

To get you over the hump between Christmas and New Year we thought we would give you a classics show that is sure to make you laugh. As we haven't had a 2021 Christmas party we thought we would throwback to one of our most popular shows, the 2018 Christmas Party. So sit back, grab a drink and enjoy. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The big day is finally here and the team check in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Christmas jokes, impressions and some on-air parenting to get you through any Christmas chores. Thank you for all of the support this year, wishing you all a brilliant festive season.  

Diarm, Spike and Nicole are back solving our listeners' issues and today's problem is a love related issue. This person has strong feelings for their best friend, who is now in a relationship with someone else, should they tell their friend their true feelings? Listen to hear what advice our agony trio will give. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Felicity Collins joins Nicole to talk about all things Christmas.  All we can say is that we would love to join Felicity's fantasy Christmas dinner, her guests are amazing, and that she doesn't have Turkey for Christmas! Take a listen to hear more of her holiday traditions. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

As we have been all the way through the Alphabet we thought we would give you a snippet from every letter. So sit back, grab yourself a drink and enjoy the best bits of Alphabetti Spaghetti. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole has finally managed to pin down Sam to do the interview she has been dying to do. Sam speaks all about juggling his family life, EquiRatings and being a top-class event rider, along with some of his goals and mottos in life. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to find out more about Sam's horse of a lifetime take a listen to #HorseHeroes: Horseware Bushman.

Last but by no means least in the EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the 2021 Young Rider European Champion Scrabble OLD. Greta Busacker joins Nicole to talk through her Young Rider victory and how Scrabble has helped her achieve her dreams. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The 6th horse in line for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the reining German National Champion, FischerChipmunk FRH. Michael Jung joins Nicole to talk all about their season, the Tokyo Olympics and why Chipmunk is so special. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The next horse in contention for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the Individual Olympic Silver Medalist Toledo De Kerser. Nicole has caught up with Tom McEwen to find out about what makes Toledo so special and how they prepared for their success in Tokyo. Listeners if you want to know what true love is then listen to how Tom talks about Toledo. listen for free across all podcast platfroms.

The 4th horse in contention for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is the current European Champion, JL Dublin. At just 10- years old this chap is a European Champion, 4*L and 4*S winner. His rider, Nicola Wilson, chats to Nicole about what makes him so special and his very cheeky party trick. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Horse #3 in EquiRatings Horse of the Year is a true fan favourite, the FOD king, Vassily de lassos. Diarm talks to Andrew Hoy about Vassily's incredible Tokyo performance, the character of the amazing horse and Andrew's exceptional partnership with him. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The second horse in contention for EquiRatings Horse of the Year is non-other than the Olympic Champion Amande De B'Neville. Julia Krajewski is with Nicole to talk through Mandy's foot-perfect performance in Tokyo and about her strong yet cheeky character. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.