EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

Tom Carlile talks candidly about his stable superstar Upsilon and the heartbreak that the team have endured this year since the horse became unwell.  Relive some of their greatest achievements and find out just what the future holds.

She has had to rebuild her string having been at the top of the sport for so long with Jiff. She is making a return to Boekelo this weekend and talks to Sam about the journey. 

Big weekend in France for the Series Finale.   Get the immediate reaction with Nicole & Diarm.

The Event Rider Masters heads to the Series Finale this weekend as all eyes turn to Lignierés in France. This episode is jam packed full of stats and everything you need to know heading into the final ERM competition of 2019. Can Chris Burton defend his Series Title or will Gireg Le Coz or Jonelle Price stand in his way?  Who will top the leg podium?   We're excited for this one, make sure you tun...

Following on from the recent Eventing Podcast survey Nicole & Diarm talk through the feedback & plans for the Eventing Podcast for the future. With some big ideas and plenty of discussion there are some exciting times ahead! As always huge thanks to everyone who listens, shares, likes & talks about the Podcast, as well as those who replied to the survey.  We really are very grateful.

In this latest special episode Nicole finds out more about the Windrush Equestrian Foundation. The Foundation was founded in the memory of Christina Knudsen who sadly passed away in July 2016. Christina was passionate about the sport of Eventing and in particular supporting and developing talented young riders and helping them to pursue their dreams within the sport.  Before passing away her dream...

This week Nicole, Sam & Spike chat through the key contenders at Blenheim International Horse Trials for both the prolific 8/9 year old CCI4*S and the CCI4*L. Who do you think will win?  Let us know in the comments below.

This week on the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Diarm is away but Alphabetti Spaghetti goes ahead without him! It's the turn of the letter 'I' and Nicole, Sam and special guest Catherine Austen cover everything from Icons, Income & Instagram. It's a little different to the last Alphabetti episode but we hope that you enjoy it as much as we did!  

Lucinda and Sam talk cross country. Kitty and Nicole discuss her success. It is a good one. 

Sadly, no Nicole so you have Diarm, Spike and Sam rambling on. However, if you listen closely, there are some rare gems buried in the rubbish. Who wins, why and what are the key things to watch out for. It's time. 

Ahead of the start of the European Championships this week we are delighted to bring you the first episode of our brand new special Series in partnership with Fairfax Saddles.   Kitty King tells us her hopes and dreams for Luhmuhlen, all about her Championship ride Vendredi Biats and we go back to the beginning to find out just how it all started. We hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes at o...

In the first of our new series with Red Mills, Sam Watson talks to Alex Bragg about getting to the top, and what it takes to stay at the top. An interview which touches on the Europeans 2019, riding for owners, family and motivation. 

The Event Rider Masters Series heads to Ireland this weekend as Millstreet hosts Leg 5.  It's a top class field and a pivotal point in the Series race. Who will top the podium?  Let us know by logging your vote on the EquiRatings Eventing Prediction Centre.

Alphabetti Spaghetti is back and this time we are onto the letter 'H'. We won't lie to you, this pod covers it all, from Hangovers to Hocks (await the role play..!), High Kingdom to Huntsman's Close. Enjoy!

Nicole, Diarm & Spike look back on the Pan American Games, Gatcombe & discuss the British Team for the forthcoming European Championships later this month.  Plus they look forward to this coming weekend at Hartpury International.

This weekend, Sir Mark Todd announced his retirement from Eventing after a career that has spanned five decades at the very top of the sport.  In a celebration of his many achievements, we hope you enjoy this special edition of the Eventing Podcast that reflects on his great career with some of his closest friends and fellow competitors, plus, of course, Mark himself.   Toddy, thank you for the me...

With lots of action this weekend, Nicole, Sam & Diarm talk all things Burgham, Camphire & Toddy's retirement. It was a great weekend for Team Watson as Sam took the top spot in the Nations Cup in Camphire, Kitty King put her challenge in for a Europeans place and the team reflect on Sir Mark Todd's immediate retirement from the sport. A great weekend, with lots to discuss.  Plus Diarm has you cove...

The Pan American games take place in Lima, Peru this coming week and there is a lot at stake with 2 tickets to Tokyo on offer. Nicole, Sam and Pippa Roome preview the competition, talk about the chances of the 'Big Three', the US, Canada and Brazil. Plus we have an exclusive interview with Boyd Martin and Brazil's Ruy Fonseca sends us an update from Lima. Who do you think will get hold of those qu...

Some of the sport's biggest names head north to Burgham International Horse Trials this weekend.  Oliver Townend is the defending champion and he lines up as favourite with the former Burghley winner Ballaghmor Class.  Can anyone stop him? It's a big weekend for long listed combinations for the European Championships too with 6 of the British contenders in the line up. Who wins?  Make sure you log...

There are lots of big names lining up at one of Ireland's premier events this weekend at Camphire International. With both a 4*L and a 4*S there is everything from those combinations in Europeans contention, the big guns looking for Tokyo 2020 qualifying runs and so much more. Find out everything you need to know on the latest podcast.

Diarm and John Kyle give initial reactions.

A quick look at first thoughts on Aachen and the first phase preview. 

It's a huge weekend for the sport as Aachen welcomes some of the world's best in the 2019 line up.  Germany have dominated their home event in recent years, can they make it 6 wins in a row at the venue?  There are a number of top combinations out to spoil their party, including dual winner Chris Burton who lines up with two very big chances. This podcast has all the key contenders, numbers, facts...

Gireg le Coz takes the win in France after two great days of competition. We talk through the immediate reaction with Mark & Blyth. 

This weekend the Event Rider Masters heads to Jardy near Paris in France for leg 4 of the 2019 Series. Nicole & Diarm talk through the key contenders, the home favourites and the series challengers in what promises to be an excellent weekend of sport. Don't forget that you can watch live & free on eventridermasters.tv.  Who do you think will be on the podium?  Let us know.