EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

It's finally here! This week it is all about Land Rover Kentucky Horse Trials & who can take the first 5* title of 2019. The team talk through the key contenders. Can the home side secure their first 5* title since 2008?  Or will one of the British invaders hold onto the top spot. It's sure to be a cracker!  Who do you think will win?  Let us know on social media - @eventingpodcast.

It's a big week with Kentucky coming up so before the Eventing Podcast preview hits later this week we thought we'd give you a bonus episode with one of the home favourites, Liz Halliday-Sharp. Nicole & Jenni talk to Liz about Deniro Z's chances at Kentucky, her flying start to 2019 and of course look forward to the Pan Am Games coming later this year.  

With a big couple of weeks coming up Nicole & Jenni catch up with Piggy French to talk all things Kentucky, Badminton & Stable Superstars. As always there are plenty of EquiRatings stats, Jenni plans her Quarrycrest Echo support show in Kentucky & Nicole has high hopes of the title coming back to the UK for another year.

The Eventing Podcast listeners have spoken & Alphabetti Spaghetti is BACK!  This time it is the letter C and Diarm, Nicole & Sam cover all the big topics. From Car-lille to Car-lile, scented candles (D's a big fan) & just how it's Mary King's fault that Nicole loves Eventing. Let us know what you think - send us a message @eventingpodcast on social media.

The whole team look forward to Burnham Market this weekend. A venue at which Oliver Townend has dominated in recent years - 10 4*S wins since 2007. Who can challenge him in 2019?  We go through the main contenders, there are some dark horses and some more obvious selections. Plus it's a look back at The Fork where Boyd Martin banished his WEG demons to take the win. Who do you think will win Burnh...

After a big weekend in the Grantham Cup Nicole & Diarm reflect on Tom McEwen's excellent victory & other notable performances.   Laura Collett is a guest having had a brilliant weekend with Diarm's favourite horses. He has new one to add to his list now in her Advanced winner Dacapo and takes great pleasure in piling on the Badminton & Event Rider Masters pressure! Don't want to miss any episodes?...

The team look back on a vintage Carolina International that saw Liz Halliday-Sharp in invincible form taking the top two spots in the CCI4-S.  All the American big guns were in flying form & the Kentucky countdown is on. As for this weekend, one of the biggest & most high quality fields take each other on for the Belton crown.  Nicole is back from her American adventures (there was no wine aisle p...

In the next episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast the team talk all things 'B' in the latest edition of Alphabetti Spaghetti. Everything is covered from betting in Eventing to the big 'B' events. Ciaran Glynn is a guest and tells us all about the time he held Sam's legs above his head in a field in Ireland. Plus there are engagement stories, silver medal stories & plenty of laughs.

This episode is an EquiRatings Special and Sam, Diarm & Nicole look at Zone Analysis and how it can be used to rate performance at the top level. Sam has all of your Cheltenham tips, there is much Peter Rabbit discussion and Diarm plans another Happy Hale Bob day in May. If you have any questions on Zone Analysis then be sure to send them in to @eventingpodcast or @equiratings on Facebook & Twitte...

In this episode Diarm is back from his honeymoon and brings with him a new game to the Eventing Podcast - Alphabetti Spaghetti! This week is all about the letter 'A' and there are some obvious topics of discussion and some less so! Let us know what you think by getting in touch on Facebook or Twitter - we'd love to hear from you!

The team take a look at some of the 'Young Guns' who will be looking to make their mark in 2019.  Classified as riders who are 25 or under so were born in 1994 or after - many have already been holding their own in more Senior company. The  EquiRatings  databases have been searched and one rider in particular stands out from the crowd. There is also some Eventing trivia for you to get involved in...

This weeks episode is a special interview with the 2018  Horse Trials Support Group  Scholars Laura Collett & Alex Bragg. Talking stats, stable superstars & plans for 2019 it's a great insight into two of the most talked about riders on the British circuit. As always let us know what you think on  Facebook  &  Twitter  and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Podcast Addict to make sure...

With the 2019 season nearly upon us the team pick out some horses to watch this year. From the 5* Winners, 'Forgotten' Horses, Young Guns & 'Horses Whose Name You Don't Know Now But You Will Next Year' (catchy title!) there is plenty of discussion, some obvious choices and some less so!  Sam predicts Irish domination at the big B's, Diarm fancies another Happy Hale Bob day, Nicole backs the Brits...

With the festive season in full swing it's time for the Eventing Podcast Christmas Party! The team look back and pick their favourite moments from the 2018 season, plus find out just what happened on Diarm's wedding night. Let us know your highlights & of course don't forget to vote for the EquiRatings Horse of the Year 2018!

Sam and Diarm talk about managing chance, about using an OST model to achieve your off-season goals and about why there is no such thing as luck. Sam even throws in a few practical tips for seeing a stride! 

It's that time of year again! Loughan Glen, Don Geniro & Donner are all former winners, who takes the EquiRatings Horse of the Year crown in 2018? There are strong opinions on this one, Nicole gets off the fence on several occasions, Jenni flies the American flag, Sam champions Ireland & Diarm tries to retain control of the short list. Does he succeed?  You'll have to tune in to find out!! It's be...

This week attention turns to Adelaide and the last CCI4* of the 2018 season. We pick some potential winners, pitting two predictive models against each other for the first time.  We are also delighted to be joined by Andrew Hoy, who gives us stories from his past (and plans for his future) and talks about what the fans will be enjoying this weekend at the show. 

The final European 4* of the season did not disappoint with French young gun Thibault Fournier rising to the occasion to win his debut at the level. The team talk through all the action in France in this latest episode.

Nicole is BACK after giving birth to a baby the team have already sorted as a Hufflepuff and decided will be a therapist. But what you really want to know is what will happen at Pau. The team make their predictions for what is sure to be a wild weekend in France.

Think of the attribute list of an event horse. Footwork, reactions, intelligence, athleticism, carefulness, scope, speed, stamina, impulsion, submissiveness, paces and trainability. Which attributes are we testing and how much emphasis is placed on each? How these attributes are tested will absolutely shape the type of event horses that are bred, produced and purchased, and then it will continue t...

With the rest of the team tied up Nicole drafts in a super sub in the form of Tom McEwen.  A great opportunity to hear all about his WEG adventures, plans for Toledo de Kerser in 2019 & of course what Tom thinks of Sam's impression... On top of this there is a look forward with Boekelo in the Netherlands this coming weekend where there is a wealth of top talent on display including the clash of Ju...

With the dust settling on WEG 2018 Sam & Jenni are back from their adventures in Tryon. It's the perfect opportunity to discuss the Irish success, Sam's FOD and relive all of the action again. We get an insight into Team Ireland through the week from Sam, Jenni reflects on the highs and lows for the US camp while Nicole cries (on more than one occasion). We love this episode, we hope that you do t...

Tryon 2018 has given us everything we could have asked for from a World Championships, thrills, spills, heartbreak & drama. The team look back at the result and pick their favourite moments, from British domination & a new record finishing score to the rise of Team Ireland. We've loved having you along with us on the WEG journey and we have lots more coming up in the next few months, stay tuned wi...

What a day. The Cross Country in Tryon had plenty of influence on not only the team standings but also the individual leader board. It's a happy team though with Great Britain, Ireland & France filling the top three places for the teams. We've another day to wait until the Show Jumping so enjoy a recap of all things Cross Country and a look forward to how things might finish.

Dressage at the World Equestrian Games is done and all attention now turns to Capt Mark Phillips' track. The team reflect on a new German record, what could unfold on the Cross Country and who are the ones to watch if speed plays a big part. Tom is in Dublin, we still aren't sure if he is being kept their against his will, but Ciaran is off to assess the situation tomorrow.  We'll keep you posted....