EquiRatings Jumping Podcast

It's Project Chocolate & Chips in full swing as Charlotte, Diarm and Georgia react to an unforgettable day at the European Championships. Team Belgium delivered a superb performance to claim team gold, showing their incredible depth and composure — all without even bringing their top-rated horse! The team also dig deep into the individual competition, where 13 riders sit within one rail heading in...

The European Championship picture is starting to take shape! With France, Ireland, Great Britain, and Italy all announcing their squads, the EquiRatings Jumping Podcast team – Sam Watson, Diarmuid Byrne, and Charlotte Smet – jump into the numbers, the narratives, and the big questions ahead of Aachen. What's the form really saying? Which team looks most complete? And which combinations are emergin...

The first nations have declared for the 2025 European Championships—and the contrast couldn't be sharper. Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne break down Belgium and Sweden's announced teams, revealing two vastly different pictures of preparation, power, and podium potential. From Belgium's data-backed form and rising stars to Sweden's surprise omissions and worrying 2025 stats, this is your early in...

With the Longines League of Nations in Rotterdam serving as the final showdown before the 2025 European Championships, Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne dive deep into what this weekend means for the sport's biggest nations and what it might tell us about the summer ahead. From Dutch dominance at home to Irish form on the rise, the pair break down the top contenders, reveal standout stats, and loo...

May delivered career milestones, breakthrough wins, and a shakeup at the top of the sport, and the Flair Overview crew is here to break it all down. From Scott Brash's triple five-star triumph to Monaco's long-awaited second win, this month was packed with power, pace, and a few perfect rising stars making serious moves. Join Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet as they spotlight the month's biggest winn...

Aside from Point Break and United Touch S being back in the ring since World Cup Finals, the Royal Windsor Horse Show will also double as an unofficial Great-British Team Trial and the next clash of 2024's two biggest "talking horses." In this episode, Charlotte and Sam explore: Point Break vs United Touch – whose 2025 dip was "rust" and whose was "reality"? Why ultra-tough early-season courses (≤...

Kent Farrington has finally broken Henrik von Eckermann's 33-month reign at the top of the Longines rankings, and he'll be wearing the coveted World No. 1 armband for the first time in Madrid. Charlotte, Sam Watson and Diarmuid Byrne dive into: The "triple-header" of headline horses – Greya, Ermitage Kalone & Checker 47 What Kent's rise means for the sport and why Greya's three five-star GP wins i...

With no five-star Grand Prix action this past weekend, Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet dove into something even more exciting: a first-look prediction at the 2025 European Championships in La Coruña. From sunshine in Spain to rain in Ireland, the pair analyze the top nine European nations (plus a bonus U.S. spotlight) and debate who should be on the teams, who's in top form, and who's got something...

March delivered one of the biggest stretches in recent show jumping memory — and the Flair Overview crew is here to unpack every detail. From Checker's dramatic US Open victory to Julien Épaillard's data-fueled World Cup Finals gamble, this month had it all: stats, strategy, and standout performances. Join Sam Watson, Charlotte Smet, and Diarmuid Byrne as they dive deep into the month's major stor...

The 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup Final is here — and it's wide open. Ben Maher and Point Break lead the Prediction Centre for tonight (Day 1). Beauville Z has been a model of consistency. Martin Fuchs rides with a home crowd behind him. Vogel and United Touch sat out Wellington to prep for this. But who wins? In this episode, Diarm and Charlotte dive into: Why Thursday's speed class is imporatnt for...

It's the final day of the US Equestrian Open Rolex Grand Prix — and it's absolutely stacked. Olympic champions, World Champions, Grand Prix winners. This is one of the strongest fields we've ever seen for a five-star final week in Wellington. In the latest US Equestrian Open Podcast, Diarmuid Byrne and Kim Prince break down the headline stats, favorite picks, and dark horse stories that make tonig...

In this episode, Diarmuid Byrne and Charlotte Smet discuss the upcoming Longines Global Champions Tour in Mexico, analyzing the impact of the event's timing within the equestrian calendar, the dynamics of prize money, and the competitive landscape. They explore the challenges faced by riders due to scheduling conflicts, the significance of the prize money available, and the potential for emerging...

In this engaging conversation, Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne discuss the upcoming Longines League of Nations event in Ocala, reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of various teams, including Ireland, Germany, the USA, and Italy. They analyze the riders and horses expected to compete, share insights on past performances, and make predictions about the outcomes of the competition. The discu...

Sam Watson & Charlotte Smet discuss the latest happenings in the showjumping world in this Flair Overview Show. They discuss: The German combinations starting 2025 on perfect five-star 160 records The Top 10 Elo-rated horses in the world & if that list feels right The emerging young stars in our sport The excitement surrounding the upcoming weeks in our sport   Sponsors: This show is very kindly s...

Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne discuss the recent LGCT Grand Prix of Doha, where Red Mills rider Abdel Said & Bonne Amie successfully defended their title. They explore the significance of this win for Belgium's jumping scene. They also discuss the last weekend's CSIO4* Nations Cup in Wellington which saw a strong, female US team take victory on home soil.   With another five-star show on the s...

Hear from Swedish chef d'Equipe, Henrik Ankarcrona, defending Gothenburg World Cup winner, Lars Kersten, Martin Fuchs, Harrie Smolders and Edouard Schmitz ahead of tomorrow evening's World Cup qualifier in Gothenburg in the first-ever pre-competition press conference. This conversation provides an in-depth look at the Gothenburg World Cup Qualifier, highlighting the pressure faced by top riders as...

The EquiRatings Jumping team discuss the upcoming Gothenburg Horse Show. The final leg in the Western European League before the World Cup Finals in Basel. They discuss the riders in need of points for qualification and just how safe Richard Vogel's spot for Basel is.   🎙️ Your Hosts: Meet Charlotte Smet, Diarmuid Byrne and Sam Watson, the EquiRatings team, who spend their time deep in number-crun...

Sam & Charlotte review the action in Bordeaux and Wellington last weekend, before getting the excitement up for this week's five-star quadruple header. They discuss the teams and combinations for the first Longines League of Nations leg in Abu Dhabi, before taking the conversation to Ocala, where we will see a Northern American World Cup Qualifier. The finish by highlighting the key combinations c...

Sam, Diarm & Charlotte discuss the combinations that have started the 2025 season off on a strong note, before looking forward to the upcoming weeks of upper-level showjumping. They chat about the return of King Edward to the five-star level in Wellington, where they will be competing alongside Greya. On the Western European World Cup leg, the battle for points is heating up with the penultimate l...

Charlotte & Diarm discuss last week's Dutch dominance at the World Cup show, as well as the Red Mills riders topping the podium in the Grand Prix of Doha. They then discuss the upcoming World Cup show in Thermal where a number of interesting US combinations will start their 2025 season.   Sponsors:  Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to podcast listeners! Use the code...

Charlotte Smet & Nicole Brown discuss Willem Greve's magnificent Leipzig World Cup win before they turn their attention to the World Cup show at Jumping Amsterdam, where the Dutch riders are out in full force to try and keep the World Cup title on home soil.   🎙️ Your Hosts: Meet Charlotte Smet, Diarmuid Byrne and Sam Watson, the EquiRatings team, who spend their time deep in number-crunching for...

Charlotte Smet, Diarmuid Byrne & Sam Watson return for the first Jumping Podcast of the year. They discuss the past World Cup leg in Basel and what it might mean for the Longines FEI World Cup Finals at the same venue in April, before looking ahead to the Leipzig leg.   🎙️ Your Hosts: Meet Charlotte Smet, Diarmuid Byrne and Sam Watson, the EquiRatings team, who spend their time deep in number-crun...

Charlotte and Sam reflect on the latest London International Horse Show, where Ben Maher's Point Break became the #2 rated 10-year-old horse on record, before moving on the preview the last five-star event of the 2024 season in Mechelen.   Sponsors:  Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. Vie...

In this conversation, Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne reflect on last week's happenings in Geneva and the excitement surrounding the upcoming World Cup Show in London, all while analyzing the evolving landscape of equestrian sports.   Sponsors:  Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View t...

In this episode of the EquiRatings Jumping podcast, Diarmuid Byrne speaks with the three Broderick siblings about their journey in the equestrian world. In this episode : We focus on Ballypatrick's operations guided by Olga Doyle Greg Broderick's successful transition from hurling to becoming a top-level showjumper, trainer and businessman Cheryl Broderick's passion for the breeding of top showjum...