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A horse coming into her own. A summer that wasn't really the plan. And a trip to Europe that suddenly feels like it could mean much more. Nicole Brown sits down for a cup of tea with Tamie Smith after a flying start to 2026 and ahead of a big summer campaign in the UK. With Lillet 3 arriving in England off the back of major wins and World Championship conversations becoming harder to ignore, Tamie reflects on the partnership that took time to build and why this season feels different. They talk Bramham, supporting Team USA at Bicton, bringing riders and horses across the Atlantic, and what happens when the thing you hoped might happen starts becoming real. Plus, an update on retired king Mai Baum and why there may already be another black horse waiting in the wings. Highlights: Why Europe felt like the right next step The partnership that changed with Lillet 3 World Championships and knowing when a horse is ready Watching Team USA from the sidelines at Bicton Molly Duda's summer campaign Life after Mai Baum Guests: Tamie Smith: US Olympian, five-star winner, and one of the leading event riders in American eventing This series is supported by Carr & Day & Martin, globally trusted equine care products since 1765 and now proudly part of the Connolly's Red Mills Group. Learn more about their full range at: https://www.carrdaymartin.com/ EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
He's usually the one behind the microphone, helping tell the stories of the sport through data, insight, and conversation. This week, the spotlight is on Brayden Lissington. Nicole Brown welcomes the Kiwi sports marketer, Eventing Weekly co-host, and EquiRatings commercial lead into the Strawmax Stable for a conversation about storytelling, sport, and the people who have inspired him along the way. From why eventing deserves its own Drive to Survive to the guests he'd most like to interview, Brayden shares the ideas that have shaped his career and his connection to the sport. Highlights: Why eventing is made for a Netflix series The guests Brayden would most like to interview His dream job away from the sport The people on his ultimate dinner party guest list Summer Heights High and the stories he loves The menu for his perfect dinner party Guests: Brayden Lissington - EquiRatings commercial lead, Eventing Weekly co-host, and former New Zealand futsal international. To find out more about Strawmax bedding and how it could work in your yard, head to: https://www.strawmax.co.uk EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.
Badminton may be in the rear-view mirror, but the season is only just heating up. Nicole Brown is joined by Rosie Williams to reflect on a huge spring for British Eventing, from record grassroots participation numbers to the growing impact of the Eventing Together campaign and the launch of the new official training programme for volunteers and officials. Plus, hear from some of the people helping drive the sport forward. Fence Judge of the Year Pippa Best shares her extraordinary volunteering journey from Guernsey to Aachen, Young Volunteer of the Year Rose Chugg-Martin talks Badminton dreams and learning through volunteering, and Tom Rowland looks ahead to his first Nations Cup appearance at Bicton. Highlights: British Eventing's strong start to the 2026 season Why grassroots participation continues to grow The importance of volunteers to the future of the sport Pippa Best's journey from Guernsey to championship fence judging Rose Chugg-Martin on volunteering, confidence, and Badminton ambitions Tom Rowland on Nations Cup debuts, Bicton, and future Burghley dreams Guests: Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing Pippa Best, British Eventing Fence Judge of the Year Rose Chugg-Martin, British Eventing Young Volunteer of the Year Tom Rowland, British Nations Cup rider and international event competitor This episode is brought to you in partnership with Zebra Products. Zebra Products are proud to distribute some of the world's leading equestrian brands across the UK, partnering with companies that prioritise performance, innovation and horse welfare. Their portfolio includes premium saddle makers Amerigo and Equipe, anatomical bridle specialists Menetics, bit experts Nathe and Sprenger, performance apparel brands EGO7, Cavalleria Toscana and RG, alongside trusted names in protection, nutrition and care including Veredus, Cavalor, Bucas, Mattes and Uvex, supporting horse and rider at every level of the sport. Find out more at: www.zebraproducts.co.uk Learn more about the Veredus E-VENTO cross-country boots, designed for lightweight protection and ventilation: https://www.veredus.com/jumping-eventing?lang=en_US Explore the Sprenger equestrian range, known for innovative bit design and precision engineering: https://www.sprenger.de/en/collections/equestrian Inspired to get more involved? Find out how you can support training, education and the eventing community: 👉 British Eventing Training Foundation 👉 Volunteer with British Eventing Follow @britisheventing on Instagram to stay up to date with all the action.
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:9a6efdc0-0a78-42ca-a0dc-0cb5ffc6bd12-15" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:9a6efdc0-0a78-42ca-a0dc-0cb5ffc6bd12-15" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Kentucky, national titles, and a horse called Piglet. Nicole Brown sits down with one of Britain's brightest young riders, Elizabeth Barratt, to talk about a whirlwind start to 2026, from flying horses to America for the first time to defending her Young Rider National title at Bicton. Elizabeth reflects on the scale of the Kentucky experience, learning alongside Europe's top five-star riders, and why the trip left her hungry to come back one day for the five-star itself. Plus, she looks ahead to Bicton with two very different rides, the experienced Rehy DJ and exciting young talent Postman. There's also talk of Young Rider Europeans ambitions, future four-stars, and the young horses listeners should keep firmly on their radar this season. Highlights: Behind the scenes of travelling horses to Kentucky What it was really like competing at the Kentucky Horse Park Defending the Young Rider National title at Bicton Why Postman could be one for the future The horse Elizabeth says listeners need to watch, Camillo Boy Tack cleaning, hot chocolates, and a late-night Baileys recommendation Guests: Elizabeth Barratt, reigning U21 National Champion and rising British event rider This series is supported by Carr & Day & Martin, globally trusted equine care products since 1765 and now proudly part of the Connolly's Red Mills Group. Learn more about their full range at: https://www.carrdaymartin.com/ EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Millstreet delivered exactly what it always promises, proper eventing. Tough ground, big questions, and a four-star leaderboard packed with quality. Nicole Brown and Sam Watson review a huge weekend in Ireland, from Senor Crocodillo stamping his class ahead of Aachen, to Sam's own exciting young talent Ballybolger Goldman finishing fourth on his four-star debut. Plus, the story behind one of the fastest cross-country rounds of the weekend, and why soft ground might just be a dream scenario. Highlights: Why Millstreet's conditions turned cross-country into a true stamina test Jonelle Price and Senor Crocodillo's dominant four-star win Sam Watson on Ballybolger Goldman's standout four-star debut Championship implications for Sarah Ennis Why Millstreet remains one of the best eventing venues in the world Guests: Sam Watson, international event rider, EquiRatings analyst, and Millstreet podium finisher EquiRatings Eventing PodcastFollow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69fcd7cd-4418-83ea-ad65-6e329d41cb93-5" data-turn-id-container= "request-69fcd7cd-4418-83ea-ad65-6e329d41cb93-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-236" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> There are now only six horses in history to have recorded an EquiRatings Elo above 900. The latest to join the club? London 52. On this episode, Nicole Brown and Sam Watson break down what the 900 Club actually means, why London 52's consistency is almost unmatched in modern eventing, and how his recent performances compare to some of the greatest horses the sport has ever seen. From Le Lion d'Angers to Blenheim, Bicton, Badminton, and Belsay, the pair look back on the performances that built London 52's remarkable Elo, and why Sam believes he could already be even higher on the all-time list. Plus, where do horses like JL Dublin, Lordships Graffalo, and fischerChipmunk FRH fit into the picture, and could we one day see the sport's first ever 1000-rated horse? Highlights What the EquiRatings Elo actually measures Why only six horses have ever crossed 900 London 52's extraordinary run of triple-figure HPRs The greatest event horses of the modern era Why Sam thinks London 52 could already rank even higher Could a horse ever break the 1000 barrier? Guests Nicole Brown Sam Watson EquiRatings Eventing PodcastFollow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/eventingpodc
Millstreet week is here, and with it comes one of the biggest fixtures in Irish eventing. On this special Connolly's Red Mills preview show, Sam Watson joins Nicole Brown to look ahead to the four-star at Millstreet International Horse Trials, where championship contenders, rising stars, and experienced campaigners all collide. From Jonelle Price and Senor Crocodillo, to Joseph Murphy's Aachen hopefuls, Cosby Green's Highly Suspicious challenge, and Sam's own exciting young horse Goldman stepping up to four-star, there's plenty to unpack ahead of cross-country day at Green Glens. The pair also discuss the unique challenge of showjumping after cross-country, why Millstreet matters so much to Irish eventing, and what the new FEI Under 25 World Championships could mean for the future of the sport. Highlights Millstreet's role in Irish eventing The FEI Under 25 World Championships at Green Glens Jonelle Price's strong hand in the four-star Aachen hopes for Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.S. Sam Watson's four-star debutant Goldman Why showjumping after cross-country changes everything Guests Nicole Brown Sam Watson Massive thank you to Connolly's RED MILLS for their support of this episode and of eventing at every level, from grassroots right through to championship sport. You can learn more about their feed, supplements, and nutrition programmes at redmills.com.
Cross-country speed. Everyone wants it. Very few riders really understand how to build it. On this episode of the Grassroots Podcast, Cameron Beer sits down with Sam Watson to unpack what actually makes riders fast across country, and why speed has far less to do with bravery than most people think. From cruising speed and balance, to transitions, footwork, stamina, and course walking, Sam breaks down the systems, habits, and mindset that helped him become one of the sport's best against the clock. There are stories from Burghley, Badminton, the World Championships, plenty of honest mistakes, and practical takeaways every grassroots rider can use this season. Because getting the time isn't about chasing. It's about understanding. Highlights Sam's five pillars of cross-country speed Why "practice until you don't get it wrong" shaped his riding The biggest mistakes riders make when chasing the clock How to train speed at home, safely and progressively Course walking tricks that save seconds without taking risks Why smooth rounds are often the fastest rounds This week's Grassroots Challenge, Sam's Gear Challenge Guest Sam Watson, Irish Olympian, World medalist, and EquiRatings analyst Presented by Foran Equine, part of the Connolly's RED MILLS family. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.
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