Eventing Podcast

Nicole and Diarm have put their glad rags on and have the important job of the #ERHOTY23 draw. There are some seriously hard pairings for you to decide between! Head to https://news.equiratings.com/ to vote for your favourites. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The moment we have all been waiting for, ERHOTY is back! Nicole, Diarm and Sam put forward their contenders for #ERHOTY23 and make early calls about who they think will win this year's competition. Do you agree with the team's choices? Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

We are coming to the end of the year and as always we look back at the Grassroots season across the UK, Ireland and the US. Sam Watson joins Rosie to pick out some key performances and sats from 2023. There are some serious benchmarks for next year! EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

After his amazing victory at Maryland Austin O'Connor joins Nicole to relive the 5 Star win and chat through why they chose to go to the US. He also looks back at his Badminton success and what makes Colorado Blue so special. Guests: Austin O'Connor is an Irish Olympian who has had a very successful 5 Star campaign this year picking up 3rd place at Badminton and then rounding our the year with a win at Maryland. This was the first time in 58 years that an Irish rider had won a 5*. Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's classics, we bring you a show from the USEA Podcast. USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown sits down with eventing power couple Dom and Jimmie Schramm to discuss downtime strategy for your horse and the important components of when, where, how, and why. Plus, they chat about the importance of downtime for us as riders - something we don't always prioritize throughout the year! Subscribe to the USEA Official Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodBean, or Stitcher, or click below to listen in!

We have a brand new show for you! We all have so many questions for Sam Watson so we thought we would do a whole series asking Sam anything. You guys have sent in some questions and the first one he will answer is from Brittany asking "What are Sam's thoughts on breeding in the sport right now and is it on track?" If you have a question for Sam we would love to hear from you, send them in via social media or Discord. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Kylie Roddy joins Nicole to take us back through her fantastic top 5 finish at Pau this year, her exciting racing challenge and where her journey in eventing began. Guests: Kylie Roddy has come from a non-equestrian background and has had to make many challenging decisions to make it to the 5* level. She completed her first 5* at the age of 39 in 2021 and has since had four 5* completions. She has also recently taken part in a charity race for the British Horse Society and explains how her fitness and diet in preparation for the race has helped her eventing. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle  EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.  

Alphabetti Spaghetti is back with all things P! Diarm Byrne, Ben Way, Matt Heath and Nicole Brown bring you all topics of discussion including moisturising injections, parenting advice and favourite pubs. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here. If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below. Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.    

In today's Classics, we go back to December 2022 where Sam was joined by the head of Equine Science at University College Dublin, Dr Barbara Murphy, to explore how the science and technology behind Equilume lights can help you get the most from your breeding programme.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by Equilume, who are world leaders in the development of performance lighting for horses. Their products maximise fertility, performance and well-being, helping horses become healthier from the inside out.  To find out more, visit their website at www.equilume.com. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

We are at the end of the season and have loved following our grassroots riders but this is the last time we will hear from them in 2023. Rosie catches up with Joss Stewardson, our British rider, Rolline O'Callaghan, our Irish rider, and Alice Chan, our rider from the US, to hear about the highs and lows of their 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Rolline O'Callaghan has had a fantastic season and won the Eventing Ireland Equilume Power Average league as well as having unaffiliated success with her ex racehorse. Alice Chan has had a bit of a rollercoaster of a year with her mare who had some ulcers in the summer but has finished on a high, regained confidence, and placed 2nd at the Area 6 Reginal Training/ Novice Championships. Joss Stewardson has had his most enjoyable season to date having had a team top 10 finish at the British Riding Club Championship run as a 3DE with roads and tracks. He has also made great progress with his ex-racer. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to

Your Pan American Games Individual Gold Medalist, Caroline Pamukcu, joins Nicole to talk through the whole games from the build-up right the way to the individual medal. She also gives us an insight into her set-up and some of the sacrifices she has made to get this far. Guests: Caroline Pamukcu is not only the Individual Gold Medalist from the Pan American Games 2023 but she is also the rider with the most number of international wins in 2023. She moved to England for 6 months in 2022 to base herself with Pippa Funnell for training and throughout the years has moved up through the US young rider and development ranks. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Julia When Nicole Met... Jonelle  EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.  

Nicole catches up with 5* first-timer Mia Farley to hear all about her top 5 finish at Maryland and her journey with her ride Phelps. If you want to hear any of our other Inside Maryland Shows click the links below: Inside Maryland 2023 #1: Behind the Scenes Inside Maryland 2023 #2: Rider Insight with Piggy and Boyd Inside Maryland 2023 #3: Maryland Preview Show Inside Maryland 2023 #4: Dressage Review Show Inside Maryland 2023 #5: The Review Show Sponsors: The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry Of Ireland who are a premium footwear and clothing company that manufactures and supplies waterproof leather boots for Sailing and Outdoor pursuits as well as shoes and clothing designed for day-to-day wear. Grab yourself some tickets to the Maryland 5* by clicking here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

We have the final 5* of 2023! Nicole and Sam take a look back at all the excitement of Pau and what it could mean for Paris team selection. Sponsors: Achieve Equine are very kindly supporting our 5* shows this year and are offering all of our listeners a 10% discount code! Use the code PODCAST10 on the Equine Products UK website when purchasing your FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips to receive your discount. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This episode is very kindly supported by FLAIR Strips EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

What a roller coaster of a weekend! Nicole is joined by Ben King, the commentator for the Pan Ams, to recap all the action and talk through some of the highs and lows of the games. Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by Equilume, who are world leaders in the development of performance lighting for horses. Their products maximise fertility, performance and well-being, helping horses become healthier from the inside out.  To find out more, visit their website at www.equilume.com. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Ben King is a commentator who was commentating on the Pan American Games for FEI.TV. He also regularly commentates on Clip My Horse TV and Horse and Country TV. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Today we have a Classics show for you going back to January 2020 when we had arguably 2 of the greatest horsemen on the show.  Horsemanship. What does it mean to you? It's the theme for this year's International Eventing Forum next month so Nicole, Sam & Diarm talk to Eventing Legends Andrew Nicholson & Eric Smiley on their interpretation of it. If you want to listen to the shows mentioned in the podcast you can find the links below: The Story Of...Atlanta 1996 When Nicole Met Piggy Hall of Fame: #1 Ginny Elliot When Nicole Met... Julia EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Spike is back in the Feed Room with Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and Finbar Mulligan, the professor of Nutrition at the University College Dublin School, to talk through what Microbiomes are and how they affect your horse. Guests: Louise Jones: In 1999, Louise qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science, during which she specialised in breeding science and went on to graduate with an MSc in Equine Science in 2000. She is also one of only a handful of registered equine nutritionists in the UK. She has an extensive understanding of stud, clinical and performance horse nutrition, and has worked with trainers and breeders in the UK, Continental Europe, and the Middle East. Finbar Mulligan: He has worked in ruminant nutrition research since 1996. Originally he worked on the development of the Irish Net Energy System, which forms the basis on which we now feed ruminants in Ireland. He has researched extensively in the areas of negative energy balance, metabolic status and subacute ruminal

We go to France for the next 5* in the 2024 calendar. Nicole and Diarm take a look at the Pau field to see who they think will take the win and who to keep an eye on. Sponsors: Achieve Equine are very kindly supporting our 5* shows this year and are offering all of our listeners a 10% discount code! Use the code PODCAST10 on the Equine Products UK website when purchasing your FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips to receive your discount. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. This episode is very kindly supported by FLAIR Strips EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The action keeps on coming in the Eventing World as we now turn our attention to the Pan American Games. Nicole and Catherine take a look at some of the key contenders and we have an update from Ruy Fonseca to hear what it is like out in Santiago. If you want to hear more from Sharon White click here to hear the full USEA episode. Sponsors: This show is kindly supported by Equilume, who are world leaders in the development of performance lighting for horses. Their products maximise fertility, performance and well-being, helping horses become healthier from the inside out.  To find out more, visit their website at www.equilume.com. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Catherine Austen is a top Equestrian Journalist who not only covers Eventing, Racing and Hunting but many other equestrian sports. She is also Hunting editor at Horse & Hound and press officer for Burghley Horse Trials. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Nicole and Diarm are here to review all the highs and lows of Maryland 5* starting with reliving Austin O'Connor's win. Sponsors: The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry Of Ireland who are a premium footwear and clothing company that manufactures and supplies waterproof leather boots for Sailing and Outdoor pursuits as well as shoes and clothing designed for day-to-day wear. Grab yourself some tickets to the Maryland 5* by clicking here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Nicole is flying solo to bring you a quickfire round-up of the dressage in Maryland, plus get Doug Payne's thoughts on Ian Stark's cross-country course. Sponsors: The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry Of Ireland who are a premium footwear and clothing company that manufactures and supplies waterproof leather boots for Sailing and Outdoor pursuits as well as shoes and clothing designed for day-to-day wear. Grab yourself some tickets to the Maryland 5* by clicking here. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.