Eventing Podcast

We have a special When Nicole Met show for you today as we have not 1 but 2 guests on today's podcast. The up-and-coming superstars, Ellie & Finn Healy, are on the show to talk about what it was like to produce a Pony European Champion, the transition onto horses and juggling education and eventing. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  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 

What a win for Ros Canter at Badminton Horse Trials and we have a review show from the media centre, which was a hub of action after a great 4 days of competition. Nicole, Diarm, Rosie, Spike and Matt Heath look back at some of the spectacular records that were broken and we hear a short clip from the winner herself. Listen for free across all podcast platforms This episode is very kindly supported by FLAIR Strips

It's the final day of the Badminton Horse Trials! Rosie and Diarm take a look at who they think will jump well today from the current top 5 and who they think will make it onto the podium.  Nicole has also caught up with James Rushbrooke and Tom Rowland ahead of their showjumping today. The Badminton Diaries are very kindly supported by Fairfax & Favor and Eco Voltz. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Well, what a day of cross country at Badminton horse trials. To review it all we have Nicole and Sam taking a look at the numbers and reliving the action. We also hear from one of the fence judges, Fee Mitchell, to learn what it takes to be a fence judge at Badminton. Along with Sarah Clark, who unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition, as she takes us through how crowdfunding has helped her get to Badminton and her plans for the future. The Badminton Diaries are very kindly supported by Fairfax & Favor and Eco Voltz. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

The leaderboard had a good old shake-up today in the dressage and there will be plenty more movement tomorrow! Nicole and Sam review some of the tests from today and take a look at what they think may unfold tomorrow.  Rosie also caught up with Heidi Bates, the owner of KEC Deakon, to learn more about her ownership journey and Nicole found Sam Griffiths to hear what it takes to win on wet ground. The Badminton Diaries are very kindly supported by Fairfax & Favor and Eco Voltz. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole, Rosie and Catherine review the first day of dressage after seeing some stellar performances from Oliver Townend and Gemma Stevens. We also hear from Alex Bragg's Head Girl Sarah Whatley to learn more about Quindiva and Co-Founder of Fairfax & Favor, Marcus Fountaine, to celebrate the 10th year of the brand.  The Badminton Diaries are very kindly supported by Fairfax & Favor and Eco Voltz. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Rosie has caught up with Kate Raynor, the winner of the 100cm, and Amy Dixon, the winner of the 90cm, at the Voltaire Design Grassroots Championships to hear all about their triumphant experience. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole & Rosie take you behind the scenes at Badminton Horse Trails. Bubby Upton’s head girl Katie Dutton gives an insight to grooming at the top level plus we hear from Eco Voltz co-founder Tracey Johnston The Badminton Diaries are very kindly supported by Fairfax & Favor and Eco Voltz. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

We are in the thick of some of the most exciting weeks of the year and we now roll onto Badminton! Nicole, Diarm, Sam and Spike are here to discuss in great detail the field of Badminton 2023 and what type of horse they think you will need to take the title this year.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms This episode is very kindly supported by FLAIR Strips

What an emotional weekend at the Land Rover Kentucky 5*. Nicole and Catherine review all the action from the memorable event and what this win means for US eventing. This episode is kindly supported by Mane 'n Tail Equine. Mane 'n Tail Equine offers top-quality, all-natural horse grooming products that promote healthy coats and strong hooves. Their unique branding and packaging make them stand out, while their effectiveness will make you a believer. Give your horse the best with Mane 'n Tail Equine. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

One of the biggest Grassroots Championships on British Soil is upon us! Rosie has gathered Diarm and Nicole to preview both the 90cm and the 100cm using EquiRatings data. We also hear from Alison Roberts, who will be competing in the 100cm, to hear all about her journey to Badminton. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Nicole & Sam hop off the emotional rollercoaster that is a 5* cross country day to give an immediate reaction on the day's action. This episode is kindly supported by Mane 'n Tail Equine. Mane 'n Tail Equine offers top-quality, all-natural horse grooming products that promote healthy coats and strong hooves. Their unique branding and packaging make them stand out, while their effectiveness will make you a believer. Give your horse the best with Mane 'n Tail Equine. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

One of Ireland's greatest eventers joins Nicole to tell us more about the early days of his career, his 3 Olympic appearances and what he thinks makes a great 5* horse. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing 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.  

Rosie has caught up with Sophia Hill after her podium finish at her first 5* in Adelaide. They chat through what it was like to be back at Adelaide, Sophia's performance and what's next for the combination. Listen for free across all podcast platforms

Will we see the first female winner of Kentucky 5* since 2011? Nicole, Sam and Spike are here to preview the 5* field and let you know if they think it will be a woman taking home the title and if the US can bag themself a Kentucky winner after a long wait. This episode is kindly supported by Mane 'n Tail Equine. Mane 'n Tail Equine offers top-quality, all-natural horse grooming products that promote healthy coats and strong hooves. Their unique branding and packaging make them stand out, while their effectiveness will make you a believer. Give your horse the best with Mane 'n Tail Equine. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

As we know these 5* events would be nothing without the huge team of volunteers who work so hard to help run such amazing events. So we thought we would chat with some of the people behind the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Nicole has caught up with Laura Voll, the Volunteer Coordinator, and Sandy Suffoletta a member of the Organising Committee, who wears many hats at the event, to hear their volunteer story. This episode is kindly supported by Mane 'n Tail Equine. Mane 'n Tail Equine offers top-quality, all-natural horse grooming products that promote healthy coats and strong hooves. Their unique branding and packaging make them stand out, while their effectiveness will make you a believer. Give your horse the best with Mane 'n Tail Equine. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  

The first 5* of 2023 comes courtesy of Adelaide and with it sees one of the stand out favourites of the top level of the sport in the history of the EquiRatings Prediction Centre. Shane Rose and the super consistent Virgil top the table with a massive 47% win chance, the question is who will be their biggest competition? Nicole takes a closer look at the field at the start of three brilliant weeks of sport. Bring. It. On. 

What a guest we have on the show today, it's none other than former World and European Champion Zara Tindall! She joins Nicole to talk through her ride for Kentucky, Class Affair, how her preparations have gone and her past 5* experiences. This episode is kindly supported by Mane 'n Tail Equine. Mane 'n Tail Equine offers top-quality, all-natural horse grooming products that promote healthy coats and strong hooves. Their unique branding and packaging make them stand out, while their effectiveness will make you a believer. Give your horse the best with Mane 'n Tail Equine. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

5* Event Rider, Rose Nesbitt, and NAF Nutritionist, Griselda Beaumont, join Rosie to chat all things fitness. From galloping to dressage fitness, they look at some of the ways you can get your horse in tip-top condition. Listen for free across all podcast platforms This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you would like to listen back to the first episode in the NAF Grassroots Series click here.

Nicole is joined by Kitty King, who placed 7th in the CCI-S 4*, to review all the action from Burnham Market. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.