Eventing Podcast

Badminton is here! Who wins the biggest event in the world? The full team discuss their podiums ... all mixed between the Team GB onslaught of Oliver Townend, Laura Collett, Nicola Wilson, Tom McEwen vs. Irish frontman Padraig McCarthy. Who prevails? If you correctly guess the top three horses and riders, you'll join us on a special episode! Send us your best podium guesses @Eventing Podcast ... good luck!

Oliver Townend secured back to back titles in Kentucky this weekend with Cooley Master Class.  The home side pushed him all the way with Boyd Martin taking second place and the National 5* title. Nicole, Jenni, Sam & Diarm review the excitement with all of your usual EquiRatings stats!  Stay tuned for even more Eventing Podcast this week as all roads lead to Badminton.  Make sure you subscribe on iTunes to make sure you don't miss any episodes!

BIG NEWS! Ingrid Klimke has withdrawn the red hot favourite from Badminton. It throws the door wide open - find out what the team think to the news & who they are putting up to capitalise on it. Don't worry - the official preview is coming later this week!

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 Burnham Market this weekend? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter - @eventingpodcast.

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?  Make sure you subscribe for FREE on iTunes, Spotify or Podcast Addict & remember we would love to hear from you @eventingpodcast. 

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 pregnancy announcement this year!), Jenni is over excited at the prospect of Quarrycrest Echo doing the Belton - Kentucky double, Diarm is sick & sounding like Tracey Chapman and Sam completes a full team for the first time in a while! Who do you think will win Belton?  Let us know!

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 & Twitter, we would love to hear from you.

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 - be sure to get in touch on Facebook & Twitter and let us know who else we should be watching out for this season!

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 you  don't miss any episodes!

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 (tell us something new) & Jenni uncovers an epic Mr Bass stat from 2018. Who do you think we need to look out for in 2019?  Let us know by getting in touch on Facebook & Twitter.

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 been a year of some huge performances & you'll all have your favourites as well, be sure to stay tuned & vote for them when voting opens shortly! 

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.