Eventing Podcast

The whole team returns for a jam-packed episode to review Tattersalls, plus preview Bramham and Bromont. Sam took a swim in the Nations Cup at Tatts but also managed to finish fourth with Ardagh Highlight … when he wasn’t busy doing impressions! Nicole and Diarm survived a massive rain storm at Wiesbaden during leg 2 of Event Rider Masters but lived to tell the tale. The near-death experience did not dampen Diarm’s enthusiasm for Mr Bass, who next heads to Bramham. Jenni somehow manages to keep the whole thing under control while preaching #girlpower and cheering for the Americans. Business as usual! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes — feel free to leave a 5* review too.

Another Event Rider Masters Special  and this time Diarm and Nicole are in Europe. It is Leg 2 and the ERM Show has rolled into Germany for Wiesbadener PfingstTurnier. It is just Diarm and Nicole on this one and they agree a top three. THEY AGREE.  Diarm annoys Nicole with German phrases, she keeps it together. Usual stuff.  Watch Leg 2 from Wiesbaden live at www.eventridermasters.tv and follow the conversation on social media @ERMEventing and #ERMEventing Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes — feel free to leave a 5* review too

In the latest episode of the Horseware Eventing Podcast the team review the action from Saumur, find a possible chink in Michael Jung's armour & talk all things Houghton International before moving onto one of the most popular events in the calendar, Tattersalls. With both the CIC & CCI 3* classes boasting strong fields there is plenty to discuss.  Sam & Diarm are hoping for an Irish winner, Nicole once again sticks by the Brits and Jenni has a strong American contingent coming over. After the success of the #JollyOllie impression, Mark Todd, Blyth Tait & Yogi Breisner all make an appearance, courtesy of Sam.  Diarm promises to pick Jenni up from the airport in fancy dress and Nicole sits, once again, on the fence. In all it's an entertaining episode that has plenty of laughs and an opportunity for the listeners to get involved. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes — feel free to leave a 5* review too

With Diarm & Sam away in Spain (yes Sam's Spanish impression makes an appearance, no it hasn't improved since last time) the team have a quick (very quick!) preview of all the action coming up at Houghton International this weekend.  The Germans are in full force for the Nations Cup but the Americans also have a strong hand to take on none other than Mr Bass who runs for the first time since winning Ballindenisk last month. It's a little more out of control than normal with Nicole getting her bathroom DIY in a muddle, Diarm's expressions getting him into trouble again, Sam, he was just being Sam & Jenni being the most normal (as usual) of the group. There is lots to talk about in this Podcast from Saumur, Tattersalls, Luhmuhlen and a #PodPicks leaderboard update. A big couple of weeks on the Horseware Eventing Podcast coming up as Sam & Jenni head to Tatts while Nicole & Diarm go to Wiesbaden for Leg 2 of the Event Rider Masters. Don't forget to get in touch with us on Twitter & Facebook #

Another Event Rider Masters Special as we look back at Leg 1 at Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials. Alice joins us and is as brilliant as expected.  The highlights of Leg 1 from Chatsworth are on Sky Sports on Thursday at 7pm (les get those viewing figures up!) and you can watch all the tests, jumps and speed rounds on the 'Watch Again' function at www.eventridermasters.tv  Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes — feel free to leave a 5* review too 

This episode is an Event Rider Masters Special all about Leg 1 at Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials. The team talk through the key facts and figures for Chatsworth, including the Need for Speed. The optimum time is notoriously difficult to make at this venue. Can anything catch the clock? Nicole proclaims her undying love for Upsilon, but Diarm has a surprise for her. Sam tips an Italian pair with a chance to break into the all-time top 10 ERM dressage scores. Jenni still can't find her voice but has her eye on an exciting British combination. Watch Leg 1 from Chatsworth live at www.eventridermasters.tv and follow the conversation on social media @ERMEventing and #ERMEventing Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes — feel free to leave a 5* review too

What a week!  One of the biggest events in the calendar and it did not disappoint. The team talk through all of the action, who got things right and perhaps more importantly, who got things wrong. Jenni forgot to take her voice back to America with her so she is MIA but Nicole & Sam celebrate the incredible achievement & Diarm rues 'Happy Hale Bob Day'. The winner of the Horseware Ice Vibe Boot competition is announced & Nicole also makes a public apology having totally messed up the Pre Badminton quiz. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes – feel free to leave a review too 

What can we say? It is finally here. 

Kentucky 2017. High drama. Thirties tests. FODs. Ten Four Stars. #TeamLeeLee. Mr Medicott the old timer. Tim Bourke the speedster. High Kingdom!! Queen Rocanna - three in a row. Quick turnaround. PodPicks Updated. On to the next one. 

Ok, the first four star of the 2017 season is finally here and social medis is alight with pictures of people arriving in Lexington! Michael Jung and fischerRocana FST return seeking a third consecutive win - weirdly, its the only event above 2* level they have ever won. Also, weirdly, none of the team went for her as their pick. The big news of the day is that Horseware are now sponsoring the pod, so we have lots of fun prizes and are delighted to gave them on board. The #PodPicks table is updated - and you can also check out the top 20 horses scoring points. No Diarm on this pod but we managed.  

The girls are away so we went rogue and recorded. There is stuff on Burnham Market and a look at the dressage leaderboard. Sam gives us an update on George. Then it just tails off into general life updates...it will be good to have Nicole back to do these things properly.  They only thing wort noting from this pod is BILLY WALK ON. He is going to be a star this year. 

The team looks at one of the biggest CIC3*s in the Eventing calendar. Sam gets himself into hot water with the ladies but thankfully gets shown up by eight of the top ten being ladies. We look at 'The Great British Rebuilding Project', led by the 10 year old KBIS Starburst, the overall winner #BusyIzzy. Leonidas came close to the top prize - surely a second career win will come soon! One-tenth of a second cost Piggy French and Quarrycrest Echo the overall win - what a return that could have been! Another horse that is going to be on the radar for Strezgom. The Mr Bass FOD record has come to an end but what a record it is - just himself and Nereo have five consecutive FODs at 3 & 4* level. Zara Tinder is back aswell with a huge performance ahead of Rolex and Arctic Soul gets his run in at last before his big CCI run in May.  The Irish challenge is mounting by the way. Big performances this weekend.  The season is picking up. There was lots of Badminton and Rolex prep runs. 2 four stars coming up in the nex

On the latest Eventing Podcast Nicole, Sam & Diarm catch up on all the latest news from Carolina International, take a look at the latest Rolex Kentucky entries and wish Anthony Patch a very happy retirement. With one of the biggest CIC3* competitions in the calendar about to start we Preview Belton International Horse Trials and take a look down the star studded start list of 112 entries.  The Irish send a strong contingent, 2016 winner Chris Burton is back looking to retain his title and the British Rebuilding Project gets underway. Sam & Diarm discuss sharing a bed, there is a small domestic and Nicole does a happy dance.

Eventing nerds around the world got excited this week as we got the Badminton entries and then the first Rolex entries. We have a quick look through to see the stand out names.  We also have have an update on our 'PodPicks' league for the season. Any five horses - best 15 rated results altogether. The deadline for entry is fast approaching

In the next episode of the Eventing Podcast's #LockerRoomTalk series Nicole & Sam chat to one of greatest (and nicest) riders on the circuit, Blyth Tait. Looking back at a star studded career that includes World Championship & Olympic titles, more F.O.Ds at Badminton than any other rider, plus hopes for the World Equestrian Games in 2018 it's an interview that only scratches the surface of a truly remarkable career. As Blyth's No. 1 Fan Sam successfully (and somewhat surprisingly) manages to keep himself under control and Blyth selects a very strong team for the #PodcastPicks competition. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes – feel free to leave a review too.

Special bonus show this week. We decided to find out who could best select the 5 top performers for 2017 based on the ER Ratings. We each picked our five, and to make it harder for us - we had to select totally different teams. It should be easier for you guys, just pick any 5. Lets see who really knows their stuff! Send us your teams on Twitter using the hashtag #PodcastPicks or on Facebook or email or somehow get the list of 5 to us and we will put you into the system. You have until the end of March, Belton is the cut-off point. There will be a prize...we haven't decided yet..but something decent like an iPad rather than just the usual. And all you have to do is send us 5 horses to be in with a chance of glory.  I have Sam standing by to enter in the teams, so let us know your team of 5. Things getting exciting now as the season nears the start on this side of the world.

In the next episode of the Eventing Podcast ‘Locker Room Talk’ series, Sam chats to the lovely Camilla Spiers and looks back on what has been an meteoric rise to the very top of the sport. With the small but mighty Portersize Just a Jiff, Camilla has been a regular on the Irish team at Senior level since making her senior debut at a World Games aged only 20 back in 2010.   Taking in the highs of 2016 with two top 10 placings at 4*, the heartbreaking lows of London 2012 and everything in between, it's an interview that focuses on the wonder pony that is Jiffy - the 4* Pony Club Pony who has competed internationally every year for 11 consecutive seasons. It's a remarkable story, one that is made even more special by what is an incredible partnership - we loved this #LockerRoomTalk and we hope you do too!

The #EventingPodcast team are back....and now they have the power of the little green book on their side.    It is time to begin the first in a series of specials which focus on major events to look forward to in 2017. On this episode, the team look at the combinations who have completed one of the the world's greatest four-stars, Badminton Horse Trials, on their dressage score - otherwise known as an F.O.D.  Not as easy, or as common you might think, this feat has been achieved in total 86 times by 50 different riders since penalty scoring was introduced in 1971.  4 riders have managed this on an incredible 4 occasions but one man has managed it a quite staggering 5 times - all rise for the maestro that is Blyth Tait. Diarm realises that Lucinda Green was actually very good (and predicts the end of the Jung reign). Sam trots out some impressions and is apparently described as 'interesting' & 'informative'.....  Jenni professes her love for Eagle Lion & Nicole tries to keep the whole thing under contr

The team chat through their picks for #TheYoungGuns to watch in 2017.  The only criteria being that they need to have been born after 1990.  Jenni brings us two top talents from the US, Diarm finds a tenuous link back to Maxime Livio (surprise!) while Nicole & Sam champion some young UK and Irish stars. We look at some of the highest rated performances from #TheYoungGuns in the last couple of years and examine why combinations finishing on their dressage scores (FOD's) are so competitive. Packed with EquiRatings stats, the usual disagreements and Sam opens an exciting parcel on the air.   Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodcast and subscribe via iTunes - feel free to leave a review too ;)

With 2016 behind us the team talk through the #OnesToWatch in 2017 with a Season Preview.  With the start of another Olympic cycle likely to see some new stars on the horizon, a focus on the big 4*'s and a host of big names battling it out in the Event Rider Masters Series there is plenty to discuss. Nicole basks in the glory of Don Geniro being crowned EquiRatings Horse of the Year 2016 AND Mulry's Error coming in 2nd.  Jenni pinpoints the ones to watch from America in the lead up to WEG 2018, Sam debates whether Sam will be out competing next year (the horse not the jockey...) and Diarm finds out something about a certain 2017 prediction that Sam (the jockey) hadn't mentioned yet. There is also a brilliant stat on Willa Newton, tipped as being #OneToWatch for 2017.... We can't wait for the 2017 season to get underway and would love to hear what you are most looking forward to, get in touch with us on Twitter or Facebook using #eventingpodc