Eventing Podcast

We have the first When Nicole Met of 2024 and we are starting with a bang!

Join us for an intimate look into the life of Ros Canter and the horse that helped define her career, Allstar B. Discover how Albie not only transformed Ros's career but also profoundly impacted her life. From their very first encounter to their shared successes and challenges, this episode is a tribute to the incredible bond between a rider and her horse. This episode is a must-listen for equestrian enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the profound connections we can have with animals. We're delighted that Agria have come on board as partners of the 'Horse of a Lifetime' series on the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast in 2024. Established over 130 years ago, Agria have been at the heart of the insurance industry for many years but their recently launched Equine Lifetime Insurance has revolutionised the offering available.  Agria's commitment to equine welfare and desire to protect your partnership with your horse makes them the perfect partner as we look forward to reflecting with some of the greatest names in

If you are getting fit in the new year this one is for you. Today we go to an episode from the USEA Podcast as Nicole Brown and Tony Sandoval from Coach Sando Training talk about how riders can make their own conditioning, in addition to their horses, a priority. From "proper core engagement" to "box breathing," the tips and techniques they discuss will improve your time in the saddle and beyond.  Subscribe to the USEA Official Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodBean, or Stitcher. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Fancy joining the EquiRatings team? EquiRatings are hiring and Nicole and Diarm are here to chat through what we're looking for.   Are you a hands-on creator, a doer who thrives in a dynamic environment? EquiRatings is looking for someone like you! From helping us to tell the story of some of the biggest events in the world, flexing your creative muscles on a wide range of digital products, plus expanding our digital footprint via social media, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a close-knit team at the heart of equestrian sport. Want to find out more? Hit the link below for everything you need to know and how to apply:  https://news.equiratings.com/stories/join-the-equiratings-team

Sam talks to world-renowned entrepreneur Tom MacGuinness, founder of Horseware, about his latest project and innovation, Horsepal. They discuss starting a business in the 1980s and how many of the same principles apply to solving problems for horse owners in the 2020s. Horsepal is a technology monitoring system that can help manage horse health and horse performance through heart rate monitoring. If you want to find out more hit the links below: https://horsepal.com/  https://youtu.be/wWWqlgWvZQE?si=E141ROQPe_Hh6tKc Guests: Tom is a successful entrepreneur born in Ireland. In 1979 he took over the management of the family equestrian center and when he discovered the business was not scaleable he created Horseware in 1985. Over the years, Horseware and Tom have won numerous awards for business, innovation, and product excellence. In 2002 he was awarded The Ernst and Young Irish Industrial Entrepreneur of the Year. He has now created Horsepal an app made to help manage your yard and training by measuring each

Nicole catches up with the amazing mother-daughter duo of Lucinda and Lissa Green to hear about how Lissa started her eventing career, how they work as a team, and the incredible story of one special horse called GO ON BIATS. If you would like to listen to the shows mentioned in this episode hit the links below: Red Mills Special: The Lissa Green Interview The Zebra Show #11: The Zebra Products Story The Zebra Show #2: Amerigo Guests: Lucinda Green was World Champion in 1982 and twice European Champion (1975–77). She also won World Team Gold (1982), three European team golds (1977, 1985, 1987), and an Olympic silver medal in the team event in 1984. Between 1973 and 1984, she won Badminton six times on six different horses. She also won Burghley in 1977 and 1981. In 2020, she launched The Lucinda Green XC Academy to help people with their XC riding. Lissa Green is an International Event Rider who rides under the Australian flag but is based in the UK. She is very talented at producing horses up through the

Winter is a hard time for everyone, especially Grassroots riders who are also juggling life, work, and horses with limited light time and energy.  Rosie, Nicole, and Sam are sharing their top tips to tackle winter and they discuss some of the great winter tips sent in from you guys on how to make this time of year easier. Sponsor: This show is very kindly supported by Foran Equine. For more than 45 years, Foran Equine has been applying its science for your success. Their equine health and performance products are available in over 50 countries worldwide. They apply leading scientific research and the experience of their multi-disciplinary team including veterinary surgeons, chemists, and equine nutritionists to develop high-performance supplements. 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

Today we head back to one of our most popular shows first released in July 2020. Nicole talks to Piggy March about career highs & lows, the Badminton win & the party that followed. As always Piggy is candid, honest & so relatable. This one is a must listen show, enjoy. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Cooley Farm now has over 100 international wins! They have taken the top spot at multiple high-profile events like Kentucky, Aachen, and Le Lion d'Angers. Richard & Georgie Sheane, the masterminds behind the Cooley Horses, join Nicole to talk through some of these wins and how they have been celebrating. If you want to listen to the episode mentioned in the podcast click the link below: Red Mills Special: Cooley Farm Guests: Richard and Georgina started Cooley Farm in 2004 sourcing, producing, and selling top-quality horses. Since then many of the world’s best riders and owners have become regular clients.  Cooley Farm runs its business in Glenealy producing select young jumpers and eventers. Richard attends all the major jumper shows, events and sales throughout Ireland identifying talented young horses and following the progress of proven campaigners. Throughout his years in the industry, Richard has developed unrivaled connections that allow him to source horses from all over the world. EquiRatings Ev

We are back with another Hall of Fame and this time we have the wonderful Blyth Tait. He chats through his move to the UK, his international success, and how the sport has changed. Guests: Blyth competed in four Olympics and has won four medals. His first international success was at the 1990 WEG in Stockholm when he won Gold in both the individual and team events on Messiah. At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, he won the individual Bronze and Silver in the team event. In the 1996 Olympics, he won Gold in the individual and Bronze in the Team event. He later repeated his World Championships double Gold in 1998 with Ready Teddy.  He has also won Burghley on 2 occasions in 1998 and 2001. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The new COE of British Eventing, Rosie Williams, joins Nicole to talk through her life before BE, how she has felt joining the team and her vision for the future of the sport. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Rosie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from decades in the sports industry. Rosie’s first national governing body role was as National Sports Manager for the Australian Equestrian Federation, a role which gave her a real appreciation for equestrian sport.  Most of her career has been spent in the sport of Rugby. Rosie spent 10 years as CEO of the Rugby Football Union for Women in England and was awarded an OBE for her contribution to Rugby. She has had a passion for equestrian sports throughout her life, growing up in New South Wales, Australia, she competed in several equestrian disciplines including eventing, show jumping, dressage, and polocrosse. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Sam is back with Rosie for another Ask Sam Anything.  This time he will answer "Why are fewer horses competing at 5* now than before?" 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.

As we start to get our horses ready for the season we thought we would take you back to February 2022 to answer some of your feeding questions. Are you wondering what to feed your horse that has just come back into work? Is your horse a hot/lively horse? Our own Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley have the answers, as they guide you through different nutritional scenarios to ensure your horse is in tip-top condition. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Horse Care Ultra Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Mix PerformaCare Balancer 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

In today's classics episode, Nicole & Catherine talk to one of the most popular riders in Eventing, Mary King. Hear about how she started her career, her top horses and what it is like watching her daughter, Emily, compete at the top level. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Nicole, Sam and Diarm are here with some top tips on how to get yourself ready for 2024. From sleep to sugar, they cover everything from nutrition to life structure to help you step into the new year with good habits. But don't forget to make sure you have everything in balance! If you want to listen to any of the shows mentioned in the show click on the links below: New Year, New Targets USEA Podcast #332: Fitness Tips for Riders EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

We have had some amazing guests on the show this year so we thought we would revisit some of the highlights from our guests in 2023. Listen for free across all podcast platforms  If you want to listen to any of the When Nicole Met in 2023 hit the links below: When Nicole Met... Ben and Sarah Way When Nicole Met... Saffron Cresswell When Nicole Met... Giovanni When Nicole Met... Tom Jackson When Nicole Met... Ellie & Finn Healy When Nicole Met... Bedmax When Nicole Met... Lizzie Baugh When Nicole Met... Gubby Leech When Nicole Met... Julia Norman When Nicole Met...Caroline Pamukcu When Nicole Met... Kylie Roddy When Nicole Met... Jonty Evans 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.

What a year 2023 has been, so many highs throughout the eventing world. Nicole, Sam and Diarm look back on the year and relive some of the key moments before we head into 2024. We also hear the greatest moments from the rest of the podcast team, riders and some of you lovely listeners.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms.  If you want to listen to the episode mentioned in the show hit the link below: Red Mills Special: Austin O'Connor EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

As we come to the end of the year we thought we would take a look back at some of the best bits from Alphabetti Spaghetti 2023. So sit back, grab yourself a drink and enjoy. 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.

The big day is finally here! Diarm and Nicole check in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Christmas jokes and quizzes to get you through any Christmas chores. Thank you for all the support this year, and we wish you all a brilliant festive season. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.