Diarm is here to bring you an Alphabetti Spaghetti Christmas Special with Nicole, Rosie and a podcast debutant Ruairi Geoghegan, the COO of EquiRatings, to hear about their Christmas traditions and special Christmas drinks. 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: Th...
Dec 18, 2023•45 min
Colorado Blue is your ERHOTY 2023 winner! What a year he has had with two top 3 finishes at 5 star including winning Maryland. Austin O'Connor is back on the show to tell us what it means to him and his team to win ERHOTY 2023. If you want to listen to the two previous shows we have done with Austin hit the links below: Red Mills Special: Austin O'Connor Red Mills Special: Austin O'Connor Post Maryland EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook....
Dec 15, 2023•13 min
From the start of his riding journey on 2 cheeky ponies, Rosie and Posy, going to an Olympics and then a life-changing fall, Jonty Evans has been through it all. He joins Nicole to chat through his eventing journey, his wonder horse Cooley Rorkes Drift and his Paris Paralympic hopes. Listen for free on all podcast platforms. Guests: Jonty has been competing internationally for Ireland for more than twenty years. In 2015, he helped lead the Irish team to the nation's first-ever Irish FEI Eventing...
Dec 13, 2023•36 min
Sam is back with Rosie for another Ask Sam Anything. This time he will be answering a question put forward by Jordan: "What data has been most helpful to you in improving your own performance as a rider and are more riders looking at their own metrics?" 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....
Dec 11, 2023•10 min
Helen Bates joined the 5-star club after completing Pau 2023 on her ride Carpe Diem. She joins Nicole to chat through her first 5-star and how her eventing journey began. Guest: Helen Bates completed her first 5-star at Pau 2023 on Carpe Diem, which she has produced herself up through the levels. She has had multiple top-20 finishes at the 4* level along with producing lots of young horses up through the levels. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by NAF. 30 years ago they launched the ...
Dec 08, 2023•27 min
So how did we do? Nicole, Diarm, Sam and Spike take a look back at our 2023 predictions from February to see what we got right and wrong from the year. Who do you think will come out with the most points? Listen for free across all podcast platforms. If you want to check out the show mentioned on the show hit the link below: Equilume Special: Shenae Lowings EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook....
Dec 06, 2023•59 min
The Overview Show is back! Sam, Diarm and Nicole take a look at who they would pick for the British, German and US teams to go to Paris and what we could expect to see in Paris 2024. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Dec 04, 2023•57 min
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....
Dec 01, 2023•19 min
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....
Dec 01, 2023•56 min
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.
Nov 29, 2023•37 min
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: Conn...
Nov 27, 2023•35 min
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 liste...
Nov 24, 2023•30 min
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...
Nov 22, 2023•10 min
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 . S he 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 fit...
Nov 20, 2023•43 min
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 belo...
Nov 17, 2023•55 min
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 we...
Nov 13, 2023•49 min
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 un...
Nov 10, 2023•54 min
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 h...
Nov 08, 2023•43 min
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 supporte...
Nov 06, 2023•28 min
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 Str...
Nov 03, 2023•49 min
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 fr...
Nov 01, 2023•30 min
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 ...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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...
Oct 27, 2023•29 min
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 ki...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr
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, pe...
Oct 25, 2023•26 min
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. E...
Oct 24, 2023•56 min
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 fre...
Oct 20, 2023•14 min
Inside Maryland 2023 #3: Maryland Preview Show Nicole, Diarm and Sam take a look at the Maryland 5* field to see who they think could take the top spot this year. Will Cooley Rosalent be the first 9-year-old to win a 5* since 2009? Or will Prediction Centre favourite Piggy March and Brookfield Cavalier Cruise take the top spot? 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 ...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Inside Maryland 2023 #2: Rider Insight with Piggy and Boyd It's Maryland week! We have another exciting 5* this week and as part of the build-up Nicole has caught up with Piggy March to hear about her ride at Maryland, Brookfield Cavalier Cruise, and Boyd Martin to hear about his preparation with his 2 5* rides. 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 Sailin...
Oct 17, 2023•52 min
Equilume Special: Pau Preview with Gaspard Maksud Nicole catches up with Gaspard Maksud to hear about his season so far, his home European Championships and the build-up to his first 5* at Pau. 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 . ...
Oct 16, 2023•26 min
