EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

A rare occurrence on the Eventing Podcast... Diarm gets to open the show!
With Nicole handing over the reins, Diarm is joined by Catherine Austen to look back on a brilliant weekend at Scone Palace International. From the atmosphere and old-fashioned eventing feel to some seriously exciting performances across the levels, there's plenty to unpack.
Gemma Stevens delivered under pressure with Cooley Park Muze, Piggy March and Cooley Anything You Like made a big statement in the four-star long, and some of the sport's biggest names filled the leaderboards.
Highlights
Why Scone already feels like such a special event
What changed from year one to year two
Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze delivering under pressure
Why Cooley Park Muze looks like a very exciting horse for the future
Piggy March's impressive win with Cooley Anything You Like
Why Piggy is so good at getting the best out of a horse
The huge depth of talent across the levels
Why the riders coming back to Scone says so much about the event
Guests
Diarm Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder and Eventing Podcast host, bringing the numbers, analysis and plenty of opinions on the sport.
Catherine Austen – Eventing journalist and commentator, bringing her expert eye and all the stories from behind the scenes at Scone.

It's been a busy few weeks for British Eventing, and Rosie Williams joins Nicole to look back at the World Championships in Aachen, the first U25 World Championships and the British Championships at Hartpury.
We also hear from Dickie Waygood on what was, in his words, one of the toughest championships he has ever done, and Laura Collett reflects on team gold, individual bronze and a build-up to Aachen that wasn't quite as straightforward as the result might suggest.
Plus, with Olympic qualification secured, what does that change for the British team between now and LA 2028?
Highlights
Why Aachen was one of the toughest championships Dickie Waygood has experienced
The team decisions behind a seriously technical cross-country day
Laura Collett on a difficult run into Aachen and getting herself back on track
What makes London 52 different when he knows it's a big occasion
Rosie's take on Britain's World Championship performance
What the first U25 World Championships can do for the next generation
How Olympic qualification changes the next two years for the British team
Rosie answers your questions on the event calendar, Burghley and more
Guests
Rosie Williams – CEO of British Eventing
Dickie Waygood – British Eventing Performance Manager
Laura Collett – Olympic and World Championship gold medallist
Heading to Burghley?
The British Equestrian Team Foundation is bringing together two of eventing's biggest names for a special breakfast conversation with Lucinda Green. Come join for stories, insight and plenty of conversation from two generations of top-level eventing, all while supporting the work of the BETF.
Places are limited, so book your ticket and join them at Burghley: BETF Breakfast with Eventing Legend Lucinda Green
This episode is brought to you by Zebra Products, the UK and Ireland's leading distributor of premium equestrian brands including Sprenger and Veredus, and title partner of the British Eventing Podcast for 2026. Find out more at: zebraproducts.co.uk

It's Scone week!
Nicole and Diarm are looking ahead to a brilliant few days in Scotland, with huge fields, exciting young horses and some seriously good combinations lining up across the CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L.
Can Cooley Park Muze get the better of the hugely experienced Valmy Biats? Could this be Piggy March's week with Cooley Anything You Like? Or can Izzy Taylor and SBH Big Wall make their return to the top a winning one?
Plus, there are future superstars to keep an eye on, plenty of names flying under the radar and, of course, Nicole and Diarm put their necks on the line with their podium predictions.
Highlights:
The big names in the CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L
Cooley Park Muze, Valmy Biats and a fascinating four-star short
The young horses who could have LA 2028 in their future
Piggy March and Izzy Taylor head up the four-star long
Ones to watch throughout the weekend
Nicole and Diarm's podium picks
Guests:
Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne to preview all the action from Scone.
Scone Palace International Horse Trials runs 27–30 August, so make sure you're following the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast to keep up with all the action.
And if you haven't already, catch up on our Inside Scone episodes with Lucinda Russell and Event Director Alec Lochore before the competition gets underway.

Two-time Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell joins Nicole ahead of Scone to talk about the two equestrian worlds closest to her heart: racing and eventing.
From her own eventing days to building a hugely successful career in racing, Lucinda shares what the two sports can learn from each other, why fitness and ground conditions matter so much, and what makes the Thoroughbred such an extraordinary athlete.
Plus, there's advice for anyone retraining an ex-racehorse, memories of the glory days of eventing, and even the possibility of a Lucinda Russell comeback at Scone.
Highlights
Lucinda's journey from eventing into racing
What eventing can learn from the racing world
Why fitness, ground and riding forward matter
The intelligence and bravery of the Thoroughbred
Lucinda's advice for retraining racehorses
Why Scone could bring racing and eventing audiences together
Could we see Lucinda back eventing?
Guest
Lucinda Russell is a two-time Grand National-winning trainer whose roots are firmly in eventing. She joins Nicole to share lessons from a life spent producing equine athletes and why eventing remains so close to her heart.

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Nicole and Sam take their first look at the entries, from proven five-star stars to a new generation of horses and riders who look ready to put their names in the history books. With 19 Olympians, two former Burghley winners and much of the Badminton top ten heading to Stamford, there is plenty to unpack.
They dive into the Prediction Centre, the remarkable Burghley 1% Club, the combinations catching their eye and just what makes Derek di Grazia's cross-country track such a unique challenge.
Plus, Sam is heading there himself with Ballyneety Rocketman. He takes us inside his final preparations, how he gets a horse ready for Burghley's terrain and why this event still feels like the absolute pinnacle.
Highlights
First reactions to the 2026 Burghley field
Who could become the next first-time five-star winner?
The Burghley 1% Club
Sam's insight into tackling the terrain and making the time
The combinations flying under the radar
Sam and Ballyneety Rocketman's final preparations
Nicole and Sam make their early winner picks
Guests
Nicole Brown is joined by Sam Watson, who brings both the EquiRatings numbers and a rider's perspective as he prepares to head to Burghley himself.




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