EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

Forget the selectors. We've picked the teams.
Nicole is joined by Sam Watson, Annie Bishop and Spike the Vet to take on one of the toughest jobs in eventing, selecting the combinations they'd send to Aachen. There are easy picks. Then there are the horses keeping everyone awake at night.
Who has done enough this season? Does five-star form still carry the most weight? Which riders are impossible to leave at home? And which nation has the strongest hand heading into the World Championships?
Expect plenty of debate, a few disagreements and some very difficult decisions as the panel works through the leading contenders from Great Britain, Ireland, the USA, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
Then, with the teams almost settled, everyone puts their reputation on the line with their first World Championship medal predictions.
Highlights:
Our World Championship teams
The biggest selection dilemmas
Five-star form versus four-star results
Who's in, who's out and who's on the bubble
Which nation has the strongest squad
Early medal predictions
Guests:
Sam Watson – EquiRatings Co-Founder
Annie Bishop – Co-host of the US Equestrian Open Podcast
Spike the Vet – Equine veterinarian and regular Eventing Podcast panellist

Forget the selectors. We've picked the teams.
Nicole is joined by Sam Watson, Annie Bishop and Spike the Vet to take on one of the toughest jobs in eventing, selecting the combinations they'd send to Aachen. There are easy picks. Then there are the horses keeping everyone awake at night.
Who has done enough this season? Does five-star form still carry the most weight? Which riders are impossible to leave at home? And which nation has the strongest hand heading into the World Championships?
Expect plenty of debate, a few disagreements and some very difficult decisions as the panel works through the leading contenders from Great Britain, Ireland, the USA, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
Then, with the teams almost settled, everyone puts their reputation on the line with their first World Championship medal predictions.
Highlights:
Our World Championship teams
The biggest selection dilemmas
Five-star form versus four-star results
Who's in, who's out and who's on the bubble
Which nation has the strongest squad
Early medal predictions
Guests:
Sam Watson – EquiRatings Co-Founder
Annie Bishop – Co-host of the US Equestrian Open Podcast
Spike the Vet – Equine veterinarian and regular Eventing Podcast panellist

From sourcing young horses to producing future five-star talent, Andrew Williams and John Tilley have helped shape the careers of some of the sport's biggest names, including Tim Price's Jarillo, Georgie Goss' Kojak, Ballycoog Breaker Boy and more.
In this Red Mills Special, Nicole sits down with the pair to discuss what they look for in a young horse, how they produce horses for the top of the sport, balancing a successful sales business with competition ambitions and why patience is at the heart of every good production system. They also share the story behind their move to Ireland, John's rapid rise through the levels and the young horse they're most excited about for the future.
Highlights
• How they identify future five-star horses
• Producing young horses for long-term success
• Building one of Ireland's leading production yards
• Balancing horse sales with competition goals
• John's journey from amateur rider to four-star event rider
• The six-year-old they believe could be their next star
Guests
Andrew Williams – One of Ireland's leading young horse producers, renowned for sourcing and developing future international event horses.
John Tilley – Four-star event rider and young horse producer, bringing through the next generation of event horses from their base in Ireland.
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Luhmühlen delivered one of the biggest results of the season so far and with championship selection getting closer, Nicole and Ali have plenty to unpack.
This week they look back on Caroline Harris and D. Day becoming two-time five-star winners, why that performance could matter far beyond one result and which combinations helped themselves as team announcements edge closer.
There's also discussion around Emily King's strong weekend, Boyd Martin continuing to collect results, standout performances from Hallie Coon and Julia Krajewski and a look at who might just be peaking at the right time.
Plus, Ali's Eventing Manager predictions finally come good and she's taking her moment.
Highlights:
• Caroline Harris and D. Day win Luhmühlen five-star
• What the result means for championship selection
• Boyd Martin's podium finish and ranking implications
• Hallie Coon's impressive performance
• Julia Krajewski and Nickel take the four-star short
• Early Aachen team conversations
Guests:
Ali Barrett – EquiRatings AI & Sports Media Analyst, working across automation, performance analysis and storytelling to turn equestrian data into insights for fans and the sport.
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There are some stories that stay with the sport forever.
This week, Nicole shines a light on Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony charity as it celebrates 10 years of making an extraordinary impact. At Badminton, Nicole catches up with Hannah's mum Rachel Francis and trustee Miles Toulson-Clarke to reflect on Hannah's story, the community that rallied around her and the legacy that continues to grow today.
Following Hannah's osteosarcoma diagnosis at just 17, Willberry became far more than a mascot. What began as one young rider sharing her journey has gone on to fund vital research, grant life-changing wishes and support families facing impossible circumstances.
This is a conversation about horses, determination, community and the difference one person can make.
Highlights
• The story behind Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony
• How one rider inspired a global community
• 10 years of wishes, fundraising and impact
• Progress in osteosarcoma research
• The eventing community's role in Hannah's legacy
• Why Willberry continues to mean so much
• What it means to "Be More Hannah"
Guests
Rachel Francis
Miles Toulson-Clarke
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