RED MILLS Special: New York, New Venue, New Stories
Release Date: 09/18/2025
Bertram Allen on Building A Career, a Brand & the Aloga Auction
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
Charlotte Smet is joined by one of Ireland’s most successful show jumpers, Bertram Allen, for a special episode that dives into his career, his family operation, and the philosophy behind the rapidly growing Aloga Auction. Bertram reflects on his remarkable rise through the sport, from pony success in Ireland to competing on the world stage as a teenager, and what it was like to leave home at just 16 to pursue his career in Germany. Now over a decade later, he shares how that move shaped both his riding and his business. The conversation explores the family dynamic behind Aloga, with Bertram...
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RED MILLS Special: The Road to Aachen Leads through Mexico
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
Charlotte Smet and Sam Watson are back from the World Cup Final and straight into another huge week, this time previewing the next stop in Mexico. After a standout championship in Fort Worth, the conversation starts with the performances that are already shaping the 2026 season. Charlotte and Sam break down Kent Farrington and Greya’s World Cup win, what it means for the top of the sport, and why her form is starting to look very familiar when you compare it to past championship greats. From there, the focus shifts to what comes next. Mexico brings a field packed with proven names,...
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Flair Overview Show: World Cup Finals, World No. 1 Pressure, and a Sport on Fire
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
Sam Watson battles through the “Sam Flu” to join Charlotte Smet for a packed Flair Overview Show, and there is plenty to get into after a huge few weeks in the sport. The episode starts with one of Sam’s big 2026 predictions coming true, as Greya and Kent Farrington won the US Equestrian Open Final in Wellington. From there, Charlotte and Sam zoom out to the bigger picture, looking at the battle at the top of the sport between Kent Farrington, Richard Vogel and Scott Brash, and what it could mean for the road to Aachen. They also assess the latest Elo rankings, reflect on Nina Mallevaey...
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RED MILLS Special: Who Wins in Miami Beach?
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
Charlotte Smet and Diarm Byrne are back from Wellington and straight into another huge week, this time previewing the LGCT of Miami Beach. After a dramatic US Equestrian Open Final in Wellington, the conversation starts with the standout performances that continue to shape the 2026 season. Charlotte and Diarm dig into Richard Vogel’s extraordinary depth, debating whether Gangster Montdesir is now more than just the exciting young horse in the string and asking what that could mean for the road to Aachen. Then it is on to Miami, where a fascinating field brings together proven championship...
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Flair Overview Show: The Streaks, the Strings & Storylines of 2026 so far
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet rip through a stacked first two months of 2026: Scott Brash’s outrageous Doha run and return to World No.1, Nina Mallevaey’s jaw-dropping 12 consecutive 5* 1.60m clears, the Dutch stacking wins, and breakout moments in Wellington, plus a few bold predictions already coming good. This show is very kindly supported by FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips. Achieve Equine, LLC develops innovative equine products like the FLAIR Strips. Founded by Jim Chiapetta and Ed Blach, both equine veterinarians, the company focuses on enhancing horse respiratory health and performance....
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RED MILLS Special with Michael Duffy
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
This week on the EquiRatings Jumping Podcast, we sit down with RED MILLS rider Michael Duffy in Wellington as he balances five-star competition with building the next generation of championship horses. Fresh from a Grand Prix qualifier win in Ocala with Mr. Qerly, Michael reflects on the start of his season — but this conversation is really about the bigger picture. From Irish team bronze in Milan to winning the LGCT Grand Prix of Miami, Michael has already proven himself at the top level. Now, the focus is clear: invest in youth, develop properly, and build toward the future. Michael speaks...
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Preview: Week 5 at Wellington | Fidelity Investments Grand Prix
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
Sam and Diarmuid preview the Fidelity Investments Grand Prix at Wellington tonight. In this episode, we dive into the data behind the first five star of the Wellington 2026 calendar. Historically, winning the Fidelity Investments GP has been a harbinger of a record-breaking year (Kent 2025, 2017, Fuchs 2019). We break down the EquiRatings Prediction Model for tonight’s class, forecasting a challenging track with a predicted 10 hitting the Jump Off. Kent Farrington starts as favourite but he will face a challenge from Daniel Bluman and the high-risk, high-reward "wildcard" Richard Vogel....
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RED MILLS Special: From Doha to Hong Kong
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
January isn’t waiting around. With five-star jumping unfolding across Doha, Hong Kong, and Thermal, Charlotte and Sam take a global look at the riders and horses shaping the early weeks of 2026. From Scott Brash’s dominant start in Doha to emerging contenders laying down serious early-season markers, this episode is about momentum, depth, and what these first results might mean for the year ahead. What we cover Scott Brash’s red-hot January and the strength of his current string Early British team storylines on the road to Aachen Hong Kong’s rising names and why this show matters...
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Flair Overview Show: Our 2026 Jumping Bingo Cards
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
2026 has arrived, and with it a year of serious stakes: Aachen World Championships, the second edition of the US Equestrian Open, and a battle for world number one. The EquiRatings Jumping team sorts through form, streaks and star power to ask the real question: who shapes the season ahead? From Greya’s bid for 800 Elo and Scott Brash’s world #1 chase, to Belgium’s depth, France’s championship threat and USA’s Open ambitions, Charlotte and Sam make their predictions, crunch the data and lock in their early calls for the year. This show is very kindly supported by FLAIR Strips....
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The EquiRatings Christmas Special That Was Meant To Be A Quiz
EquiRatings Jumping Podcast
It’s the final sign-off for the EquiRatings team in 2025… sort of. Because while most of the crew are mentally halfway to mince pies and mulled wine, the jumping world is still rolling on and some of us are very much still on duty. So what do we do with the whole team on one call at Christmas? Naturally: a very serious quiz (with questionable rules, minus points for guessing, and absolutely zero respect for staying on topic).
info_outlineIn this RED MILLS Special, Charlotte is joined by Sam Watson to preview LGCT New York, a new venue, a stacked field, and a fistful of live storylines. From Ben Maher and Point Break’s push for a marquee 5* Grand Prix to Scott Brash’s win machine with Hello Chadora Lady, plus Belgium’s rising tide of young riders and young horses, we tee up the weekend’s must-watch combinations with data to back the hype.
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