USEA Valentine's Special: The Couples Showdown
Release Date: 02/10/2025
British Eventing Show: Season Kickoff, Training Initiatives & Exclusive Insights with Laura Collett
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
British Eventing Show: Season Kickoff, Training Initiatives & Exclusive Insights with Laura Collett Welcome to the first British Eventing Show of 2025 on the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast! As the new season begins, we’re diving into everything you need to know about British Eventing this year. In This Episode: 🎙 Season Preview & Key Updates – We break down what's happening behind the scenes, including calendar changes, member benefits, and the latest initiatives shaping the sport. 🏇 Cross Country Plus & The Future of Eventing – Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing,...
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Carolina Review Show
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
The 2025 international eventing season is officially in full swing, and what a way to kick things off at the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International! Nicole is joined by Holly Hudspeth, who had a front-row seat to all the action over the weekend. Together, they recap an exciting competition filled with standout performances, tough cross-country challenges, and major leaderboard shake-ups. 🏆 Key Highlights from the Show: 🔹 Jennie Brannigan & FE Lifestyle – Securing a long-awaited international victory after years of top-level performances. 🔹 Monica Spencer & Artist –...
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Carolina Preview Show
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
📅 Eventing fans, the wait is over—Carolina International presented by Setters Run Farm is here! In this episode, we bring you the full preview of one of the biggest events on the U.S. eventing calendar. Nicole is joined by Caroline Pamukcu, fresh off an international win just months after becoming a new mum, to talk about her season goals, her top horses, and how she’s balancing it all. Holly Hudspeth also joins the show to give her expert analysis on what to expect from the field, the impact of Derek di Grazia’s new cross-country course, and the key names to watch in the Sandy River...
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EquiRatings Special: HPR Rating & Performance of the Year
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
What makes a single eventing performance truly exceptional? In this episode, we break down EquiRating's High Performance Ratings (HPRs)—how they measure the best of the best and what we can learn from the greatest performances in eventing history. Nicole Brown and Sam Watson dig into the numbers, comparing legendary performances from Lordships Graffalo, Fischer Chipmunk, London 52, and more to uncover what makes a performance historic. Plus, we look ahead to 2025—who will top the HPR charts this season? Highlights: The Science Behind HPR – How it ranks performances beyond just...
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The Stirling Venture Capital Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase - Review Show
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
The first big event of the U.S. eventing season did not disappoint! The Stirling Venture Capital $100,000 Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services, brought high stakes, fast-paced competition, and record-breaking performances to kick off the year in style. Nicole Brown and Diarmuid Byrne break down all the action from Aiken in this Review, where Will Coleman and Chin Tonic delivered a history-making performance. But that wasn’t all—Boyd Martin, Philip Dutton, and a stacked international field made this a must-watch...
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The Stirling Venture Capital Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase - Preview Show
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
What happens when some of the biggest names in U.S. eventing go head-to-head in a fast, pressure-packed showdown? We’re breaking down all the action from the Sterling Venture Capital $100,000 Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services, where top horses and riders kick off their season with big goals—and big prize money on the line. This isn’t your standard FEI event—it’s an all-out sprint. Dressage sets the tone, show jumping raises the stakes, and cross-country delivers the excitement in a high-energy, condensed format. With past...
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Will Coleman on Mindset, Motivation & 2025
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
What does it take to be one of the most consistent riders in eventing? Will Coleman joins us for a fascinating conversation about the details that make the difference at the highest level. From refining his winter training program to balancing eventing and show jumping, he shares his approach to producing top horses, staying competitive, and continuously improving his program. Highlights Include: Winter Reset & Strategy – How Will structures the off-season to fine-tune his program and set his horses up for success. Jumping for an Edge – Why high-level show jumping has become a key part...
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A Career Worth Celebrating
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
Today, we're throwing it back to a standout conversation with one of the sport’s greatest legends—Ian Stark. In this USEA Podcast episode, Ian takes us through his extraordinary journey, from Olympic medals and five-star victories to shaping eventing through course design. Now "retired" (in the loosest sense of the word), he shares his perspective on how the sport has evolved, the challenges of designing at the highest level, and why slowing down has never really been part of his plan. Highlights Include: From Rider to Designer – How Ian transitioned from top-level competition to...
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The Top Ten 10-Year-Old Eventers To Watch This Season: A Glimpse into the Future
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
Some of the biggest names in eventing history were already making waves at 10 years old. Now, as the 2025 season gets underway, we dive into the next generation of potential superstars—horses that have built an impressive foundation and are ready to take on the best in the world. Who has what it takes to break into the top ranks this year? Highlights Include: HSH Blake – Caroline Pamukcu’s top-rated 10-year-old has already proven himself on championship stages. Could he be the next U.S. superstar? SBH Big Wall – Izzy Taylor’s striking grey is consistently posting top dressage scores...
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Aiken Showcase: Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant Special
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
In this episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, we look ahead to the Stirling Venture Capital Grand Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Solutions, the first chance to see some of the biggest names in U.S. eventing kick off their 2025 season. A key part of the showcase is the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant, created to honor the legacy of Annie Goodwin and provide crucial financial support to young equestrian professionals. We sit down with two past recipients to hear how this grant is shaping their careers. Highlights Include: Pursuing Eventing...
info_outlineLove is in the air… but so is competition! For this annual extravaganza, we've teamed up with the USEA Podcast for a Valentine’s Special, where two eventing couples go head-to-head in the ultimate test of knowledge, quick thinking, and maybe even their relationships. This year, Jacob & Cornelia Fletcher take on Shane & Niki Rose in a battle of eventing trivia, general knowledge, and personal questions—some answers are spot on, others… not so much.
Highlights:
- Competitive streaks revealed—who’s more ruthless, Jacob or Cornelia?
- General knowledge round goes sideways (cricket, Japan’s national sport? Really?)
- Eventing facts put to the test—who knows their stuff?
- The moment one rider realizes they might not know their partner quite as well as they thought...
Guests:
- Jacob & Cornelia Fletcher – Five-star eventers, new parents, and fiercely competitive.
- Shane & Niki Rose – Australian eventing power duo, but will their teamwork hold up under pressure?
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