EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

It’s Saturday night at Badminton — and we’ve lived every emotion the sport can throw at us. A sellout crowd, a rollercoaster day of cross-country, and a leaderboard stacked with tension heading into the final phase.

From Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent’s classy round to that breathtaking performance from R...

It’s cross-country day at Mars Badminton 2025 — and the tension is sky-high.

With the leaderboard wide open and the going nearly perfect, Diarm and Spike hit record en route to the showground and play a game of Tomorrow’s Headlines Today. From potential game-changers to...

It’s the end of dressage day two at Mars Badminton 2025 — and the leaderboard is taking shape.

Today on the Badminton Tour Diaries, Nicole and Diarm catch up on the standout performances so far, including Oliver Townend’s test with Cooley Rosalent taking him into the lead going into Saturday. From shiftin...

It’s Thursday at Mars Badminton 2025, and the stories are already building.

In today's Badminton Tour Diaries, Nicole and Diarm catch up on the standout dressage performances from day one — from Tom McEwen’s personal best to Oliver Townend’s score on Ballaghmor Class — and unpack what it means for the weekend ahead.

Badminton is officially underway — and The 2025 Badminton Tour Diaries are rolling. 

We’re on-site all week with daily episodes capturing the stories, the people, and the moments you won’t hear anywhere else. Today, Nicole Brown and Sam Watson kick things off from the iconic Badminton House ahead of the first ho...

He’s 19. He’s a four-time Adelaide winner. And now, WillingaPark Clifford has etched his name into five-star history.
In a weekend that delivered emotion, legacy, and a touch of heartbreak, Hazel Shannon’s legendary partner reminded the world exactly what makes a champion.

Nicole Brown is joined by Sharon Ri...

The third five-star in as many weeks is here — and the 2025 Mars Badminton Horse Trials is shaping up to be a classic.

The 2025 Mars Badminton Horse Trials is packed with pressure, prestige, and serious horsepower. Big names, big form, and storylines at every turn — from returning champions to rising star...

With Badminton right around the corner, it’s a big week in British eventing — and this show is full of inspiration, insight, and expert advice.

Nicole Brown is joined first by five-star rider and coach Kylie Roddy, who shares her mindset heading into Badminton with SRS Kan Do, plus invaluable tips for grassroots riders preparing for the Lemieux ...

Confidence can take months to build—and seconds to lose. With championship events like Badminton Grassroots and the BE80 Champs on the horizon, this episode of the Grassroots Show, presented by Foran Equine, is all about practical, honest mindset strategies for riders at every level.

Nicole is joined by sports psychologist and BE-accredited coac...

Five-star season hits it's next stop — and this time we’re heading to the other side of the world. It’s Adelaide week, and Nicole Brown is joined by Sharon Ridgway on this Preview Show presented by Equilume, to set the scene for the only five-star in the Southern Hemisphere.

From Bold Venture’s long-awaited five-star debut to the tight turns and...

The first five-star of the year is done and dusted — and Michael Jung has officially made history. In this episode, Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop to break down all the big stories from the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: Mickey’s record 5th Kentucky title (6 at the venue), Boyd Martin’s epic weekend with three in the top seven, Harry Meade’s masterclass acro...

The wait is over — the Inside Kentucky Preview Show is here.

Nicole Brown and Sam Watson set the scene for one of the most competitive Defender Kentuckys we’ve seen in years. The field is stacked, the conditions could shake things up, and the storylines are electric.