Through the Owners' Eyes – Paula & David Evans

What’s it really like to own a horse at the Olympic Games—or to get a call out of the blue asking if you’d like to co-own a future five-star winner?

In the first episode of Through the Owners' Eyes, we sit down with Paula and David Evans, the brilliant duo behind some of eventing’s most exciting horses. From Vassily de Lassos’ medal-winning journey with Andrew Hoy to their newest star, Valmy Biats with Emily King, Paula and David share the stories, surprises, and big emotions behind the scenes.

 

Highlights:

• The unexpected fall that started it all (thanks to the Wobbleberry Challenge!)

• Buying Vassily de Lassos… then watching him fly around Tryon and Tokyo

• Valmy Biats and the voicemail that led to a top-class new partnership

• What it’s like emotionally when your horse is on the world stage

• Badminton 2025 and why they’re more excited than ever

Guests:

• Paula Evans – Passionate eventing owner and storyteller, co-owner of Vassily de Lassos, Creevagh Cooly & Valmy Biats

• David Evans – Lifelong eventing supporter, co-owner, and the steady hand behind the scenes

• Hosted by Nicole Brown

 

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