Podcasts about badminton horse trials

Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.

Samantha Clark joins us live from Badminton Horse Trials in England and Shiela Haviland tells us all about the Old People's Riding Club. Plus, some new prizes announced for Really Bad Adz. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3688 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek and Jamie JenningsTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Samantha Clark from BadmintonGuest: Shiela Haviland, president of Old People's Riding ClubAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equestrian +, My New Racehorse and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 04:00 - Daily Whinnies13:30 - Ron Davis29:30 - Farm Boy News34:52 - Realli BAD Asdz

Samantha Clark joins us live from Badminton Horse Trials in England and Shiela Haviland tells us all about the Old People's Riding Club. Plus, some new prizes announced for Really Bad Adz. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3688 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek and Jamie JenningsTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Samantha Clark from BadmintonGuest: Shiela Haviland, president of Old People's Riding ClubAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equestrian +, My New Racehorse and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 04:00 - Daily Whinnies13:30 - Ron Davis29:30 - Farm Boy News34:52 - Realli BAD Asdz

Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.

Live from Badminton Horse Trials with the GOAT

In this episode I go on a Style DNA journey with the very impressive Jade Holland Cooper Founder and CEO of her eponymous brand, Holland Cooper. Jade had a rural upbringing which was all about her ponies and horses...she didn't really think about clothes other than their functionality. It wasn't until she went to study at the Royal Agricultural College that she realised that everyone was dressed the same...that there were very few options for chic country clothing. This was her lightbulb moment. She drew up a business plan, left college, created a few tweed miniskirts that she sold from a "2 metre stand at Badminton Horse Trials" and she realised then that she was on to something. She has built an astonishingly successful brand in just 15 years, turning over 40 million pounds, and is in the process of building a 7,000 sq foot head office in Gloucestershire. I can honestly say, her achievements are extraordinary.  I ask Jade who her biggest inspiration is and she says Ralph Lauren, ironically the king of classic British style . The Lauren influence is clear but in a more obviously branded way. She admits that she wants to get the name on as many items as possible as it is effectively "free advertising". We laugh about how in the early days she bought an embroidery machine so that she could get her name embroidered onto as many pieces as possible, how she would have the machine running 24 hours a day with the assistance of a baby monitor. She tells me that her mother is her style icon, and was a designer herself, and that although they have different styles she is very inspiring. I ask her whether she thinks about her mother when designing? She says she is aware of her age group but makes the point that classic product appeals to multiple ages ...so true and so appealing to so many.  I ask her about the pressure of being the face of her eponymous brand (something I remember well), and to a degree an influencer of sorts. She admits it could be a full time job...but as the business gets bigger her "minutes get more important" but that she never want to lose the experience and interaction with her customers. She personally replies to her Instagram messages to get feedback, she is on the shop floor every 2 weeks and admits to obsessing about her business, living and breathing her customers.  Talking customers, she says that having Catherine as a good customer has been a great endorsement for the brand.  Despite her incredible success she admits that there are "many days I feel like I can't do this. It's an inner battle to get things over the line. Can I do this? It's really hard and really lonely" (gosh it is). I ask her what she reaches for on those vulnerable days and it's always a suit...the power of good tailoring is always a winner. She is clearly the style queen of Cheltenham Races...her home turf.  She is her own best ambassador, there more than anywhere else I would say,  and we laugh about how she always decides what she is going to wear at the last minute, much to the frustration of her fabulous team.I hope you enjoy this episode. Jade is a truly awe inspiring and incredibly focused human being... I wish her continued success and look forward to visiting her in her dreamy new head office later this year. Bravo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MITCH IS OFFICIALLY A DILF!!Who do you tee up for your podcast the week one of the hosts becomes a father? Someone reliable, someone flexible, someone local, someone heading to BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS next week... welcome back to the pod, big friend of the show, Helen Bates.Text Message the #BFOTS Hot LineCheck it out on YETI.com or at a YETI retail store near you.Big fan of sosh-med? Come hang out!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventingweekly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093051393320

Join us for a very special episode of Horse of a Lifetime. In this episode:  Discover the incredible story of Laura Collett's journey with her ultimate horse. Explore their path from an unexpected beginning to top-tier competitions, achieving international acclaim. Listen to Laura share intimate, behind-the-scenes insights on the bond and trust that elevate their performance.

In this latest episode of When Nicole Met..., we sit down with the talented Aaron Millar. Aaron opens up about his journey from childhood, learning to ride, to making his mark at top events like Bramham and Burghley.  He shares insights on what it's like to bring up a talented string of horses, facing the highs and lows of the sport, including how he rebuilt his career after a life-changing car accident.  You'll also get to hear about his partnership with the legendary horse Stormstay, his exciting future prospects, and how he balances the competitive edge with his love for riding!  Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with heart, ambition, and an inspiring outlook on life! Guests: Aaron Millar is an accomplished British event rider with a significant track record in the sport. Based in Malmesbury, England, he began his eventing career at a young age and quickly demonstrated his prowess. His career has been marked by numerous achievements including a notable ride at the Badminton Horse Trials in 2009 with his horse Stormstay, and successful participations in other prestigious events such as the Pau 5* and Millstreet 4*L, where he secured impressive placements. Millar is also known for his expertise in working with young horses, a skill that has earned him respect within the eventing community. He operates a full competition livery offering top-notch care and attention to horses, reflecting his deep commitment to the sport and equine welfare. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Joseph Murphy When Nicole Met ... Lara de Liedekerke-Meier EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

We've eagerly anticipated this day for three years, and it did not disappoint! History was made as Michael Jung became the first-ever three-time Olympic champion in eventing. Highlights: Michael Jung's incredible journey and record-breaking performance. Chris Burton's spectacular comeback after nearly 1,000 days out of the sport. Laura Collett's remarkable individual bronze win for Team GB. The emotional rollercoaster of Boyd Martin's Olympic experience. Unforgettable moments, including the passionate French crowd and the standout performances of the Japanese team. Don't forget to listen back to all our live shows from the weekend on our Facebook page! Guests: Kylie Roddy is a distinguished British event rider and a qualified Fellow of the British Horse Society, competing at the 5* level. With recent successes, including competing at the Badminton Horse Trials in 2022 and 2023 and securing 5th place at the CCI5* in Pau, France in 2023, Kylie has proven her skill and dedication to the sport. She not only competes but also manages a livery, offering training and coaching services.  EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The Paris Cross Country Review Podcast is now live! Join us as we dive deep into all the thrilling action and dramatic moments from the Paris cross-country. Nicole, Sam, Diarm, and Kylie Roddy dissect every twist and turn of the course, highlighting standout performances and unexpected surprises.

Mark Lucey has a 40-year career as a vet, including officiating at the Olympic Games and working as an eventing team vet, and is a former partner at Bourton Vale Equine Clinic in Gloucestershire. David and Mark have worked together for many years, and in this relaxed interview, they discuss why the surfaces our horses runs on are so important and why this is important for ALL horses and not just the top-level competitors.In this interview, David and Mark discuss:Their history together and Mark's busy career as a leading Racing and Evening vetHow are different surfaces measured and checkedWhat are different scientists doing to improve surfaces for our horsesHow can surface data help with event and course decisions?What does the 'bowling ball' test do?Which discipline seems the most in tune and aware of changes in the surface?How do studs and riders/horses influence the way they go on a surface?What funding is available, and how has Mark influenced the equestrian industry?David and Mark discuss the recent Badminton Horse Trials cross-country surface and how the horses (and their rider's) coped with it.-----------------------------------------To find out more about becoming a member >>> AskAnimalweb.comNot a Member? Join for as little as £6 a month or £8 on a month-by-month basis to access all the test results and have a say in what we test and investigate next. For this, you also get access to all past and future webinars, videos, podcasts, and articles, the opportunity to take part in testing and research and SOOOO much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Bex Hayward traipsed around every stand at Badminton Horse Trials trying to find a pair of competition boots she was left feeling incredibly down when not one pair of boots fitted her muscular calves. Her background in design led her to wonder if she could fill the gap in the market and she set about designing elegant, but flattering competition boots and The Wide Boot Company was born. With sales all across the world and a BETA Design Innovation Award, Bex chats to us about her journey, empowering ladies, finding time for her own horses, and what the future holds. You can follow Bex or find out more about The Wide Boot Company here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewidebootcompany  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewidebootco  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewidebootco  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bexwbc1671  Website - https://www.thewidebootcompany.com 

Introduction: Minutes 0 to 4:45 We will be off next week due to Memorial Day. I finished watching From on MGM+ and also watched Blown Away on Netflix. Chandra remembers the show Flea Market Flip with Ali Wentworth on HGTV. The documentary she remembers is called Craft in America and was on PBS. Royals: Minutes 4:45 to 25:30 Last week, as we were recording, the news had just come out that the Sussexes were going to be in Nigeria the next day. There were so many stories, pictures and videos of their visit, but it was mostly limited to Getty and social media. Their visit was announced late, and we think that was to keep British journalists from traveling to Nigeria to cover their tour. It was hard to source stories and photos, but we loved that they weren't being held up by protocol. They gave a lot of personal time to the causes and people they visited. Meghan was declared a princess of Nigeria by four kings. That was such a moving gesture and you could tell Meghan was touched. Nigeria pulled out all the stops for the Sussexes. People love the Sussexes because they are so genuine. During their tour they were getting invitations from other countries to visit. I play a segment of Meghan's speech at the Women in Leadership panel in Nigeria.  There was a lot of racism and toxicity in the British press around that visit. Nigerian Twitter united to call it out. It seemed like Buckingham Palace gave the press the go ahead to attack the Sussexes. We've also heard that Charles is trying to block Harry and Meghan from visiting more commonwealth countries, similar to how Charles tried to block the Bidens from being hospitable toward them. We mentioned in our last episode that Charles had scheduled a handover event to give William the title of colonel in chief of the Army Air Corps, which was Prince Harry's regiment when he served two tours in Afghanistan. That little event happened, William cosplayed as Harry, dressed like him and took a ride in an Apache helicopter. The optics were terrible, because William wants to be Harry and falls short in every way. The Sussexes are covering this week's People and it's such a contrast to last week's weird cover story that centered how William was coping with his wife's illness. There are direct quotes from Harry and Meghan saying how well they're doing and that they're going to plan more visits. I play a clip from Zoom with Karen, Zakia and Ameerah, where we talked about the Nigerian tour. Like Karen mentioned on Zoom, the Sussexes got a lot of gifts. Of course there are calls for them to give them back. The British press is trying to make it sound like they got extravagant gifts. Chandra remembers when Camilla was gifted diamonds by the Saudis. Archewell was briefly “delinquent” with their registration in the state of California, but that was a simple mixup by the Attorney General's office which lost a check. The check was sent by certified mail and was delivered. Governor Newsom spoke out on their behalf. This week we also saw more of William's alleged one time mistress, Rose Hanbury. She was at the Badminton Horse Trials where she was photographed with Camilla. Rose and her husband, David Rocksavage, were also at an OBE service where their son was the page for Charles and Camilla.  Comments of the Week: Minutes 25:30 to end Chandra's comment of the week is from Sunday on the post about Rose Hanbury's reemergence. My comments of the week are from Harla A Brazen Hussy and StellainNH on the post about King Charles' new portrait by Jonathan Yeo. Thanks for listening bitches!

Alli Barfoot chats to riders as they finish their dressage, cross country and showjumping at the 75th year anniversary of the iconic event.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to bring you news and insight from around the racing world. They lead today by asking why Aidan O'Brien seems so preoccupied with the size of City of Troy and whether it really does matter. With York around the corner, William Derby drops in for Dante Festival chat, plus James Savage on Middleton contender Infinite Cosmos and what's next for Chester winners Passenger and Never So Brave. Roger Teal weighs up Epsom vs Chantilly for Dancing Gemini, while Dan Barber give the Timeform perspective on France and the Classic Trials. Popular broadcaster Alice Plunkett talks Badminton Horse Trials and BAFTAs after an extraordinary Sunday afternoon for her family, and Helmut von Fink, who lost his star stallion Soldier Hollow last week talks about his horse of a lifetime in association with Weatherbys.

New Zealand's Caroline Powell claimed victory in the Badminton Horse Trials

New Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell has won the Badminton Horse Trials for the first time.

Equestrian Caroline Powell has become the fifth New Zealander to win the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials in England. Powell spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell says winning the Badminton Horse Trials is a dream come true.

On today's episode, the Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job, we hear from the ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda, as well as the PPTA president Chris Abercrombie, Auckland Transport has announced it will charge for overnight parking in the Auckland CBD, chief executive Dean Kimpton joins us, and equestrian rider Caroline Powell has won the Badminton Horse Trials, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

First thoughts of the Grassroots Championship course, terrible dress rehearsal and horrible attitude. We talk all things prior to Badminton Horse Trials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Embark on an unforgettable journey as we delve into the incredible story of Vanir Kamira, affectionately known as Tilly Bean. Discover how this "ordinary" mare, with extraordinary heart and determination, defied the odds to clinch prestigious titles at Badminton and Burghley, etching her name into eventing history. Join us as we explore the depths of her unique partnership with Piggy March, revealing the resilience, grit, and unwavering trust that propelled them to the pinnacle of success. Celebrate the legacy of a true champion, whose spirit and fight encapsulate the essence of eventing. Guests: Piggy March, born Georgina in Leicestershire and affectionately nicknamed after the character Piglet from Winnie The Pooh by her sister, is a celebrated British event rider. Her journey in eventing has been marked by significant achievements, including clinching her first five-star title at the 2019 Badminton Horse Trials with Vanir Kamira, a feat that ignited a stellar season culminating in a Team Silver at the Eventing European Championships and a second place at the Burghley Horse Trials. Piggy's dedication to the sport was further recognized when she was named the BE Leading Rider in 2019​​. March's commitment extends beyond competition; together with her husband, Tom March, she runs March Stud in Northamptonshire, focusing on breeding, competing, and selling horses aimed at excelling in international equestrian sport. Their operation is grounded in a belief in quality genetics and patience, foundational training for each horse to reach its potential. Piggy has also made significant contributions to Team GB at World and European Championships, securing individual silver medals in 2009 and 2021, and was a vital part of the gold medal-winning team at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon in 2018. Sponsors: We're delighted that Agria have come on board as partners of the 'Horse of a Lifetime' series on the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast in 2024. Established over 130 years ago, Agria have been at the heart of the insurance industry for many years but their recently launched Equine Lifetime Insurance has revolutionised the offering available.  Agria's commitment to equine welfare and desire to protect your partnership with your horse makes them the perfect partner as we look forward to reflecting with some of the greatest names in the sport, on their horses of a lifetime.  This podcast is supported by Agria, the company behind the UK's only lifetime equine insurance.  Their mission is to raise the bar on horses' lifelong wellbeing and they offer up to £10,000 of vet fee cover, year after year - for life!  Their Horse of a Lifetime campaign celebrates the horses who enrich our lives. To find out more search for Agria Horse of a Lifetime, where you can enter on the Agria website, or catch up with Agria Equine on Instagram and Facebook. For more information and to find out how the Agria team can support you visit Agria Pet Insurance. Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 4258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW. Agria insurance policies are underwritten by Agria Försäkring.

Kate Green joins us to talk about her new book on the Badminton Horse Trials. Alina can't contain herself because she gets to geek out on horses for 40min. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Fox-Pitt needs no introduction to Eventing fans: The British 3-Day Event Rider's many awards include multiple Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and European Championship medals. In 2011, he became the first rider to win five different five-star events, having won the Burghley Horse Trials a record six times, Rolex Kentucky three times, Pau twice, the Badminton Horse Trials twice, and the Luhmühlen Horse Trials once. A serious fall in 2015 left him in a coma for two weeks, but he came back to make the British eventing team and attend the 2016 Summer Olympics. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2018 Birthday Honours.In March of 2024, we were fortunate to have William cross the pond to the USA and teach a series of jumping clinics. We spoke to participants that rode OTTBs in 3 of the clinics in South Carolina, Maryland, and Pennsylvania this spring.We were lucky enough to interview 4 riders:Rachael Grice riding Pastiche “Annie”, a 2015 OTTB mare by Congrats in the Novice division at The Vista in Aiken (starts at 00:01:00)Liz Harrison riding Bombero, a one-eyed 2014 OTTB gelding by Friesan Fire in the Modified/Prelim division at Kealani Farm, PA (starts at 00:22:20)Taylor Cusack riding Clear Crossing (Eventing Rebellion), a 2014 OTTB gelding by Hunt Crossing in the Novice division at Loch Moy, MD (starts at 00:50:20)Rachel Childers riding Debutante Ball “Whimsy”, a 2012 OTTB mare by Corinthian in the Novice at the Vista in Aiken (starts at 01:20:00)Listen to find out what it's like to ride with a living legend!--------------​​#OTTBonTap #OffTheTrackThoroughbreds #EquestrianPodcast #ThoroughbredLove #EventingLife #RiderGoals #EquineAdventures #HorsePodcast #RidingStories #PodcastRecommendation #OTTBsofInstagram #OTTBsofTiktok #OTTBtransformation #Eventing #podcastseries #womenpodcasters #newpodcastepisodeMore details & reference about William:Wikipediahttps://www.foxpitteventing.co.uk/profile/

Dive into the inspiring journey of Lara de Liedekerke-Meier. Discover how Lara's passion for horses, combined with her competitive spirit propelled her to become one of the world's top event riders. From her earliest memories with ponies to facing challenges and triumphs on the international stage, Lara shares insights into her life, her approach to the sport, and the horses that have marked her career.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Lara de Liedekerke-Meier is a renowned Belgian equestrian. Growing up in a family passionate about horses, Lara got her first pony at seven and has successfully balanced her academic pursuits, including achieving a BSc in Business Administration and a MSc in Business Sciences from the Institut des Hautes Etudes Commerciales in Brussels, with her equestrian career. Lara made a notable entrance at the Badminton Horse Trials in 2014, finishing in 10th place with Ducati van den Overdam. Over the years, she has represented Belgium at various levels of European Championships, from Pony to Junior and Young Rider, eventually stepping up to compete at the Senior Championships.  Lara's dedication extends beyond competing; she enjoys training young horses and managing international events at her family's estate, Arville. She is married to German international event rider Kai-Steffen Meier, and together, they share a commitment to the equestrian sport​. She was the rider with the most International runs, XCj clear and XCT clears in 2023. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Tom Crisp When Nicole Met... Joseph Murphy EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. If you want to find out more about EquiRatings' Horse Sales:

Kate Green isn't just the Deputy Editor of Country Life magazine. She's also one of the country's foremost equestrian journalists, having worked at four Olympic Games as well as countless other top events around the world.With her book on the 75th anniversary of the Badminton Horse Trials just launched, Kate tells the tale of how the crushing disappointment of the 1948 Olympics paved the way for a resurgence in the sport on these shores, which has led to Britain becoming the home of eventing.Kate joins Country Life Podcast host James Fisher to talk about Badminton, equestrian sport in general and the incomparable magic of the Olympic Games, from being chased by irate security guards while walking the showjumping course in Atlanta to the outpouring of joy shared by fans and competitors alike during the golden weeks of London 2012.Kate's book, Badminton Horse Trials at 75, is published by Quiller (£40) — find out more about it here.Episode credits:Host: James FisherGuest: Kate GreenEditor and Producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via PixabaySpecial thanks: Adam Wilbourn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the world of course design and building for the iconic Defender Kentucky with our first Inside Kentucky show of 2024. This show offers a glimpse behind the scenes with Derek di Grazia, Jay Hambly, Mick Costello, Tyson Rementer, and Levi Ryckewaert, the masterminds crafting the challenges and beauty of the Kentucky cross-country course. From the intricacies of terrain and the artistry of fence construction to the vital role of safety technologies and the meticulous preparation leading up to the event, join us as we explore the collaboration, creativity, and sheer hard work that goes into preparing for one of Eventing's most prestigious events. Listen for free across all podcast platforms. Guests: Derek di Grazia: Derek, a competitor since 1968, began formally designing courses in 1986. In 2011, Derek embarked on his journey designing the LRK3DE course. Having won this competition in 1985, he brings a sense of understanding of the terrain. His course-building resume includes multiple distinguished courses including the Burghley Horse Trials and Tokyo Olympic course. Jay Hambly: Jay has held the title of course builder for such events as the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, 2013 Central American Games and the 2003 FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships. Mick Costello: Mick started his work in course building when he was 13 years old. In 1969 he found himself working on a huge 3-day with a group of people he called “The Big Guys” which included Derek who at 14, helped Mick out during the last few weeks of that event. He moved to KY in 1998 where he started his work with the Kentucky Three-Day. Mick's experience includes many great courses such as Fair Hill, Radnor and Pebble Beach in addition to the LRK3DE. Tyson Rementer: Tyson started building jumps at Pleasant Hollow Farms in Quakertown, PA. In exchange for lessons, board and entry fees, he would build jumps and other farm work including bailing hay, cleaning stalls, feeding and turnout. He settled into that role full-time in 2003. Levi Ryckewaert: Levi has eventing in his blood. Growing up in Belgium he worked on a horse farm where his father was a three-day eventer and organizer. Course building began for Levi in 1993 and in 1999 he moved to England to work on the Badminton Horse Trials. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Lucinda Green, a legend in the equestrian world, renowned for her six Badminton wins on six different horses but who is her horse of a lifetime?

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic event rider Eric Smiley. Eric Smiley represented Ireland at two European Eventing Championships, winning team bronze at both, competed at three World Equestrian Games, and has been on four Olympic teams. Eric is also a British Eventing Master Coach, a Fellow of the British Horse Society, and a coach for the 2012 Belgium Olympic Eventing Team. In addition to being a competitor and coach, Eric was formerly an FEI official and on the ground jury at both Burghley and Badminton Horse Trials. He was also the Director of the Golden Saddle Scheme for 18 years, where he helped identify talented children in all equestrian disciplines and was Chairman of Eventing Ireland for a total of 5 years. Eric competed in his last Badminton at 59 years old and now focuses on educating the next generation of riders. In this episode, Eric discusses various topics related to training and bringing horses up the levels, including: • Making riding instruction and horse knowledge more accessible. • The difference between young horse training and re-training horses with a previous career. • The importance of keeping the training consistent and simple. • The physical and mental maturity of horses at a certain age and how that is reflected in young horse championships. • Training horses to be good decision-makers and not dependent on the rider in cross-country or show jumping. Join Eric and Sinead in this exciting conversation on training horses with simplicity and clarity.

This week is part 2 of my chat with Jonathan "Jock" Paget Jock is a New Zealand equestrian rider who won a bronze medal in Team eventing at the 2012 Summer Olympics.In 2013 he became only the second rider to win the Badminton Horse Trials on debut after fellow New Zealander Mark Todd.He is now general manager of High Performance at Equestrian Sports NZ, which is how I got to meet him on a hectic car ride up to Auckland on a way to a HPSNZ residential On this ride I got to hear from someone who I believe to be incredibly skilled in coaching, his understanding of human (and horse) behaviour is outstanding and I'm sure this is why he is held in such high regard. I could talk to Jock for hours, and quite frankly did, I reckon he was stoked when the residential was over and he got away from me!

This week I am joined by Jock PagetJonathan "Jock" Paget is a New Zealand equestrian rider who won a bronze medal in Team eventing at the 2012 Summer Olympics.In 2013 he became only the second rider to win the Badminton Horse Trials on debut after fellow New Zealander Mark Todd.He is now general manager of High Performance at Equestrian Sports NZ, which is how I got to meet him on a hectic car ride up to Auckland on a way to a HPSNZ residential On this ride I got to hear from someone who I believe to be incredibly skilled in coaching, his understanding of human (and horse) behaviour is outstanding and I'm sure this is why he is held in such high regard. I could talk to Jock for hours, and quite frankly did, I reckon he was stoked when the residential was over and he got away from me!

Alli Barfoot's Badminton diaries 2023. In one of the muddiest competitions in a long time, I catch up with some of the riders throughout the competition and get their reactions to how their horses are winning at life and digging deep, literally to give their best performances.

What a win for Ros Canter at Badminton Horse Trials and we have a review show from the media centre, which was a hub of action after a great 4 days of competition. Nicole, Diarm, Rosie, Spike and Matt Heath look back at some of the spectacular records that were broken and we hear a short clip from the winner herself. Listen for free across all podcast platforms This episode is very kindly supported by FLAIR Strips

It's the final day of the Badminton Horse Trials! Rosie and Diarm take a look at who they think will jump well today from the current top 5 and who they think will make it onto the podium.  Nicole has also caught up with James Rushbrooke and Tom Rowland ahead of their showjumping today. The Badminton Diaries are very kindly supported by Fairfax & Favor and Eco Voltz. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

Anna-Katharina Vogel ist in diesem Jahr die einzige deutsche Starterin, die beim großen Vielseitigkeitsklassiker in Badminton an den Start geht. Die 5*-Prüfung in England zählt zu den schwersten Turnieren der Welt und es ist ein echtes Highlight im Eventing Turnier Kalender. Ich spreche über das Wochenende in regelmäßigen Abständen mit Anna und lasse die einzelnen Tage & Prüfungen Revue passieren.

Alice Casburn is competing at her 2nd Badminton Horse Trials and at 21 makes her the youngest competitor. We catch up with Alice to find out about her first riding memory and how Topspin's season has been so far in preparation for the 5* at Badminton Horse Trails, supported by MARS.

Poland's Iga Swiatek knows how to play a Grand Slam…. save your best till last. And that's exactly what she did in the US Open when she beat the World No 5 Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-2 7-6. The pair are now 1 and 2 in the world rankings, which sums up their year. Britain's Piggy March who won Badminton Horse Trials in 2019 added the Burghley title to her resume again with Vanir Kamira. This week the Eventing World Championships takes place in Pratoni del Vivaro near Rome where Britain will start as one of the favorites. In football, in the second of two friendly matches, the USWNT beat Nigeria 2-1 thanks to Rose Lavell's goal in the 66' following an own goal in the 24' minute. Uchenna Kanu scored for Nigeria in the 50th minute with a superb goal having worked round the US defense. Meanwhile England trounced Luxembourg 10-0 in the second of their World Cup qualifying matches. Nancy also has news of Spanish referees striking. In motor racing, Japan's Miki Koyama @mkhouse001 wins the Formula Regional Japan title. With three races to go, she becomes the first-ever woman to win a mixed FIA single-seater championship. In the W Series three drivers have been named in a F3 test drive in France. The Rugby 7s World Cup Championship in South Africa saw the dominant Australian team take the crown again in a thrilling gold medal game against their arch rivals New Zealand and France denied the USA the bronze medal. And with the death of Queen Elizabeth II sporting events which will now take place on October 15.Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy GillenRecorded: September 12, 2022WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST NETWORK FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at wispsports@gmail.com.

Christoph Wahler ist in diesem Jahr zum ersten Mal bei dem 5*-Klassiker in Badminton (England) an den Start gegangen. Nachdem er im letzten Jahr sein 5*-Debüt in Luhmühlen mit einem sensationellen zweiten Platz abschließen konnte und er mit seinem Pferd, Carjatan S, die Europameisterschaft auf Platz 7 beendete, stand dem Plan in diesem Jahr nach Badminton zu fahren (fast) nichts mehr im Weg.

Britain's Jamie Chadwick continues her winning ways from last season after a double header in the season opener of the W Series in Miami. And there's news of an all female Le Mans 24 hours race. Olympic team gold medalist Laura Collett is crowned Badminton Horse Trials winner as the five-star event returns from aa two-year absence. Canadian show jumping veteran Beth Underhill Wins La Baule €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Chelsea win Womens Super League as Sam Kerr flexes her talent. Meanwhile at Arsenal, Vivianne Miedema is closing in on one-year contract extension. When it comes to injury woes, Canada's Bianca Andreescu feels Emma Raducanu's pain as the British player is forced to retire from injury at the Italian Open. BBC reporter exposes blatant sexism at sports awards. And record viewing figures for women's sport show that if you build it they will come. Show notes and links to the stories at www.wispsports.com.Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy GillenRecorded: May 11, 2022For more information, links and resources and hundreds more conversations from the world of women's sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

Nicole and Rosie review the most incredible weekend of sport at Badminton Horse Trials.  Listen for free across all podcast platforms

In the fifth and final episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H's Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from the final day of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the final day of competition and hear from the top finishers on what they thought of their result, plus our review of the day's action, and we discuss how we think the competition has panned out as a whole. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

In the fourth episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H's Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day four of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, which was cross-country day. We talk about everything from the action on cross-country day and hear from some top riders on what they thought of their rounds, plus our review of the day's action, plus we discuss how we think the leaderboard will look after the final showjumping phase tomorrow. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

In the third episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H's Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day three of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the action on the second and final day of dressage to hearing some top riders' thoughts on the five-star track, plus we pick out some key fences on the cross-country course and discuss how we think the leaderboard will look after the cross-country phase tomorrow. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

In our second episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H's Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome, Martha Terry and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day two of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the action in the dressage to some further thoughts on the five-star cross-country track, plus some of our predictions ahead of the second day of dressage tomorrow. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

In our first episode of The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast, supported by Baileys Performance Balancer, H&H's Gemma Redrup is joined by fellow H&H colleagues Pippa Roome and Lucy Elder to discuss all the action from day one of Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian. We talk about everything from the action at the first horse inspection to our initial thoughts on the five-star cross-country track, plus some of our predictions ahead of the first day of dressage tomorrow. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

In our 100th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, H&H's Polly Bryan talks to top dressage rider Becky Moody about her recent success at the Winter Championships, her rising stars and why trainability can take a horse a very long way. Polly then catches up with the H&H news team to discuss the equestrian staffing crisis, developments in racehorse welfare and aftercare, and the growing excitement ahead of Badminton Horse Trials. Finally, we'll be hearing from bits and bitting expert Tricia Nassau-Williams, who talks about different materials used in horse bits. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

Eric Winter is an FEI International Level Course Designer, an A-list British Eventing Accredited Course Designer, an FEI Technical Delegate and a Technical Advisor for British Eventing. He's the mastermind behind advanced courses in many iconic venues throughout Britain, Western Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. In this episode, Eric shares how he draws from his own showjumping and eventing experience to create courses that unfold like stories. Hear how Eric's love affair with horses started after his father had a few too many drinks one day. Plus, what does a pen of ponies have to do with an ornamental sword and a horn?Reflect on the irony of how your worst day can be your best day, and how a financial disaster as a young man kickstarted Eric's eventing career.Did you know that a good course designer is exactly like a good instructor? Eric details how he designs courses with the aim to train both horse and rider.It's history time, and Eric reminds listeners that a cross country course is all about the terrain. We're taken back to war-times when soldiers had to jump everything in their way to deliver military communications. Eric shares how much he loved course designing for the Blenheim Palace and Badminton Horse Trials, and elaborates why his all-time favourite course to build was the FEI Eventing European Championship for Ponies.All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.

In our 40th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, currently supported by NAF, British Olympic event rider Nicola Wilson talks to H&H editor Pippa Roome, where she talks about her 2017 European individual bronze medallist Bulana, among other topics. Moving on to the week's top news stories, our news editor Eleanor Jones, senior news writer Lucy Elder and news writer Becky Murray join Pippa to discuss Badminton Horse Trials, competition restarting, the equine herpes outbreak in Europe and equine obesity. We also welcome back supergroom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, who discusses the eating habits of his famous charges and how you can tempt your horse to eat up. We hope you will find it useful.