Horseware Eventing Podcast

Sam is on his way to Luhmühlen to compete not one but TWO horses, and the team are way overly excited as they discuss the red hot field we will see compete in Germany this week.

With the Germany heavy-hitters competing in the CIC3*, the CCI4* is wide open for another nation to scoop the win. Will the incredibly strong British contingent taste victory? There is much to discuss!

Diarm returns to the fold following a water-logged honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, and as expected the team are absolutely out of control. On tap in this episode: a stats-packed review of Tattersalls, a preview of all three classes at Bramham, plus key contenders to watch at Bromont in Canada.

We talk all things Ireland in this episode! There is a recap of Diarm’s epic wedding in West Cork (which the team are still recovering from!) plus a preview of what’s to come at one of the world’s biggest events at Tattersalls. The team also look at weekend action around the world at Houghton, Saumur, and Barbarowko.

With Leg 2 of the Event Rider Masters Series in Germany over the weekend Nicole, Sam & Jenni discuss Queen Ingrid’s impressive victory and how the  Series is shaping up so far.

Only one person managed the elusive FOD (finish on dressage score) throughout the weekend and he did it twice – hats off to Ludwig Svennerstal.

With Houghton featuring a number of Luhmuhlen bound horses this weekend as well the team look forward to an excellent couple of weeks of competition. Plus find out which superstar has secured WEG qualification.

The team talk through Jonelle Price’s big win at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials with Classic Moet — the first female rider to win Badminton since 2007!

With one of the biggest weeks in the Eventing calendar coming up the team talk all things Badminton and pick out the ones to watch in the week ahead!

It’s an episode jam packed with stats, discussion and the odd impression – there’s something about the magic of Badminton that sends everyone a little bit silly….it really is better than Christmas!

The team also look back on a vintage Kentucky in which Oliver Townend took over as World No 1 and sets himself up for a shot at the Rolex Grand Slam this weekend.  Just another thing to keep us all on the edge of our seats over the weekend!

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This weekend Michael Jung’s wonder mare fischerRocana FST bids to make history by becoming the first horse to win four 4* titles at the same venue.  She also aims to move into a clear second position in all time 4* titles behind stablemate La Biosthetique Sam FBW who heads to Badminton next week.  Can she do it?  The team discuss her (very strong) chances and who the key challengers will be to stand in her way.

With the first 4* of the year also being the first opportunity for us to see the new FEI Dressage Scoring System in place at this level, the importance of the FOD (Finish on Dressage Score) is paramount but who will be able to do it?

Jenni champions the American contenders, Nicole backs the Brit (surprise!) and finds an interesting piece of Nobilis 18 trivia while the boys give us the key stats we need ahead of the weekend’s competition.

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