EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

The Grassroots Show: From Plan to Performance

A new season. A new host. A fresh start. Cameron Beer steps in to lead the 2026 Grassroots Show, bringing his experience as a British eventing coach and self-confessed grassroots enthusiast to a series built around practical tools for real riders.  In the first episode of the year, Cameron is joined by fellow coach and five-star rider Jo Rimmer to tackle one of the most important parts of eventing that often gets overlooked - planning. From setting honest long-term goals to working backwards from key events, they discuss how to structure a season, how to cope when plans change, and why developing your own "system" is the foundation of consistent performance. And this season, you are part of it. At the end of every episode, Cameron will set a weekly training task for listeners to try at home. This week's jumping exercise focuses on rhythm and control through a simple three-cavaletti line. Try it, post it, and tag your efforts using #GrassrootsChallenge so the team can follow along. Highlights How to plan a season by working backwards from your goal Tactical vs technical skills and how to identify your weaknesses What "sticking to your system" really means in competition Managing nerves and building mental resilience This week's jumping training challenge Guests Cameron Beer – British event rider and coach focused on developing riders through the grassroots levels Jo Rimmer – Five-star event rider and one of British Eventing's lead regional coaches Presented by Foran Equine, part of the Connolly's RED MILLS family. Listen to our last Grassroots Show with Lucy Robinson and Jesse Maye here. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2025 season on Instagram and Facebook. Don't miss The Red Mills Rider Bursary 2026 — a chance for two amateur riders to receive a year of performance support from the Red Mills team. Head to redmillshorse.com/become-the-2026-red-mills-rider/ for details and to apply.

Valentine's Day Special

Valentine's Day on the Eventing Podcast means one thing. Power couples, a quiz, and very little mercy. We've teamed up with the USEA Podcast for the annual Valentine's Special as eventing couples Ryan and Lillian Wood, and Sam and Brayden Lissington go head to head across general knowledge, eventing trivia, and the questions that really matter, how well they actually know each other. With flags flying for Australia, the USA, Britain, and New Zealand, expectations are low, rules are flexible, and bragging rights are firmly on the line. For the latest in U.S. eventing—competition highlights, rider interviews, expert insights, and more—follow the USEA and subscribe to the USEA podcast channel to stay up to date! EquiRatings Eventing PodcastDon't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Red Mills Special: Izzy Taylor

After a career defined by volume, grit and longevity, Izzy Taylor sits down to reflect on evolution, perspective and what still drives her heading into 2026. She talks openly about stepping back from being "Busy Izzy", reframing success, and learning when change is not a threat but a necessity. Izzy reflects on injury, recovery and mindset, the realities of motherhood at the top of the sport, and how experience reshapes the way she trains, competes and builds a team. There's a close look at the horses shaping her season, led by Barrington Alice, and why heart, brain and trust still underpin everything she believes about eventing. Highlights Reframing ambition and stepping away from being "Busy Izzy" Injury, recovery and the mental side of coming back Motherhood, longevity and evolving priorities at the top level Barrington Alice, Bramham and shaping a 2026 campaign Why heart and brain still matter more than raw talent Guest Izzy Taylor – British five-star event rider, championship team member, and one of the sport's most experienced producers of elite event horses. Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

6 US Horses to Follow in 2026

The first big preview show of 2026 is here, and it's all about the US horses you might not be talking about yet. Nicole is joined by Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne to dig into the four-star pipeline, the age profiles that matter, and the combinations quietly putting their hands up as LA edges closer. From familiar names with depth in their strings to genuinely under-the-radar horses flagged by the data, this is a season-setting conversation about where US eventing is heading and why now is the moment to start paying attention. Highlights Why four-star is the proving ground for future championship horses The age groups that historically point toward Olympic success Under-the-radar US combinations with standout data profiles East Coast and West Coast storylines worth following How the US Equestrian Open is changing the way fans track form Guests Diarmuid Byrne, EquiRatings co-founder Annie Bishop, producer and US eventing specialist EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Ask Us Anything: Listener Q&A

The Eventing Podcast inbox has been overflowing, and since we couldn't get to them all during the last episode, here's a full listener-powered question episode for you. From season plans and LA 2028 predictions to Badminton memories, German dominance, and the rising stars reshaping 2026, nothing is off-limits. It's opinions, insight, and a few unfiltered tangents from the people who see every side of the sport. Highlights What 2026 could mean for the world number one battle Who the team are backing for LA (and why the case isn't straightforward) Early-season plans for Rocket, Goldman, and the horses coming through The British vs German storyline heading into Aachen Worlds Rising nations, U25 strength and the next generation of medal contenders The big events they'd actually choose to spectate this year Plus a few listener curveballs… from profile pictures to strange foods Guests Diarm Byrne, co-founder of EquiRatings and data analyst for elite sport Sam Watson, five-time senior championship rider for Ireland Spike Milligan, FEI team vet with decades of championship experience Hosted by Nicole Brown EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.