EquiRatings Eventing Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

It's the time of year when the next generation of eventing stars step into the spotlight. With the season wrapped, attention turns to Ireland and the Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale, where some of the sport's biggest names hunt for future five-star winners.

Nicole is joined by two of the experts behind the selection panel to take you inside one of the most influential young horse sales in world eventing. They break down what they look for in a future star, how the process works from start to finish, and why this sale has produced horses now competing at Europeans, Worlds and five-stars.

From vetting insights to buyer tips, the value of Irish education, and how amateurs and elite riders alike can find their next horse, this is the closest thing to sitting at the selectors' table.

Highlights:

• What sets the Go For Gold sale apart
• How horses are assessed and selected
• Advice for buyers at every level
• Realistic price ranges and expectations
• Why the Irish system produces event horses differently
• Success stories from past graduates
• What to look for in your next young horse

Guests:

• Sally Parkyn, experienced Irish event horse buyer, journalist and long-serving Go For Gold selector.
• Nicky Roncoroni, international event rider and producer, now part of the Go For Gold selection team.

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This special bonus episode celebrates ten years of Fairfax & Favor supporting the Breast Cancer Now campaign. Nicole Brown is joined by Fairfax & Favor co-founder Marcus Fairfax Fountaine to mark a remarkable milestone, with more than £500,000 raised for breast cancer research, care, and awareness.

They talk about where the partnership began, the stories behind the iconic pink collection, and the powerful community that has made a real difference over the past decade. Marcus shares how the campaign has evolved, what it means to him personally, and the continued goal to raise both funds and awareness for the future.

Highlights:

• Ten years of Fairfax & Favor supporting Breast Cancer Now
• Over £500,000 raised for research, care, and awareness
• The personal stories that inspired the campaign
• Real people behind the Breast Cancer Now collection
• Awareness, checking, and early detection as key messages
• The future of the partnership and what's next for the brand

Guests:
Nicole Brown with Marcus Fairfax Fountaine, co-founder of Fairfax & Favor

Find out more, check yourself, and support the campaign:

• Breast Cancer Now
• Wear It Pink campaign
• Fairfax & Favor Breast Cancer Now collection
• How to check your breasts

They've both lifted five-star trophies. They've both come to win.
Boyd Martin and Jonelle Price join Nicole in this Inside Maryland episode, as the countdown begins to the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, swapping stories, strategy, and a few good digs along the way. From mind games to mutual respect, it's all to play for at Maryland.

Highlights

• Boyd on his 2021 Maryland win and why this year's team feels ready to strike again
• Jonelle on bringing a first-timer across the pond and why Tim told her to just get on with it
• The inside scoop on Pierre Le Goupil's first Maryland 5 Star track and what to expect from a French designer
• How the sport has evolved, why the margins are smaller than ever, and what it really takes to win a five-star
• The friendly rivalry between two nations, and the mutual respect that keeps it fun
• Jonelle on balancing seven horses, two kids, and a chaotic post-Maryland week at Pau
• Boyd on home-ground distractions, mental focus, and tailoring his five-star game

Guests
Boyd Martin: U.S. Olympian and 2021 MARS Maryland 5 Star winner
Jonelle Price: New Zealand Olympian and five-star winner with Classic Moet

The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry of Ireland, long-time friends of eventing and champions of the Maryland 5 Star. We're proud to have their support again in 2025.

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📅 Eventing fans, the wait is over—Carolina International presented by Setters Run Farm is here! In this episode, we bring you the full preview of one of the biggest events on the U.S. eventing calendar.

Nicole is joined by Caroline Pamukcu, fresh off an international win just months after becoming a new mum, to talk about her season goals, her top horses, and how she's balancing it all. Holly Hudspeth also joins the show to give her expert analysis on what to expect from the field, the impact of Derek di Grazia's new cross-country course, and the key names to watch in the Sandy River Equestrian Center Four-Star.

🎯 What's Inside:
🏇 A look back at past winners and record-breaking performances
🔎 Top contenders in the US Equestrian Open series
📊 Predictions for the Four-Star & Three-Star divisions
🌿 What to expect from Derek di Grazia's first Carolina course

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The team catch up on all of the latest news plus there is a bit of lighthearted role play to keep everyone's spirits up.

Following the announcement of his second (& final!) retirement from Eventing last week we thought it was the perfect time to dig through the archives for another Eventing Podcast Classics.

Back in March 2017 Nicole & Sam spoke to Blyth about everything from his career highlights & plans for the future.

What's your favourite Blyth memory?

*BONUS EPISODE*

Unfortunately due to the current situation with CVID-19, Wandin Park, like most events worldwide, has been cancelled.

While there is obviously no longer an event we had already recorded a Preview Show with Amanda Ross & Jarryd Stanley as special guests and therefore have agreed to release this show as a bonus episode.  It's a fantastic venue & we will look forward to covering the event again in 2021!

Please take this in the spirit in which it is intended. Look after your families & your friends & stay safe.

Welcome to a brand new EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Series - Horse Heroes.

To get us started is us a horse who has gained a huge following with his brilliant consistency in the Event Rider Masters Series & who has represented Australia at Championship level, it's Shannondale Titan.

Nicole is joined by Bill Levett & Spike The Vet who treated 'Alfie' throughout his career to look back on the highlights and find out a little more about this very special horse.

We hope that you enjoy this - let us know who you would like to be featured next on #HorseHeroes.

In the final episode of our International Women's Day Specials listen to the full show of when Diarm met documentary maker Jessie Deeter.

In the penultimate episode of our International Women's Day Specials Nicole & Diarm speak to USEF Managing Director of Eventing (and our very own!) Jenni Autry.

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