EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

Over 100 horses, the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Final and one of the most competitive four-star longs of the year. It's Boekelo time. Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen and Ali Barrett to look through a huge field, pick out the combinations that could make their mark and, of course, build their Eventing Manager teams. Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze head up the conversation after a brilliant season, while Zara Tindall, Katie Magee, Tom McEwen, Kitty King and plenty more give the British challenge serious depth. There are exciting young horses from across Europe, a strong US contingent and a few combinations flying firmly under the radar. Plus, could Tom McEwen make a little bit of history? And who are Nicole, Catherine and Ali backing for the podium? Highlights The leading contenders in a field of more than 100 combinations Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze's chances at Boekelo Tom McEwen's opportunity to add another major win to an extraordinary season The Nations Cup Final and the teams to watch Exciting combinations from Britain, Ireland, France, Germany and the USA Eventing Manager picks, bargains and dark horses Nicole, Catherine and Ali make their podium predictions Get your Eventing Manager team locked in at manager.equiratings.com and play along throughout Boekelo. Eventing Manager is powered by EquiRatings Horse Sourcing.

Jess Rimmer didn't always want to be an event rider. In fact, as a child, she'd have chosen her Barbie Dream House over a muddy yard any day. Fast forward to Blenheim, and Jess has just jumped double clear with The Spice Merchant as part of the Rising Lions. Nicole catches up with her while the smile is still firmly on her face to talk about the journey from reluctant pony rider to one of Britain's rising eventing talents. From studying biochemistry while competing a string of horses to finding her place at William Fox-Pitt's yard, Jess shares the people, horses and opportunities that have shaped her career so far. There's plenty about Basil, the horse who keeps saying yes, and the ambitions Jess is working towards. Highlights The pony that changed Jess's mind about riding. Growing up with a five-star event rider for a mum and the support that came without pressure. Balancing a biochemistry degree with competing seven or eight horses. Learning from William Fox-Pitt and Jackie Potts. Why you don't have to follow the traditional youth team pathway to succeed. The £1 pony who helped Jess reach the Young Rider Championships. How The Spice Merchant, better known as Basil, became her four-star partner. What representing Great Britain and riding for the Rising Lions means to Jess. Her ambitions for five-star success and the two horses she thinks could help her get there. Guest Jess Rimmer – British event rider and Rising Lions team member, joining Nicole fresh from a double clear at Blenheim with The Spice Merchant. This episode is brought to you by Littlemax , part of the Bedmax family. Their dust-extracted pine shavings are designed to provide a clean, comfortable bed for horses and ponies. Discover more and find your nearest stockist at bedmaxshavings.com/littlemax . Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more from across the sport.

Two four-star titles, one rider and a pair of horses with exciting futures ahead. Blenheim belonged to Tom McEwen. Nicole Brown and Catherine Austen are back to review the action from Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, where Tom McEwen completed a remarkable double with The Fieldmaster in the CCI4*-L and Brookfield Danny De Muze in the CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-olds. From The Fieldmaster's hunting background and rapid rise through the levels to Brookfield Danny De Muze adding another major young horse title to his record, there is plenty to discuss about two very different horses and what might come next. Highlights Tom McEwen's Blenheim double and the strength of his team across both divisions. The Fieldmaster's journey from the hunting field to a CCI4*-L victory. Brookfield Danny De Muze's remarkable record and his progression from Le Lion d'Angers to Blenheim. Sam Ecroyd's standout weekend with Jackpot and Bloomfield Manuscript. Oliver Townend's cross-country performance. Katie Magee, Bubby Upton and the young horses making their mark in the eight- and nine-year-old class. Why Blenheim's young horse results are worth revisiting when looking for future five-star stars. Plus, Nicole and Catherine share their personal connections to Blenheim, reflect on the atmosphere at this year's event and look ahead to Boekelo. Guest Catherine Austen – Equestrian journalist and former Blenheim press officer, joining Nicole to review the weekend's sport and the stories behind the results. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Connolly's RED MILLS , proud supporters of our Blenheim preview and review shows. Discover their range of equine feeds and nutrition solutions at redmillshorse.com . Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more previews, reviews and analysis from across the sport.

Fresh from a CCI4*-L win at Scone Palace, Piggy March joins Nicole Brown to reflect on a season of ups and downs, a special victory with Truly Anything, and a big new chapter on the horizon for Team March. Piggy shares the story of bringing Truly Anything back into her string after his time with Harry Meade, the emotions behind their Scone win, and why sometimes getting the job done means adapting your riding to the horse in front of you. With a yard move on the horizon and a coaching trip with Team Hong Kong ahead, there's plenty to catch up on! Highlights The story behind Piggy and Truly Anything's CCI4*-L victory at Scone. Why not every horse needs to fit the textbook picture. The emotions, pressure and people behind a special win. A new yard, new opportunities and what could be next for Team March. Why good stable management starts with understanding your horse's environment. Guest Piggy March is one of Britain's leading event riders, a Badminton and Burghley winner, and a Bedmax Education Ambassador. Back to School with Bedmax This episode is brought to you in partnership with Bedmax, who are inviting horse owners to brush up on their stable management knowledge with their Back to School with Bedmax campaign. From ventilation and air quality to bedding choices and stable hygiene, small changes can make a big difference to your horse's comfort and wellbeing. Read their educational article and take the short 10-question quiz to receive a free gift and be entered into a prize draw, where four lucky winners will each receive 10 bales of their preferred Bedmax bedding. Back to School with Bedmax: Horse Health and Hygiene in the Stable Environment Take the Back to School with Bedmax Quiz Free gifts available while stocks last. Prize draw terms and conditions apply. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Eventing Podcast for more conversations from across the sport.

The first-ever Blenheim Challenge is in the books, and the Stars & Stripes have plenty to celebrate! Nicole, Diarmuid and Annie are back to unpack a weekend that saw the Stars & Stripes defeat the Rising Lions 12.5–4, with head-to-head battles, Joker tactics and £50,000 in prize money bringing a whole new dimension to Blenheim. From Oliver Barrett's brilliant week with Sandhills Briar to the pressure of jumping for £5,000 on the final day, the team reflects on the performances, personalities and moments that made the inaugural Challenge such a success. Highlights How the Stars & Stripes secured their Blenheim Challenge victory. Oliver Barrett's career-best dressage and top-10 finish. The £5,000 show jumping head-to-heads and the pressure of delivering a clear. The young horses and riders who caught the team's attention. Jess Rimmer's Team Spirit Award and what the Challenge meant beyond the scoreboard. Why the team format, prize money and involvement of the grooms made this weekend feel different. Plus, Nicole shares a few stories from behind the scenes, including Philip Dutton's Joker discussions, Tom McEwen's involvement with the Rising Lions and the live draws that kept everyone guessing. Was this the start of something special for eventing? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more from across the sport.

The Blenheim Challenge is well and truly underway, and after dressage, the Stars & Stripes have the early advantage. Nicole and Annie break down a brilliant first phase, with 21-year-old Oliver Barrett producing a career-best test to lead both the Stars & Stripes and the entire CCI4*-L aboard Sandhills Briar. With £50,000 on the line, attention now turns to cross country and four head-to-head matchups that could completely change the scoreboard. Highlights Oliver Barrett's career-best dressage test puts him at the top of Blenheim. The Stars & Stripes lead the Rising Lions 5–2 after the opening phase. The cross-country head-to-heads and where the key points could be won. Why the Rising Lions have played their final Joker on Izzy Cook. The numbers behind the combinations who could make the difference on Saturday. Plus, we hear from Oliver Barrett and Barnie Brotherton ahead of cross country as both teams prepare for the next round of the Blenheim Challenge. Can the Rising Lions fight their way back, or will the Stars & Stripes extend their lead? Game on at Blenheim

Two four-star classes, some serious names and plenty of decisions to make as we head to Blenheim. Nicole, Diarm and Sam preview both the CCI4*-L and the eight and nine-year-old CCI4*-S, digging into the favourites, the form and the combinations they think could make their mark this week. Brookfield Quality heads the Prediction Centre in the four-star long, but with Jesse Campbell, Oliver Barrett, Gemma Stevens and plenty more in the mix, there is a lot to consider. Then it's onto the future stars of the eight and nine-year-old class, a division with a pretty impressive record of producing horses we hear a lot more from. And, of course, they're building their Eventing Manager teams along the way. Highlights Why Tom McEwen and Brookfield Quality set such a high standard in the CCI4*-L The riders and horses who could challenge at the top Where the Eventing Manager value might be hiding Gemma Stevens looking to continue a brilliant run of form Oliver Townend and an intriguing catch ride The young horses to know in the eight and nine-year-old class Who makes the team when £10 million suddenly doesn't feel like very much A few under-the-radar combinations worth keeping an eye on This episode is brought to you in partnership with Connolly's RED MILLS . If you're heading to Blenheim this week, make sure you stop by the RED MILLS trade stand and chat to their team. Whether you have a feeding question, want to learn more about their range or just want some expert advice, they'll be there to help throughout the event. Find out more about Connolly's RED MILLS and their equine nutrition range at redmillshorse.com .

Rising Lions vs Stars and Stripes. The first ever Blenheim Challenge is here, and things are already getting competitive. Nicole is firmly flying the flag for Britain, while Diarm and Annie are backing the US team, with a very handy Australian thrown into the mix. With head-to-head matchups in every phase, joker cards to play and £50,000 in prize money on the line, there is plenty to get stuck into. Who has the strongest team on paper? Where could the points be won and lost? And, most importantly, who are we backing to come out on top? Highlights How the new Blenheim Challenge actually works Rising Lions vs Stars and Stripes across all three phases Why Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar could be the pair to beat The joker cards we would play and when Why Saturday could be the Rising Lions' chance to take control The serious show jumping strength on the Stars and Stripes side Our picks to win the first ever Blenheim Challenge Guests Nicole Brown Nicole takes up the Rising Lions cause and makes the case for why a big Saturday could put the British team in the driving seat. Diarmuid Byrne Diarm is very firmly Team Stars and Stripes and is already putting himself forward for the team manager job. Annie Bishop Annie brings the US perspective, digging into the form of the Stars and Stripes combinations and where they could have the edge. The Blenheim Challenge gets underway this week. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen from Cornbury House International for a look at a week that feels like an important one for the event's future. The brand-new Advanced Under 25 class brings together an international field as Cornbury starts learning, testing and preparing ahead of hosting the FEI Eventing World Championships for Under 25s in 2027. And they'll face a new challenge, with the courses reversed for the first time and a brand-new Advanced track ready to be tested. There's plenty happening beyond the U25s too. The British Eventing Young Horse Championships bring some of the country's best five, six and seven-year-olds together, the £45,000 Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup returns, and there are seriously good horses and riders to follow right across the sections. Highlights Cornbury's first step towards the 2027 U25 World Championships The international names to watch in the Advanced U25 A brand-new Advanced cross-country track Five, six and seven-year-olds chasing national titles £45,000 on the line for the Thoroughbreds The combinations to follow across a packed week Guest Catherine Austen – on site at Cornbury with the inside track on the competition, the horses and what's ahead.

Gemma Stevens and Chilli Knight are your 2026 Defender Burghley champions, and they did it in some style. Nicole, Diarm and Ali are back to debrief a brilliant weekend of sport, from Gemma's record-breaking performance and Katie Magee's superb second place to the stories, surprises and standout performances across the leaderboard. Plus, the HPRs land mid-recording, giving us the first chance to put some numbers around what we just watched. Highlights Gemma and Chilli Knight finishing on their dressage score and joining Burghley's 1% Club Putting that huge winning margin into context How Katie Magee and Treworra climbed from 19th after dressage to second The HPRs are in, and we find out how Gemma's performance stacks up against the other big five-star performances of 2026 Global Quest, Hawk Eye and the combinations who exceeded expectations The moments that completely changed the shape of the competition A very deserved Nicola Wilson appreciation moment Guests Nicole Brown Nicole looks back at the performances, people and stories that made Burghley 2026 one to remember. Diarm Byrne Diarm gets into the numbers and what they tell us about how this year's Burghley was won and lost. Ali Barrett Ali brings the freshly landed HPRs, her standout performances and plenty from a busy week on the ground at Burghley. Katie Magee show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03oBSF12G8beXOa1ow1DJr Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Saturday at Burghley was everything we thought it might be, and then some. 🎙️ Nicole, D and Ali settle in with a Pimms and an incredible Burghley sunset to unpack a rollercoaster of a cross-country day. Gemma Stevens and Chilli Knight are out in front with a rail in hand, Tim Price and Global Quest deliver a hugely emotional round, and Holly Richardson rockets from 28th to third after one of the performances of the day. There's plenty more to unpack, from Caroline Pamukcu proving the Blake doubters wrong to the heartbreak of Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro, plus Andrew Hoy and Derek di Grazia get unexpectedly pulled into the debrief along the way. Highlights Gemma and Chilli Knight take control The incredible Global Quest story Holly Richardson's 25-place climb HSH Blake proves he's a Burghley horse Heartbreak for Sarah and Corimiro Derek's verdict on his cross-country day Who wins Burghley tomorrow? 🎧 Defender Burghley Diaries: Saturday is out now.

We're live from the Media Centre at Defender Burghley! Diarmuid Byrne is joined by Catherine Austen and Ali Barrett to preview the wide open field. From Holly Richardson's speed, to crushes on Will Coleman, and naming Lucy Latta the Pirate Queen, this episode has it all. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV : exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Friday at Burghley and the dressage is done. Nicole is live from the Insights Stage with Sam Watson, Diarm Byrne and EquiRatings analyst Ali Barrett to unpack two days of dressage that didn't quite play out as anyone expected. Nadja Minder and 19-year-old Toblerone are still out in front, the judging has everyone talking and there is everything still to play for. Then the leaders join us. Nadja Minder, Gemma Stevens and Tim Price take their places on the sofa to talk about their horses, their tests and what it feels like to head out of the dressage phase sitting first, second and third at Burghley. There's plenty of cross-country chat too, as they give us the rider's view of Derek di Grazia's track. And to finish, we go straight to the man who built it. Derek di Grazia gives us his take on the course, the ground, that 11 minute 20 second optimum time and just how many combinations he'd like to see beat the clock. Spoiler: he isn't giving much away. Highlights Nadja Minder makes Burghley history The dressage judging debate Sam, D and Ali break down the leaderboard Nadja, Gemma and Tim join us live The riders give their verdict on the cross-country Derek di Grazia has the final word Guests Nadja Minder Burghley dressage leader with Toblerone. Gemma Stevens Sitting second with Chilli Knight after dressage. Tim Price Former Burghley winner and third with Falco. Derek di Grazia Defender Burghley cross-country course designer. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV : exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Thursday at Burghley and the competition is officially underway. 🎙️ The first day of dressage has given us plenty to talk about. The judging is tough, the good scores are being seriously earned and Nadja Minder has thrown down the early marker with her five-star PB. But at Burghley, we all know Thursday is only the beginning of the story. Sam Watson joins us to talk Saturday, why this year's track could flow better and just how many combinations might actually beat that famous Burghley clock. Plus, with Eventing Manager officially locked in, we find out who everyone is backing. We head around the showground too, catching up with Marcus Fairfax Fountaine at Fairfax & Favor before finding Tom McEwen at Equine America, fresh from World Championship gold and with 19-year-old Toledo de Kerser back at Burghley. And we finish with Lucy Jackson, a glass of rosé and a proper Thursday debrief. Who impressed, who could shake things up on Friday and who does Lucy think will be leading heading into Saturday? Highlights Nadja Minder sets the early Burghley standard Sam Watson makes his Saturday time prediction The biggest Eventing Manager picks A trip to Fairfax & Favor Tom McEwen and the return of Toledo de Kerser Lucy Jackson's Thursday dressage debrief Who leads heading into cross country? Guests Sam Watson EquiRatings co-founder, stats man and Burghley competitor. Marcus Fairfax Fountaine Co-founder of Fairfax & Favor. Tom McEwen World Champion and Olympic medallist. Lucy Jackson Five-star rider, commentator and Burghley Insights Stage host. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV : exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The Burghley Diaries are officially OPEN. 🎙️ It's Wednesday, it's absolutely chucking it down and Nicole is in the middle of it all as Burghley week gets underway. Tilly Berendt joins us fresh from a very soggy course walk to talk through a brilliantly wide-open field, why she's firmly Team Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro, and whether this could be the year the usual Burghley trends get ripped up. Then, THEY MADE IT. 600km from Scone to Burghley, three and a half days on bikes and nearly £18,000 raised. Andrew Ransford and Henry Kinchin join us to talk through the challenge and the slightly alarming suggestion that £35k might get them back on the bikes to Cornbury. There's a quick visit from Lily Meade before Wednesday delivers its first proper bit of Burghley drama: David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed are OUT. Nicole and Annie jump straight back on to work out what that means for the competition and a LOT of Eventing Manager teams. Highlights A soaking wet Tilly reports back from the course Why Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro have Tilly's heart Dark horses and Burghley first-timers 600km DONE for the Scone to Burghley team A glimpse inside Team Meade with Lily David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed withdraw Time to rethink those Burghley predictions and Eventing Manager teams Guests Tilly Berendt Eventing Nation journalist, Burghley expert and, today, very soggy course-walker. Andrew Ransford & Henry Kinchin Fresh from cycling 600km from Scone to Burghley for Riders Minds and the British Eventing Support Trust. Lily Meade Giving us a quick peek inside Team Meade ahead of a huge week for Harry. 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV : exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Support the Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/17381/scone-to-burghley/

Burghley week is here, and this one feels genuinely wide open. Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro head to Stamford as the Prediction Centre favourites, but there are questions to answer and a long list of combinations ready to challenge them. Harry Meade and Cavalier Crystal know exactly how to deliver at Burghley, David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed bring one of the strongest cross-country records in the field, while Tom Jackson and United 36, Tim Price and Falco and plenty more come into the week with a very real chance. Nicole, Diarm, Spike and Annie dig into the numbers and the form, make the case for the combinations they think could win and look at where this year's competition could be decided. With the Burghley terrain, an incredibly tough cross-country time and no obvious standout at the top of the market, there is a lot to unpack before the first horse enters the arena. Highlights Why this could be one of the most open Burghleys in years The questions facing favourite Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro Why Harry Meade and Cavalier Crystal could have a huge opportunity The case for David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed Why Tom Jackson and United 36 are serious contenders The speed and stamina needed to make the Burghley time Could a horse starting in the 30s finally win? Podium predictions and dark horses from the team 🎥 Watch every moment on Burghley TV : exclusive live coverage, replays, and behind-the-scenes access all week. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

We're going behind the scenes at Burghley Media Day with two riders who could have a very big week ahead of them. Sarah Bullimore and Tom Jackson sit down to talk all things Burghley, from what makes a true Burghley horse and tackling that famous cross-country test, to the final few weeks of preparation before five-star. Plus, Sarah talks about the very special Corimiro, while Tom looks ahead with two exciting chances in United 36 and Hawk Eye. And we catch up with Andrew Ransford, Henry Kinchin, Thomas March and Alastair Wilson midway through their 600km Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge, raising money for the British Eventing Support Trust and Riders Minds. Highlights What actually makes a great Burghley horse Why heart, stamina and a horse that truly wants the job matter so much Sarah's journey with homebred Corimiro and why he means so much to her The pressure of heading to Burghley as a Prediction Centre favourite Tom's expectations for exciting ten-year-old United 36 Why there could still be a big five-star result to come from Hawk Eye How experience changes the way riders tackle Burghley's terrain What the final weeks of five-star preparation look like An update from the Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge as the team passes the halfway point Guests Sarah Bullimore – British five-star event rider and European individual bronze medallist, heading to Burghley with exciting homebred Corimiro. Tom Jackson – British five-star event rider and former Burghley runner-up, returning this year with United 36 and Hawk Eye. Go behind the scenes as Burghley week gets underway and hear from some of the people making their way to one of the biggest weeks of the year. Support the Scone to Burghley Cycle Challenge: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/17381/scone-to-burghley/

A rare occurrence on the Eventing Podcast... Diarm gets to open the show! With Nicole handing over the reins, Diarm is joined by Catherine Austen to look back on a brilliant weekend at Scone Palace International. From the atmosphere and old-fashioned eventing feel to some seriously exciting performances across the levels, there's plenty to unpack. Gemma Stevens delivered under pressure with Cooley Park Muze, Piggy March and Cooley Anything You Like made a big statement in the four-star long, and some of the sport's biggest names filled the leaderboards. Highlights Why Scone already feels like such a special event What changed from year one to year two Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze delivering under pressure Why Cooley Park Muze looks like a very exciting horse for the future Piggy March's impressive win with Cooley Anything You Like Why Piggy is so good at getting the best out of a horse The huge depth of talent across the levels Why the riders coming back to Scone says so much about the event Guests Diarm Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder and Eventing Podcast host, bringing the numbers, analysis and plenty of opinions on the sport. Catherine Austen – Eventing journalist and commentator, bringing her expert eye and all the stories from behind the scenes at Scone.

It's been a busy few weeks for British Eventing, and Rosie Williams joins Nicole to look back at the World Championships in Aachen, the first U25 World Championships and the British Championships at Hartpury. We also hear from Dickie Waygood on what was, in his words, one of the toughest championships he has ever done, and Laura Collett reflects on team gold, individual bronze and a build-up to Aachen that wasn't quite as straightforward as the result might suggest. Plus, with Olympic qualification secured, what does that change for the British team between now and LA 2028? Highlights Why Aachen was one of the toughest championships Dickie Waygood has experienced The team decisions behind a seriously technical cross-country day Laura Collett on a difficult run into Aachen and getting herself back on track What makes London 52 different when he knows it's a big occasion Rosie's take on Britain's World Championship performance What the first U25 World Championships can do for the next generation How Olympic qualification changes the next two years for the British team Rosie answers your questions on the event calendar, Burghley and more Guests Rosie Williams – CEO of British Eventing Dickie Waygood – British Eventing Performance Manager Laura Collett – Olympic and World Championship gold medallist Heading to Burghley? The British Equestrian Team Foundation is bringing together two of eventing's biggest names for a special breakfast conversation with Lucinda Green. Come join for stories, insight and plenty of conversation from two generations of top-level eventing, all while supporting the work of the BETF. Places are limited, so book your ticket and join them at Burghley: BETF Breakfast with Eventing Legend Lucinda Green This episode is brought to you by Zebra Products, the UK and Ireland's leading distributor of premium equestrian brands including Sprenger and Veredus, and title partner of the British Eventing Podcast for 2026. Find out more at: zebraproducts.co.uk

It's Scone week! Nicole and Diarm are looking ahead to a brilliant few days in Scotland, with huge fields, exciting young horses and some seriously good combinations lining up across the CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L. Can Cooley Park Muze get the better of the hugely experienced Valmy Biats? Could this be Piggy March's week with Cooley Anything You Like? Or can Izzy Taylor and SBH Big Wall make their return to the top a winning one? Plus, there are future superstars to keep an eye on, plenty of names flying under the radar and, of course, Nicole and Diarm put their necks on the line with their podium predictions. Highlights: The big names in the CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L Cooley Park Muze, Valmy Biats and a fascinating four-star short The young horses who could have LA 2028 in their future Piggy March and Izzy Taylor head up the four-star long Ones to watch throughout the weekend Nicole and Diarm's podium picks Guests: Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne to preview all the action from Scone. Scone Palace International Horse Trials runs 27–30 August , so make sure you're following the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast to keep up with all the action. And if you haven't already, catch up on our Inside Scone episodes with Lucinda Russell and Event Director Alec Lochore before the competition gets underway.