EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

The Cup of Tea series returns for 2026, powered by Carr & Day & Martin, proudly part of the Connolly's Red Mills family.
Nicole catches up with Irish event rider Esib Power to talk winter training, producing the next generation of horses, and plans for the season ahead. Based at her family yard in County Meath, Esib has an exciting group of horses ready to step up this year, with her nine and ten-year-olds targeting four-star level and long-term aims later in the season.
She reflects on a disrupted 2025 season after breaking her collarbone early in the spring, why patience is often the key when producing young horses, and why trips to England for events like Barbury and Thoresby are such a valuable way to start the year.
Highlights
Life and training at Esib's family yard in County Meath
Producing the next generation of event horses
Plans to start the season at Barbury and Thoresby
Building horses towards four-star level
Targets for her top horses later this year
Guest
Esib Power – Irish international event rider
This series is supported by Carr & Day & Martin, globally trusted equine care products since 1765 and now proudly part of the Connolly's Red Mills Group. Learn more about their full range at: https://www.carrdaymartin.com/
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The Cup of Tea series returns for 2026, powered by Carr & Day & Martin, proudly part of the Connolly's Red Mills family.
Nicole catches up with Irish event rider Esib Power to talk winter training, producing the next generation of horses, and plans for the season ahead. Based at her family yard in County Meath, Esib has an exciting group of horses ready to step up this year, with her nine and ten-year-olds targeting four-star level and long-term aims later in the season.
She reflects on a disrupted 2025 season after breaking her collarbone early in the spring, why patience is often the key when producing young horses, and why trips to England for events like Barbury and Thoresby are such a valuable way to start the year.
Highlights
Life and training at Esib's family yard in County Meath
Producing the next generation of event horses
Plans to start the season at Barbury and Thoresby
Building horses towards four-star level
Targets for her top horses later this year
Guest
Esib Power – Irish international event rider
This series is supported by Carr & Day & Martin, globally trusted equine care products since 1765 and now proudly part of the Connolly's Red Mills Group. Learn more about their full range at: https://www.carrdaymartin.com/
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The new season is coming into view, which means one thing. It is time for the horses to watch in 2026.
Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Catherine Austen to pick the horses they think could define the season ahead. From potential five-star winners to the young horses you might not know yet but will soon.
Could Cooley Rosalent add another five-star? Will Lordships Graffalo, London 52 and fischerChipmunk FRH battle it out again at the World Championships in Aachen? And is Annaghmore Valoner the horse to finally give Harry Meade that long-awaited five-star victory?
Plus the team share their dark horses for a five-star podium and the young names to keep firmly on your radar this year.
If you want a few storylines to follow as the 2026 season begins, this is the place to start.
Highlights
Five-star winners to watch in 2026
The World Championships showdown at Aachen
Dark horses for a five-star podium
The young horses who could break through this season
Guests
Diarmuid Byrne, EquiRatings co-founder
Catherine Austen, equestrian journalist and broadcaster
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International Women's Day lands right as the season comes back into view, and this British Eventing Show opener, in partnership with Zebra Products, feels like the perfect moment to celebrate what makes the sport so special.
Nicole Brown is joined by British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams, five-star winner Gemma Stevens, and Belsay organiser Laura de Wesselow, for a behind the scenes look at how British Eventing sets competitors, organisers, and officials up for the year ahead. From the energy building towards opening day, to Belsay stepping up as a full four-star fixture, to British Eventing's BE Prepared campaign, this episode looks at the people, preparation, and collaboration that help the sport move forward.
Plus, Gemma goes "In the Zone" with Zebra Products and shares three simple, practical ways to set yourself and your horse up for a strong start.
Highlights
International Women's Day special with three standout voices across the sport
How British Eventing is building for the future with collaboration across the sport
BE Prepared, a practical new resource designed to help everyone feel ready for the season
Belsay's four-star step up, what's new for 2026, and the focus on the visitor experience
Gemma's season planning approach, and why flexibility matters as the year unfolds
Listener Qs, plus quick fire World Champs picks to finish
Guests
Rosie Williams, CEO, British Eventing
Gemma Stevens, five star winner
Laura de Wesselow, Belsay organiser
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Inspired to get more involved? Find out how you can support training, education and the eventing community: 👉 British Eventing Training Foundation 👉 Volunteer with British Eventing
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The next generation is about to get its own world stage.
For the first time, the FEI Under 25 Eventing World Championships arrive this summer, with Millstreet set to host a championship that genuinely bridges the gap between young rider success and senior championship pressure.
So… who's ready?
Nicole Brown is joined by Diarm Byrne and Ali Barrett to look at the numbers, the standout performances, and the combinations already making noise at four-star short level. From established names like Calvin Böckmann and Alice Casburn, to emerging contenders from Australia, the US, Ireland, France and beyond, they start to piece together what this first edition could look like.
U25 Article: https://news.equiratings.com/stories/looking-at-the-major-contenders-for-millstreet-2026
Highlights
The top Under 25 performances of 2025
Who leads the High Performance Ratings
Which nations look strongest on paper
Early predictions for individual and team gold
Guests
Ali Barrett – EquiRatings AI & Sports Media Analyst
Diarmuid Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder
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