The Go Eventing Podcast Podcast By Eventing Nation cover art

The Go Eventing Podcast

The Go Eventing Podcast

By: Eventing Nation
Listen for free

About this listen

 Welcome to The Go Eventing Podcast, your ultimate source for everything eventing! Brought to you by Eventing Nation, we dive into the heart of the sport with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert insights from the top riders, coaches, and industry professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a passionate fan, or just getting into the eventing scene, we’ve got something for you. From thrilling competition recaps to training tips, lifestyle stories, and a bit of humor along the way, join us as we celebrate the highs, lows, and everything in between of the world’s most exciting equestrian discipline. Let’s Go Eventing! New episodes every other Tuesday. More content on EventingNation.com.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • E10: Go Eventing with Bettina Hoy, presented by Kentucky Performance Products

    E10: Go Eventing with Bettina Hoy, presented by Kentucky Performance Products
    Jul 1 2025
    “Where Eventing Lives” It’s a milestone episode! 🎉 Welcome to Episode 10 of Go Eventing, where we celebrate the sport, the community, and the incredible individuals who make it all happen. This week, we are joined by an Olympic rider, coach, and all-around icon to recap the latest 5* action and explore the deeper elements that keep eventing evolving. This episode is a masterclass wrapped in a celebration — a thoughtful, honest conversation with one of eventing’s most trusted cornerstones. Whether you're a rider, a fellow Team Germany fan, or just someone who loves to dig deep into the sport at its core, this one is packed with insight, experienced advice, and trademark humor. 🔎What’s Inside Episode 10? Host Sally Spickard is joined by one of her (and let's face it, everyone's) idols: The Bettina Hoy, fresh off the heels of the Luhmühlen 5* in her home country of Germany. Bettina and Sally unpack standout performances, including Ros Canter’s continued dominance and Malin Hansen-Hotopp’s inspiring rise. They dive deeper into the principles that underpin our sport: fitness, preparation, education, and emotional connection, and Bettina shares her expert insights on judging, coaching, and the future of eventing, including what riders and officials alike must do to ensure the sport grows in the right direction. There are also giveaways, laughter, and listener questions, because what’s a celebration without a little party? 🔥 In This Episode, We Cover... 03:12 - News & Notes: 10th Episode Giveaway, Ros Canter at Luhmühlen, LA28 Course Design, & Aachen Preview This is our 10th episode, so we're celebrating with prizes!! Leave us a rating/review and send a screenshot to podcast@eventingnation.com to enter, or post the screenshot to your IG story and tag @goeventing. Sign up for our Between the Flags email newsletter for a bonus entry! Sally and Bettina listen to a short interview from Tilly with Ros Canter and the changes she made from last year's run at Luhmühlen – because yes, even the best of the best can be caught off-guard! They also touch on Malin Hansen-Hotopp's perseverance and passion, LA28's difficult cross-country design challenges to be faced, and the upcoming CHIO Aachen 4*. [Click to enter the Go Eventing Podcast 10th Episode Giveaway!] [Watch Aachen on ClipMyHorse.tv] 38:39 - One Big Thing: High Performance Habits Bettina is one of the most trusted voices in eventing for a reason, so she and Sally take a deep dive into her coaching philosophy, a real talk on judging, and break down the need for emotional intelligence in riding. You'll want to put your comfort zone aside as they discuss how growth often starts with discomfort, how that applies in the saddle, and the importance of improved and continual education for judges and riders alike. Bettina's unmatched experience as a rider, coach, champion, and the most shrewd of judges brings an incredible wealth of knowledge to many unanswered questions – so turn up the volume and learn just why she coaches the very best. 01:18:37 - You Ask, We Answer: Listener Questions, Duck-Sized Horses, & Dream Eventing Rules Do you remember Sally saying in our first episode that she'd never want to battle Bettina Hoy: Intimidating CrossFit Warrior? Well it turns out that Bettina would join a fight – but is it against 100 duck-sized horses, or one eventing-fit horse-sized duck? 👀 You'll have to listen to find out, along with her cheat meal, the best horse she ever rode, and what her first executive order would be on day one as Eventing World President. [Submit your question for our co-hosts here] 01:32:39 - Finish Flags Tune in to our next episode of Go Eventing to hear all the best tips from fitness guru Ifa Simmonds! Be sure to keep an eye out next month for our first #Supergroom feature, the one and only Stephanie Simpson: Boyd Martin Wrangler and Windurra Head Boss. 🎧 Listen Now & Join the Conversation! Got thoughts, questions, or feedback? Your voice is a part of our story – we want to hear from you! Find us on social media @goeventing or email us at podcast@eventingnation.com. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Eventing wherever you get your podcasts! Let's keep building this community together. #GoEventing #EventingNation #WhereEventingLives
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 37 mins
  • E09: Go Eventing with Natalie Hummel & Hannah Sue Hollberg

    E09: Go Eventing with Natalie Hummel & Hannah Sue Hollberg
    Jun 17 2025

    “Where Eventing Lives”

    Welcome back to Go Eventing, the podcast where the heart, soul, and stories of the eventing world come to life. This week, we welcome not just one, but two names from the eventing scene to the podcast! Fresh off the heels of several major events across the globe, this episode highlights performances, preparation, and progression, all while pulling back the curtain on how mental and emotional development are essential tools for both rider and horse.

    🔎What’s Inside Episode 9?

    Host Sally Spickard sits down with 5* rider Hannah Sue Hollberg and High Performance Coach Natalie Hummel for a wide-ranging discussion that bridges elite competition with emotional intelligence, personal healing, and the evolving role of coaching in equestrian sport. Natalie shares insights from her work in performance coaching, including how athletes can develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and radical responsibility, while Hannah reflects on the lessons learned from competition and how her own evolution has deepened her partnership with horses. This episode is a deep dive into the soul of the sport — a reminder that while the fences may be big, the real breakthroughs often happen in the quiet, unspoken moments of reflection and connection.

    🔥 In This Episode, We Cover...

    • 02:00 - News & Notes: Reviewing the MARS Bromont, Defender Bramham, & Melbourne International 4*-Ls

    Sally and Hannah review Bromont and its status as a critical benchmark for riders moving up to the 5* level, Bramham's position as a staple to identify rising talent in the UK, and the thrilling finale at the Melbourne International Three-Day Event. They also discuss Lauren Nicholson's recent wins and Team USA's preparation for the high-stakes competitions to come as we finish out the second half of the year.

    • 22:14 - One Big Thing: Mental Health & Space and Its Application in our Horse Lives

    Natalie Hummel takes us on an educational journey of the power of emotional regulation, healing in and out of the saddle, and why a non-judgmental, curiosity-driven approach helps both riders and horses thrive. As a student of Natalie's, Hannah Sue offers insight as to how this approach has personally helped her move from a state of reaction to a state of balance, and how Natalie's journey has helped athletes of all levels look inward to unlock their performance goals, transform their behavior, and take ownership of their role as a rider.

    [How to Heal - Early Bird Pricing (over $700 off!)]

    [How to Perform - Early Bird Pricing (over $700 off!)]

    • 01:33:30 - You Ask, We Answer: Future Dressage Fashion, Rhinos on Course, and Hannah’s Treat Training

    What new rule would you add to eventing if you could choose? Learn what Hannah's would be, and how she taught a particularly spooky horse to become acclimated to unusual cross-country obstacles!

    [Submit your question for our co-hosts here]

    • 01:46:50 - Finish Flags

    Next up on Go Eventing, Sally fulfills a long-awaited check on her bucket list as she interviews the one and only Bettina Hoy! Stay tuned as they discuss the world talent that will grace CHIO Aachen in a few short weeks.

    🎧 Listen Now & Join the Conversation!

    Your voice is a part of our story! Send us your questions, stories, and feedback — we want to hear from you! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @goeventing or email us at podcast@eventingnation.com.

    📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Eventing wherever you get your podcasts! Let's make this your favorite barn commute listen.

    #GoEventing #EventingNation #WhereEventingLives
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 48 mins
  • E08: Go Eventing with Hazel Shannon, presented by Sentinel Horse Feed

    E08: Go Eventing with Hazel Shannon, presented by Sentinel Horse Feed
    Jun 3 2025

    “Where Eventing Lives”

    Welcome back to Go Eventing, the podcast where the heart, soul, and stories of the eventing world come to life. This week, we explore what it means to build an eventing career far from the sport’s traditional strongholds. From the challenges of limited resources to the excitement of a home Olympic Games on the horizon, this conversation dives into the heart of what keeps riders pushing forward in a changing sport — and how community, resilience, and long-term thinking continue to shape the landscape.

    This episode is brought to you with support from our title sponsor, Sentinel Horse Feed.

    🔎What’s Inside Episode 8?

    Host Sally Spickard is joined by Australian 5* rider Hazel Shannon, now four-time winner of the 2025 Australian International Three-Day Event 5* at Adelaide and a standout presence in her country’s eventing scene. Hazel shares her unique journey, including the evolution of her partnership with her beloved partner WillingaPark Clifford, navigating major changes in her professional life, and the cultural differences that shape eventing across hemispheres. Whether you're riding at home or chasing big dreams across the globe, this episode is a reminder that the path to success isn’t always linear — and that sometimes the most powerful growth comes from the quietest grit.

    🔥 In This Episode, We Cover...

    • 04:20 - News & Notes: Bicton Review & Looking Forward to Bramham, Bromont, Melbourne, & Luhmühlen

    Sally reviews the recent Nations Cup CCIO4* at Bicton — where Laura Collett and London 52 secured their historic three-peat victory and the US Eventing Team brought home a second-place finish — previews the extensive entry list for the Luhmühlen 5*, and discusses upcoming 4* events Bramham, Bromont, and the Melbourne International Three-Day.

    [Watch Luhmühlen with 15% off a Horse & Country membership: "EVENTINGNATION15"]

    • 21:45 - One Big Thing: WillingaPark Clifford & the Australian Eventing Scene

    Sally and Hazel dive into the unique realities of eventing in Australia — from the sheer logistics of traveling across a continent the size of the US, to the growing importance of community, innovation, and long-term vision as the nation prepares for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. They discuss the role of Thoroughbreds in Aussie eventing, how Hazel navigated a major shift in her career after parting ways with her longtime coach, and why a long-term mindset matters more than ever in modern sport.

    • 01:07:55 - You Ask, We Answer: American Food & Outside the Barn

    Sally prompts Hazel to further discuss Aussie riders' apparent horrified relationship with American coffee, event venues in America and bucket-list competitions for the 5* champion, as well as the age-old question about life outside the barn — if there is such a thing.

    [Submit your question for our co-hosts here]

    • 01:15:32 - Finish Flags

    Join us next time at Go Eventing when we sit down with performance coach Natalie Hummel — it's going to be one you won't want to miss!

    🎧 Listen Now & Join the Conversation!

    Got thoughts on today’s episode? Send us your questions, stories, and feedback — we want to hear from you! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @goeventing or email us at podcast@eventingnation.com.

    📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Eventing wherever you get your podcasts! Let’s make this your favorite tack-room listen.

    #GoEventing #EventingNation #WhereEventingLives
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 21 mins
No reviews yet