Between the Flags

At 22, Oliver Barrett has already claimed his first Adelaide five-star win—proving that talent alone isn’t enough to reach the top. In this episode, Oliver shares how discipline, strategy, and the legacy of his family’s Sandhills program shaped his rise in Australian eventing. From riding ponies as a kid to managing ten horses a day, he reveals the routines, mindset, and pressure behind competing at the elite level.

We dive into the influence of his dad’s 2012 Adelaide victory, the mentorship that sharpened his skills, and the relentless focus required to succeed in one of the toughest sports in the world. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply chasing big goals, Oliver’s story is a powerful lesson in turning ambition into achievement.

Prue and Fi Chat with Katie Taliana, it's a journey from trail rides and childhood dreams, to competing at five-star events. That passion, perseverance, and a little cheekiness can take you anywhere. From coaching in caravans to working overseas with Zara Phillips, her story is full of surprises — like how she met her husband online and navigated the highs and lows of eventing. Her story of resilience, hard work, and balancing family with sport will inspire you to keep riding, even when the road gets tough.

Nat Blundell shares her journey in the world of eventing, from her early days in New South Wales to her experiences with horses like Billy Bathgate and Algebra. She also discusses her role as a course designer and her passion for darts.

Takeaways

• Eventing Journey
• Horse Partnerships
• Course Designing
• Darts Champion

Chapters

• 00:00 The Early Years and Introduction to Horses
• 06:21 Success with Billy Bathgate
• 15:00 Support from Owners and Future Plans
• 25:29 Living in the Region and Course Designing
• 32:59 Cool Down Questions

The conversation covers Golly's journey in eventing, her early years, the horses that shaped her career, career highlights and lows, the Holly and Golly show, her transition to Belgium and her eventing family, and concludes with quickfire questions and a conclusion.

Takeaways

• True grit
• Family influence

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Golly's Journey
• 06:00 Growing Up and Early Pony Stories
• 14:27 Career Highlights and Lows
• 26:29 Holly and Golly Show
• 32:05 Transition to Belgium and Eventing Family
• 38:44 Quickfire Questions and Conclusion