Topspin used to spook at dandelions. Alice Casburn spent more time catching him in the collecting ring than riding him. Now, at 18, he's heading to the first-ever FEI Under 25 Eventing World Championships as the favourite.

Nicole sits down with Alice to look back on the remarkable partnership that's taken them from a quirky homebred nobody else wanted to ride, to five-star success and a Bramham title that secured their place on the British team. They also talk about the pressure of arriving as the favourite, why she'd happily take a big, tough track at Millstreet, and the exciting reserve mare waiting in the wings.

Oh... and there's a tiny dog looking for a boyfriend. You'll have to listen for that one.

Highlights

• Topspin's journey from spooky youngster to championship favourite
• Learning to handle the pressure of expectation
• Bramham, British titles and celebrating the big moments
• LSS Ile De Re and the future beyond Topspin
• The "rivalry" with Germany's Calvin Böckmann

Guest

Alice Casburn – five-star event rider and British team member for the FEI Under 25 Eventing World Championships.

Supported by Carr & Day & Martin, trusted equine care since 1765 and part of the Connolly's Red Mills group.