On the eve of the Aga Khan Nations Cup at the Dublin Horse Show, Charlotte Smet is joined by Sam Watson and Jumping Podcast newcomer Ali Barrett for a deep dive into this year’s Nations Cup of Ireland.

Ireland are the favourites, coming in with a 34% win chance, but can they finally deliver the win at home? Sam brings the analytics, Ali brings the rookie questions (and charm), and Charlotte keeps it all on track as they preview the teams, horses, and podium potential.

 

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It’s Dublin Horse Show week, and things have gone totally rogue at EquiRatings HQ. In this surprise crossover episode, Nicole Brown is joined by a very special crew — jumping podcast host Charlotte Smet, eventing’s newest content wizard Ali Barrett, and the trustry senior analyst Georgia Patrick — for an unauthorised Alphabetti Spaghetti.

What started as a quiet moment while Diarm was in a meeting quickly spiralled into full-blown podcasting chaos, live from a glass-walled booth in the middle of Dublin.

This is Alphabetti Spaghetti  — jumping meets eventing, first dates are discussed, anger and rage are confessed, and the team may (or may not) be in trouble with Diarmuid Byrne.

The RDS Dublin Horse Show is nearly here and it’s set to be one of the biggest weekends in Irish show jumping. Charlotte and Diarm are on the pod to get stuck into all the stories, form, and fan favourites heading to the RDS.

They look at the pressure and potential surrounding Ireland’s home team for the Aga Khan Nations Cup, highlight the top horses flying under the radar, and dig into the formlines behind stars like ESI Rocky, Eddy Blue, Chaccolino, and Bisquetta.

They talk US firepower, Swiss history, Laura Kraut’s hunt for a big win, and who’s got the strongest 5* form in the field. They also run through which horses might be about to steal the spotlight, including a couple of serious dark horses from Jordan Coyle.

It’s packed with data, excitement, and a few curveballs, just how we like it heading into Dublin.

 

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It’s Project Chocolate & Chips in full swing as Charlotte, Diarm and Georgia react to an unforgettable day at the European Championships.

Team Belgium delivered a superb performance to claim team gold, showing their incredible depth and composure — all without even bringing their top-rated horse!

The team also dig deep into the individual competition, where 13 riders sit within one rail heading into the final. The discussion covers:

• Belgium’s consistency and rising stars
• Richard Vogel and United Touch as favourites — but are they really that secure?
• The chances of Scott Brash, Steve Guerdat, and Seamus Hughes Kennedy
• Why time penalties could decide everything on Sunday
• Form trends, prediction center percentages and course difficulty stats

Plenty of predictions — and plenty of disagreement — as they make their podium picks ahead of a dramatic final day.

 

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The European Championship picture is starting to take shape! With France, Ireland, Great Britain, and Italy all announcing their squads, the EquiRatings Jumping Podcast team – Sam Watson, Diarmuid Byrne, and Charlotte Smet – jump into the numbers, the narratives, and the big questions ahead of Aachen.

What’s the form really saying? Which team looks most complete? And which combinations are emerging as potential stars of 2025?

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The first nations have declared for the 2025 European Championships—and the contrast couldn't be sharper. Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne break down Belgium and Sweden’s announced teams, revealing two vastly different pictures of preparation, power, and podium potential.

From Belgium’s data-backed form and rising stars to Sweden’s surprise omissions and worrying 2025 stats, this is your early intel on how the Championship landscape is shaping up—with the EquiRatings Prediction Centre already tipping the scales.

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With the Longines League of Nations in Rotterdam serving as the final showdown before the 2025 European Championships, Charlotte Smet and Diarmuid Byrne dive deep into what this weekend means for the sport’s biggest nations and what it might tell us about the summer ahead.

From Dutch dominance at home to Irish form on the rise, the pair break down the top contenders, reveal standout stats, and look at the big-picture implications for La Coruña.

Can the Dutch finally light the LLN flame on home soil? Will Ireland’s young guns deliver under pressure? And is Messi van’t Ruytershof the most underrated horse in the sport right now?

Using EquiRatings data and a touch of betting bravado, Charlotte and Diarmuid offer form-based insights, podium predictions, and a full preview of what promises to be one of the most important LLN legs yet.

 

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May delivered career milestones, breakthrough wins, and a shakeup at the top of the sport, and the Flair Overview crew is here to break it all down. From Scott Brash’s triple five-star triumph to Monaco’s long-awaited second win, this month was packed with power, pace, and a few perfect rising stars making serious moves.

Join Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet as they spotlight the month’s biggest winners, dive into the top 10 on the Elo rating, and unpack who’s rising, who’s regrouping, and who’s quietly building towards a massive summer.

 

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Aside from Point Break and United Touch S being back in the ring since World Cup Finals, the Royal Windsor Horse Show will also double as an unofficial Great-British Team Trial and the next clash of 2024’s two biggest “talking horses.”

In this episode, Charlotte and Sam explore:

• Point Break vs United Touch – whose 2025 dip was “rust” and whose was “reality”?
• Why ultra-tough early-season courses (≤ 20 % clear-rates) are skewing form lines
• Laura Kraut’s dilemma: Bisquetta or Baloutinue for her summer A-team?
• British selection roulette – Maher, Brash, Charles, the Whitakers & Matt Sampson all auditioning

 

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Kent Farrington has finally broken Henrik von Eckermann’s 33-month reign at the top of the Longines rankings, and he’ll be wearing the coveted World No. 1 armband for the first time in Madrid. Charlotte, Sam Watson and Diarmuid Byrne dive into:

• The “triple-header” of headline horses – Greya, Ermitage Kalone & Checker 47
• What Kent’s rise means for the sport and why Greya’s three five-star GP wins in five months are off-the-charts
• Ermitage Kalones’s astonishing 12-month climb from his first 5* to 5th-rated in the world
• Can defending champions Christian Kukuk & Checker do “the double on the double”?
• Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot’s farewell at age 20 – celebrating a true legend
• Our podium predictions (and a little on-air wagering mayhem…)

 

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