EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

Harry Meade on Process, Patience and the Making of a World Number One


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In a milestone moment for the sport, Harry Meade joins Nicole and Diarm to reflect on becoming FEI World Number One for the first time in his career.  From Midnight Dazzler to his six recent clear inside-the-time rounds across Burghley, Kentucky and Badminton, Harry takes us deep into the mindset, resilience, and team effort that have defined his extraordinary rise.

Episode Highlights:
  • Charlie’s Calculations: Harry’s son Charlie explains when he knew world number one was in reach - and why he kept it secret.
  • Burghley to the Top: Diarm shares how the narrative of Harry’s climb to number one began at Burghley, including a special moment in the riders’ tent.
  • A Purist’s Philosophy: Harry explains why he ignores scoreboards, doesn’t chase rankings, and treats each horse as an individual project built for the long game.
  • Resilience & Recovery: A moving recount of Harry’s near-career-ending injury and the tragic loss of Wild Lone.
  • Inside the System: From note-taking and team dynamics to psychological models, we get a look at the engine room of the Meade yard.
  • Legacy & Longevity: Reflections on growing up as Richard Meade’s son, building his own path, and passing the torch to the next generation—perhaps even to Charlie.
Guest Info:
  • Harry Meade – The new FEI World Number One, British event rider, five-star podium finisher, and known for his methodical training approach and deep horsemanship.
  • Charlie Meade – Eleven-year-old analyst in the making and unofficial EquiRatings recruit.
Hosts:
  • Nicole Brown
  • Diarmuid Byrne
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