January isn't waiting around. With five-star jumping unfolding across Doha, Hong Kong, and Thermal, Charlotte and Sam take a global look at the riders and horses shaping the early weeks of 2026.

From Scott Brash's dominant start in Doha to emerging contenders laying down serious early-season markers, this episode is about momentum, depth, and what these first results might mean for the year ahead.

What we cover

• Scott Brash's red-hot January and the strength of his current string
• Early British team storylines on the road to Aachen
• Hong Kong's rising names and why this show matters
• Thermal form from Farrington, Toulayna, and Foxy de la Roque

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