Irish event rider Ian Cassells closes out 2025 with a season that reads like a milestone list. A top 15 on his Badminton debut, a team silver at the European Championships, and two World Championship medals at Le Lion d'Angers. In this Red Mills Special, Nicole Brown catches up with Ian to look back at the highs, the turning points and the young horses now shaping his future.

From the aura of Badminton to the pressure of anchoring the Irish team, Ian talks about how his system has evolved, what he has learned in the last two years and how he manages the expectations that come with big moments.

Looking ahead to 2026, he reflects on his ambitions for the World Championships in Aachen and a string that is stronger than ever.

Highlights

• Badminton debut and breaking into the top 15
• The Irish team silver at the 2025 European Championships
• Anchoring the team, handling pressure and keeping perspective
• The double medal weekend at Le Lion D'Angers
• Producing young horses and building a system that works
• Early thoughts on the 2026 World Championships
• One to watch for next season

Guests

Ian Cassells, Irish event rider and 2025 European team silver medallist

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