Over 100 horses, the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Final and one of the most competitive four-star longs of the year. It's Boekelo time.

Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen and Ali Barrett to look through a huge field, pick out the combinations that could make their mark and, of course, build their Eventing Manager teams.

Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze head up the conversation after a brilliant season, while Zara Tindall, Katie Magee, Tom McEwen, Kitty King and plenty more give the British challenge serious depth. There are exciting young horses from across Europe, a strong US contingent and a few combinations flying firmly under the radar.

Plus, could Tom McEwen make a little bit of history? And who are Nicole, Catherine and Ali backing for the podium?

Highlights

• The leading contenders in a field of more than 100 combinations
• Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze's chances at Boekelo
• Tom McEwen's opportunity to add another major win to an extraordinary season
• The Nations Cup Final and the teams to watch
• Exciting combinations from Britain, Ireland, France, Germany and the USA
• Eventing Manager picks, bargains and dark horses
• Nicole, Catherine and Ali make their podium predictions

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Jess Rimmer didn't always want to be an event rider. In fact, as a child, she'd have chosen her Barbie Dream House over a muddy yard any day.

Fast forward to Blenheim, and Jess has just jumped double clear with The Spice Merchant as part of the Rising Lions. Nicole catches up with her while the smile is still firmly on her face to talk about the journey from reluctant pony rider to one of Britain's rising eventing talents.

From studying biochemistry while competing a string of horses to finding her place at William Fox-Pitt's yard, Jess shares the people, horses and opportunities that have shaped her career so far. There's plenty about Basil, the horse who keeps saying yes, and the ambitions Jess is working towards.

Highlights

• The pony that changed Jess's mind about riding.
• Growing up with a five-star event rider for a mum and the support that came without pressure.
• Balancing a biochemistry degree with competing seven or eight horses.
• Learning from William Fox-Pitt and Jackie Potts.
• Why you don't have to follow the traditional youth team pathway to succeed.
• The £1 pony who helped Jess reach the Young Rider Championships.
• How The Spice Merchant, better known as Basil, became her four-star partner.
• What representing Great Britain and riding for the Rising Lions means to Jess.
• Her ambitions for five-star success and the two horses she thinks could help her get there.

Guest

Jess Rimmer – British event rider and Rising Lions team member, joining Nicole fresh from a double clear at Blenheim with The Spice Merchant.

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Two four-star titles, one rider and a pair of horses with exciting futures ahead. Blenheim belonged to Tom McEwen.

Nicole Brown and Catherine Austen are back to review the action from Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, where Tom McEwen completed a remarkable double with The Fieldmaster in the CCI4*-L and Brookfield Danny De Muze in the CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-olds.

From The Fieldmaster's hunting background and rapid rise through the levels to Brookfield Danny De Muze adding another major young horse title to his record, there is plenty to discuss about two very different horses and what might come next.

Highlights

• Tom McEwen's Blenheim double and the strength of his team across both divisions.
• The Fieldmaster's journey from the hunting field to a CCI4*-L victory.
• Brookfield Danny De Muze's remarkable record and his progression from Le Lion d'Angers to Blenheim.
• Sam Ecroyd's standout weekend with Jackpot and Bloomfield Manuscript.
• Oliver Townend's cross-country performance.
• Katie Magee, Bubby Upton and the young horses making their mark in the eight- and nine-year-old class.
• Why Blenheim's young horse results are worth revisiting when looking for future five-star stars.

Plus, Nicole and Catherine share their personal connections to Blenheim, reflect on the atmosphere at this year's event and look ahead to Boekelo.

Guest

Catherine Austen – Equestrian journalist and former Blenheim press officer, joining Nicole to review the weekend's sport and the stories behind the results.

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