Eventing Interviews

Gold medallist & Australian High Performance Eventing Technical Lead Stuart Tinney talks about Olympic memories and preparing for Brisbane 2032

Samantha Clark catches up for a chat with New Zealand's Jesse Campbell in the USA where he was a popular trainer at the Kentucky clinic despite not being a 'happy clapper'

Watch gold medallists Matt Ryan and Stuart Tinney, plus Wayne Roycroft and Mike Etherington-Smith, reminisce about the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

“I think I’m slightly mad but sometimes you have to look back to see how far you have come" Alex Tordoff has had bizarre moments with his 5* horse Cool Jack but 2026 'could be really pivotal'

"I don’t like to focus on a problem but find a solution" Abby Long talks about the major influences on her career - from ponies to positive parents!

We talk to Mike Etherington-Smith about designing at Sydney 2000, being advisor for LA28 Olympics and Adelaide's impact on Brisbane 2032

New Zealand's Abby Long moved to the UK with her third string horse in 2023 but the pair has thrived together, competing at their first 5* in 2025

Sam Gillespie notched up 12 wins across eventing levels in 2025, including becoming British Novice Champion and riding in his first CCI5*

"It was frightening, numbing and then very exciting!" Wayne Roycroft remembers Sydney 2000 and looks forward to another home Games at Brisbane 2032

Eventing official Helen Christie has, as always, had a busy year with trips to the USA, Scone (and Scone), and now the FEI Eventing Asian Championships