Eventing Interviews

"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

Sam Jeffree heads to Limitless Lodge Sydney 3 Day Event 2025 to defend his CCI4*-L title with two in-form horses at the end of a very good year

“Horsey women, I think we’re quite tough, aren’t we?” says Caroline Bridge, winner of Race Across The World and keen eventing rider

Katherine Charlton of Class Sport Horses tells us how she spots and starts young horses such as Oliver Townend’s Ballaghmor Class and Zara Tindall’s Class Affair

US-based Australian rider Ryan Wood has had a busy October, with some very good results and the arrival of baby daughter Annabelle