EquiRatings Eventing Podcast1 Okt 2025

Inside Maryland: Behind the scenes with Jeff and Joanie

Five years in, MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory has gone from ambitious newcomer to a cornerstone on the international calendar. With a new Olympic course designer, world-class fields from both sides of the Atlantic, and a unique mix of sport and spectacle, Maryland 2025 (October 16–19) promises to be its biggest year yet.

Nicole is joined by Event CEO Jeff Newman and Competition Director Joanie Morris to take us behind the scenes of one of the sport's youngest but most important five-star fixtures.

Highlights

Maryland's journey from idea to established five-star in just five years
What to expect from new course designer Pierre Le Goupil, fresh from designing at the Paris Olympics
How the event showcases the pipeline of US event horses, from Young Event Horse Championships to the top level
Local color: from Cecil County's equestrian roots to cider donuts, corgi races, and even betting on eventing
A first look at this year's international entries, with top US names joined by big European challengers

Guests

Jeff Newman – CEO, MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
Joanie Morris – Competition Director, MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry of Ireland, long-time friends of eventing and champions of the Maryland 5 Star. We're proud to have their support again in 2025.

Discover their full collection at row.dubarry.com/ and follow @dubarryofireland for the latest.

EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2025 season on Instagram and Facebook.

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(1351)

When Nicole Met: Piggy March

Fresh from a CCI4*-L win at Scone Palace, Piggy March joins Nicole Brown to reflect on a season of ups and downs, a special victory with Truly Anything, and a big new chapter on the horizon for Team M...

23 Sep 31min

Rising Lions: The Blenheim Challenge Review

The first-ever Blenheim Challenge is in the books, and the Stars & Stripes have plenty to celebrate! Nicole, Diarmuid and Annie are back to unpack a weekend that saw the Stars & Stripes defeat the Ris...

21 Sep 33min

Rising Lions: The Blenheim Challenge Update

The Blenheim Challenge is well and truly underway, and after dressage, the Stars & Stripes have the early advantage. Nicole and Annie break down a brilliant first phase, with 21-year-old Oliver Barret...

18 Sep 16min

2026 Blenheim Preview Show

Two four-star classes, some serious names and plenty of decisions to make as we head to Blenheim. Nicole, Diarm and Sam preview both the CCI4*-L and the eight and nine-year-old CCI4*-S, digging into t...

16 Sep 51min

Rising Lions: The Blenheim Challenge Preview

Rising Lions vs Stars and Stripes. The first ever Blenheim Challenge is here, and things are already getting competitive. Nicole is firmly flying the flag for Britain, while Diarm and Annie are backin...

14 Sep 40min

2026 Cornbury Preview Show

Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen from Cornbury House International for a look at a week that feels like an important one for the event's future. The brand-new Advanced Under 25 class brings togeth...

9 Sep 33min

2026 Burghley Review Show

Gemma Stevens and Chilli Knight are your 2026 Defender Burghley champions, and they did it in some style. Nicole, Diarm and Ali are back to debrief a brilliant weekend of sport, from Gemma's record-br...

8 Sep 59min

2026 Inside Burghley Diaries : Saturday - Heroes & Heartbreak

Saturday at Burghley was everything we thought it might be, and then some. 🎙️ Nicole, D and Ali settle in with a Pimms and an incredible Burghley sunset to unpack a rollercoaster of a cross-country d...

5 Sep 35min