Tune into Radio Nationals this week

Tune in to Radio Nations this week, as Kim Ratcliffe and John Bowen return to the commentary box, providing expert commentary, interviews and plenty of dressage banter from their spot overlooking the main LeMieux Arena.  

Thursday

Thursday’s schedule sees the Para riders take to the centre line at in the LeMieux Arena, opening the show. Radio Nationals will be joined by esteemed Para coach Erik McKechnie throughout the class; Erik has successfully trained paralympic riders and is the Para Dressage Pathway Manager at British Equestrian.  

Successful British rider Dan Greenwood will join Kim and John between 1.30pm and 3.00pm. Dan has had much success on the dressage circuit, competing internationally and training the stars of the future. 

Fresh from his visit to the FEI European Championships, Andrew Gould takes the mic on Radio Nationals on Thursday. Expect to hear all about his team and individual success stories and his time at the Nationals so far. 

Thursday’s guests also include international rider Kate Cowell and Ian Woodhead.  

Friday 

Another star-studded line up is in place for Friday. If you missed their appearances on Thursday; Dan Greenwood, Ian Woodhead, Andrew Gould and Kate Cowell all return to Radio Nationals for a second day. 

Professional dressage rider and trainer Kirsty Mepham will join Kim Ratcliffe and John Bowen in the morning until 9.30am, followed by Michael Eilberg. Micheal is renowned for producing young horses and competing internationally at Grand Prix level; the Worcestershire-based rider is also competing at this year’s Nationals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 

Hannah Esberger-Hancock, holder of seven- National  titles will be live on Radio Nationals to chat about all things dressage and review the action in the arena with Kim and John too. 

Radio Nationals will wrap up the day with Grade I and FEI 3* judge Richard Baldwin. Expect to hear tricks of the trade and how you might improve your marks on your next test! 

Saturday 

With the Championships hotting up, so is the line-up for Radio Nationals. Here’s what to expect on the third day of competition, as the LeMieux Grand Prix provides the day’s highlight. 

Kate Cowell and Michael Eilberg will make a return, as well as Grand Prix rider Sara Jane Lanning making her debut appearance on Radio Nationals. Sara is also a Grade I listed judge, as well as being an active coach and rider, with many titles under her belt. 

This next guest is not to be missed - dressage royalty Carl Hester will be joining Radio Nationals between 12.30pm and 1.05pm. Expect to hear all about his team silver experience at the Senior Europeans and special memories from his time at the Nationals over the years. 

To finish up a packed schedule, Grade I listed judges and coaches Harry Payne and Mary Anne Horn will wrap up the day chatting to Kim and John, from the best seat in the house overlooking the LeMieux Arena. 

Sunday 

With the championships coming to an end, there are still so many guest appearances to enjoy on Radio Nationals. 

Sara Jane Lanning will be back with your hosts Kim Ratcliffe and John Bowen, as well as Dan Greenwood. 

Finally, a lady who needs no introduction; Becky Moody will be live on air between 9am and 11am. If you haven’t had chance to see Becky competing at the Nationals this year you won’t want to miss this. Becky competed alongside Carl Hester, Lottie Fry and Andrew Gould at the Senior Europeans just a couple weeks ago, helping the team secure a silver medal. We expect Becky will have a fantastic time here at the Nationals, fitting in commentary around a busy riding schedule. 

 

Our thanks go to Kim Ratcliffe and John Bowen for hosting Radio Nationals, along with Cre8Media. Make sure to tune in throughout the day to catch up on all the latest news and views from the LeMieux National Championships. Radio Nationals is available to listen to on all smart devices. 

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