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(S2) Episode 2 - To B.E or not to B.E, that is the question?

Season 2, Ep. 2

This week its all about the pros and cons of British Eventing versus Unaffiliated. This sparks some interesting debate on is there such a thing as a grassroots professional, what its like to compete with the pros and the sketchy jumps that can be found on some courses.


The usual chat updates on whether the ladies have hit their goals for the week and we find out that Jess states she rode like a potato, Ali finally got a score and that Shelley's BE record has more letters than numbers.


Join in for a fun chat on all things horsey as three amateur eventers try to navigate the horse world.


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