EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

Will Coleman on Mindset, Motivation & 2025

Published: 24 February 2025 at 12:06 UTC

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Episode notes

What does it take to be one of the most consistent riders in eventing? Will Coleman joins us for a fascinating conversation about the details that make the difference at the highest level. From refining his winter training program to balancing eventing and show jumping, he shares his approach to producing top horses, staying competitive, and continuously improving his program.

Highlights Include:

Winter Reset & Strategy – How Will structures the off-season to fine-tune his program and set his horses up for success. Jumping for an Edge – Why high-level show jumping has become a key part of his training and how it translates to eventing. Lessons from 2024 – The challenges of an Olympic year, what he took away from the experience, and how it’s shaping his future plans. Big Goals, Big Horses, Big Moves – Five-star plans, new talent in the barn, and the road to LA 2028.

Guest:

Will Coleman – Olympic eventer, five-star rider, and the definition of cool under pressure.

This episode is stacked with insight, real talk, and a peek behind the curtain of one of the sport’s sharpest minds.

More here: If you want to see just how impressive Will Coleman's record really is, check out the article "Coleman the King of Clinical" by Sam Watson on the U.S. Equestrian Open website. It’s a great read that puts his consistency into perspective with some seriously eye-opening stats. 

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