Flair Strips Overview Show: The Numbers Behind the Nations

The overview show is back, and this time it's all about the big picture.

Which nation is actually in the strongest position heading towards Aachen 2026? We talk about it all the time, but this is putting numbers behind it. Strength, depth, and what the data is really saying at the top of the sport. 

While there's a lot of movement across the board, one thing is clear. Great Britain isn't going anywhere. The depth is still there, the results are still coming, and they remain the toughest team to beat. New Zealand bouncing back, Japan showing what's possible, and a number of nations who will feel like there's an opportunity if they can get three good performances on the board when it counts.

Highlights

• Breaking down HPR and what it actually tells us about squad depth
• Why Great Britain still dominates, and just how far ahead they are
• Which nations are trending up, and which ones have work to do
• Why championship eventing feels more open than ever
• The bigger picture, participation, five-star numbers, and what comes next

Guests

• Sam Watson - Irish five-star rider and EquiRatings co-founder bringing a data-led view of performance at the top of the sport

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