When Nicole Met: Lea Siegl

This is one of those conversations that reminds you how quickly the sport can move when the right horse, the right timing and a lot of patience come together.

Lea Siegl joins the show to reflect on a career that has quietly turned into something pretty extraordinary. From being the youngest rider at the Tokyo Olympics to delivering Austria's best-ever European Championship result at Blenheim, she talks about the moments that shaped her, the pressure that didn't always feel like pressure, and the belief it took to keep going when things weren't straightforward.

At the heart of it all is DSP Fighting Line. The horse who taught her patience, trust and resilience. Lea also looks ahead to the next phase, with Van Helsing stepping into his moment and Aachen 2026 firmly in focus.

Highlights

• The Olympic journey that came earlier than expected
• Why Tokyo changed everything, for both horse and rider
• DSP Fighting Line's story, from spooky youngster to championship star
• Five-star ambition, championship pressure and learning to trust the process
• Van Helsing's rise and what the next few seasons could hold

Guests

• Lea Siegl - Austria's leading event rider, Olympic competitor and European Championship top-five finisher, with multiple five-star performances to her name and a growing presence at the very top of the sport.

This show is kindly supported by Bedmax, purpose-made, natural horse bedding designed to protect respiratory health, support hooves, and provide a clean, comfortable stable environment.