Tune into the latest episode for an exclusive interview with Sam Lissington, one of New Zealand's brightest young eventing stars! Dive into Sam's unique journey from sailing the South Pacific to making waves in the eventing world. Discover how a childhood move from Australia to New Zealand and the promise of a pony led her to a life in the saddle, her rise through the ranks, and her dreams for Olympic glory. Guests: Samantha Lissington, a talented New Zealand event rider based in Wiltshire, UK, is known for her remarkable skills in the eventing world. After moving from New Zealand to the UK in 2019, she competes across Europe with a robust team of upper-level horses. Samantha's career highlights include competing at prestigious 5* events such as Burghley, Pau, Lühmulen, and Adelaide. She is also a valued member of the ESNZ high-performance squad with her sights set on the Paris Olympics​​. Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Joseph Murphy When Nicole Met ... Lara de Liedekerke-Meier EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.