{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2026 Badminton Diaries Day 4: Eric Winter on Building Badminton","description":"Before the first horse leaves the start box at Mars Badminton Horse Trials, Nicole Brown sits down with the man behind the questions, Eric Winter. From the lake to the Vicarage Vee, from camera angles to ground conditions, Eric opens up on what really goes into building a Badminton cross-country track, and why obvious doesn\u2019t always mean easy. He talks inspiration from places like Luhm\u00fchlen International Horse Trials, why he wants riders to bring their very best cross-country horses here, and the balance between education, sport, and entertainment at the highest level. There\u2019s also a fascinating look at how the course is wheeled, where seconds are won and lost, and why this year\u2019s track might look straightforward... right up until you try to ride it at 570 metres a minute. Highlights Eric Winter on designing Badminton since 2017 Why \u201cobvious\u201d and \u201ceasy\u201d are not the same thing The story behind this year\u2019s lake complex and Vicarage questions How terrain, footing, and camera angles all shape the final track Why Badminton should reward true cross-country horses Eric on pressure: \u201cPressure is an honour.\u201d Guests Nicole Brown Eric Winter This year's Badminton Diaries are brought to you by: Fairfax Saddles Scientifically designed saddles, bridles, and girths, built to help horses move freely, comfortably, and at their best. Visit Fairfax Saddles EcoVolts Built for life on the move, from walking cross-country tracks to covering every corner of the showground. ecovoltz.co.uk\/\u2014 please use your existing partner link if you have a direct landing page. Uvex Trusted by top riders worldwide for premium helmets and gloves, combining protection, comfort, and performance. Explore Uvex Equestrian Zebra Products Supplying world-class equestrian brands, from performance tack to rider essentials, trusted across every discipline. Visit Zebra Products U.S. Equestrian Open A new era of championship sport across jumping, dressage, and eventing in the United States. Website: usequestrianopen.org EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. \ud83d\udc40 Want more insights, picks, and data-driven takes? Follow @equiratings_eventing for your ultimate Badminton companion. ","author_name":"EquiRatings Eventing Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.equiratings.com","html":"