Charlotte Smet is joined by one of Ireland's most successful show jumpers, Bertram Allen, for a special episode that dives into his career, his family operation, and the philosophy behind the rapidly growing Aloga Auction.

Bertram reflects on his remarkable rise through the sport, from pony success in Ireland to competing on the world stage as a teenager, and what it was like to leave home at just 16 to pursue his career in Germany. Now over a decade later, he shares how that move shaped both his riding and his business.

The conversation explores the family dynamic behind Aloga, with Bertram working closely alongside his brother Harry and a wider team that spans breeding, production, and innovation within the sport.

A major focus of the episode is the Aloga Auction, taking place on May 5th at Sentower Park. Bertram explains how the idea began, how it has evolved into a premium auction experience, and how they identify and produce the horses that make it into the catalogue.

If you want to explore this year's collection in more detail, you can view the full Aloga Auction catalogue online, where all lots, videos, and performance data are available. You can also book a table to attend the event at Sentower Park, offering a chance to experience the auction atmosphere first-hand and see these exciting young horses in person.

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Charlotte Smet and Sam Watson are back from the World Cup Final and straight into another huge week, this time previewing the next stop in Mexico.

After a standout championship in Fort Worth, the conversation starts with the performances that are already shaping the 2026 season. Charlotte and Sam break down Kent Farrington and Greya's World Cup win, what it means for the top of the sport, and why her form is starting to look very familiar when you compare it to past championship greats.

From there, the focus shifts to what comes next. Mexico brings a field packed with proven names, championship contenders and emerging combinations, and the discussion turns to who is building towards Aachen, who might be peaking at the right time, and which stories are just getting started.

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Sam Watson battles through the "Sam Flu" to join Charlotte Smet for a packed Flair Overview Show, and there is plenty to get into after a huge few weeks in the sport.

The episode starts with one of Sam's big 2026 predictions coming true, as Greya and Kent Farrington won the US Equestrian Open Final in Wellington. From there, Charlotte and Sam zoom out to the bigger picture, looking at the battle at the top of the sport between Kent Farrington, Richard Vogel and Scott Brash, and what it could mean for the road to Aachen.

They also assess the latest Elo rankings, reflect on Nina Mallevaey and Dynastie de Beaufour's remarkable clear-round streak, and preview the World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, where Farrington and Vogel head in as two of the standout names to watch.

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