When Nicole Met: Amy Parks

From a $50 pony in Australia to the heart of Badminton coverage, Amy Parks has taken anything but a conventional route into the sport. In this episode of When Nicole Met, brought to you by Bedmax, Nicole Brown sits down with Amy for a conversation that goes well beyond television. From growing up in Melbourne with big dreams of performing, to building a career in journalism, breakfast TV, and entertainment, to interviewing everyone from Tom Cruise to Daniel Craig, Amy shares the unexpected path that eventually led her to equestrian sport, and why she believes horse sport can dream much bigger. They talk Badminton, ClipMyHorse, the In-Out Studio, inclusivity in equestrian sport, and why making people feel part of the story matters just as much as the sport itself. Plus, Amy reveals who she would love to see win Badminton this year. Highlights Growing up in Australia, ponies, Pony Club, and performance dreams The career pivot that led from acting ambitions to journalism Covering global entertainment and interviewing some of Hollywood's biggest names The move to the UK, and finding a new home in equestrian sport Behind the scenes of Badminton TV and ClipMyHorse Why inclusivity and storytelling could change horse sport Amy's pick for Badminton 2026 Guests Amy Parks — Presenter, producer, and one of the leading broadcast voices in equestrian 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.