When Nicole Met: Kate Rocher-Smith

On today's episode of When Nicole Met, supported by Bedmax, we sit down with five-star rider and producer Kate Rocher-Smith to unravel a career built as much in the sales yard as in the start box. From a first Badminton to eight- and nine-year-olds at Aston le Walls and a stable full of rising prospects, Kate explains how Dassett Eventing has become one of the sport's most influential pipelines for top horses and top riders. Highlights Badminton 2025 and the first-five-star learning curve How Dassett Eventing reshaped the sales + production model The traits that matter most in young horses today Why team culture drives performance and longevity Ones to watch for 2026 and the next generation Guests Kate Rocher-Smith, five-star rider and founder of Dassett Eventing Hosted by Nicole Brown 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.