David Saunders

David Saunders, held the title of head coachman to The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, England and was with Prince Philip from the inception of combined driving. As a member of the Royal Mews he spent 20 years working for the royal family as a coachman. Now a citizen of the United States residing in Florida, Saunders has contributed to the growth of carriage driving worldwide.  Listen in...Support the show

David Saunders, held the title of head coachman to The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, England and was with Prince Philip from the inception of combined driving. As a member of the Royal Mews he spent 20 years working for the royal family as a coachman. Now a citizen of the United States residing in Florida, Saunders has contributed to the growth of carriage driving worldwide.  Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 30 – Coachman David Saunders

Gloria Austin

In the world of carriage driving and carriage collecting and in the world of horses, Gloria Austin is considered one of its "Grande Dames". She rose to that distinction by hard work, dedication and a vision of that has helped better the world's understanding of the horse.  She is one of very few women to have driven the number of coaches, four-in-hands and vehicles she has in countries all over the world.  She is also one of the most knowledgeable scholars on the history of horses and horse drawn vehicles in the world.  Listen in to the story of her life...Support the show

In the world of carriage driving and carriage collecting and in the world of horses, Gloria Austin is considered one of its "Grande Dames". She rose to that distinction by hard work, dedication and a vision of that has helped better the world's understanding of the horse.  She is one of very few women to have driven the number of coaches, four-in-hands and vehicles she has in countries all over the world.  She is also one of the most knowledgeable scholars on the history of horses and horse drawn vehicles in the world.  Listen in to the story of her life...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 29 – Driver Gloria Austin

Sunny Hale is a true pioneer in the world of women's polo, following in her mothers footsteps and taking the sport to places her mother could only dream of. Sunny Hale has truly transformed polo on and off the field. Sunny was the first woman in U.S. History to win the US Open Polo Championship. Sunny is seven time winner of the Polo Excellence Awards: "Woman Player of the Year".  Sunny attained the highest rating ever given to a woman (in the history of the sport) of 5 Goals, after winning the US Open Polo Championship with Outback Steakhouse Polo Team in 2000. She founded numerous organizations to enhance the sport of polo.  Listen in...Support the show

Sunny Hale is a true pioneer in the world of women's polo, following in her mothers footsteps and taking the sport to places her mother could only dream of. Sunny Hale has truly transformed polo on and off the field. Sunny was the first woman in U.S. History to win the US Open Polo Championship. Sunny is seven time winner of the Polo Excellence Awards: "Woman Player of the Year".  Sunny attained the highest rating ever given to a woman (in the history of the sport) of 5 Goals, after winning the US Open Polo Championship with Outback Steakhouse Polo Team in 2000. She founded numerous organizations to enhance the sport of polo.  Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 28 by Pessoa – Polo Legend Sunny Hale

Mildred Farris

Mildred Farris is a pioneer and legend throughout the sport of rodeo. As a competitor, Farris was Texas Barrel Racing Association’s champion barrel racer from 1955-1957, she earned a qualification twelve times to the National Finals Rodeo and in 1968 she earned the fastest time at the NFR.  Mildred was active in the Girls Rodeo Association (later the WPRA) as the Director, Vice-President, and President. Farris has served as rodeo secretary for many top rodeos, she was named Secretary of the Year eight times by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association and inducted into four Halls of Fame.   Listen in....Support the show

Mildred Farris is a pioneer and legend throughout the sport of rodeo. As a competitor, Farris was Texas Barrel Racing Association’s champion barrel racer from 1955-1957, she earned a qualification twelve times to the National Finals Rodeo and in 1968 she earned the fastest time at the NFR.  Mildred was active in the Girls Rodeo Association (later the WPRA) as the Director, Vice-President, and President. Farris has served as rodeo secretary for many top rodeos, she was named Secretary of the Year eight times by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association and inducted into four Halls of Fame.   Listen in....<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 27 by Pessoa – Barrel Racing Pioneer Mildred Farris

Clare Simpson

Clare Simpson has become a legend in the Morgan world in a relatively short period of time.  We take a look at Clare's fascinating life from growing up on a farm in rural Kansas during WWII to 40 years in the TV and entertainment business to National, Regional and Local titles in Park Saddle, English Pleasure and Pleasure Driving.  Listen in....Support the show

Clare Simpson has become a legend in the Morgan world in a relatively short period of time.  We take a look at Clare's fascinating life from growing up on a farm in rural Kansas during WWII to 40 years in the TV and entertainment business to National, Regional and Local titles in Park Saddle, English Pleasure and Pleasure Driving.  Listen in....<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 26 by Pessoa Saddles – Morgan Legend Clare Simpson

Monty Roberts

Monty Roberts, known as the “Man Who Listens to Horses” has led an extraordinary life. An award-winning trainer of championship horses, best-selling author, Hollywood stunt man, foster dad to 47 children (in addition to three of his own) and creator of the world-renowned and revolutionary equine training technique called Join~Up, Monty Roberts could now, in his later years, be resting on his laurels – but that’s not his style.Roberts has won countless awards and received immense worldwide press coverage, put three books on the New York Times best-seller list and been honored by Queen Elizabeth...Support the show

Monty Roberts, known as the “Man Who Listens to Horses” has led an extraordinary life. An award-winning trainer of championship horses, best-selling author, Hollywood stunt man, foster dad to 47 children (in addition to three of his own) and creator of the world-renowned and revolutionary equine training technique called Join~Up, Monty Roberts could now, in his later years, be resting on his laurels – but that’s not his style.Roberts has won countless awards and received immense worldwide press coverage, put three books on the New York Times best-seller list and been honored by Queen Elizabeth...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 25 by Pessoa Saddles – Monty Roberts

Mickie Bowen

Mickey Bowen has lived her life in the saddle and on the box driving and breeding Welsh ponies single, pair, tandem and four-in-hand.  Mickie was a founding member of the American Driving Society and and served on its board of directors for its first twenty years. She was also influential in the beginning of the Brandywine Valley Driving Club. And she is very proud to have been executive director and chef d’equip of the United States Driving for the Disabled for 20 years.  Mickie is an “R” judge for all driving disciplines for the ADS in both pleasure shows and combined driving, and the only international “R” judge of driving for the disabled in the USA. Listen in as we hear about her fascinating life...Support the show

Mickey Bowen has lived her life in the saddle and on the box driving and breeding Welsh ponies single, pair, tandem and four-in-hand.  Mickie was a founding member of the American Driving Society and and served on its board of directors for its first twenty years. She was also influential in the beginning of the Brandywine Valley Driving Club. And she is very proud to have been executive director and chef d’equip of the United States Driving for the Disabled for 20 years.  Mickie is an “R” judge for all driving disciplines for the ADS in both pleasure shows and combined driving, and the only international “R” judge of driving for the disabled in the USA. Listen in as we hear about her fascinating life...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 24 by Pessoa Saddles – Driver Mickie Bowen

Hans Guenter Winkler

German show jumper Hans Guenter Winkler was one of the most successful riders in Olympic history with five gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In addition to five European Championship medals he was German National Champion for five years in a career during which he represented Germany on 105 occasions with several wonderful partners including Orient, Torphy, Fidelitas, Romanus, Enigk and Sonnenglanz.  Listen in...Support the show

German show jumper Hans Guenter Winkler was one of the most successful riders in Olympic history with five gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In addition to five European Championship medals he was German National Champion for five years in a career during which he represented Germany on 105 occasions with several wonderful partners including Orient, Torphy, Fidelitas, Romanus, Enigk and Sonnenglanz.  Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 23 by Pessoa Saddles – Show Jumper Hans Guenter Winkler

Keith Baxter

Ellie Wood

Ellie Wood Page Keith Baxter is a classic Virginia horsewoman who became a prolific show hunter rider partnering numerous champions across the northwest. In 1936 she won the coveted ASPCA MacLay Trophy and on four occasions captured the Piedmont Hunt Invitational at the Upperville Horse Show. Ellie Wood was considered the most famous lady amateur from the mid 1930's to mid '60's. A lifelong foxhunter she first carried the Whip for the Farmington Hunt Club in her '30's. Ellie Wood was inducted into the Upperville Horse Show Hall of Fame and American and Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter Hall of Fame. In 2003 she was awarded the prestigious Pegasus Award for her lifelong contribution to the horse show industry.  You can download this episode on iTunes and Zune or tune in on any Smartphone App such as Instacast, Podcaster and Hallway Feeds or listen right here...Support the show

Ellie Wood Page Keith Baxter is a classic Virginia horsewoman who became a prolific show hunter rider partnering numerous champions across the northwest. In 1936 she won the coveted ASPCA MacLay Trophy and on four occasions captured the Piedmont Hunt Invitational at the Upperville Horse Show. Ellie Wood was considered the most famous lady amateur from the mid 1930's to mid '60's. A lifelong foxhunter she first carried the Whip for the Farmington Hunt Club in her '30's. Ellie Wood was inducted into the Upperville Horse Show Hall of Fame and American and Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter Hall of Fame. In 2003 she was awarded the prestigious Pegasus Award for her lifelong contribution to the horse show industry.  You can download this episode on iTunes and Zune or tune in on any Smartphone App such as Instacast, Podcaster and Hallway Feeds or listen right here...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 22 by Pessoa Saddles – Ellie Wood Keith Baxter

Jennifer Millar

New Zealander Jennifer Millar has devoted her life to officiating in equestrian sport from Team Trainer to Chef de Equipe, course designer, steward and technical delegate for numerous events around the world. Jennifer served as President, Vice President and Chairman on the Equestrian Sport New Zealand National Board and on the FEI Eventing Committee, Jennifer was awarded Companion of the NZ Order of Merit and also recognized by the International Olympic Committee for her contribution to the development of Sport. Listen in...Support the show

New Zealander Jennifer Millar has devoted her life to officiating in equestrian sport from Team Trainer to Chef de Equipe, course designer, steward and technical delegate for numerous events around the world. Jennifer served as President, Vice President and Chairman on the Equestrian Sport New Zealand National Board and on the FEI Eventing Committee, Jennifer was awarded Companion of the NZ Order of Merit and also recognized by the International Olympic Committee for her contribution to the development of Sport. Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 21 by Pessoa Saddles – New Zealander Jennifer Millar

Equestrian Legends is a podcast that celebrates the lives of men and women from different disciplines who have shaped the horse world in their chosen fields and, by popular acclaim, have become a legend in their lifetime.  Part of the Horse Radio Network.

Fun, deeply interesting and really great to listen to our heroes in the equestrian sports. If I’ve missed it, I apologize but please do a show on Major Jeremy Beale . He’s a national treasure .

Love these !!!

I first picked up William Steinkraus&#39;s book Riding &amp; Jumping in the late 70&#39;s. As a young trainer rider little did I know the impact Mr. Steinkraus&#39;s book would have on my practical application from the first few chapters. His focus on gymnastics and the importance it plays in the success to both horse and rider, his ability to convey so clearly his process was amazing. I still have that book and also have reflections. I often read a few chapters throughout my training years, always coming away with knowledge providing either a solution or the guts to take a horse where I had not thought to go. From the first reading to this day it is THE BOOK that makes it abundantly clear great athletes must have a solid base. Solid Gymnastics, equals both physical and mental health. It was a pleasure to listen to the podcast with William Steinkraus. His love of family and horses resonated. His moral compass sounds as solid as his training technique. Bless his mother, she raised a good man.

Steinkraus

Equestrian Legends Radio Show

Kay Meredith

Kay Meredith is considered a doyen of American dressage, a founding member of the U.S. Dressage Federation she is a past President and Vice President. Recognized with Lifetime Achievement and Horsewoman of the Year Awards, Kay has been national champion, selected for the U.S. Teams, a judge, coach and latterly an author.  Take a listen to this special story that shaped the sport of dressage right here.Support the show

Kay Meredith is considered a doyen of American dressage, a founding member of the U.S. Dressage Federation she is a past President and Vice President. Recognized with Lifetime Achievement and Horsewoman of the Year Awards, Kay has been national champion, selected for the U.S. Teams, a judge, coach and latterly an author.  Take a listen to this special story that shaped the sport of dressage right here.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 3 – Dressage Legend Kay Meredith

Jockey Kathy Kusner

Kathy Kusner

Kathy Kusner was a regular member of the United States Show Jumping Team and a successful racing jockey in the 50's, 60's and 70's. She became an all-round aviator, a globetrotting scuba-diver and consistently successful marathon runner into her '70's. She founded Horses in the Hood for inner city youth and is in demand as an expert witness. Kathy's story portrays an accomplished sportswoman and an inspirational spirit. Take a listen to this remarkable life right here.Support the show

Kathy Kusner was a regular member of the United States Show Jumping Team and a successful racing jockey in the 50's, 60's and 70's. She became an all-round aviator, a globetrotting scuba-diver and consistently successful marathon runner into her '70's. She founded Horses in the Hood for inner city youth and is in demand as an expert witness. Kathy's story portrays an accomplished sportswoman and an inspirational spirit. Take a listen to this remarkable life right here.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 4 – Show Jumper and Jockey Kathy Kusner

Harry de Leyer is best known for his international show jumping career with Snowman, the former plough horse saved from slaughter who became The Cinderella Horse. His career as a show jumper and training is also associated with a string of successful horses including Sinjon, Night Arrest and Wayward West. As a Dutch immigrant Harry proved that someone who started with nothing could become a success against all odds...Support the show

Harry de Leyer is best known for his international show jumping career with Snowman, the former plough horse saved from slaughter who became The Cinderella Horse. His career as a show jumper and training is also associated with a string of successful horses including Sinjon, Night Arrest and Wayward West. As a Dutch immigrant Harry proved that someone who started with nothing could become a success against all odds...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 11 – Show Jumper Harry de Leyer

Brazilian Nelson Pessoa is one of the most revered and respected show jumpers in any era. He rode in five Olympic Games and nine World Championships. His first Olympic start was in Stockholm 1956, when he was just 21 years old.  Other career highlights include two gold and one silver medal in Pan American Games, becoming European Champion and four times Brazilian National Champion.  Listen in...Support the show

Brazilian Nelson Pessoa is one of the most revered and respected show jumpers in any era. He rode in five Olympic Games and nine World Championships. His first Olympic start was in Stockholm 1956, when he was just 21 years old.  Other career highlights include two gold and one silver medal in Pan American Games, becoming European Champion and four times Brazilian National Champion.  Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 19 by Pessoa Saddles – Show Jumper Nelson Pessoa

John Russell

Colonel John Russell is a decorated army officer who served on the U.S. show jumping team as an officer and a civilian winning numerous international accolades and Nations Cup titles in addition to Olympic honors. His contribution to the development of equestrianism, which involved rewriting the U.S. Cavalry's Manual of Horsemanship, extended to the U.S. Modern Pentathlon team as a coach. He has been a respected official in all three Olympic disciplines. Listen in...Support the show

Colonel John Russell is a decorated army officer who served on the U.S. show jumping team as an officer and a civilian winning numerous international accolades and Nations Cup titles in addition to Olympic honors. His contribution to the development of equestrianism, which involved rewriting the U.S. Cavalry's Manual of Horsemanship, extended to the U.S. Modern Pentathlon team as a coach. He has been a respected official in all three Olympic disciplines. Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 10 – Show Jumper Colonel John Russell

Julie Suhr

Californian Julie Suhr has broken records in Endurance competitions and milestones in horseback adventures around the globe. With a recorded 30,282 miles in competition which represents 63 one hundred mile rides and almost 500 fifty mile rides, Julie last completed the Tevis Cup at the age of 76 although four years later she  made her final attempt and came within two miles of another record finish..  Listen in...Support the show

Californian Julie Suhr has broken records in Endurance competitions and milestones in horseback adventures around the globe. With a recorded 30,282 miles in competition which represents 63 one hundred mile rides and almost 500 fifty mile rides, Julie last completed the Tevis Cup at the age of 76 although four years later she  made her final attempt and came within two miles of another record finish..  Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 13 – Endurance Rider Julie Suhr

David Broome

Britain's David Broome was a show jumping icon and prolific winner on many different horses from the '60's through the '90's. He rode in four Olympic Games, was twice European champion in 1967 and '69 and won four World Championship medals. Listen in...Support the show

Britain's David Broome was a show jumping icon and prolific winner on many different horses from the '60's through the '90's. He rode in four Olympic Games, was twice European champion in 1967 and '69 and won four World Championship medals. Listen in...<a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Equestrian Legends Episode 20 by Pessoa Saddles – Show Jumper David Broome

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