On this week’s episode, CCI5* event rider and ICP Level IV Certified Instructor Ashley Johnson helps a young rider moving up to Preliminary Level with the skills necessary to have a successful show jumping round in competition. The emphasis is on exercises to control the bigger stride needed and the more electric atmosphere of the show. 

On this week’s episode, CCI5* event rider and ICP Level IV Certified Instructor Ashley Johnson helps a young rider moving up to Preliminary Level with the skills necessary to have a successful show jumping round in competition. The emphasis is on exercises to control the bigger stride needed and the more electric atmosphere of the show.

PHOD Pod: Moving Up to Preliminary Show Jumping with a Hot Horse

Hi. I’m Stephanie Ruff, content manager for Practical Horseman. Welcome to this special edition of the Practical Horseman podcast sponsored by Cosequin®. Cosequin® ASU Joint &amp; Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com to learn more.The Event at Rebecca Farm, held every July in Kalispell, Montana, is arguably held at one of the most scenic places in the United States if not the world. It’s extremely inviting with divisions ranging from Beginner Novice through CCI4* long. But what makes this event a must-attend for so many people around the country? Practical Horseman asked four individuals that question.Perhaps the person who summed it up best is the first response here. It comes from Jennifer Saville, winner of the CCI3*L.Next we hear from local Kalispell resident Jen Moody, who competed in the Open Novice and CCI3*S, followed Andrew McConnon, winner of the CCI4*S and James Alliston, winner of the CCI4*L.Thanks to Consequin® for sponsoring Practical Horseman’s coverage of The Event at Rebecca Farms.

Hi. I’m Stephanie Ruff, content manager for Practical Horseman. Welcome to this special edition of the Practical Horseman podcast sponsored by Cosequin®. Cosequin® ASU Joint &amp; Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit <a href="http://cosequinequine.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">cosequinequine.com</a> to learn more.The Event at Rebecca Farm, held every July in Kalispell, Montana, is arguably held at one of the most scenic places in the United States if not the world. It’s extremely inviting with divisions ranging from Beginner Novice through CCI4* long. But what makes this event a must-attend for so many people around the country? Practical Horseman asked four individuals that question.Perhaps the person who summed it up best is the first response here. It comes from Jennifer Saville, winner of the CCI3*L.Next we hear from local Kalispell resident Jen Moody, who competed in the Open Novice and CCI3*S, followed Andrew McConnon, winner of the CCI4*S and James Alliston, winner of the CCI4*L.Thanks to <a href="https://www.cosequin.com/horses/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Consequin®</a> for sponsoring Practical Horseman’s coverage of The Event at Rebecca Farms.

Special Edition: The Event at Rebecca Farm

On this week’s episode, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a hunter course with a bending line in part two of this two part series. With nervous horses, sometimes repetition helps the horse relax, but it is important that the rider stay relaxed as well. She also stresses the importance of knowing your horse and his stride and how that will affect riding the lines.

On this week’s episode, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a hunter course with a bending line in part two of this two part series. With nervous horses, sometimes repetition helps the horse relax, but it is important that the rider stay relaxed as well. She also stresses the importance of knowing your horse and his stride and how that will affect riding the lines.

PHOD Pod: Settling Anxious Horse Over Fences (Part 2)

Jenny Karazissis

This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with is with top West Coast hunter competitor and trainer, Jenny Karazissis. 

This week’s episode of the <a href="https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Practical Horseman Podcast</a>, sponsored by <a href="https://www.purinamills.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Purina Animal Nutrition</a>, is with is with top West Coast hunter competitor and trainer, Jenny Karazissis.

Practical Horseman Podcast: Jenny Karazissis

On this week’s episode, sponsored by Spalding Labs, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a typical hunter course in part one of this two part series. With a spooky horse, she advises the rider to support the horse but not override the horse. The rider also needs to be confident, positive and accurate so the horses also feel confident. She then talks about what happened on course and ways to improve the rounds.

On this week’s episode, sponsored by Spalding Labs, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a typical hunter course in part one of this two part series. With a spooky horse, she advises the rider to support the horse but not override the horse. The rider also needs to be confident, positive and accurate so the horses also feel confident. She then talks about what happened on course and ways to improve the rounds.

PHOD Pod: Settling Anxious Horse Over Fences (Part 1)

Geoff Teall

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Sentinel, is with respected hunter and equitation judge, Geoff Teall, who shares his thoughts on what makes a winning round.

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Sentinel, is with respected hunter and equitation judge, Geoff Teall, who shares his thoughts on what makes a winning round.

On this week's episode of the PHOD Pod, international five-star eventer Sharon White trains a rider through an early spring session with exercises designed to make her horse more rideable and adjustable.

On this week's episode of the PHOD Pod, international five-star eventer Sharon White trains a rider through an early spring session with exercises designed to make her horse more rideable and adjustable.

PHOD Pod: Hind End to Front End

Max Amaya

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with one of the top trainers in the United States and the owner and founder of Stonehenge Stables, Max Amaya. ﻿

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with one of the top trainers in the United States and the owner and founder of Stonehenge Stables, Max Amaya. ﻿

On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton guides several horse and rider pairs through their first spring outing on cross country. With an emphasis on calm rides while keeping the horse responsive to the leg, his instruction works for all levels of riders.

On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton guides several horse and rider pairs through their first spring outing on cross country. With an emphasis on calm rides while keeping the horse responsive to the leg, his instruction works for all levels of riders.

PHOD Pod: First Spring Cross-Country School

Will Coleman

This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Spalding Labs, is with Olympic eventer and World Championship team silver medalist Will Coleman. 

This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Spalding Labs, is with Olympic eventer and World Championship team silver medalist Will Coleman.

The Practical Horseman podcast features conversations with respected riders, industry leaders and horse care experts to inform and inspire listeners. Co-hosted by Practical Horseman editor Sandra Oliynyk and multimedia content assistant Julia Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve listened to all the episodes and there’s a lack of balance between the interviewer and guest.  The guest will speak for long periods of time without any interaction with the interviewer.  I thought this would be more conversational like Terry Gross on Fresh Air.  And the same question is often asked, “what would you tell your younger self?”   Maybe this is intended but without any interjection by the interviewer, some of the guests tend to drone on.  The interviewer needs to actively participate in the conversation to keep it from getting too monotonous.

Too one sided

Thank you for a wonderful podcast with Jimmy Wofford!    I so enjoyed the opportunity to clinic with him in the 70’s &amp; 80’s riding a Nez Pierce Appaloosa .  Fun to know his mother had bought him one too!  That appy made me one clever rider and Jimmy always had a nice thing to say about our partnership.

Jimmy Wofford , hero horseman!

The Practical Horseman podcast features conversations with respected riders, industry leaders and horse care experts to inform and inspire listeners. Co-hosted by Practical Horseman editor Sandra Oliynyk and multimedia content assistant Julia Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Practical Horseman Podcast

Anne Kursinski

Five-time Olympic show jumper Anne Kursinski talks about her favorite horses, how she prepares both herself and her horses for competition, her training insights and her work learning to enjoy the journey of life and tamp down her inner critic. She also shares her experience as a child whose trainer sexually abused her for many years and how that has led her to be a staunch proponent for Safe Sport, which has the goal of recognizing, reducing and responding to misconduct and abuse in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five-time Olympic show jumper Anne Kursinski talks about her favorite horses, how she prepares both herself and her horses for competition, her training insights and her work learning to enjoy the journey of life and tamp down her inner critic. She also shares her experience as a child whose trainer sexually abused her for many years and how that has led her to be a staunch proponent for Safe Sport, which has the goal of recognizing, reducing and responding to misconduct and abuse in sport. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Anne Kursinski

Andre Dignelli

Andre Dignelli has been producing national hunter, jumper and equitation champions for over 20 years. He came from a non-horsey family and along with his two brothers, convinced his parents to move to rural New York where they eventually talked their father into building a makeshift barn so they could start their own boarding business.  At age 18, Andre won the 1985 US Equestrian Team Show Jumping Talent Search Finals and he credits this win for forever changing his trajectory. Andre went on to work as Judy Richter’s assistant trainer at Coker Farm. He rode Judy's jumper Gaelic in two World Cup Finals and the 1991 Pan American Games where they earned a team bronze medal and placed fourth individually. That same year, he co-trained Peter Lutz to wins in both the Maclay National Championship and the USET Finals. Andre decided to focus on teaching and in 1994, with his brother Michael, he bought Heritage Farm in New York and turned it into a state-of-the-art facility. Andre has always been incredibly driven and his decades-long success can be attributed to his hard work, determination, attention to detail and his preparation skills. In this episode, Andre shares how he worked up through the ranks and made a name for himself in the horse world, how he built his business into what it is today and to what he attributes his success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andre Dignelli has been producing national hunter, jumper and equitation champions for over 20 years. He came from a non-horsey family and along with his two brothers, convinced his parents to move to rural New York where they eventually talked their father into building a makeshift barn so they could start their own boarding business.  At age 18, Andre won the 1985 US Equestrian Team Show Jumping Talent Search Finals and he credits this win for forever changing his trajectory. Andre went on to work as Judy Richter’s assistant trainer at Coker Farm. He rode Judy's jumper Gaelic in two World Cup Finals and the 1991 Pan American Games where they earned a team bronze medal and placed fourth individually. That same year, he co-trained Peter Lutz to wins in both the Maclay National Championship and the USET Finals. Andre decided to focus on teaching and in 1994, with his brother Michael, he bought Heritage Farm in New York and turned it into a state-of-the-art facility. Andre has always been incredibly driven and his decades-long success can be attributed to his hard work, determination, attention to detail and his preparation skills. In this episode, Andre shares how he worked up through the ranks and made a name for himself in the horse world, how he built his business into what it is today and to what he attributes his success. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Boyd Martin

Boyd Martin is one of the world’s leading international event riders, and has had competitive success at every five-star across the globe. He has represented the United States at two Olympic Games, three World Equestrian Games and two Pan American Games. Today Boyd and his wife Silva, a Grand Prix dressage rider, own and operate their farm Windurra USA in Cochranville, Pennsylvania.  Boyd competes nearly every weekend, and coaches a long list of successful riders. He has become a sought-after clinician and in the off-season can be found teaching around the United States.In this episode, Boyd talks about what it was like growing with two Olympians as parents, how he met Silva and why they decided to move their business from Australia to the U.S., how he built his business and how it evolved over the years, training and teaching philosophies, how he juggles fatherhood with riding, how he overcomes adversity and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boyd Martin is one of the world’s leading international event riders, and has had competitive success at every five-star across the globe. He has represented the United States at two Olympic Games, three World Equestrian Games and two Pan American Games. Today Boyd and his wife Silva, a Grand Prix dressage rider, own and operate their farm Windurra USA in Cochranville, Pennsylvania.  Boyd competes nearly every weekend, and coaches a long list of successful riders. He has become a sought-after clinician and in the off-season can be found teaching around the United States.In this episode, Boyd talks about what it was like growing with two Olympians as parents, how he met Silva and why they decided to move their business from Australia to the U.S., how he built his business and how it evolved over the years, training and teaching philosophies, how he juggles fatherhood with riding, how he overcomes adversity and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Boyd Martin

Laura Kraut

Olympic show jumper Laura Kraut’s four-decade career includes three appearances on both the U.S. Olympic team and the World Equestrian Games team. She has also competed in numerous World Cup Finals, has ridden in countless Nations Cups and has more than 100 grands prix wins. In 1991, Laura got the ride on her first big-time grand prix partner, Simba Run. After a year together, Laura and Simba earned a spot as alternates on the 1992 US Olympic team in Barcelona. Simba helped draw national attention and sponsorship to Laura’s career, opening the door to a string of partnerships with other talented horses, including Liberty, her partner at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Anthem, Miss Independent, her partner at the 2006 WEG in Aachen, and Cedric—perhaps her most famous partner. When Cedric was only 10, he and Laura wowed the world by finishing the 2008 US Olympic selection trials with the best overall score—and then went on to win the team gold medal in Beijing. Most recently, Laura won a team gold medal at the 2018 World Equestrian Games with Zeremonie. Based in Florida for half the year and Great Britain for the other, Laura and her longtime partner, the legendary British show jumper Nick Skelton, run a successful training and teaching business. In this episode, Laura talks about how she gained experience in the sport and how those experiences shaped her into the rider she is today, the qualities she looks for in a show jumper (and some of her favorite horses), what she thinks makes a good horseman and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic show jumper Laura Kraut’s four-decade career includes three appearances on both the U.S. Olympic team and the World Equestrian Games team. She has also competed in numerous World Cup Finals, has ridden in countless Nations Cups and has more than 100 grands prix wins. In 1991, Laura got the ride on her first big-time grand prix partner, Simba Run. After a year together, Laura and Simba earned a spot as alternates on the 1992 US Olympic team in Barcelona. Simba helped draw national attention and sponsorship to Laura’s career, opening the door to a string of partnerships with other talented horses, including Liberty, her partner at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Anthem, Miss Independent, her partner at the 2006 WEG in Aachen, and Cedric—perhaps her most famous partner. When Cedric was only 10, he and Laura wowed the world by finishing the 2008 US Olympic selection trials with the best overall score—and then went on to win the team gold medal in Beijing. Most recently, Laura won a team gold medal at the 2018 World Equestrian Games with Zeremonie. Based in Florida for half the year and Great Britain for the other, Laura and her longtime partner, the legendary British show jumper Nick Skelton, run a successful training and teaching business. In this episode, Laura talks about how she gained experience in the sport and how those experiences shaped her into the rider she is today, the qualities she looks for in a show jumper (and some of her favorite horses), what she thinks makes a good horseman and more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jim Wofford

Jim Wofford is an eventing icon. As a rider, he competed in three Olympics—in 1968, 1972 and 1980, winning two team silver medals and one individual silver medal. He also rode in two World Championships in 1970 and 1978, winning individual and team bronze medals. He earned a team gold medal in the 1967 Pan-American Games and captured the U.S. National Championship five times on five different horses. As a coach, Jim has had countless students on U.S. Olympic, World Championship and Pan American Games teams, including David and Karen O’Connor and Kim Severson. Today he is also a much sought-after clinician. When not teaching, Jim is a prolific author, historian and outdoorsman. His column in “Cross Country with Jim Wofford” has been running in Practical Horseman for more than 13 years.In this episode, he brings alive the history of the U.S. equestrian team starting with the involvement of his father, Col. John W. Wofford, a graduate of the U.S. Cavalry system and a 1932 Olympian. Jim explains where some of today’s training practices stared, like riders going overseas to compete. He talks about the greats of the sport, including many mentors such as Lars Sederholm, Jack Le Goff, Bert de Némethy and Bill Steinkraus. And Jim shares stories of the two great horses in his life—Kilkenny and Carawich.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Wofford is an eventing icon. As a rider, he competed in three Olympics—in 1968, 1972 and 1980, winning two team silver medals and one individual silver medal. He also rode in two World Championships in 1970 and 1978, winning individual and team bronze medals. He earned a team gold medal in the 1967 Pan-American Games and captured the U.S. National Championship five times on five different horses. As a coach, Jim has had countless students on U.S. Olympic, World Championship and Pan American Games teams, including David and Karen O’Connor and Kim Severson. Today he is also a much sought-after clinician. When not teaching, Jim is a prolific author, historian and outdoorsman. His column in “Cross Country with Jim Wofford” has been running in Practical Horseman for more than 13 years.In this episode, he brings alive the history of the U.S. equestrian team starting with the involvement of his father, Col. John W. Wofford, a graduate of the U.S. Cavalry system and a 1932 Olympian. Jim explains where some of today’s training practices stared, like riders going overseas to compete. He talks about the greats of the sport, including many mentors such as Lars Sederholm, Jack Le Goff, Bert de Némethy and Bill Steinkraus. And Jim shares stories of the two great horses in his life—Kilkenny and Carawich.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Jim Wofford

Traci Brooks

Carleton and Traci Brooks have a lifetime of experience with horses, an extensive teaching and training background and are known for their ability to match horses and riders to produce results.They run their successful hunter/jumper/equitation business, Balmoral Farm, which they operate in two California locations—Malibu and west Los Angeles. This unique setup allows them to provide their horses with plenty of healthy open space while also being accessible to their diverse clientele, which ranges from Short-Stirrup to Adults and high-performance. They shuttle horses back and forth between barns almost daily to be sure everyone enjoys plenty of turnout and trail riding. Carleton and Traci have coached riders and trained horses to a long list of wins, including many Indoors championships and Horse of the Year awards. Carleton is also a popular clinician and a U.S. Equestrian Federation “R” judge.In this episode, Carleton and Traci discuss a wide range of topics, including the importance of treating horses as individuals, their recipe for consistent success, and what underlies it all—their love of the horse.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carleton and Traci Brooks have a lifetime of experience with horses, an extensive teaching and training background and are known for their ability to match horses and riders to produce results.They run their successful hunter/jumper/equitation business, Balmoral Farm, which they operate in two California locations—Malibu and west Los Angeles. This unique setup allows them to provide their horses with plenty of healthy open space while also being accessible to their diverse clientele, which ranges from Short-Stirrup to Adults and high-performance. They shuttle horses back and forth between barns almost daily to be sure everyone enjoys plenty of turnout and trail riding. Carleton and Traci have coached riders and trained horses to a long list of wins, including many Indoors championships and Horse of the Year awards. Carleton is also a popular clinician and a U.S. Equestrian Federation “R” judge.In this episode, Carleton and Traci discuss a wide range of topics, including the importance of treating horses as individuals, their recipe for consistent success, and what underlies it all—their love of the horse.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Carleton and Traci Brooks

Tom Brennan

Hunter rider and trainer and U.S. Equestrian Federation “R” judge Tom Brennan started riding school horses at a local hunt-seat barn in Massachusetts. As a freshman at Stonehill College, he joined the school’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association riding team. By the end of his college career, he had won two individual championships at the IHSA Nationals and captained his team to the IHSA team championship title in 2003. He graduated with a degree in psychology and was going to become a counselor for at-risk youth but ended up working first as a groom for champion hunter rider Tony Workman and eventually riding and competing himself, earning many championships with horses such as Dividend, Gramercy Park and Purple Heart. In this podcast, Tom shares that journey as well as his approach to teaching and giving his students confidence and the challenges he sees many amateurs riders have—riding too slow—and how overcome them. He also talks about why he thought it was important to become involved in the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association and the U.S. Equestrian Federation and gives his thoughts on SafeSport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter rider and trainer and U.S. Equestrian Federation “R” judge Tom Brennan started riding school horses at a local hunt-seat barn in Massachusetts. As a freshman at Stonehill College, he joined the school’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association riding team. By the end of his college career, he had won two individual championships at the IHSA Nationals and captained his team to the IHSA team championship title in 2003. He graduated with a degree in psychology and was going to become a counselor for at-risk youth but ended up working first as a groom for champion hunter rider Tony Workman and eventually riding and competing himself, earning many championships with horses such as Dividend, Gramercy Park and Purple Heart. In this podcast, Tom shares that journey as well as his approach to teaching and giving his students confidence and the challenges he sees many amateurs riders have—riding too slow—and how overcome them. He also talks about why he thought it was important to become involved in the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association and the U.S. Equestrian Federation and gives his thoughts on SafeSport. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Tom Brennan

Sandy Ferrell

Top hunter rider and trainer Sandy Ferrell began riding at the age of 4 and progressed through a stellar junior career competing in the pony, hunter/jumper and equitation divisions. She later opened her own business, Royall Show Hunters and has coached her clients to numerous championships at A-circuit horse shows. She is a six-time regional professional winner of the World Champion Hunter Rider competition and the winner of the 2008 WCHR Hunter Spectacular. In this episode, Sandy details the progression of her riding career, shares some of her hobbies and interests outside of horses and explains why she wears a safety vest every time she rides—even in the show ring. She also explains in detail why riding position and body control are so important and expands on some of the common problems and fixes with exercises from her recent article, “Hunter Riders: Equitation Counts!” in Practical Horseman’s summer issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top hunter rider and trainer Sandy Ferrell began riding at the age of 4 and progressed through a stellar junior career competing in the pony, hunter/jumper and equitation divisions. She later opened her own business, Royall Show Hunters and has coached her clients to numerous championships at A-circuit horse shows. She is a six-time regional professional winner of the World Champion Hunter Rider competition and the winner of the 2008 WCHR Hunter Spectacular. In this episode, Sandy details the progression of her riding career, shares some of her hobbies and interests outside of horses and explains why she wears a safety vest every time she rides—even in the show ring. She also explains in detail why riding position and body control are so important and expands on some of the common problems and fixes with exercises from her recent article, “Hunter Riders: Equitation Counts!” in Practical Horseman’s summer issue. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Sandy Ferrell

Liza Boyd

Top hunter rider Liza Towell shares her path to success, which includes learning how to handle mistakes and manage nerves. Liza also speaks on what, as an instructor, she sees students having trouble with in their own rounds and encourages people to focus on the basics—pace, balance and track. She shares how she has maintained her health after being diagnosed with a mild form of epilepsy and how she balances motherhood and her career as a professional rider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top hunter rider Liza Towell shares her path to success, which includes learning how to handle mistakes and manage nerves. Liza also speaks on what, as an instructor, she sees students having trouble with in their own rounds and encourages people to focus on the basics—pace, balance and track. She shares how she has maintained her health after being diagnosed with a mild form of epilepsy and how she balances motherhood and her career as a professional rider. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Liza Boyd

Liv Gude

Top groom Liv Gude spent years in the saddle riding hunters, jumpers, reining and ultimately dressage before she focused on learning all she could as a professional groom. She started her grooming career with Guenter Seidel in California in 2006, caring for his Olympic team bronze-medal partner Aragon.After grooming for years, Liv saw the need to bring professional grooms and horse owners together in a supportive and educational manner. In 2011, she founded ProEquineGrooms.com, an online resource that provides information about grooming, employment and horse care. She also has written several articles about stable management forPractical Horseman magazine. In this episode, Liv discusses why she loves dressage, how and why she decided to become a professional groom and how she ended up working for Seidel. She also shares what the typical day of a professional groom is like and gives lots of tips on grooming, improving the health of your horse and keeping you both safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top groom Liv Gude spent years in the saddle riding hunters, jumpers, reining and ultimately dressage before she focused on learning all she could as a professional groom. She started her grooming career with Guenter Seidel in California in 2006, caring for his Olympic team bronze-medal partner Aragon.After grooming for years, Liv saw the need to bring professional grooms and horse owners together in a supportive and educational manner. In 2011, she founded <a href="http://ProEquineGrooms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProEquineGrooms.com</a>, an online resource that provides information about grooming, employment and horse care. She also has written several articles about stable management forPractical Horseman magazine. In this episode, Liv discusses why she loves dressage, how and why she decided to become a professional groom and how she ended up working for Seidel. She also shares what the typical day of a professional groom is like and gives lots of tips on grooming, improving the health of your horse and keeping you both safe. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Liv Gude

Shelley Campf

Hunter/equitation trainer Shelley Campf is a top West Coast hunter/equitation trainer and rider, who wrote a training article for Practical Horseman magazine, “Get ‘In the Zone’ for Better Jumping.” In the article, she describes her training philosophy and program that teaches riders to allow their horses to jump rather than feeling the need to make their horses jump. Listen as Shelley speaks with her one-time student Practical Horseman Editor Sandy Oliynyk about how a rider should NOT focus on seeing a distance but instead concentrate on track, rhythm, pace and rider position. This allows the horse to focus on his job—jumping his best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter/equitation trainer Shelley Campf is a top West Coast hunter/equitation trainer and rider, who wrote a training article for Practical Horseman magazine, “Get ‘In the Zone’ for Better Jumping.” In the article, she describes her training philosophy and program that teaches riders to allow their horses to jump rather than feeling the need to make their horses jump. Listen as Shelley speaks with her one-time student Practical Horseman Editor Sandy Oliynyk about how a rider should NOT focus on seeing a distance but instead concentrate on track, rhythm, pace and rider position. This allows the horse to focus on his job—jumping his best. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podacast - Shelley Campf

Georgina Bloomberg

Georgina Bloomberg isn’t just an international-level show jumper, she’s also a philanthropist and a devoted animal welfare advocate. She shares how she got involved in charity work, including how others can help as well. Georgina also talks about her training philosophies, competition strategies, how she handles disappointments and what motivates her as a rider to get better every day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgina Bloomberg isn’t just an international-level show jumper, she’s also a philanthropist and a devoted animal welfare advocate. She shares how she got involved in charity work, including how others can help as well. Georgina also talks about her training philosophies, competition strategies, how she handles disappointments and what motivates her as a rider to get better every day.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Georgina Bloomberg

Jimmie Schramm

Dynamic husband-and-wife duo Dom and Jimmie Schramm are two of the most popular rising stars in the sport of eventing in the United States. In this week’s podcast, you’ll hear the entertaining story of how this unlikely pair from Australia and Texas met and how they kicked off their successful training business. They also share training tips and teaching philosophies, reflect on their unique past experiences and give a sneak peek into their exciting plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dynamic husband-and-wife duo Dom and Jimmie Schramm are two of the most popular rising stars in the sport of eventing in the United States. In this week’s podcast, you’ll hear the entertaining story of how this unlikely pair from Australia and Texas met and how they kicked off their successful training business. They also share training tips and teaching philosophies, reflect on their unique past experiences and give a sneak peek into their exciting plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast -  Dom and Jimmie Schramm

Kevin Babington

International show jumper Kevin Babington has represented his native Ireland in numerous international competitions including the 2002 World Equestrian Games and the 2004 Olympic Games. Based in the U.S., Kevin continues to train and compete at the highest level of the sport and has a passion for teaching. Hear about his early years riding in Ireland, what it was like working for Frank and Mary Chapot, some of his favorite horses, qualities he values in show jumpers, why he loves teaching and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International show jumper Kevin Babington has represented his native Ireland in numerous international competitions including the 2002 World Equestrian Games and the 2004 Olympic Games. Based in the U.S., Kevin continues to train and compete at the highest level of the sport and has a passion for teaching. Hear about his early years riding in Ireland, what it was like working for Frank and Mary Chapot, some of his favorite horses, qualities he values in show jumpers, why he loves teaching and more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Kevin Babington 

Selena O

Top eventer Selena O'Hanlon has been a stalwart of the Canadian team, competing at the 2008 Olympics, three consecutive World Equestrian Games and the Pan American Games. In this episode, she shares insight into her early riding education,  how she got over her fear of jumping big jumps, what she's learned from her mentors, the horses most influential in her life, a simple training exercise for horses and riders, her aspirations for the future and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top eventer Selena O'Hanlon has been a stalwart of the Canadian team, competing at the 2008 Olympics, three consecutive World Equestrian Games and the Pan American Games. In this episode, she shares insight into her early riding education, how she got over her fear of jumping big jumps, what she's learned from her mentors, the horses most influential in her life, a simple training exercise for horses and riders, her aspirations for the future and much more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Selena O' Hanlon

Allison Springer

For over a decade, Allison Springer has been one of the top event riders in the United States. It’s not just her victories in competitions that make her a fan favorite—her horsemanship and focus on safety are paramount. Listen as Allison shares insights into these topics as well as training philosophies, mental-skills strategies and memories of some of her most successful equine partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over a decade, Allison Springer has been one of the top event riders in the United States. It’s not just her victories in competitions that make her a fan favorite—her horsemanship and focus on safety are paramount. Listen as Allison shares insights into these topics as well as training philosophies, mental-skills strategies and memories of some of her most successful equine partners. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Allison Springer

William Fox-Pitt

British Olympian William Fox-Pitt is one of the most respected and successful riders in the history of eventing. Over the past 20 years, he’s won dozens of accolades at some of the world’s biggest events. He shares a few of his training philosophies and reflections on his career, as well as how he was able to recover from a serious head injury and return to the sport he loves.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British Olympian William Fox-Pitt is one of the most respected and successful riders in the history of eventing. Over the past 20 years, he’s won dozens of accolades at some of the world’s biggest events. He shares a few of his training philosophies and reflections on his career, as well as how he was able to recover from a serious head injury and return to the sport he loves.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - William Fox-Pitt

Adrienne Sternlicht

Twenty-seven-year-old Adrienne Sternlicht’s main passion has always been riding, but the 2018 World Equestrian Games team gold medalist has taken an unorthodox path to the top of the sport. Adrienne made her Nations Cup debut in May 2017 with her beloved mare, Cristalline, where they helped the U.S. team win the silver medal in Mexico. She continued on to be a member of several Nations Cup teams and collected numerous individual top placings, resulting in her selection to the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2018 World Equestrian Games where she and Cristalline helped the U.S. team clinch a historic victory over Sweden, bringing home the gold medal for the U.S. for the first time in 32  years. Most recently, Adrienne won back-to-back World Cup qualifiers—first the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal, where she and Benny’s Legacy (whom she had only jumped at three events prior) took the top spot on the podium, and then again a week later at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas, again with Benny’s Legacy. With these two wins, Adrienne is now sitting third in the standings for the Eastern League, which determines the riders who will qualify for the World Cup Final in Las Vegas this April. In this episode, Adrienne shares what she’s learned from her trainer, four-time Olympian McLain Ward, how she developed her partnership with Cristalline, her pre-competition routine, mental strategies for success in the saddle and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty-seven-year-old Adrienne Sternlicht’s main passion has always been riding, but the 2018 World Equestrian Games team gold medalist has taken an unorthodox path to the top of the sport. Adrienne made her Nations Cup debut in May 2017 with her beloved mare, Cristalline, where they helped the U.S. team win the silver medal in Mexico. She continued on to be a member of several Nations Cup teams and collected numerous individual top placings, resulting in her selection to the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2018 World Equestrian Games where she and Cristalline helped the U.S. team clinch a historic victory over Sweden, bringing home the gold medal for the U.S. for the first time in 32  years. Most recently, Adrienne won back-to-back World Cup qualifiers—first the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal, where she and Benny’s Legacy (whom she had only jumped at three events prior) took the top spot on the podium, and then again a week later at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas, again with Benny’s Legacy. With these two wins, Adrienne is now sitting third in the standings for the Eastern League, which determines the riders who will qualify for the World Cup Final in Las Vegas this April. In this episode, Adrienne shares what she’s learned from her trainer, four-time Olympian McLain Ward, how she developed her partnership with Cristalline, her pre-competition routine, mental strategies for success in the saddle and more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Matt Brown

Upper-level event rider Matt Brown has been a familiar name at the top of the sport for the past decade. Hear about his unique background, training philosophies, top horses and find out how he overcomes challenges to stay focused on his goals.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upper-level event rider Matt Brown has been a familiar name at the top of the sport for the past decade. Hear about his unique background, training philosophies, top horses and find out how he overcomes challenges to stay focused on his goals. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Matt Brown

Bob Cacchione

Peter Cashman

Founded by Bob Cacchione in 1967 when he was a sophomore at Farleigh Dickinson University, the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association’s goal is to give college students the opportunity to participate in equestrian competition regardless of financial status or riding level. The organization welcomes beginners through advanced riders in hunter-seat equitation, Western horsemanship and reining. These riders can compete both individually and on a team. With more than 400 colleges that participate and more than 10,000 members, the IHSA eliminates the expenses of horse ownership. Horses for the local, regional and zone competitions as well as the IHSA National championship are furnished by host colleges. To ensure fairness, at each competition, students draw to find out the horses they will be riding, In this episode, Bob, the IHSA’s executive director, and Peter Cashman, the IHSA’s first president discuss the IHSA’s mission, how Bob started it and how it works, from the regional level to the National Championship. They also talk about the educational and life-skills experiences the IHSA provides as well as the camaraderie between students and colleges.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founded by Bob Cacchione in 1967 when he was a sophomore at Farleigh Dickinson University, the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association’s goal is to give college students the opportunity to participate in equestrian competition regardless of financial status or riding level. The organization welcomes beginners through advanced riders in hunter-seat equitation, Western horsemanship and reining. These riders can compete both individually and on a team. With more than 400 colleges that participate and more than 10,000 members, the IHSA eliminates the expenses of horse ownership. Horses for the local, regional and zone competitions as well as the IHSA National championship are furnished by host colleges. To ensure fairness, at each competition, students draw to find out the horses they will be riding, In this episode, Bob, the IHSA’s executive director, and Peter Cashman, the IHSA’s first president discuss the IHSA’s mission, how Bob started it and how it works, from the regional level to the National Championship. They also talk about the educational and life-skills experiences the IHSA provides as well as the camaraderie between students and colleges.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Practical Horseman Podcast - Bob Cacchione and Peter Cashman

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