Major League Eventing Podcast

Karen and Rob visited with FEI world #17 Buck Davidson at his Chester County Pennsylvania home. Buck shared some great stories of how he got started in eventing. Buck also shares some great insight into hard work and what really matters to him. Lucky us we had a guest appearance by Buck's lovely wife Andrea (an accomplished Eventer herself) and their cute as a button daughter Aubrey. This int...

Karen and Rob travel to Boyd and Silva Martin's World Class Eventing and Dressage training facility, Windurra USA to chat with Boyd's groom and working students. Meet Stephanie Simpson (USA), Bradley Champagne (CAN), Kevin "Kevy G" Martinez (USA), Sydney Hagaman (USA), Kate Irvine (AUS), Joe Bowersox (USA), Arielle Aharoni (USA), & Sophia Middlebrook (USA) . Hear first hand...

Karen & Rob Chat with 4* Eventer Colleen Rutledge. We chat about her start in riding as well as some of her favorite 4* stories. Colleen shares with us what it is like watching her two daughters event. And her innovative new idea for getting new ownership groups to share in the fun of owning an event hose and supporting her team.

Karen and Rob get a quick chat in with Olympic Silver medalist Hawley Bennett. Hawley tells how she always had aspirations of being an Olympian (but not always for Eventing). She shares how she took harsh criticism and used it as fuel to become a top international Eventer representing Canada in the Olympics, Pan Am Games, and World Equestrian Games! This short but very inspirational interview is s...

Karen & Rob chat with Olympic Silver medal winning Eventer Clayton Fredericks. Clayton talks about his start in Eventing in Australia, his time in the UK, and his current business in the US. So many great stories shared in this short interview. Enjoy!

Karen & Rob interview British Event rider Hector Payne as he prepares for his 4* debut at Burghley Horse Trials August 30th-September 2nd. Hector talks about his upbringing in the UK as well as how he is preparing his partner "Raffles" for the 4* challenge. This great episode is not only entertaining but educational as well. Enjoy! More information about Hectors business can be found...

Karen and Rob get an update from Coach Daniel Stewart on his Summer coaching Clinic. He shares with us why we need to "Thank" ourselves to move on from mistakes. Also Daniel tells us about his Scholarship fundraising campaign. Learn more at https://pressureproofacademy.com/ Support the Fundraiser Here: https://www.gofundme.com/equestrian-training-camps

Karen and Rob chat with Eventer, Fylicia Barr to talk about her humble beginnings in Olean Ny to running her own fast growing Eventing yard in the heart of Chester County Pa. Fylicia is an inspiration for any aspiring eventer trying to make it on a budget. Fylicia is a great example of what hard work can accomplish!

Karen and Rob interview 4* Event rider Allie Sacksen. Allie shares her experience coming up the levels of eventing and Pony Club. She shares her ups and downs from completing her first Kentucky 3 day 4* to losing a top horse in a freak lightening storm. We talk about starting a new family and balancing being a new mom and while continuing to run a full time riding career and lots more!

Karen and Rob chat with USEF Managing director of Eventing, Joanie Morris. She talks about her start in Eventing coming up through Pony Club to her time as a working student and her journey to become the Managing Director of Eventing for the USEF. Joanie sheds light on a lot of subjects and concerns surrounding the current WEG team. We hope you enjoy this deep dive interview as much as we do.

Karen and Rob chat with Eventer Andrew McConnon! Andrew shares his story of having his own thriving Eventing business then decided to put his business on hold for two years to learn under the legendary William Fox-Pitt. Andrew is back in the US and making a name for himself as he is quickly finding himself at the top of the leader board show after show.

Karen and Rob chat with Doug Payne to talk about just about everything from balancing Eventing and Show jumping careers to his time working to make XC safer and so much more! We had a great time we think you will too! Cheers! Thank you Cindy Lawler for the use of her beautiful photo.

Major League Eventing welcomes back Laura Crump Anderson to chat about rider fitness and YOGA! We create #MLEstretchesInForm with a cool little contest offered by Laura! Check it out!

Karen and Rob get to know Justine Dutton. We chat with Justine about everything from her journey from Great Britain to the US, to her current operation in Ocala Florida. Justine also gives us a candid update on her year anniversary after a life changing rotational fall at the 2017 Great Meadow Nations Cup.

Karen and Rob visit beautiful Principia Farm to chat with Advanced Event rider Molly Kinnamon! We chat about her start in riding, to her move from West to East Coasts of the U.S. This informal interview takes all sorts of twists and turns, like the difference between the "Shore" and the "Beach" on the East Coast and all types of random fun stuff in addition to lots of Eventing...

Karen and Rob get to know FEI veterinarian & 4* Event Rider Dr. Kevin Keane. We were thrilled to get a chance to get to chat with Kevin. Check out his practice and bio here: http://sportsmedicineassociatescc.com/

Karen and Rob Talk with 4* Eventer and 2017 USEA Lady Rider of the year Jennie Brannigan. Jennie talks about her recent suspension from eventing and what she has been doing during this time away from the upper levels of eventing.

Karen and Rob chat with 4* Eventer, FEI Dressage Queen, & Fashionista Lainey Ashker. Lainey shares stories from her humble beginnings to her 4* rides. We chat about everything from Chipotle to high fashion and everything in between. Enjoy this extremely honest interview that will make you laugh and possibly even cry.

Karen & Rob chat with special guest Coach Daniel Stewart. Coach Stewart is sure to motivate during this show. If you have anxiety issues, If your nerves cause you to forget your course, or If you coach students with these issues this episode is for you! Get Fit & Focused in 2018!

Karen and Rob visit Hermitage Farm in beautiful Kennett Square Pennsylvania, home of Clasing Equestrian to interview Kaitlin & Daniel Clasing. Kaitlin & Daniel share with us how they each began their riding careers with starts in Pony Club and moving up the levels of Eventing with very similar paths however uniquely their own . We have some fun and play "The Newly Wed Game" and l...

Special Fitness Episode!! Karen and Rob chat with Equestrian Fitness Specialist Laura Crump Anderson. Laura talks to us about exercising the Inform Fitness way! If you want to try a new way to train this is your episode! Contact Laura at Laura@informfitness.comWeb site https://informfitness.com/leesburg/

Karen and Rob chat with 4* Eventer Sara Gumbiner. Sara tells us about her start in riding as a child through college with some fun stories about her time working for a top Western Trainer. We learn about Larry and Sara's journey from Beginner Novice to 4* pair. Sit back and enjoy this laugh filled interview

Karen and Rob get to know 3* Eventer, Sport Horse Breeder, and Trainer Chris Talley! Chris shares his experience as a young teen working hard to make his dream of riding possible. Now a US Equestrian Emerging Athlete Eventing 25 member, Chris is partnered with the wonderful Hannah Salazar and family breeding and training sport horses at Zaragoza Acres LLC.

Karen and Rob get to know 3*** Eventer and owner of Southern Pines Riding School, Whitney Weston. Whitney shares her exciting Eventing journey from East to West coast, Europe, and back again! This interview is full of great stories with lots of laughs! Cheers!

Karen and Rob visit SomeHowe Farm to do their first face to face interview with 3* Eventer Erika Nesler. Erika shares her story as a single mother beating the odds to run a successful business filled with loyal students, amazing supporters, and a string of horses sure to keep her name at the top of many an event score sheet. Erika talks about her relationship with her sponsors as well as her passi...