Major League Eventing Podcast

Karen & Rob chat with Olympic Gold medalist & Hall of fame eventer David O'Connor.  David has Gold medals in the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, & Pam American games.  And is a three time winner of Rolex Kentucky CCI4* and won the prestigious Badminton Horse trials in 1997 on his Hall of fame mount Custom Made.  David took time to talk to us about his upbringing.  David was not...

Karen and Rob chat with one of the top Three Day Eventing organizers world wide.  Shelley has organized events such as the World Equestrian games (Eventing), AEC's, Ocala Jockey Club, Wellington Showcase, & LiftMaster Grand Prix at the Aiken Horse Park to name a few. Shelley is the founder of Equestrian Events LLC & travels the world working on different Events in different capacities...

Karen & Rob chat with Dr. Kevin Keane about the Equine Pre purchase exam (PPE).  This is part 1 in a series.  On this episode we start with the basics of the PPE exam.  Future episodes will include questions from the audience so please send questions to majorleagueeventing@gmail.com to have your question answered on the show. About Dr. Keane https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/podcast/episode/...

Karen & Rob chat with Olympian Robert Costello!  We chat with Bobby about his early years, including his 2000 Olympic 8th place finish in Sydney and how he almost was a professional musician instead of Eventer.  Listen in to get to know an absolute gentleman and quite a great piano player (tune in to hear for yourself)!

Karen & rob chat with Charlotte Collier! Charlotte is an up and coming Event rider who after many years training under Sharon White is now under Karen & David O'Connor's program with aspirations of competing  in the Olympics. Please support our Sponsors: https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentailequine.com/ https://exhibitorlabs.com/ https://equi-prism.com/ https://equestfile.com...

Karen & Rob chat with Jane Murray & Will Faudree  to preview the amazing Carolina International CCI sponsored by Cloud 11 Field of Dreams.  This year Carolina has $100,000 in prize money which is sure to draw top talent to the event.  Jane & Will share some of the new features for the Event as well as the  "Carolina Club" VIP experience which is included for all horse owners...

Karen and Rob are joined by Dr. Darby Bonomi to talk about sports Psychology for the equestrian.  Not only is Darby a Psychologist but she and her children are active hunter/Jumper riders themselves. Follow Darby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darbybonomisf/ Darby's website: https://darbybonomi.com/ Please support our Sponsors: https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentailequine.com/ http...

Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin, Doug Payne, & Ryan Wood join Karen & Rob to chat about the upcoming LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field.  All four are committee members for this event with the goal of making this the best community event of the winter season. Learn more about the Aiken Horse Park and the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing: http://www.aikenhorsepark.org/eventing.h...

Karen & Rob get to know Mexican WEG & Pan AM rider Daniela Moguel.  Danny shares her great story about her start in riding to becoming the first female to ride on a Mexican Eventing team.  Danny shares so many great stories. You are sure to be seeking Danny out at the next event to say "hello".  We are really happy we got to know her.  Meet her at the Major League Eventing Tailga...

Karen and Rob chat with rising eventing star Alyssa Phillips.  Alyssa has been spotted as a risinf star since her Young Rider win at just 14 years old.  Now just selected for the Eventing 25 training list she is still making waves in the sport.  Alyssa chats with us about her unique balance of college and eventing at the upper levels with multiple horses.  she shares the ups and downs of her young...

Karen & Rob chat with Canadian Olympian Kelli Temple.  Kelli shares her story of her early days training with some legendary trainers.  Kelli represented Canada in 1996 Atlanta games.  It is always a pleasure to hear from an Olympian.  Kelli is no exception, listen in and share with a friend! Kelli's website: http://www.kellitempleeventing.com/about.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Karen and Rob chat with Max Corcoran and Lisa Thomas to hear all about the Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Prix being held on March 3rd, 2020! Going on it's seventh year The Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Prix has become a winter favorite on the Eventing calendar.  This year came some changes to make it bigger and better than ever.  Listen in to hear all about this great Eventer only show ju...

Karen & Rob catch up with up and coming Eventer Mallory Hogan.  Last we talked with Mallory she co hosted a segment during the Plantation Field Live Stream and now we had a chance to really get to hear her story.  Mallory is taking a gap year between high school and college and will be heading to back school in the fall.  Listen in to hear about her young career and time on the E18 & E25 l...

Karen & Rob Chat with the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Aiken Horse Park Kate Boggan to preview the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field .  Friday & Saturday February 28th & 29th at Bruce's Field will be the place to be to watch some of the worlds best event riders compete up close and personal.  Listen in to hear all about the fun happening du...

Karen & Rob chat with Canadian Team Member Lisa Fergusson.  Lisa shares her story coming up in Canada and her journey to training in the U.S.  Lisa gives some great perspective and advise for all.  North Star Eventing: https://www.northstareventing.com/ Please support our Sponsors: https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentailequine.com/ https://exhibitorlabs.com/ https://equi-prism.com/ https://...

Karen & Rob chat with Tyler Held.  Tyler is not only Jennie Brannigan's head groom, she is the co founder of "The Whole Equestrian".  Tyler has her Masters in sports Psychology and is always learning as she just completed 52 books in 2019.  Please give this a listen and share "The Whole Equestrian"  & this podcast with your friends! The Whole Equestrian on Facebook...

Karen & Rob chat with Give Back to Go RRP Scholarship founder Emily Daignault Salvaggio.  Listen in to get to know Emily, the reason she started the scholarship ,& how to apply to get yourThoroughbred Makeover  Retired Racehorse Project entry paid for. Give Back to Go website: https://givebacktogo.wixsite.com/home?fbclid=IwAR2q1o8LamwUvhe-OnrXgGXMNAXokKBqw_EWHPUPyGIM7aS8Upb7Zy8liDI GBTG Fa...

Karen and Rob were fortunate enough to chat with Jenni Autry in early November 2019.  We get to know how Jenni got her start in ridingto  eventing. And her journey from Pony clubber to Eventing Nation Editor, and now her newest position as the Managing director of Eventing for the USEF.  Jenni shares some insight into the programs for development and how this plan should put the US back on the Oly...

Karen & Rob chat with Canadian Pan Am Eventing team member Karl Slezak,  Karl shares his story of coming up in Canada and speaks of the slow road to the top.  Please give it a listen and share with your friends! Join our Mailing List for all things Major League Eventing! https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/contact-us Karl Slezak Eventing Home: http://www.karlslezakeventing.com/ Please support...

Merry Christmas!!  Karen & Rob chat with Canadian Event rider Jill Thomas.  Jill is not only an advanced level rider and full time trainer she is working on her masters degree.  Listen in to hear how you can help provide data that will be used to learn about equine lameness and prevention.  Direct link to survey: https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/fitness-regime-management-of-upper-level-ev...

Karen and Rob chat with Brazilian Event rider Nilson Moreira da Silva.  Nilson shares his story of growing up in Brazil and his journey to the USA. His story is one of hard work and perseverance sure to inspire those working hard to achieve their goals. PC: Jenni Autry https://www.facebook.com/LNEquestrian/ Please support our sponsors: https://manentailequine.com/ https://landing.redingoteequestri...

Karen & Rob visit with Erin Sylvester, Jimmie Schramm, & Lillian Heard for the second installment of the "Event Riders Round Table".  We had a great time visiting with these three great Event Riders!  Special thank you to Lillian Heard for hosting the roundtable at her beautiful farm. http://schrammequestrian.com/ https://www.lillianjheard.com/ http://eseventing.com/ Please suppo...

Karen & Rob chat with Woods Baughman.  Woods is the assistant trainer to Sharon White and is making a name for himself winning his last two CCI 3*'s at Fair Hill and Virginia!  Listen in to hear about his year training with German Eventer Dirk Schrade. PC: JJ Silliman Thank you to our sponsors: https://cowboymagic.com/products/ https://equi-prism.com/ https://landing.redingoteequestrian.c...

Karen and Rob chat with John Michael Durr!  JM is not only an Eventer and XC course designer but he is also a hunter/jumper!  Listen in to hear how this busy equestrian can juggle all of this and operate a horse transport company!  Durr Eventing & Show Jumping: http://durreventing.com/?fbclid=IwAR1o4UFEHj8umUl37Ke8SLOwkcxAehXmBptTBxzj3Bs7osRwgvvNCgG6NYQ Isola Shipping: https://www.facebook.com...

Karen & Rob chat with Olympian Phyllis Dawson.  Phyllis Shares some great stories of her experience as working student for the legendary Bruce Davidson and her time on the Olympic team in 1988 in Seoul, Korea.  Phyllis operates Windchase Eventing AKA Team Windchase where Phyllis runs a training & sales yard.  Listen in to learn more about Phyllis and Team Windchase. Team Windchase: http://...