In Stride

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard talks with Alec Lochore, who is serving as the official cross-country course designer for eventing at the LA 2028 Olympics for the first time in his career, about what the Games mean to the sport and how he ended up designing its biggest stage. Meet the Guest: Alec Lochore Alec Lochore is a veteran eventing official who has worked the Olympics in Beijin...

In this special call-in episode of "In Stride", Sinead is joined again by Tik Maynard for another listener-driven conversation. Tik Maynard is the 2024 and 2025 Road to the Horse Champion and the author of In the Middle Are the Horsemen and Starting in the Middle . Along with Sinead, he runs Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida, and teaches clinics across the country. Together, Tik and Sine...

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard welcomes Stephanie Goodman to explore a career built on saying yes to opportunity, knowing when to walk away, and why the long game rarely looks like a straight line. Meet the Guest: Stephanie Goodman Stephanie Goodman is a professional event rider and trainer based in Eagle, Idaho, who came up through Pony Club in Utah before training under Olympic gol...

In This Episode of In Stride Sinead is joined by 5* event rider Emily Hamel to talk mindset, partnership, and what it takes to compete at the sport's highest level. Meet the Guest: Emily Hamel Emily Hamel is a 5* event rider and founder of Emily Hamel Eventing, based year-round in Aiken, South Carolina. After years in Phillip Dutton's program at True Prospect Farm, she launched her own bou...

This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Mary Wanless to explore the physics and biomechanics beneath conventional riding wisdom, and why understanding your body at a foundational level can transform both horse and rider. Meet the Guest: Mary Wanless  Mary Wanless is a British riding coach, author, and founder of the Ride With Your Mind approach to rider biomechanics. A BSc phy...

This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Ken Ramirez to dig into the science of positive reinforcement and what it really means to care for the animals in our lives. Meet the Guest: Ken Ramirez  Ken Ramirez is one of the world's foremost animal trainers and a leading advocate for positive reinforcement-based training. With more than 50 years of experience spanning over 500...

This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with legendary horseman Buck Brannaman to dig into the philosophy behind great horsemanship, from feel and presence to discipline, partnership, and what it really means to connect with a horse. Meet the Guest: Buck Brannaman  Buck Brannaman is one of the most recognized and respected horsemen in the world. Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, he has s...

This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Amber Marshall to explore the surprising parallels between horsemanship and acting, and what it looks like when a teenage English rider finds her true home in Alberta's cowboy culture. Meet the Guest: Amber Marshall  Amber Marshall is best known for her role as Amy Fleming in Heartland, CBC's beloved drama and Canada's longes...

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Boyd Martin for a candid conversation about the mindset, resilience, and relentless drive behind a career at the top of international eventing. Meet the Guest: Boyd Martin Boyd Martin is an Australian-born event rider who competes for the United States at the highest levels of the sport. A four-time Olympian, he has represented the U.S. a...

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard welcomes Sarah Segal to talk about her unconventional journey from New York City to the international show jumping stage, the realities of chasing opportunities in a competitive sport, and the joy found in deep partnerships with remarkable horses. Meet the Guest: Sarah Segal Sarah Segal is an accomplished international show jumper who has represented th...

Ride iQ is currently offering a special Kentucky Legacy Rate - a 20% lifetime discount on membership, available for one week only. Use code LEGACY at  Ride-iQ.com  to lock in your savings for as long as you remain a member. This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Chris Irwin for an in-depth exploration of authentic horsemanship, the science behind equine connection, and the cou...

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard welcomes top event rider Karen O’Neal for an honest conversation about perseverance, chasing big dreams at any age, and building a life around horses. Meet the Guest: Karen O’Neal Karen O’Neal is an accomplished event rider, trainer, and coach with well over 100 first-place victories in national and international eventing and show jumping competitions....

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with legendary dressage rider and coach Lendon Gray for a discussion about legacy, learning, and growing the sport for future generations. Meet the Guest: Lendon Gray Lendon Gray is an American dressage rider, instructor, and author who has had a significant impact on the sport both in competition and education. She represented the United Stat...

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard welcomes top event rider and show jumper Marilyn Little for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and pushing the boundaries at the top levels of the sport. Meet the Guest: Marilyn Little Marilyn Little is an American eventing and show jumping rider known for her success across multiple disciplines at the highest levels of the sport. She has rep...

This Week on In Stride Go behind the scenes with Jim Masterson, founder of the Masterson Method, as he joins Sinead Halpin-Maynard for an in-depth conversation about equine bodywork and the power of patience and observation. Meet the Guest: Jim Masterson Jim Masterson is an internationally recognized equine bodyworker and clinician, and the founder of the Masterson Method. He developed his approac...

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Olympic legend Robert Dover for a behind-the-scenes look at life at the pinnacle of equestrian sport, and the lessons learned both in and out of the arena. Meet the Guest: Robert Dover Robert Dover is a six-time Olympic medalist and one of the most influential figures in American dressage, known for his success as both a competitor and co...

This Week on In Stride    Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by international dressage rider Sarah Tubman for a candid conversation uncovering the realities, challenges, and joys of a life devoted to horses.   Meet the Guest: Sarah Tubman  Sarah Tubman is an international Grand Prix dressage rider and Pan American Games medalist known for her success representing the United States on the global stage...

This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by dressage rider and trainer Andrea Woodard to learn about her remarkable journey from Denmark’s rigorous Master Rider program to building a successful training business in Wellington, Florida.  Meet the Guest: Andrea Woodard  Andrea Woodard is a Danish-trained dressage rider and trainer based in Wellington, Florida. She earned her Master Ri...

This Week on In Stride    Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by Olympic show jumper Peter Wylde to learn about his journey and the insights he’s gained from decades competing and coaching at the highest level.   Meet the Guest: Peter Wylde  Peter Wylde is an Olympic gold medal–winning American show jumper known for both his international competitive success and his influential coaching career. His ac...

This Week on In Stride    Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by horsemanship trainer Daniel Dauphin to talk about his unconventional path in the horse world and his approach to training, problem-solving, and horsemanship.    Meet the Guest: Daniel Dauphin  Daniel Dauphin is a seasoned horsemanship trainer with decades of experience helping riders and horses of all levels build safer, smarter, and mor...

This Week on In Stride    Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by international sports commentator John Kyle for a behind-the-scenes look at life behind the microphone.    Meet the Guest: John Kyle  John Kyle is an international sports commentator whose storytelling and insightful analysis have made him a familiar presence in the equestrian world. He has served as an equestrian commentator at four Summ...

This episode of Equestrian Mastermind is sponsored by VetCS. VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for everything from joint support to calming solutions for stressful situations. Their clean, consistent formulas are made by horse people who truly understand horses. Visit  https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride  to purchase and use code InStride20 for 20%...

This Week on In Stride    Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by Irish event rider and sport horse sales professional Lee Maher to talk about finding his own path in the horse world and building a successful sales program. Meet the Guest: Lee Maher  Lee Maher is an Irish event rider and co-founder of EquiSales International. He has competed through the upper levels of eventing, including a top-10 fini...

This episode of Equestrian Mastermind is sponsored by VetCS. VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for everything from joint support to calming solutions for stressful situations. Their clean, consistent formulas are made by horse people who truly understand horses. Visit  https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride  to purchase and use code InStride20 for 20%...

This Week on In Stride    Sinead is joined by horsemanship trainer Chelsea Canedy to talk about finding purpose, connection, and fulfillment in the horse world.   Meet the Guest: Chelsea Canedy  Chelsea Canedy is known for blending traditional training methods with natural horsemanship, including groundwork, liberty work, and R+ training. Her background in social service and meditation practice in...