In Stride

In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is preparing to travel for the competition season and give a speech on training horses up the levels. They discuss finding safety in her nervous system so that she can accomplish everything in a short amount of time without feeling frantic. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by international commentator and event rider Spencer Sturmey. Spencer Sturmey is a British commentator that is passionate about sharing the stories of the horses and riders competing at the top levels of eventing. Spencer has commented on and led the production teams at many major 5* events all over the world, including Blenheim, Burghley, and Adela...

In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who has two young children and hopes to one day compete in a 5*. They discuss staying present in the day-to-day so that she can reach small goals that will bring her vision to life. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help turn towards the frustration she feels so she can have the cap...

In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients that is preparing for the American Eventing Championships in Kentucky. They discuss overcoming mental blocks in order to stay present and perform at her best. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help slow her mind down, listen to the horse’s feedback, and ride in the moment.

In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works on embracing the fear of failure with her client. They discuss what keeps her from achieving her goals and what her version of success would feel like. Natalie uses a visualization exercise to help her embrace her emotions and gain clarity.

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by 5* event rider and equestrian business owner Frankie Thieriot Stutes. Frankie Thieriot Stutes is an accomplished event rider and owner of Athletux, a consulting agency that helps develop and manage equestrian businesses. After working in the NHL, for NIKE, and as the Director of Communications for a Fitness, Media, Sports Company, and Freelancer...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic showjumper Lauren Hough. Lauren Hough is a three-time Pan American medalist and Team USA Olympic show jump rider. Lauren competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics at the age of 23 and has represented the US at seven FEI World Cup finals and over 40 Nations Cups. Lauren won team gold at the 2003 Santo Domingo Pan American Games, team bronze at...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by international 5* event rider Ema Klugman. Ema Klugman was the highest-placed youngest rider at the Kentucky Three-Day Event in 2021 with her self-made horse, Bendigo. Ema won the CCI***-L in Lexington on Bronte Beach in 2020 and recorded a top-ten finish on the same horse at Morven Park's CCI****-L in 2021. Ema is on the Australian High Performan...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by 5* event rider Cathy Wieschhoff. Cathy Wieschhoff is a well-respected member of the three-day eventing community, having filled the roles of competitor, trainer, course designer, and volunteer. Cathy has ridden at the Kentucky CCI 4* and the Burghley CCI4*. She is a FEI level 2 course designer for cross country, a USEF large R eventing show jump...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Irish Olympic event rider Austin O’Connor. Austin O’Connor won the 2023 Maryland 5* at Fair Hill on Colorado Blue, making it the first CCI5*-L victory by an Irish rider in nearly six decades. Earlier in the 2023 season, Austin finished 3rd at Badminton on Colorado Blue. Austin has represented Ireland at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olym...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by horse development specialist Jake Biernbaum. Jake completed a two-year Horse Management Program at Michigan State before working for Parelli Natural Horsemanship on the Ranch Crew and Tour Team. Jake also spent two years as a part of the Parelli Mastery program, graduating as a 3-Star Instructor and Horse Development Specialist. He traveled the c...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by 5* event rider Caroline Pamukcu. Caroline Pamukcu made history by winning individual gold and team bronze medals in her championship debut at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago a week after winning the CCI3*-L in Maryland. Caroline competed in the young rider and U25 programs, winning individual and team gold medals at the 2013 FEI North Ame...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic event rider Eric Smiley. Eric Smiley represented Ireland at two European Eventing Championships, winning team bronze at both, competed at three World Equestrian Games, and has been on four Olympic teams. Eric is also a British Eventing Master Coach, a Fellow of the British Horse Society, and a coach for the 2012 Belgium Olympic Eventing T...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by 5* event rider Allison Springer. Allison Springer is a well-known three-day eventer that is based in The Plains, Virginia. Allison’s business includes competing at the top level, training client horses, and coaching professionals and amateurs. She has competed at some of the most prestigious events around the world, including Land Rover Kentucky...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by founder of The Enlightened Athlete and host of the Get Uncomfortable podcast Shae McMaster. Shae McMaster completed the exercise program at Hastings College before starting his personal training and nutrition coaching business “Enlightened Athlete”. The business started with a gym in Hastings, Nebraska, and transitioned to one-on-one training aft...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Barend Heilbron. Barend Heilbron graduated from the Dutch Equestrian Center NHC, where he learned about different disciplines, horse care, barn management, psychology, and more. It is one of the world’s most recognized colleges specializing in equestrian education. This school is similar to the Warendorf Scho...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by her husband Tik Maynard who is an event rider and natural horsemanship trainer. Tik Maynard has been long-listed and short-listed for the Canadian National Three-Day Event Team, won the freestyle at the Thoroughbred Makeover in 2015 and 2018, and is the author of “In The Middle Are The Horsemen”. Tik teaches clinics across the country and runs a...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by neurobiologist and horse trainer Janet Jones. Janet Jones earned a Ph. D. from UCLA in cognitive science. During her time at UCLA, her research on human brain function won UCLA’s Gengerelli Distinguished Dissertation Award in 1989. Janet has written for multiple scientific journals and horse magazines, as well as four books, “Horse Brain, Human B...

✨ If you're ready for episode 4, it is already available in the Ride iQ app.  ⁠⁠Start your free trial⁠⁠  and listen now.✨ **Content contains mature language** This is the fourth session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. This episode was recorded on July 17th, 2023. I...

✨If you're ready for episode 4, it is already available in the Ride iQ app.  ⁠⁠Start your free trial⁠⁠  and listen now.✨ **Content contains mature language** This is the third session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. This episode was recorded on May 15th, 2023. In t...

✨If you love this episode and you're ready for episode 3, it is already available in the Ride iQ app.  ⁠⁠⁠Start your free trial⁠⁠⁠  and listen now.✨ **Content contains mature language** This is the second session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. This episode was rec...

✨If you love this episode, we have good news! The second episode is already available in the Ride iQ app. Start your free trial and listen now.✨ This is the first session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. Natalie prompts the group to talk about the visions they have for...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by animal behavior expert Mary Hunter. Mary Hunter earned a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas in 2013 and a biology degree from the University of Chicago. During her time at UNT, Mary spent three years studying animal behavior and training with Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, with whom she published her first book, PORT...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic event rider Becky Holder. Becky holder is an American event rider that competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and was a reserve for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. With her horse Courageous Comet, Becky finished second at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky CCI 5*, finished 15th at the 2006 Burghley CCI 5*, won the CCI 4* at the Maui Jim Horse Trials and Ri...

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Irish 5* event rider Elizabeth Power. Elizabeth Power is a 5* event rider and show jumper based in Ireland. Elizabeth started her competitive career in show jumping and represented Ireland at the Pony European Championships at Hartpury, England in 1997. Elizabeth started her eventing career in 1998 and has represented Ireland at the European Cham...