Major League Eventing Podcast

Karen & Rob chat with Kim Walnes.  Kim and her Hall of Fame mount The Gray Goose were an unlikely pair to accomplish so much in their career together.   Prepare to be inspired by the story of a gangly horse and a young mom who shocked the Eventing world. Learn more about Kim: http://thewayofthehorse.com/ Please support our Sponsors: https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentailequine.com/ https:/...

Karen & Rob chat with French Eventer Martin Douzant!  Martin operates the Frame Sport Horses in the Plains, Virginia and specializes in the young horse training program.  Martin shares his tale of how he made his way from France to the United States.   Martin is known for his work with young horses and shares his philosophy with us and so much more. Learn More about Martin here: https://thefra...

Karen & Rob get to know Eventer Randy Ward!  Randy has trained with legends of Eventing since he began riding at 9 years old.  Randy is a true horseman who puts horsemanship first in every lesson he teaches.  And finally we talk about his time as a stunt rider for the movie "300"!  We are sure you will really enjoy this interview with a real true gentleman of the sport! Randy's...

Goresbridge "Go for Gold" Sale owner Martin Donohoe & horse selector Chris Ryan join Karen & Rob for a preview of the Upcoming sale December 7 & 8 2020.  2020 is the 11th year for this special Eventing specific horse sale located in  Barnadown, Co. Wexford & online.  Listen in the Martin & Chris explain the origins of the sale and the process from selection to shippin...

By popular request we have been asked to have a show highlighting  Adult Amateur Eventers and Horse Owners.  So we combined the two!  On this episode, we chat with Eventing and Dressage Professional, Lainey Ashker and one of her horse owners Chelsea Spear.  Chelsea is a mother and partner in real estate with her husband who is Eventing her personal horse and is also a horse owner for Lainey.  List...

Karen & Rob get to know the great voice of many events heard around the world Brian O'Connor.  Brian has called everything from PonyCclub to WEG.  Listen in to get to know this legendary announcer! PC: Mary Patricia Stone Feedspot top 10: https://blog.feedspot.com/eventing_podcasts/ Please support our Sponsors: https://www.buckeyenutrition.com/ https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentaileq...

Karen & Rob chat with Eventer Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride about all things Eventing.  Val brings new topics to the show since not only is she a competitor, she is an Eventing Dressage judge.  We not only get to know Val, but we also ask some questions about her job as a judge and ground jury member.  We are sure this is one you will share with your friends and listen to over and over again. Lear...

Karen & Rob get to know 5* Eventer Sharon White!  Sharon shares so much about her love of training of both horse and rider. It is a real pleasure to hear her story and her interesting way she got into eventing.   Learn more about Sharon & Last Frontier Farm: http://lastfrontierfarm.com/ Please support our Sponsors: https://www.buckeyenutrition.com/ https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentai...

Karen & Rob get to know 4**** Eventer Zachary Brandt!  We have a great time getting to know Zachary and we are sure you will as well!  Enjoy! Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/zacharybrandteventing Please support our Sponsors: https://www.buckeyenutrition.com/ https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentailequine.com/ https://exhibitorlabs.com/ https://equestfile.com/ https://landing.reding...

Major League is excited to announce our newest sponsor Taylor Harris Insurance Services commonly known as THIS!  Karen and Rob were able to catch up with THIS Founders Michael Taylor & George Harris.  Michael & George share a little bit about THIS as well as their involvement with Eventing and their experience as syndicate partners in two advanced level horses Luke 140 & Long Island Te...

Happy International Podcast Day!!  For this special occasion we interview Canadian rising star Shelby Brost!  We had a great time getting to know Shelby and look forward to watching her career blossom!  Also, in this episode we announce the "Officially Unofficial" Major League Eventing Fall Wine Mixer!!  Tune in for all of the details or checkout our Facebook Event page here!!  https://w...

As usual Major League Eventing always likes to share the news of new sponsorships with our audience.  We welcome Buckeye Nutrition sponsored rider Lauren Nicholson to tell us why she uses Buckeye in her program.  https://www.buckeyenutrition.com/ Equine Nutrition Simplified with Dr. Nettie Liburt: https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/podcast/episode/497cac9a/110-equine-nutrition-simplified-with-dr-...

Karen & Rob chat with World Class Eventer and co host of the Jon & Rick Show, Jon Holling!  We had a great time talking about all types of things like shooting snakes and how Rick messes with Jon before each show and more.  We are sure you will enjoy this interview which is actually chocked full of serious conversation with plenty of laughs thrown in. Follow along with Jon Holling: https:/...

Karen & Rob chat with International Eventer & Co Host of the Jon & Rick Show Rick Wallace.  Rick gives a great interview in which we cover lots of ground including riding, business, & personal life.  Tune in to check it all out!  September is International Podcast Month so please be sure to subscribe to The Major League Eventing Podcast & The Jon & Rick Show. Team Wallace E...

Karen & Rob chat with US Olympian Jill Henneberg!  Jill along with teammates Bruce Davidson, Karen O'Connor, & David O'Connor brought home team Silver in the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta Georgia.  It is always a treat to hear what makes an Olympian tick.  And Jill is very clear about the hard work and dedication it took to make the team at just 21 years old on her $600 OTTB.  We...

Karen & Rob chat with USEF Eventing 25 training list member Hallie Coon.  Hallie shares her very interesting story of her riding career and the great horses that have shaped her career so far.  Listen in to hear all the fun, there are some new grand plans in the works so Hallie will be coming back for a part 2 to share those exciting details soon! Photo Credit: Cindy Lawler Learn more here: ht...

Karen & Rob chat with U.S. Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor Erik Duvander.  We get to know more about Erik and how he got his start in Eventing and his transistion into coaching on the highest level.  Erik shares some great stories and talks about the current and future of Eventing in the USA. PC: USEA/Leslie Mintz Photos https://www.usef.org/team-usa/athletes/erik_duvander Please...

Karen & Rob chat with USEA Developing Rider list member Jacob Fletcher.  Jacob has been a consistant member of the U25 training list and has graduated to the Developing rider list.  Listen in to hear about his experience training in Europe as well as how he manages full time riding with balancing a career in the family business. Learn more about 501 Sport horses: http://www.5o1sporthorses.com/...

Karen & Rob get to know Kimmy Cecere.  Kimmy is Lauren Nicholson's assistant trainer and competes the young horses for Lauren as well as competing at the upper levels.  We got a glimpse inside of her life as an assistant to one of the top event riders in the world. Photo Credit: Taylor Pence  Kimmy Cecere Eventing https://www.facebook.com/kimmy.cecere/ Please support our Sponsors: https:/...

Karen & Rob chat with the Editor of Eventing Nation Leslie Wylie.  Leslie is an amazing person with so many talents.  Leslie shares her riding experience which certainly could have landed her in the top ranks in Eventing herself.  She took her journalism talents and helped grow Horse Nation, Jumper Nation, & eventually Eventing Nation.  She is a dare Devil competing in the Mongol Derby jus...

Karen & Rob chat with three upper level Event riders Kathy Rivera, Anni Grandia, & Leah Lang-Gluscic who have had LandSafe Rider training and have had serious falls in which their training was useful in preventing serious personal injury.  LLG Eventing: http://www.llgeventing.com Grand Farms Team Chaos: https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Farms-Team-Chaos-149612408428075/ Please support our Spo...

Karen and Rob get to know Cindy Anderson Blank.  Cindy is not only a top event rider she is team Windchase & Olympian Phyllis Dawson's competition rider, trainer & instructor.  Cindy came from a western backgrpund until the Eventing bug bit her and the rest is history. Cindy's Athlete page: https://www.facebook.com/CindyAndersonBlank/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARC0ZCHS8ufjKqAGgCI...

Karen & Rob catch up with the soon to be married couple of Jenny Caras & Waylon Roberts to get an update on all things JWR Sporthorses!  We find out about what we now know is a broken foot on Jenny.  We get a wedding update which takes place July 25th so be sure to wish them well.  Also, we get into a great discussion of their training philosophy which is all about the process and training...

Karen & Rob chat with USEF Eventing 25 training list member Megan Sykes.  Megan shares her story of coming up and her transition from working student to running her own business. Listen in to hear how she won her first pony in a 4H Essay contest. Classics Eventing: https://www.classicseventing.com/ Please support our Sponsors: https://cowboymagic.com/ https://manentailequine.com/ https://exhib...

Karen & Rob Chat with Liz Halliday-Sharp, Jennie Brannigan, & Caroline Martin on another installment of the Event Riders Roundtable.  Listen in for some updates from these three of the top US Eventers today. Brannigan Eventing: http://branniganeventing.com/ Halliday-Sharp Eventing: https://www.hseventing.com/ Caroline Martin Eventing: http://www.caroline-martin-eventing.com/ Please support...