Major League Eventing Podcast

Karen and Rob get to know 4* Event rider and trainer Tamie Smith.  Tamie shares her inspirational story of beating the odds as a single mother working by day, going to college at night, and riding as much as possible to beat the odds and become a professional Eventer.  If this story isn't inspirational enough, Tamie is a Cancer survivor!  Tamie is the epitome of  inspirational both on and off...

In our "Bonus" shows we try to bring people to our audience that are working behind the scenes in the industry. In this Bonus episode Karen and Rob catch up with a very busy Karri Bellamy.  Karri runs the ERA of NA Junior Rider program, works for Straight Arrow (parent company of Mane 'n Tail), and has recently started her own business called "Carry on Connections"  Karri...

Karen and Rob chat with 4* Event Rider and Trainer Lillian Heard!  Lillian shares her story of how pony Club introduced her to Eventing and led to her career in the sport.  Lillian was a working student in the US and UK before starting out on her own.  We really enjoyed getting to know Lillian and we are sure you will too! Lillian's Web site: http://www.lillianjheard.com/ Lillian's Faceb...

 Karen and Rob chat with 3* Event Rider Jenny Caras.  This interview covered our normal format but took a turn towards the competitive mindset and how the pressure of competition almost got the best of Jenny.  Jenny talked about the gradual spiral into self doubt and fear of failure.  Fortunately Jenny found the help she needed to get her mind game back, and back to earning Blue ribbons.  This is...

Karen and Rob chat with  VP of Strategic Development for EventClinics.com, Natasha Sprengers Levine!  Natasha talks about the website and explains how the website works.  It is really quite simple and easy to use so get out there and take some clinics!! Check it out!! https://www.eventclinics.com/   Thanks to our sponsor Redingote Equestrian! Use "MLE40" to save $40 at checkout! https://...

Karen and Rob caught up with Australian 4* Event rider Ryan Wood!  Ryan shares his story of humble equestrian beginnings with his circus pony named "Bucko"  to his move to America.  This interview was a real treat for us and we are sure you will enjoy it as well! Woodstock Eventing: http://www.woodstockeventing.com/ Thanks to our Sponsor Redingote equestrian, use "MLE40" at che...

Karen & Rob chat with Danny Warrington.  Danny is a former race jockey and Event rider who has turned his attention to rider safety.  Danny along with his wife Keli now run "Landsafe Equestrian" traveling the USA teaching riders how to get out safely when staying on the horse is no longer an option.  More about Landsafe Equestrian: https://landsafeequestrian.com/ Sign up for the clin...

Karen and Rob get to know Australian 4* Event Rider Kate Chadderton.  Kate shares stories of growing up in Australia and her move to the USofA.  This interview is full of fun stories and stories of Kate's hard work and determination to make it to the top of the sport. Kate is sure to become your new favorite Eventer after this interview.... Enjoy! Kate's Chadderton on the Web: http://www...

Karen and Rob Welcome 15 year old Cierra Daratony!  She recently won the ERAofNA Prelim to Pro division at Plantation Field Fall CIC* September of 2018.  Cierra works hard to balance School, Eventing, and travel soccer!  She is a hard worker and we wanted to introduce her to other young riders working hard to balance life as a teen while being a competitive athlete.  Enjoy! Cobblestone Farms: http...

Karen & Rob Introduce our newest sponsor Redingote Equestrian!!  Co-Founders  Connie DeMaio & Allison Malenfant tell us about themselves and their inspiration to start Redingote Equestrian.  Thank you Connie & Allison for sponsoring the Major League Eventing Podcast!  Listeners use Promo code " MLE40" to receive $40 off purchase of this must have for the winter months! https:...

Karen and Rob get to know 4* Eventer Courtney Cooper.  Courtney shares her story of her life as an amateur who left her successful business to follow her passion and became a professional Equestrian.  Today Courtney operates C Square Farm in Nottingham Pa.  She has a thriving sales, training, and breeding business while maintaining a full competition schedule.   C Square Farm: https://www.csquaref...

Karen and Rob get to know Canadian Eventer, Dasha Ivandaeva!  Dasha recently relocated her training from Canada to The Plains Virginia  USA!  Along with this move has come a lot of ups and downs.  Dasha has a great personality and attitude towards Eventing.  We are sure you will enjoy getting to know Dasha as much as we did. Brought to you by  BRINGING SAFETY TO THE FOREFRONT SERIES https://landsa...

Karen and Rob chat with 4* Eventer Woodge Fulton!  We had a great time getting to know one of America's top up and coming Eventers!  Hear all about her start in riding all the way up to her years working for Buck Davidson.  http://www.fullmoonfarm.com/aboutus.html https://www.facebook.com/woodge.fulton?lst=1084178213%3A100003389585311%3A1539539003 Shout out Blog! https://coloradoeventing.com/...

Karen And Rob Interview 4* Eventer Caroline Martin.  Hear how a revolution in Nicaragua led to Caroline becoming a professional Eventer!  Caroline also talks about the importance of giving back to the sport by volunteering and her tips for getting and keeping sponsors!  If you enjoy please subscribe & share with a friend, CHEERS! Learn more at http://www.caroline-martin-eventing.com/

Karen & Rob chat with 4* Eventer and young rider coach extraordinaire Susie Beale. Susie shares her story of growing up in Scotland and moving to the US to ride and train horses. Despite Susie having a late start in riding horses she made it to the 4* level of Eventing. Susie has a passion for teaching and focuses her business on training of Event riders. with a long list of notable upper leve...

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.