USEA Podcast

For many horse lovers, becoming a professional rider is the dream—but it's far from the only way to build a fulfilling career in eventing. In this episode of the USEA Official Podcast, host Nicole Brown is joined by organizer and licensed official Emily Holmes, championship groom, organizer, and former USEA President Max Corcoran, and Eventing Nation co-publisher Sally Spickard to discuss the many...

In this episode of the USEA Official Podcast, host Nicole Brown sits down with The Event at Archer organizer Allison Bailey to explore the USEA Classic Series and the unique opportunities it offers riders to experience the traditional long-format eventing experience. Fresh off Archer’s inaugural Classic Three-Day Event in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Bailey shares what it took to bring roads and tracks, ste...

The USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships are always a favorite on the USEA calendar and this year's event did not disappoint. With records broken and smiles all around, the first ever standalone Championship event at Stable View was a massive success. USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown caught up with Stephanie Counts, longtime coach to several members of the Auburn Univers...

This USEA Podcast episode celebrates sport horse breeding in the U.S. USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown sits down with U.S. breeder DiDi Callahan to talk about everything from selecting a sire, perfecting upon your mare, developing young horses, and more. If you have ever thought about giving sport horse breeding a try, you won't want to miss this episode! 

Fresh off of the heels of a U.S. win at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, the crew sits down to recap the weekend in the bluegrass and all the pairs that impressed during the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L competitions. From well-deserved wins, to horses who won our hearts, to a moment that USEA CEO Rob Burk said will live in his heart forever, this episode recaps every moment from last week's top-class...

Happy Kentucky week eventing fans! It's going to be a fun-filled week in the Bluegrass, but before the competition kicks off USEA CEO Rob Burk and Equiratings' Diarmuid Byrne sit down with USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown to talk about stats, personal favorites in the field, and so much more. Tune in during your travels to the Kentucky Horse Park this week to help you decide who you are rooting for!...

In this episode of the USEA Podcast, we kick things off with a quick but insightful conversation with Amy Dorm of Marshall & Sterling Equine Insurance, who shares a few key tips on navigating coverage and making sure you’re set up with the right policy for your horse. From there, we dive into the fascinating world of cross-country course design with Adri Doyle and Beth Perkins—two of the leadi...

In this episode of the USEA Podcast, veterinarian and FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strip founder Jim Chiapetta joins the conversation to discuss the importance of equine respiratory health in performance horses. He shares the story behind the development of the nasal strips and explains the science of how they help support the horse’s upper airway, allowing for more efficient breathing during exercise. Chi...

Eventing couldn’t run without dedicated volunteers, and this week on the USEA Official Podcast, host Nicole Brown speaks to Caroline Greathouse, longtime volunteer at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and Liz Poole, experienced British five-star volunteer who’s now based in the U.S. They chat about how Caroline and Liz started volunteering in the sport, their tips for getting involved, and so...

You asked, and five-star rider Emily Hamel has answered! From stories about fan-favorite event horse, the high-flying Corvett, to her competition plans for 2026, next horses in the pipeline, and so much more, Emily shares all in this rider Q&A!

It's that time of year again! Time for one of the favorite USEA Podcast episodes of the year - the USEA's Big Valentine's Quiz! This year, Nicole challenged U.S. eventers Ryan and Lillian Wood against New Zealand's Sam and Brayden Lissington. Which country will come out on top? Tune in to hear which couple has the strongest trivia knowledge about the sport, pop culture, and each other to claim the...

In this episode of the USEA Official Podcast, Nicole Brown sits down with Molly Pellegrini, the newly appointed USEA President, to get to know the person behind the role. The conversation spans life on the West Coast and East Coast, the value of fresh perspectives in governance, and what it means to give back to the sport through service. With a clear-eyed view on sustainability, membership, and t...

Welcome back to the USEA Official Podcast and for this New Year special, we’re taking on one of the biggest conversations in equestrian sport: social liscence. What it is, why it matters, and how every one of us plays a role in the future of eventing. Olympic champion, five-star winner, USEF Chief of Sport, and USEA EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor joins the show to unpack trust, education...

In the quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year, this episode takes a moment to pause and look back on 2025. Nicole Brown is joined by Rob Burk and Diarmuid Byrne to reflect on the moments that defined the season, from standout performances and rising depth to the stories that reminded us why this sport matters. With one eye firmly on what comes next, the conversation also begins to turn towar...

This episode takes you inside one of the most ambitious equine-athlete research projects in the sport, as leading veterinary clinician Dr. Cris Navas and five-star rider Jennie Brannigan unpack six years of groundbreaking work on arrhythmias, fitness tracking and performance monitoring. From the heart-rate data that reshapes conditioning plans to the real-world decisions it informs at the top leve...

This episode of the USEA Podcast is all about the future stars of the sport. We dive into the USEA Young Event Horse Program with two riders who topped the 2025 USEA YEH championships with their promising young mounts on opposite sides of the country, Nicholas Cwick and Arielle Aharoni. From how the format really works, to producing confidence in 4- and 5-year-olds, to what it takes to give young...

To mark 400 episodes of the USEA Official Podcast, we are shining a light on the heart of the sport. The voices, stories and experiences that make US eventing what it is. In this special episode, USEA CEO Rob Burk reflects on the vision behind the podcast, the power of transparency and community, and the shared passion that connects riders across the country. We also hear from two riders within th...

Few horses capture the heart of fans quite like Off The Record. Known simply as Timmy to his team, he has become one of the most beloved eventers on the international circuit. An Aachen winner, World Championship team silver medalist, and five-star campaigner, Timmy's story is one of grit, consistency, and the magic of the right partnership. In this episode of Through the Owners' Eyes, Nicole is j...

The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is just around the corner and this year, it’s all about access, transparency, and celebration. Nicole Brown is joined by CEO Rob Burk and outgoing President Lou Leslie for a full preview of what’s in store in New Orleans from December 11–14. From the first-ever “open door” format that welcomes members into nearly every meeting, to keynote speaker Natalie Hu...

The countdown is on for two of the biggest weekends of the season: the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park and the MARS Maryland 5 Star. With a million dollars in prize money across the Equestrian Open series, all eyes turn to Leesburg, Virginia, where Morven’s rolling old turf, iconic backdrop, and Derek di Grazia’s cross-country test promise a true championship showcase. Nicole Brown is join...