USEA Podcast

#268: A Brooke USA Special with Jim Wolf

Nicole Brown finds out more about the great work that Brooke USA do with special guest Jim Wolf.

We talk about "Hope's Legacy", the film that premieres on Thursday October 15 as part of the Equus Film Festival to the aims of the charity, its mission to help improve the lives of working mules, donkeys, and horses worldwide as well as the people who care for them.

Plus we look back at some of the highlights of Jim's career as part of the U.S. Eventing Team and find out just what happened when Karen O'Connor was late for the team bus!

#267: Eventing Across The Pond

In the latest episode of the USEA Podcast, Nicole Brown finds out a little more about the differences between eventing in the U.S. and eventing in the U.K.

Joined by Andrew McConnon and Lexi Scovil, who have both spent time with Team Fox-Pitt in the U.K., the show looks at the main differences, the challenges, and the lingo that caught them out when they first went over the water!

 

#266: Team Talk #2

Ahead of the Adequan USEF Futures Team Challenge this weekend, Nicole Brown finds out more about this exciting competition and the development programs with Erik Duvander and Leslie Law. Plus, Ariel Grald is on the show this week, giving us an insight into what it is like as a rider to compete in the Futures Team Challenge as well as telling us more about her top horse, Leamore Master Plan.

#265: Down the Centerline

Nicole Brown is joined by top judge and trainer Marilyn Payne as well as Irish international eventer Sam Watson to talk all things dressage and how you can up your game in the first phase.  

#264: Great Meadow International Preview

Nicole, Max, and Rob are joined by double Great Meadow winner Jennie Brannigan to take a look at this year's edition of the Mars Great Meadow International. 

#263: Producing a Young Horse with Lauren Nicholson & Max Corcoran

Nicole Brown goes behind the scenes to get some top tips on giving young horses an excellent start to their Eventing careers from Lauren Nicholson & Max Corcoran.  From starting their ridden work, teaching good habits on the ground & how to handle first trips to a competition, this show is a must listen for anyone interested in producing young horses.  

#262: #FrangibleNow

In the latest episode of the USEA Podcast, Nicole Brown talks with USEA CEO Rob Burk and Jon Holling, Chair of the Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee, to get an update on the Frangible Technology Fund and the impact that it has had on the sport so far.

If you're interested in donating to the Frangible Technology Fund, please visit www.useafoundation.org.

Bonus Episode: Ian Stark on Cross-Country Design

In a bonus show from the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, Nicole Brown and Sam Watson talk to cross-country course designer Ian Stark about how you design a cross-country course, top tips for walking the course, and it's a fantastic insight into one of the greatest designers (and horsemen) in eventing.

You can listen to more episodes of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast by clicking here.

#261: Planning Your Season

The 2020 show season has looked a bit different than any of us anticipated, and for many people season-planning was placed on hold. In an episode that was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicole Brown and Diarm Byrne welcome international five-star eventer Will Coleman and British high performance veterinarian Spike "The Vet" Milligan to the show to discuss some of the considerations for planning your season from each of their unique perspectives. While season-planning for many is taking place later than expected, these tips and tricks can be helpful for planning your season, no matter the time of year.

#260: Team Talk

Nicole Brown is joined by USEF Eventing High Performance Director Erik Duvander and USEF Managing Director of Eventing Jenni Autry for an update on U.S. High Performance - the first of a regular segment which will follow the U.S. Eventing team's journey on the road to Tokyo 2021.