USEA Podcast

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.

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.

As a special bonus show we're sharing with you an episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast that was released a few months ago. This episode of 'The Hold Box' is focused on fitness, the how and the why of getting your horses fit.

With the eventing season back up and running it is the perfect listen to help make sure you're fully prepared.

 

With competitions returning across the U.S in the coming weeks, Sinead Halpin Maynard offers up some top tips for a successful return to competition. From your cross-country schools, working on fitness, gaining confidence, and some great ways to sneak ahead of your competitors, this is a must-listen for anyone who is looking forward to getting back out there.

We've been riding the "corona-coaster" for several weeks now, but with the hopeful return to competition on the horizon, Nicole Brown checks in with USEA CEO Rob Burk, USEA President Max Corcoran, and Chair of the FEI Eventing Committee David O'Connor for an update on what things will look like as we get back to business.

 

We've gathered three of the best grooms in the world together to answer your questions! From their top tips to keeping greys clean, good habits to get into in knowing your horse, braiding advice & much more.

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We thought you might enjoy this in-depth interview on the double World Champion Bruce Davidson from the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast.

 

"If your horse had to pick a sound rider, would they pick you?"

That's the question Tony Sandoval, aka "Coach Sando", asks as Nicole talks to him all about the role that strength and conditioning can play, not only on performance but also on safety and injury prevention.

Jam-packed with top tips that can be used on a day-to-day basis, we hope you enjoy this episode!

Nicole Brown, Diarm Byrne, Rob Burk, and Max Corcoran check in from self-isolation plus Jonathan Elliott joins the show to give an update on how the calendar will be managed once we get the green light to start eventing.

Stay safe everyone and we'd love to see where you are listening, tag us in your stories @useventing.

In this brand new episode of the USEA Podcast, Nicole and Diarm speak to world-renowned sports psychologist Daniel Stewart. Packed full of top tips to manage nerves in training, competition, and everyday life, as well as tips on how to stay positive and motivated during this challenging time in the world, this is a must-listen show for anyone looking to build a positive mindset.