USEA Podcast

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 University eventing team, who, for the first time ever, also brought an Interscholastic team in the Silver Linings Equestrian Center crew.

Also joining Brown to recap the fun of the weekend is Devon Tresan, USEA EA21 athlete and member of the University of Georgia winning team.

From preparation to teamwork to the coveted Spirit Award, they cover it all in this week's episode of the USEA Podcast! 

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 competition.

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 leading female designers in the U.S. They take listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a course, from balancing challenge and safety to understanding how horses read questions on course. The conversation explores everything from terrain to the impact of decoration, frangible technology, and how thoughtful design can shape the entire rider experience.

Adri and Beth also share their personal journeys into course design and offer valuable advice for anyone interested in getting involved—especially women looking to make their mark in this space. It’s an engaging and eye-opening look at the creativity, strategy, and dedication that go into designing the courses we ride every weekend.

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.

Chiapetta also highlights research-backed benefits, including reduced fatigue and quicker recovery after work, while offering practical insights for riders and owners looking to optimize their horse’s respiratory function and overall performance.

 

 

 

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 some of their favorite jobs.

If you’re interested in volunteering, this is a can’t miss episode!

 

 

If you’re interested in volunteering, this is a can’t miss episode!

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 win! 

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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 the future of eventing in the U.S., this episode offers an honest and thoughtful introduction to one of the key voices guiding the sport forward.