USEA Podcast

AEC Young Riders, USEA Convention, Hall of Fame Inductee

With a week to go to the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships we hear from three young riders;  Carina Erickson, 12, Isabel Finemore, 12, and Cece Bette, 19 about their preparation and expectations. Jennifer Hardwick, USEA Director of Member Services & Meeting/Event Planner tells us what we can expect at this year's Annual Convention. And in our series on the 2015 USEA Hall of Fame Inductees Sharon Anthony shares her memories of Margaret Lindsley Warden. 

AEC Riders, World Class Grooming & Hall of Fame Inductees

Under 14 and Training YR/JR riders Josephine & Anna Duggan share their preparation for the 2015 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships, which take place in the Texas Rose Horse Park from September 24-27; Emma Ford & Cat Hill discuss their book World Class Grooming and Jimmy Wofford remembers 2015 USEA Hall of Fame Inductees, Dick & Vita Thompson.

Volunteers and Hall of Fame Inductee; Molokai

Jerri Lance, Volunteer Coordinator for the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships, and long-serving volunteer Don Trotter share their experiences and explain why volunteers are key to the success of events.  We begin our series on the 2015 USEA Hall of Fame Inductees with Molokai; Dorothy Crowell's 1994 World Equestrian Games silver medal partner. 

Proposed New Division: Mike Huber & Tremaine Cooper

Mike Huber is joined by FEI Course Designer Tremaine Cooper to discuss the new division that is being proposed between the Training and Preliminary levels.

Retired Racehorse's Second Career

Steuart Pittman explains the work of the Retired Racehorse Project, and Laine Ashker shares her experiences in selecting and training more than 50 Off The Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) for eventing at all levels.

Marilyn Payne; 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Marilyn Payne is President of the Ground Jury for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. She has just returned from the test event, which took place last weekend, and explains how the competition went and what to expect next year,

USEA Young Rider Mentorship Program

Vicki Howard-Fine explains the USEA Young Rider Mentorship Program; Jessi Hart, Area V, a 2014 graduate, Miranda Losey, Area VIII, and Jane Cook, Area V, who took part in the program this year, reflect on their experiences. 

Charles Owen Technical Merit Award

Charles Owen Managing Director, Roy Burek, explains the Charles Owen Technical Merit Award, Marcia Kulak discusses judging this award for amateurs at the Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials July 10-12, 2015, and we hear from the award winners in the Junior Training; Kate Cantine and Senior Training; Betsy Bodner.

NAJYRC Review: Rob Burk, Camilla Grover-Dodge, Diane Portwood

Rob Burk, COO, presents an overview of the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships Presented by Gotham North. The CH-J* champion Camilla Grover-Dodge (Remington XXV) from Area II, and Diane Portman (Cinerescent), winner of the CCI2* share their performances. 

Pan Am Preview with Karen & David O'Connor

As the Pan American Games eventing competition gets under way this week in Toronto we hear from Karen O'Connor who is coaching the Mexican team, and David O'Connor the US team coach, about their preparation and hopes for the games.