USEA Podcast

FEI Young Event Horse Champs.: Christine Turner, Cheryl & Tim Holekamp, Debbie Adams, Rob Burk

Christine Turner and Tim Holekamp explain the Holekamp/Turner Young Event Horse Lion d'Angers Prize and Grant, Rob Burk talks about the USEA qualifications for the grant, Debbie Adams offers some advice on what to look for in a young event horse prospect, and Cheryl and Tim Holekamp reflect on the career of Athens Olympic Team Bronze Medalist Windfall II who was retired this spring.

Jo Whitehouse: Course Designers' Educational Grant Program & Mike Huber: FEI Proposals

Jo Whitehouse, CEO explains the new USEA Course Designers' Educational Grant Program, and Mike Huber shares his perspective on the FEI's recently announced proposed changes: 'Eventing Future'.

Rolex Rides with Elisa Wallace & Colleen Rutledge

Elisa Wallace from Area III made her debut at the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event Presented by Landrover April 23-26, riding Jill & David Hopcroft's Simply Priceless finishing 17th. Colleen Rutledge from Area II returned with her long-time partner Shiraz while introducing her home-bred Covert Rights to his first four star where they finished 14th and 11th respectively. For the full results click here.

Safety Matters: Sarah Broussard & Carol Kozlowski

This week's episode is an update on safety issues with Sarah Broussard, who is co-chair of the USEA Course Design & Fence Construction Safety Task Force and with Carol Kozlowski is also co-chair of the USEA Safety Committee.

Hall of Fame; Jo Whitehouse/Rolex 3DE; Jordan Linstedt

Jo Whitehouse, CEO, introduces the 2015 USEA Hall of Fame Inductees, and Jordan Linstedt from Area VII talks about preparations for her second Rolex; this time riding the 12 year old Hanoverian gelding Revitavet Capato that she co-owns with Barbara Linstedt.

Rolex KY 3DE: Derek di Grazia, J. M. Durr

Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event Course Designer Derek di Grazia discusses the changes he has made to the course for this year's event, which takes place in the Kentucky Horse Park April 23-26, 2015.  And John Michael Durr from Area VI talks about how he is preparing Ruth Bley's Espirit de la Danse for their Rolex debut.

Kelly Mahloch & Rob Burk

On the show this week Kelly Mahloch from Area IV describes her experience of hosting their first recognized event at Sundance Farm, Plymouth, WI and shares their enthusiasm for this year's event. USEA Chief Operating Officer Rob Burk explains how entry fees are spent with a breakdown of event expenses.

Karen Fulton & Tara Shegogue

Karen Fulton who with her husband Stephen operates Full Moon Farm in Maryland talks about the various activities they host including the Pony Club and how families become involved. We also hear fromTara Shegogue who wrote an article on farriery in the modern event horses for the current issue of the magazine.

Liz Halliday-Sharp & Chris Donovan

Area II YRAP Coordinator Chris Donovan explains the Young Rider Advancement Program and reports on the Cross Border Challenge at Sporting Days Horse Trials in Aiken, SC. Rolex Rookie Liz Halliday-Sharp talks about her preparation for this year's event from her new winter base in Ocala, FL, including finishing runner-up with HHS Cooley at the Red Hills CIC3*.

Stephen Bradley & Natalie Hollis

Stephen Bradley from Area II tells us how he managed his training program this winter having decided to stay in North Virginia, and Natalie Hollis, also from Area II, offers some alternative ideas for rider fitness that involves rolling around in the mud among other challenges!