USEA Podcast

Do you have some big goals for the 2024 eventing season? Did you know that only 12% of people hold onto their New Year's Resolutions past February? USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sits down with Pressure Proof Academy's Daniel Stewart to talk about New Year's Resolutions, setting attainable short-term and long-term goals, and so much more. Get a good start to your year with bite-size goals that will set you up for success this season! 

Take a trip down memory lane with USEA podcast host Nicole Brown, USEA CEO Rob Burk, and USEA President Lou Leslie as they look back on the standout moments of eventing in 2023. From the two U.S. five-stars to the AEC to team USA's performance at the Santiago Pan American Games and more, 2023 was hands down a year to remember in terms of U.S. eventing. 

Have you ever wondered why professional riders love bringing their horses through the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) program? USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown chats with two of this year's YEH Champions, Caroline Pamukcu who won the USEA YEH 4-year-old East Coast Championship aboard HSH Afterglow, and Andrea Baxter who won the USEA YEH 5-year-old Championship with Camelot PJ, to discuss this year's Championships and all of the great things that the program has to offer. 

Each December the USEA hosts the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention as an opportunity for USEA members to gather, celebrate, discuss important matters, attend educational seminars, and so much more. And this year's Convention at St. Louis, Missouri is no exception! Featuring fabulous awards ceremonies, a superstar keynote speaker in Dr. Temple Grandin, several open forums and educational seminars, and more, this year's Convention really is a can't-miss event. We hope to see you there this December 7-10! To learn more about Convention, click here.

Following the U.S. team's silver medal team and individual gold performance at the 2023 Pan American Games, USEA podcast Nicole Brown caught up with Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello to talk about all things Pan Ams! 

After much buildup and hype, the Pan American Games are here and the U.S. eventing team are ready to rumble! USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown sat down with team member Sharon White, who has worked towards her goal of being a part of a senior team for her whole career, to talk about all that goes into preparing for the Games and more in this week's episode. 

Things are about to get busy in Temecula, California, as The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs grow closer. This November 1-4, the following four National Championships will take place at this prestigious West Coast location and feature $100,000 in prize money: the 2023 USEF CCI2*-L Eventing National Championships, the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships, and the two divisions of the 2023 USEF Eventing Young Rider National Championships presented by the USEA. USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown sat down with organizer Robert Kellerhouse to talk about his history, the impressive facilities at Galway Downs, the upcoming championships, and more. Don't miss out on your chance to participate. Entries close on October 17th! 

We are just a week away from the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill and USEA podcast host Nicole Brown sat down to chat with Jennie Brannigan Saville to talk about all things Maryland, her very busy schedule while there, the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) East Coast Championships, and more. 

Most couples share a kiss and part ways at 8:00 a.m. as they head off to their own work days, but eventing power couple James and Helen Alliston do it all together. We gave our USEA members the opportunity to submit their questions for this West-Coast based couple and USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown gets them to share all on many topics: eventing in the U.S. versus the U.K., who is the most competitive of the two, dealing with warmer temperatures, why James likes to drive illegally slow, and so much more! 

Whew - what a week at the #AEC2023! Out of the 850 competitors, 24 new national champions rose to the top and USEA Podcast Host caught up with two of them: Liz Halliday who won the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final and Stephanie Letarte, the 2023 USEA Training Amateur Champion.