USEA Podcast

On this week's edition of the USEA Podcast, interim podcast host Rosie Russell touches base with this year's Defender/USEF CCI5*-L National Champion Lauren Nicholson who was the highest-placed U.S. rider in the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Rosie talks with Lauren about her history with her horse Vermiculus, their preparations for Kentucky, their outstanding performance at the five-star event, and so much more!

The USEA Intercollegiate Championship has always been a fan-favorite amongst USEA staff and members alike, but this year this year-end showdown which was dubbed the "happiest horse trial on earth" by a USEA staff member is getting bigger and better with the addition of the inaugural USEA Interscholastic Eventing Championship. Interim host Rosie Russell caught up with former USEA Intercollegiate competitor Kate Boggan, USEA Board of Governors representative Molly Pellegrini, and USEA staff member Kaleigh Collett to talk about the amazing opportunities that can arise from this year's conjoined championships which take place May 4-5 at Stable View Farm in Aiken, South Carolina.

The USEA Podcast gets a fresh new perspective from interim Host Rosie Russell as Nicole Brown takes some time to enjoy her newest addition to the family, a beautiful baby boy! The USEA sends all of our love and congratulations to Brown and her family. In this week's episode, Russell chats with New Zealand riders Matthew Grayling and Monica Spencer, both of whom have spent the start of the year competing in the U.S. in preparations for Kentucky. Hear all about how Grayling balances a dairy operation and his eventing goals at the young age of 60, why Spencer is now calling the U.S. her home base, and so much more in our Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event preview episode!

USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown catches up with USEF Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d'Equipe Bobby Costello on the start of the 2024 eventing season, athlete performances so far, and all things related to this years Paris Olympics and the U.S. Eventing Team!

As eventers, the health and happiness of our horses is key. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown chats with Board-Certified Equine Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Amy Polkes about your horse's heart health, common cardiac issues you should be aware of, and ways to best ensure that your horse has the healthiest heart possible!

We might be a few months into the new year, but there is still so much to come in the 2024 U.S. eventing season. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sits down with USEA CEO Rob Burk, USEA President Lou Leslie, and EquiRatings' Managing Director and Co-Founder Diarm Byrne to make predictions, dive into team selections, and just share what they are most looking forward to this year in this week's episode of the USEA Podcast.

Our favorite podcast of the year is back and this time we are pitting an equestrian power couple from each coast up against one another! USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown caught up with Boyd and Silva Martin and James and Helen Alliston to learn about their love stories and drill them on their eventing knowledge in this year's Big Valentine's Quiz. Get ready for some laughs, USEA members - this is a good one!

Have a big goal you want to end your season with? USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown chatted with five-star eventer Will Faudree about making your goals and planning your season accordingly. From Plan A to Plan Z, Faudree talks about all of the things that might impact your plan and the path to your goal and how you can work around them, including the concept of being honest with yourself when necessary. If you haven't had a listen to USEA Podcast #351: Goal Setting for the New Year, we advise going back and listening through that one and then applying some of your newfound goal setting skills to some of the tips mentioned by Faudree when prepping your season planning for this year!

Are you saddle shopping or just hoping to brush up on your skills for proper saddle fit for horse and rider? You won't want to miss this episode of the USEA Podcast where Host Nicole Brown chats with Emily Bates, Head of Product Innovation at Bates Saddlery. Learn about what types of saddles might be suitable for your needs, how to connect with a qualified saddle fitter, and more!

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.

Loading up your trailer or making the drive to Lexington, Kentucky for the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena Feeds and need something to listen to? We've got you covered with this week's episode of the USEA Podcast which features all things #AEC2023! Podcast host Nicole Brown has a chat with USEA CEO Rob Burk, Equestrian Events Incorporated's Senior Director of Competition Vanessa Coleman, and co-organizer Mary Fike about the courses, the competition, the atmosphere and more. Definitely an episode you won't want to miss out on!