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  • S7E1 - From Triathlon to Eventing

    S7E1 - From Triathlon to Eventing
    2022/01/31
    Courtenay Tuxhorn, 44, is an amateur 3-day event rider originally from Harwood, Maryland. She grew up working and riding on a family friend’s thoroughbred farm, galloping racehorses and dabbling in the hunters and jumpers. Her life revolved around the barn until she graduated college, when the reality of an entry-level job in a big city lured her out of the saddle and in search of new sports. She took up cycling and triathlon and raced professionally with some of the best women in the world. Some of her career highlights include overall female wins at the 2013 American Discovery Trail Marathon in Colorado, the 2009 Danskin Seattle Triathlon, and the 2010 Maryland Half Marathon; representing the U.S. at ITU Duathlon World Championships in 2011; and standing on numerous podiums at bike races across California. After over a dozen years of racing, Courtenay decided it was time to get back to horses. She took stock of the modern sport horse landscape to see where her favorite breed -- the thoroughbred -- excels, and decided to pursue eventing. In early 2017, she found a racehorse ready for his second career at Laurel Park Racetrack in Maryland, and the two of them began learning the sport together. Courtenay and BA Messenger, aka "Bam", completed their first FEI event in 2021, the CCI 2*-Long at the Tryon International. We hear how Courtney came to circle back to her first passion and whaat’s next for her and Bam.

    Host: Chris Stafford
    Recorded: January 31, 2022

    For more information, links and resources and hundreds more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1500+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
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    39 分
  • S6E10: Women Making Olympic Equestrian History

    S6E10: Women Making Olympic Equestrian History
    2021/08/27
    Irish journalist Louise Parkes joins Chris this week to share her experience and reflections on the Tokyo Olympic Games. Louise was the pen behind the press releases for the FEI in Tokyo and watched history being made at these unusual Games. The world too enjoyed watching as German women not only won dressage and eventing gold medals but also occupied seven places in the top ten of the dressage freestyle, including the top five spots. Eventer Julia Krajewski slid into the gold medal position after cross country when her teammate and favorite Michael Jung accrued penalties and she made no mistake that this was to be her competition. That these Games happened at all during a pandemic was a massive achievement for all concerned and much credit is due to the Japanese people who ensured that the horses benefitted from five-star accommodation and the viewing public enjoyed some outstanding performances that will go down in the record books with women becoming Olympic Champions.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
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    36 分
  • Catherine Reddick on Building Equity for BIPOC in the Horse World

    Catherine Reddick on Building Equity for BIPOC in the Horse World
    2021/08/20
    Join Chris Stafford on The Horse Show as he sits down with lifelong horsewoman and accomplished eventer, Catherine Reddick, to explore her pivotal role in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the equestrian world. Catherine is part of the leadership team of a groundbreaking new organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the horse industry. In this inspiring episode, Catherine shares her journey from riding as a young equestrian to navigating the challenges of the horse world while advocating for greater representation and accessibility. Listeners will gain insight into the barriers BIPOC riders often face, the importance of mentorship, and how this new organization is making meaningful change in equestrian sports and communities. Whether you are a rider, horse owner, trainer, or simply passionate about equestrian sports, eventing, and diversity in the horse world, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed about the future of inclusion in horses and equestrian leadership. Key Topics Covered:
    • Catherine Reddick’s lifelong journey as a horsewoman and eventer
    • Creating equitable opportunities for BIPOC in the horse world
    • Challenges and barriers for minority riders in equestrian sports
    • Leadership and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in equestrian communities
    • The role of mentorship and support in shaping inclusive pathways
    Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion about passion, equity, and leadership in the equestrian industry.

    Keywords: Catherine Reddick, BIPOC equestrians, diversity in horse sports, inclusive equestrian leadership, eventing, horse world equity, mentorship in equestrian sports, Chris Stafford podcast

    The Horse Show is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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    24 分
  • Overcoming Barriers: Sydney Collier’s Path to Paralympic Success

    Overcoming Barriers: Sydney Collier’s Path to Paralympic Success
    2021/08/13
    Join Chris Stafford on The Horse Show Podcast as he sits down with Paralympic equestrian Sydney Collier to explore her incredible journey in adaptive riding and Paralympic competition. From early beginnings in horseback riding to representing her country on the global stage, Sydney shares the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. In this inspiring episode, Sydney discusses her training routine, mental preparation for competition, and the unique aspects of Paralympic equestrian sport. She also opens up about the importance of resilience, dedication, and having a strong support system for athletes with disabilities. Whether you’re a horse enthusiast, aspiring Paralympian, or simply seeking motivation from an elite athlete’s story, this conversation offers invaluable insights into the world of adaptive riding and high-level competition. Tune in to discover how Sydney Collier has turned obstacles into opportunities, demonstrating the power of determination and the unbreakable bond between horse and rider. Don’t miss this uplifting episode packed with inspiration, tips for riders of all abilities, and a behind-the-scenes look at Paralympic equestrian sport.

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    Sydney Collier, Paralympic equestrian, Paralympic journey, adaptive riding, horse riding podcast, equestrian sport, elite athlete stories, overcoming challenges, The Horse Show Podcast, Chris Stafford, horse riding inspiration, Paralympic competition

    The Horse Show is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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    22 分
  • S6E7 - Olympic Review with Sara Kozumplik Murphy

    S6E7 - Olympic Review with Sara Kozumplik Murphy
    2021/08/06
    Eventer and coach Sara Kozumplik Murphy joins Chris this week to review the Olympic events so far with just the team jumping medals to be contested in the closing stages of the Tokyo Games. First Sara shares her impressions of the dressage in which women occupied the top five places with Germany’s Jessica von Bedahl Wendl (TSF Dalera) taking gold ahead of the legend that is Isabell Werth. Isabell announced after that her partner Bella Rose would be retired after these games. And in the team competition it was USA (7747) with two women; Adrienne Lyle and Sabina Shut Kerry (Sancero) who won the silver medal beating GB (7723) by the narrowest of margins. Eventing saw historu being made when Germany’s Julia Krajewski (Amande De B’Neville) claimed the gold medal. Hard to imagine with so many great women riders that this is a first in eventing. As we discuss, the facilities for the horses at these games has been fabulous by all reports because we knew the heat and humidity would be challenging and their welfare is paramount.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
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    39 分
  • S6E6: Horses Teach Us to Overcome Adversity

    S6E6: Horses Teach Us to Overcome Adversity
    2021/07/30
    This week our guest is Nicole Mandracchia who, like so many riders, has had her career with horses interrupted by injuries. First it was a hole in her patellofemoral ligament followed by a tear of the hip labrum. She has become a regular blogger for The Chronicle of the Horse sharing her stories from the horse world and how she has faced surgeries to repair her injuries and free her from pain. Nicole grew up riding in New Jersey and was a working student while in school. She has groomed and barn managed for Val Renihan, Robin Rost-Brown and Amanda Steege in the hunter-jumper and equitation world. Nicole has received five grooming awards at prestigious horse shows throughout the country, and she regularly follows the A-rated circuit up and down the East Coast. Her favorite part of her job is helping horses feel they're best so they can do their jobs.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
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    35 分
  • S6E5: Where There's a Will...

    S6E5: Where There's a Will...
    2021/07/23
    Angela Oakley knows the meaning of adversity having experienced a life time of challenges with her left leg. A practicing veterinarian in Grand Prairie, Alberta some 9 hours north of Calgary, she has had to adapt from being a large animal—mostly equine—practitioners to becoming a small animal vet. Over the course of her career she has gone from being a mid calf amputee to a mid femur amputee. Angela has had so many surgical procedures she has almost lost count, it’s well north of 20 by now. Being born with her foot turned out was the beginning of her medical journey from being a Nordic skier and swimmer, she has learned to adapt her sporting career. Often seen at Spruce Meadows and Thunderbird, the former show jumper is now adapting to dressage but has not lost sight of her main passion to jump again. And with a prosthetic leg that can be preset to angles of the knee, she is hopeful of reaching her new goal.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
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    27 分
  • S6E4 - Melissa Rides Again

    S6E4 - Melissa Rides Again
    2021/07/16
    Mellisa Davis Warden has had what can be best described as a tumultuous couple of years. From being a happy event rider and ultra marathon runner, a wife and mother, Mellisa experienced a life changing accident that started with a badly broken leg, eventually becoming so painful and with additional complications she was driven to make the toughest of decisions… to amputate below the knee. Fast forward two years this week since the cycling accident in Berlin that changed her world and Mellisa is riding with a prosthetic leg and sometimes without it. She has even managed to tack up unaided now and every day is making progress, even starting to jump again. And this week she is trying out a horse for para-dressage with her sights set on Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028. Mellisa shares her story of tragedy and triumph to where new doors are opening and ambitions are growing. Her inspiring story will make you think about how we view life when faced with adversity and to turn a setback into an opportunity.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
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