This episode of In Stride is presented by The Eventing Series by Natalie Keller Reinert and Flatiron Books. You can find The Eventing Series books in paperback, ebook, and audiobook wherever books are sold. Follow Natalie Keller Reinert on Instagram at @NatalieKReinert. In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by 5* international event rider Bec Braitling. Bec Braitling is an accomplished international event rider and highly respected coach. Originally from Australia, she represented her country at the Young Rider Trans-Tasman Championships in 1998, 2000, and 2002, and was selected to compete in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Test Event. Since then, she has earned top results at CCI4* and CCI5* events around the world and represented Australia at the 2023 CHIO Aachen and Nations Cup at Haras de Jardy. Bec is a USEA ECP Level V certified instructor and a member of the ECP Faculty. She coached the Area VI Young Riders and NAYC Eventing Team from 2017 to 2019, and currently serves on the USEA ECP Committee, the EA21 Task Force, and as a Regional Coach for the EA21 program. In recognition of her contributions to the sport, Bec was awarded the USEA Foundation's Captain Mendivil-Yucupicio Grant in 2021 and received the Mike Huber Trophy for her dedication to the next generation of riders. She is the head trainer at Arnell Sporthorses and based out of Twin Rivers Ranch. In this episode, Bec shares key insights and experiences from her career, including: • Why she chose to move to the U.S. and how her experiences differed on the East and West Coasts. • Her experience with the Instructor Certification Program and how it shaped her as a coach. • The importance of getting horses in the ring and how access to competition opportunities can vary depending on where you are. • Her partnership with her top horse, Ernie, and the journey they’ve shared. Join Bec and Sinead in this exciting conversation that spans continents, career milestones, and the lessons learned along the way.