“Where Eventing Lives”

Welcome back to Go Eventing, the podcast where the heart, soul, and stories of the eventing world come to life. This week, we're taking a virtual trip north to visit one of our Canadian neighbors, learn about eventing life in Canada, catch up with a fan favorite horse and much more. 

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🔎What’s Inside Episode 17?

In this episode of the Go Eventing Podcast, host Sally Spickard and Team Canada event rider and three-time Olympian Jessica ("Jessie") Phoenix. 

Jessie is one of Canada’s most decorated eventing athletes and a five-time Pan American Games medalist. From capturing individual gold at the 2011 Pan Ams in Guadalajara, to representing the maple leaf at both the London and Rio Olympic Games, she has been a driving force in Canadian eventing for more than a decade.

She’s partnered with some of the sport’s most iconic horses like Pavarotti, Exponential, and A Little Romance, and her grit is as legendary as her medal record. 

Off the horse, Jessie is a mom, a business grad, and someone who lives by her favorite motto: “If you can dream it, you can become it.”

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover...

[A Major Victory for Eventing in Canada at Wesley Clover Parks]

[Click here for the EquiRatings Eventing Manager — and join the Eventing Nation League with code “PCTD”]

Sally and Jessie shout out some deserving individuals and groups of people -- be sure to tune in for some sage advice on overcoming setbacks in your riding! 

Submit your own Go Eventing Shout-outs at [email protected]!

Canada is buzzing: Wesley Clover Parks brings FEI eventing back, Glen Oro returns, and Bromont remains the ultimate home-turf test.

Why it matters: More quality runs without crossing the border (and that brutal exchange rate).

[Learn more about the Eventing Clinics Across the Nation series here]

Go-to gear: Tipperary helmet + vest. Jessica calls MIPS “life-changing” after multiple falls with no concussions.

Do more good: Support frangible tech—Manton Foundation has a $250k match via USEA Foundation. Jon Holling is running 10 miles per $50k. Jess is in as a guest runner.

Be sure to visit Ride EquiSafe for all of your safety equipment needs!

[Click here to learn more about the $250,000 Manton Foundation Matching Grant]

A few of the potentially stupidest questions we've ever asked a co-host, the story of "Bill the Batterer" (or "Lamby," if you prefer), and what Professor Pavarotti is up to these days.

[Submit your question for our co-hosts here]

Coming up in Episode 18: Sally will be joined next by Portuguese FEI eventer Kiko Stilwell, an inspirational figure you won't want to miss — so tune back in soon!

One note: Our 18th episode will be slightly delayed from its originally scheduled release date of October 21st to allow us time to record and edit following the MARS Maryland 5 Star. 

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