Colonel John Russell is a decorated army officer who served on the U.S. show jumping team as an officer and a civilian winning numerous international accolades and Nations Cup titles in addition to Olympic honors. His contribution to the development of equestrianism, which involved rewriting the U.S. Cavalry's Manual of Horsemanship, extended to the U.S. Modern Pentathlon team as a coach. He has been a respected official in all three Olympic disciplines. Listen in...Support the show

Edith Conyers has spent her life devoted to the prosperity and future of horses and the countryside of Kentucky. She has followed hounds with more than 60 packs across America and overseas, some of which as Joint Master of the Iroquois Hounds in Kentucky. She developed a reputation for turning ordinary horses into well-rounded field hunters and has also produced several sport horses including the eventer Potroon that was later ridden to international success by Torrance Watkins. Edith became well-known as the first Executive Director of the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event from 1976-1985. Listen in...Support the show

Anneli Drummond Hay was born of Scottish aristocracy and devoted her childhood to ponies before finding her way into eventing and show jumping. She has become recognized as one of the greatest horsewomen in the world. Her legendary partnership with Merely-a-Monarch engraved her place in the annals of eventing and show jumping history. You can download the free podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

Italian show jumping icon Major Raimondo D'Inzeo is the younger brother of Piero D'Inzeo and son of renown horseman Constanzo D'Inzeo who taught his sons to ride in the style devised by Captain Federio Caprilli. Raimondo's illustrious career spanned four decades and was highlighted with six Olympic medals interspersed with two World Championship titles and numerous major Grand Prix victories. Listen in...Support the show

Britain's Sheila Willcox was a pioneer in the sport of eventing in the 1950's as the first woman to achieve international success making way for women to be included in the Olympic Games. She holds the record at Badminton Horse Trials for three consecutive wins from 1957-9. This is a story of determination and the will to overcome adversity both in the sport and physically. Download the free podcast in iTunes or listen in right here...Support the show

Colonel Piero D’Inzeo is the oldest of two brothers who became national heroes in the sport of show jumping spannning four decades that bridged World War II. His classical style of forward riding and technical horsemanship was admired around the world as he galloped into the record books on the Italian team. His Olympic performances featured six gold medals over eight Olympic Games highlighting a career that also included becoming European Champion in 1958. More...Support the show

Kathy Kusner was a regular member of the United States Show Jumping Team and a successful racing jockey in the 50's, 60's and 70's. She became an all-round aviator, a globetrotting scuba-diver and consistently successful marathon runner into her '70's. She founded Horses in the Hood for inner city youth and is in demand as an expert witness. Kathy's story portrays an accomplished sportswoman and an inspirational spirit. Take a listen to this remarkable life right here.Support the show

Kay Meredith is considered a doyen of American dressage, a founding member of the U.S. Dressage Federation she is a past President and Vice President. Recognized with Lifetime Achievement and Horsewoman of the Year Awards, Kay has been national champion, selected for the U.S. Teams, a judge, coach and latterly an author. Take a listen to this special story that shaped the sport of dressage right here.Support the show

Maj. Gen. Jonathan R. (Jack) Burton has graced equestrian sport all his life from boyhood and throughout a distinguished military career to the present day in many roles: as an Olympian, Coach, Chef d’Mission; Dressage, Jumper, and Combined Training Judge as well as a Technical Delegate. Take a listen to this extraordinary life...Support the show

Equestrian Legends opens with an icon of show jumping, Bill Steinkraus, whose sporting career is matched by his influence as a coach and horseman, and further still there is another dimension to this distinguished life that extends his influence and interests to music, literature and beyond. Bill shares aspects of his life that have been previously unheard and we are privileged to launch this new program with a much loved and celebrated equestrian legend.Support the show