In Stride

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In Stride episodes

September 29, 2022 Heather Gillette: Being an Ally
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On today's episode of In Stride, Sinead talks to Heather Gillette about her recent shift from upper-level rider to being a dressage judge and TD.
Heather is a 5* event rider based out of New Jersey. Her father was an avid rider and he got Heather her first pony when she was only 2 years old. She grew up eventing with her two sisters.
Heather got a degree from Rutgers University and then started a corporate job, which she quickly realized was not her path. That's when Heather found her to-be upper-level partner, Pickle Road. Heather ultimately sold Pickle Road when she received an offer she couldn’t refuse, and she talks about grappling with regret and appreciation for that decision.
Heather talks about deciding to be a TD and a dressage judge in an effort to stay involved at the upper levels. They discuss what Heather has learned with her judge certification and how that experience has changed her perspective as a rider. Heather talks about creating Strides for Equality, an equestrian non-profit focused on promoting diversity in equestrian sports.
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1 hr 39 min
September 24, 2022 Jacquie Brooks: There's No Time Limit
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On today's episode of In Stride, Sinead talks to Jacqueline Brooks about her drive to the Olympics and her dedication to continuing to learn as a coach and rider.
Jacquie is a Canadian Olympic dressage rider. She grew up playing several sports but didn’t start riding until she was 17 years old. Jacquie’s introduction into the competitive world was through a grooming position at the Pan American Games. Jacquie talks about how she brought herself from that introduction to horses as a teenager to her first Olympic games at 40 years old. She also discusses how she separates her profession as a coach and her riding pursuits on her personal horses. Throughout, Jacquie discusses her commitment to continuing to learn and adapt as a rider and a coach to be the best she can possibly be.
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1 hr 16 min
September 15, 2022 Holly Jacks-Smither: Sticking to the Plan
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On today's episode of "n Stride, Sinead talks to Holly Jacks-Smither about her perspective representing Canada on numerous senior teams and learning to take her time and stick to her plan.
Holly is a Canadian event rider with competitive results through the 5* level. Holly splits her year between Ocala and Ontario. She has been on the Canadian team for numerous Nation Cups and was recently named to the 2022 World Championships team in Italy. Holly loves spending her time bringing young horses up and has produced her upper-level horses herself. Holly talks about the coaches and mentors she has had guiding her through her riding career
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1 hr 1 min
September 07, 2022 Ariel Grald: Spotlight on a Rising Star
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On today's episode of In Stride, Sinead talks to Ariel Grald about being named to the U.S. team for the upcoming World Championships of Eventing in Italy and the path she took to get to where she is today.
The World Championships of Eventing will be Ariel's first time on a senior team at a team championship, and she and Sinead talk about what the experience has been like for her so far. Ariel discusses the vet evaluations and how she and her team handled the day of the announcement. Ariel also talks about her experience on the U.S. team at Aachen in 2021 and how the team dynamic set everyone up for success.
Ariel grew up riding in Vermont and got a degree in Microbiology from the University of Vermont. She talks about how a series of fortunate events landed her working for her now-owner Annie Eldridge. Annie gave Ariel the opportunity to import a horse from Ireland, which is how she ended up with her Championship partner Leamore Master Plan.
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1 hr 8 min
September 01, 2022 Lesley Grant Law: Culture's Influence on Success
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On today's episode of In Stride, Sinead talks to Lesley Grant Law about how her unbeatable work ethic and constant focus on prioritizing horses got her to the top of the sport.
Lesley talks about growing up in Canada with a family that didn’t have a background in horses. She ended up at a schooling barn with an eventing instructor, which progressed into her being a working student for an Olympic event rider at 16 years old.
Lesley pursued a Masters degree while also competing two horses at the Advanced level, and she discusses how she prioritized things in her life to make that possible. Lesley and Sinead talk about the cultural differences between Canada, America, and Europe and how that influences a rider’s career. They also discuss what it’s like for Lesley to run a professional operation alongside her husband Leslie Law.
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1 hr 7 min
August 24, 2022 Boyd Martin: A Champion's Mindset
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Boyd Martin about how he has setup his life to help fuel his competitive success.
Boyd and Sinead discuss what it’s like for Boyd to be named to another championship team for the World Eventing Championships in 2022.
Boyd talks about growing up in New Zealand with two Olympic athletes as parents. His mom was a speed skater, and his father was a cross-country ski racer. Boyd had an untraditional upbringing in the sense that sports were a central part of his life.
Boyd’s parents were super supportive of him moving to America to pursue his riding career. He talks about the culture shock he experienced when he first came to America and having to adjust to the different way the eventing community operates. Boyd talks about the operation and barn culture he has created to support the best competitive success possible.
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1 hr 20 min
August 18, 2022 Lucinda Green: Trust Is Your Superpower
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Lucinda Green about the fundamental partnership based on trust that riders must have with their horses.
Lucinda left school at 15-years-old to attend an untraditional “look and learn” school where she was taught about a range of topics including world religion, politics, and the history of art. Lucinda’s mom was involved in fox hunting and her father played international polo.
Lucinda and Sinead talk about how the equestrian profession has changed over the decades and importance of horsemanship in being a successful competitor. Lucinda talks about the uniqueness of each rider and each horse and how she always prioritized mutual trust with her horses. Lucinda is a passionate advocate of challenging cross-country courses as a way of being true to the sport of eventing - she discusses how the sport has evolved over time and the risks that come with that evolution. Lucinda tells stories from her first time winning Badminton at 19 years old to her long, successful career after that.
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1 hr 29 min
August 10, 2022 Natalie Hummel: Finding Worth From Within
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On today's episode of In Stride, Sinead talks to Natalie Hummel about doing the work on yourself to benefit your riding, your horses, and your life. The conversation covers a lot of bases including what it means to gaslight your horse, how to know what's "right," achieving love and gratitude, and differentiating between truth versus evidence. Enjoy!

About Natalie:

Natalie is a transformational life coach with a strong background in equestrian sports. Her coaching practice focuses on helping her clients do the deep work required to reach top levels of success. She does this through somatic work, emotional mastery, and nervous system regulation.
Natalie graduated from the University of Louisville with a major in psychology and a minor in wellness. Since then, she's spent time living, teaching and coaching all around the world.
Natalie's 'How to Heal framework' helps clients regulate their nervous systems by releasing the patterns that are blocking them from living your most authentic life.

The next 3-month program starts in October and opens for registration soon. You can join the waitlist here. If you're interested in working with Natalie or learning more, visit her website at NatalieHummelWellness.com.
✨ Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Plus membership includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with a equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Start your 2-week free trial in the Ride iQ mobile app for iPhone or Android. Visit Ride-iQ.com for more info! ✨
1 hr 31 min
August 04, 2022 Will Coleman: Shifting Your Mindset for Success
Will Coleman's equestrian journey began at a young age when his family moved to a farm in Charlottesville, VA. He developed a passion for riding through experiences in the hunt fields and show jumping arenas, guided by his father's expertise. Over the past 25 years, Will has trained with notable equestrian figures, including Tad Coffin, Alison Brock, Karen & David O'Connor, and more recently, Ian Woodhead and Ian Stark. His notable achievements include representing the USA at the London Olympics and the World Equestrian Games, as well as securing a historic win at Aachen in 2021 with Off The Record. Will's focus now lies in preparing a string of horses for major world championships and 5-star events.
In today's episode, Sinead and Will discuss:
• Will's upbringing in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the influence of his equestrian family background
• Balancing college studies and pursuing a career in horse riding
• The challenges and lessons learned during Will's early years as a professional event rider
• The importance of mindset, personal growth, & overcoming perfectionism in the pursuit of excellence
• Will's coaching endeavors and the role of mentorship in the equestrian community
• The trajectory of USA high performance in eventing and the need for continuous improvement
• Gaining insights from other sports, such as golf, and applying them to horse riding
• Future plans and aspirations for Will
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Find the transcript at https://www.ride-iq.com/blog/the-secrets-of-success-for-a-top-rider-a-conversation-with-will-colemanSubscribe to Ride iQ's newsletter for more conversations with top riders, training tips, and more: [coming soon]
Where to find Will Coleman:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willcolemanequestrian/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willcolemanequestrian• Website: https://www.willcolemanequestrian.com/
Where to find Sinead Halpin Maynard:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.c.e.copperline/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A.C.E.Copperline
• Website: https://www.copperlineequestrian.com/• Lessons with Sinead on the Ride iQ app: http://onelink.to/8mhb95
In this episode:
(00:00) A message from Ride iQ(02:21) Catching Up with Will Coleman
(03:18) Will's Background and Early Influences
(04:40) The Journey of Will's Father as a Rider(11:05) Balancing Education and Equestrian Pursuits(13:52) The Evolution of Will's Professional Career
(17:32) Overcoming Challenges and Navigating Transitions
(20:55) Finding Perspective and Enjoyment in the Sport
(23:00) The Impact of Mindset and Mental Approach
(38:55) Coaching and Guiding Young Riders
(46:41) The Trajectory of USA High Performance
(01:04:28) Personal Growth and Insights from Golf
(01:11:11) Personalized Approaches and Understanding Oneself
(01:18:10) The Importance of Communication and Feedback
(01:23:00) Final Questions
Referenced:
• The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/905
• The 5 Horse Types: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse by Dr. Ina Gösmeier: https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Types-Traditional-Medicine-Training/dp/1646010531
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1 hr 41 min
July 27, 2022 Jon Holling: Learning to Cope
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to international 5* event rider Jon Holling about coping with hardships in life and in sport.

There's a lot to know about Jon. Here are some highlights:

- He's ridden at world famous events such as the KY 3-Day Event, Burghley Horse Trials and the World Cup Eventing Finals in Sweden
- He is a USEA Level IV ICP Certified Instructor
- He was the coach of the Area IV Young Rider team at three championships and brought home the team gold at two of them 🥇🥇
- He has served on the USEA Board of Governors, the Nominating Committee, and the Executive Committee
- Our favorite: he was one of the very first Ride iQ coaches and his lessons are regularly atop the Ride iQ charts!

He is currently:

- Co-Chairman of the USEA XC Safety Sub-Committee
- The USEF National Safety Officer for eventing to the FEI
- A member of the Risk Management Steering Group for the FEI
- A member of the USEF Safety Committee
- Chairman of the USEF Eventing Sport Committee
- A member of the International Disciplines Council for the USEF

And from his bio for USEA: "With all of his other responsibilities, Jon still prioritizes time with his son, Caiden. He is a veteran of marriage to Jennifer. Jon is a huge Green Bay Packers fan, a lover of teenage girl dance music, and a glutton for punishment at his CrossFit classes 🏋️."

Phew! We're so glad he added "Ride iQ Coach" to his resume last year! We wouldn't want him to get bored.
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1 hr 37 min