In Stride

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In Stride episodes

May 04, 2022Sara Kozumplik Murphy: Funding for the Future
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Sara Kozumplik Murphy about a topic that's easy to shy away from: the financial side of making it in this sport, both as individuals and teams. They talk about the current state of affairs in the United States and efforts they think would have a positive impact (plus, efforts that are not productive).

Sara:
Has been successfully competing at the 5* level for over 20 years

Is an “A” graduate of Pony Club

Competed at the Rolex Kentucky 5* event for the first time at 20-years-old

Has competed at many of the world’s most challenging 5* events including Rolex, Burghley, and Badminton
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1 hr 30 min
April 20, 2022Tamie Smith: 40 is the new 20
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Tamie Smith about her unconventional path to being a top-level event rider, the role models who have guided her along the way, recent injuries she's learning to ride with, and more.
Tamie is an accomplished 5* event rider with numerous top finishes at some of the world’s biggest events. Tamie:
Is based out of Temecula, California (one of few top-level event riders on the west coast)

Won team gold at the Pan American Games in 2019 with team USA

Was the Traveling Reserve for the US eventing team at the Tokyo Olympics

Has won 10 international events with Mai Baum, and placed in the top 10 at his first CCI5*-L at Land Rover Kentucky in 2021

Finished 2nd in the CCI4*-S at Land Rover in 2021 with En Vogue
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1 hr 14 min
April 06, 2022Will Faudree: An Outsider's Perception Versus the Insider's Reality
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On today's episode of In Stride, Sinead talks to Will Faudree about perception versus reality. From the outside, it's natural to perceive Will's story as a series of successes and a source of inspiration. It's certainly the latter, but not just because of the wins—the cycle is hard work, struggle, win, repeat. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Will:
Is an American 5* event rider

Won a team gold medal at the North American Youth Championships

Was a working student for Olympic event rider Phillip Dutton

Won a team gold medal on the U.S. team at the 2003 Pan American Games

Was the traveling reserve with his horse Antigua for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games

Represented the U.S. at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany

Has finished in the top placings at the 4* level on two horses in 2020 and 2021: Pfun and Mama's Magic Way.
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1 hr 23 min
March 23, 2022Bobby Costello: The Evolution of Equestrian Professionals
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Robert Costello (aka Bobby) about the evolution of high-performance athletes and professionals over the last few decades.
Bobby:
Has had several top finishes at the CCI 5* level in eventing

Won 8th place individually at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games where he rode on Team USA

Won team gold at the Pan American Games in 2003 with Team USA

Turned his focus from competing to coaching over the last decade and has had numerous super successful students at the upper levels

Was honored by the USEA for a lifetime of service with the prestigious Wofford Cup

Was Chair of the USEF Active Athletes (2001-2008) and USEF Eventing High Performance (2009-2012) Committees

Was Chairman of the USEF Eventing Selection Committee for Olympic, World and Pan-American Games

Has sat on the boards of the USET, USEA, and the USEF Board of Directors
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1 hr 11 min
March 16, 2022Liz Halliday-Sharp: Navigating the Highs and Lows
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Liz Halliday-Sharp about navigating highs and lows in equestrian sports.
Liz is an accomplished 5* event rider

Liz:
Has had several top finishes at the CCI5* level in eventing

Is an established member of the US Eventing High Performance Training list

Was named to the 2020 US Olympic eventing team, but had to withdraw because her horse sustained a minor injury

Was a professional racing driver in sportscar and GT endurance disciplines (she was the most successful female driver in the American Le Mans series with six victories)
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1 hr 18 min
March 10, 2022 Lauren Nicholson: Celebrating Each Horse's Aptitude
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Lauren Nicholson (née Kieffer) about celebrating each horse’s unique aptitude.
Lauren is a hugely accomplished event rider with a particular talent for training young horses to the top level.
Lauren:
• Was a member of the 2016 US Olympic event team with her mare Veronica
• Was a member of the US team at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games
• Was a team gold medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games
• Placed 2nd and was the top placed US rider at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event in 2014 and 2016
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1 hr 39 min
March 02, 2022 Dr. Jenny Susser: Gender Bias in Equestrian Sports
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Dr. Jenny Susser about gender biases in equestrian sports.
Dr. Susser has a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sports Psychology. Dr. Susser:
• Was a 4-time All American swimmer and competed at the 1988 Olympic trials
• Has helped athletes in nearly every summer Olympic Games since 2004
• Was the Team Sports Psychologist for the 2012 US Olympic Dressage Team in London
• In addition to helping athletes, helps corporate leaders perform in high pressure and high stakes environments

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1 hr 37 min
February 23, 2022 Shawna Karrasch: Positive Reinforcement Training
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CW: Please note this episode contains mentions of sexual abuse.
On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Shawna Karrash about Positive Reinforcement Training.
Shawna is an internationally recognized Equine Behaviorist and trainer credited for pioneering positive reinforcement training with horses.

Shawna:
• Began her career training large marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions, and orcas
• Has traveled the world training concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses
• Helped Beezie Madden’s famous mount Judgement ISF overcome his fear of water and go on to win the $1M CN International at Spruce Meadows
• Is recognized as one of the finest positive-reinforcement trainers in North America

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1 hr 36 min
February 16, 2022Kathy Baar: Being Your Horse's Leader
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Kathy Baar about how to be a strong leader and partner for your horse.
Kathy is best known for her Natural Horsemanship expertise, and she is also a very accomplished rider.
Kathy:
Has over 20 years of experience as a Natural Horsemanship coach

Studied Natural Horsemanship under Linda and Pat Parelli for over a decade; she was on the original faculty at the Parelli Center

Is a published author of “Solving Separation Anxiety: Over 77 Savvy Solutions for Herd-Bound Behavior”

Is a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist
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1 hr 21 min
February 09, 2022Kim Severson: Mastering Confidence
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On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Kim Severson about owning your path and the importance of conviction and self-confidence.
Kim is one of the world’s most celebrated event riders. Kim:
Won Rolex Kentucky CCI4* (now CCI5*) three times with her long-time partner Winsome Adante

Won USA team gold medal at the 2002 World Equestrian Games

Won an individual silver medal and team bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens
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1 hr 16 min