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 international 4* event rider Jenny Caras. Jenny Caras is a top American event rider and international competitor. Originally from Cartersville, Georgia, she got her start foxhunting and training with Cathy Stephenson, later developing under Olympic medalist Julie Richards. She earned team gold and individual bronze at the 2013 NAJYRC, was the top-placed young rider at Fair Hill CCI3* in 2015, and won the CCI3*-L at Bromont in 2018. In 2023, she claimed victory in the CCI4*-L at TerraNova with Trendy Fernhill. Jenny has been a consistent member of the USEF Eventing Pathway Program, was awarded the Wilton Fair Grant, and has represented the U.S. on European Development Tours. After three years working with Phillip Dutton, she launched Caras Eventing International. She is currently based in England and continues to compete at the highest levels of the sport. In this episode, Jenny shares her story and pivotal moments in her career, including: • How receiving the Wilton Fair Grant was a life-changing opportunity, helping make international travel and competition financially possible. • Her experience working with racehorses, how the approach differs between the U.S. and England, and how it has shaped the way she trains her event horses. • Why she chose not to immediately join a training program upon arriving in England, trusting her instincts and understanding what was best for herself and her horses. • Her decision to work with a sports psychologist, what led her to it, and how it’s positively impacted her performance and mindset. Join Jenny and Sinead in this inspiring conversation about the decisions, risks, and resilience that have shaped her career.