Aaron Vale is one of the most successful American show jumpers of his generation — and in this episode, he joins us fresh off a five-star victory at Dinard. He talks about the thrill of finally securing that milestone win, the years of hard work behind it, and why passion for the horses and the sport still drives him every day

Episode Highlights

• Dinard 5* victory: the detailed plan, the emotions, and the execution
• How Aaron balances the thrill of victory with the daily grind of producing and training horses
• His first memories of competing in Europe back in 1996 — and how those experiences shaped him
• The changes he's seen in the sport, from horse breeding to riding style, and what he'd do differently with horses from earlier in his career
• Personal reflections: inspirations, "perfect happiness," life on the farm, and even his greatest extravagance

Guest

• Aaron Vale

Host

• Annie Bishop
• Diarmuid Byrne

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