This Week on In Stride   

Sinead is joined by amateur event rider and small animal veterinarian Katie Malensek to talk about her impressive career in and out of the saddle, and how she manages to do it all.  

Meet the Guest: Katie Malensek 

Katie Malensek is an amateur event rider and small animal veterinarian based in Port Orange, Florida. Originally from Burlington, Ontario, she has competed at the 4* level and represented Canada on the FEI Eventing Nations Cup team in Belgium in 2023, riding Landjaeger. At the Nations Cup, she finished clear with only time faults in the CCIO4*. In addition to her Nations Cup appearance, Katie has competed in other FEI events, including CCI3-L and CCI2-L competitions in Myakka City, Florida, riding horses she has developed through the levels herself.    

In This Episode, Katie and Sinead Discuss:   

• Katie’s perspective on the sport as an amateur and what that status means to her 

• How she returned to horses after stepping away for graduate school, and what drew her back to the sport 

• Her experience competing on a Nations Cup team and how she balanced work, training, and international competition 

• Why it’s important for riders to speak up when changes are needed to prioritize horse safety and welfare 

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