In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic event rider Mike Winter. Mike Winter is a Canadian event rider who has represented his country in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games, Pan American Championships, and FEI World Championships. He competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics and most recently in the 2024 Paris Olympics with his horse, El Mundo. In 2023, Mike and El Mundo were part of the gold medal-winning Canadian team at the Santiago Pan American Games. Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, Mike runs Wayfarer Eventing alongside his wife and daughter, Emma and Amelia Winter. Together, they source, produce, and compete horses at the prestigious 5* level of eventing. In this episode, Mike discusses topics related to social licensing and horse welfare, including: • The responsibility of riders and trainers to advocate for ethical training methods. • Creating a sustainable sport by improving retirement processes and ensuring accountability in post-career management. • Comparing UK vs. US training cultures and how they approach balancing athleticism with trainability. • Restructuring Canada’s high-performance program to help ensure the sport evolves in the best interest of the horse. Join Mike and Sinead in this exciting conversation about the most pressing topics shaping the world of eventing.