In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic event rider Selena O’Hanlon.

Selena O’Hanlon is a Canadian event rider that has represented her country in the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, and the Pan Am Games. With Colombo, Selena competed at the 2008 Bejing Olympics and was a team silver medalist at the Kentucky World Equestrian Games in 2010, which was Canada’s first eventing silver medal in over 30 years. On Foxwood High, Selena helped team Canada win another silver medal at the 2011 Pan Am Games in Guadalajara. Selena was also the first Canadian to win the Fair Hill International 3* in 2017 on Woody.

• In this episode, Selena discusses various topics related to her career and horse and rider health, including:

• Making a habit of listening to your body and learning about proper nutrition and fitness.

• Her experience competing in Olympics and winning team silver at the 2010 WEG.

• How she handles fear and pressure, and how she approaches nerves cross country day.

• The role Selena’s mother played in her riding career and the evolution of their shared business.

• The importance of having access to hills for fitness work and tack that fits the horse and rider.

Join Selena and Sinead in this exciting conversation on taking care of yourself and your horse.