Chris Stafford talks to renown coach and trainer Katie Prudent about the current state of show jumping in the USA. For more than two decades, Katie was one of the sport's most successful riders.In the first-ever FEI World Cup Final, in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1979, she finished second, and went on to ride in five more finals in the 1980s. She dominated that decade and was selected to the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but was denied the chance to compete because of the U.S. boycott.Katie was a member of the gold medal winning team at the 1986 World Championships inn Aachen. She was named the American Grandprix Association Rider of the Year three times and awarded the Whitney Stone Cup for her superior record in international competition.  For many years Katie has been a sought after trainer who tells it like it is. With her strong foundation in horsemanship she now laments how the sport has changed in the US and why the future looks bleak for the US Team. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit us at www.wispsports.com and join us on social media @WiSP Sports.

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Chris Stafford talks to renown coach and trainer Katie Prudent about the current state of show jumping in the USA. For more than two decades, Katie was one of the sport's most successful riders.In the first-ever FEI World Cup Final, in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1979, she finished second, and went on to ride in five more finals in the 1980s. She dominated that decade and was selected to the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but was denied the chance to compete because of the U.S. boycott.Katie was a member of the gold medal winning team at the 1986 World Championships inn Aachen. She was named the American Grandprix Association Rider of the Year three times and awarded the Whitney Stone Cup for her superior record in international competition.  For many years Katie has been a sought after trainer who tells it like it is. With her strong foundation in horsemanship she now laments how the sport has changed in the US and why the future looks bleak for the US Team. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit us at www.wispsports.com and join us on social media @WiSP Sports.

Megan Harrod is heading into her fourth season as the Alpine Press Officer for US Ski & Snowboard. As a former ski coach with a background in marketing she has become a popular figure on the White Circus. She brings her passion for the sport and creativity in delivering the message to the media and fans in a form that meets the needs of today’s diverse audiences. Dynamic and versatile, today’s press officer needs to stay on top of social media trends while knowing when the long format fits better than the short format. Megan shares an insight into what it’s like to represent elite athletes in the heat of competition, it’s a skill that is based on trust and respect and why Megan is at the top of her game. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport visit us at www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSP Sports.

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Megan Harrod is heading into her fourth season as the Alpine Press Officer for US Ski & Snowboard. As a former ski coach with a background in marketing she has become a popular figure on the White Circus. She brings her passion for the sport and creativity in delivering the message to the media and fans in a form that meets the needs of today’s diverse audiences. Dynamic and versatile, today’s press officer needs to stay on top of social media trends while knowing when the long format fits better than the short format. Megan shares an insight into what it’s like to represent elite athletes in the heat of competition, it’s a skill that is based on trust and respect and why Megan is at the top of her game. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport visit us at www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSP Sports.

Coach and event rider Ashley Johnson joins Chris to discuss how and why some coaches are inclined to dominate their riders in a way that inhibits them becoming independent and able to make their own decisions, either in training or competition. It can be argued that some coaches want to be indispensable for their own job security, and riders come to rely on someone telling them what to do because it's less effort for them and enables them to avoid responsibility. Join in the conversation on our Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WiSP Sports. For more conversations from the world of women's sports visit www.wispsports.com.
 

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Coach and event rider Ashley Johnson joins Chris to discuss how and why some coaches are inclined to dominate their riders in a way that inhibits them becoming independent and able to make their own decisions, either in training or competition. It can be argued that some coaches want to be indispensable for their own job security, and riders come to rely on someone telling them what to do because it's less effort for them and enables them to avoid responsibility. Join in the conversation on our Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WiSP Sports. For more conversations from the world of women's sports visit www.wispsports.com.

 

Abby Ehler is joined in Bermuda by four women to discuss pathways into the America's Cup, highlighting women in key roles within AC teams: former Team SCA Navigator & Weatherwhiz Meteriologist Libby Greenhalgh, Bermuda sailor & 2016 Olympian Ceci Wollman, Land Rover BAR's Chief Meteriologist Jessica Sweeney and Spain's Elvira Llabres, a computer engineer with performance team Softbank Team Japan working on her 4th America’s Cup. Ceci is the only female on the crew of Team Bermuda and one of two women in this year's Red Bull Youth's America's Cup (RBYAC). Elvira shares her thoughts on opportunities for women in performance analysis and the group consider how the race needs to diversify. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.  

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British record breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari has become the first female skipper for the 207-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. The 44 year old will lead a 50-50 mixed gender crew with the emphasis on youth while campaigning for a cause that she is passionate about to Turn the Tide on Plastic. This will be a highlight in her career—her sixth round the world trip— in which she has already sailed solo non-stop in both directions breaking records for women in the process.  Dee made her debut in the Volvo Ocean Race in the 2014-15 edition with the all-female crew of Team SCA that won the Lisbon - Le Havre leg as well as heading the fleet twice during in-port race and finishing third in the in-port series.  Dee will now be breaking new records while making history for women in sailing and Chris Stafford caught up with her just after the announcement was made.

Host: Chris Stafford

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British record breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari has become the first female skipper for the 207-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. The 44 year old will lead a 50-50 mixed gender crew with the emphasis on youth while campaigning for a cause that she is passionate about to Turn the Tide on Plastic. This will be a highlight in her career—her sixth round the world trip— in which she has already sailed solo non-stop in both directions breaking records for women in the process.  Dee made her debut in the Volvo Ocean Race in the 2014-15 edition with the all-female crew of Team SCA that won the Lisbon - Le Havre leg as well as heading the fleet twice during in-port race and finishing third in the in-port series.  Dee will now be breaking new records while making history for women in sailing and Chris Stafford caught up with her just after the announcement was made. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.