Sarah Braun, 21, from Walnut Creek, CA is this year's recipient of the US Eventing Association/Christine E. Stafford Groom of the Year Award. Sarah, who grooms for Canadian team rider Hawley Bennett Awad, tells us how she got into the profession, what she enjoys about it, and her own riding ambitions. For the roster of past winners of the award visit chrisestafford.com.  You can post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

British journalist Pippa Cuckson reflects on recent developments in the sport of endurance about which she continues to reveal the inside story on her regular blog for Horse Canada that can found here at www.horse-canada.com.  You can join in the conversation on our Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio or on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

British journalist Pippa Cuckson reflects on recent developments in the sport of endurance about which she continues to reveal the inside story on her regular blog for Horse Canada that can found here at www.horse-canada.com.  You can join in the conversation on our Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio or on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

New Zealander Jacquie Potter is a successful amateur triathlete who has competed in World Championships, Ironman and Half Ironman events as well as the Boston and Houston Marathons. The mother of two explains what it takes to compete at that level and she said, "I still love the feeling of putting on the Jacquie hat and just doing something for me." You can download this podcast from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App. Post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.

New Zealander Jacquie Potter is a successful amateur triathlete who has competed in World Championships, Ironman and Half Ironman events as well as the Boston and Houston Marathons. The mother of two explains what it takes to compete at that level and she said, "I still love the feeling of putting on the Jacquie hat and just doing something for me." You can download this podcast from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App. Post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Paula McGuire from Scotland has recently achieved the unlikely feat of learning all 17 sports that are part of the Commonwealth Games, which given her introverted nature and totally unsporting background was a serious accomplishment. She shares her story and explains how sport has become a part of her life and transformed in her in many ways. You can find Paula's website here and follow her on Facebook here and on Twitter @pmusttryharder.  Post your comments and questions on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.  This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Paula McGuire from Scotland has recently achieved the unlikely feat of learning all 17 sports that are part of the Commonwealth Games, which given her introverted nature and totally unsporting background was a serious accomplishment. She shares her story and explains how sport has become a part of her life and transformed in her in many ways. You can find Paula's website here and follow her on Facebook here and on Twitter @pmusttryharder.  Post your comments and questions on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.  This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Milliner Sarah Havens from Louisville, Kentucky has her own bespoke business at Sarah Haven Millinery and has created hats for both professional theatre companies and the fashion industry. She has also worked at Santa Fe Opera, The Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Louisville Ballet, The Stage One Children's Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and The Met.  Visit her website at Sarah Havens Millinery here.  Join us on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio and on Twitter @chrisestafford. Download this podcast from iTunes to your Smartphone Podcast App for free.

Heather Blitz has been having a stellar year with Oak Hill Ranch's stallion Ripline and has also been in the winner's circle with her Grand Prix partner Paragon. She offers some insight into training these two very different horses and shares her experiences of training a very talented horse, which itself presents challenges.  You can follow Heather  - Paragon - Ripline on Facebook and on Twitter @heatherblitz, @HRHParagon and @IamRipline. Post your comments and questions on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This Podcast is available as a free subscription on iTunes for download to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Women in Sport is a brand new show featuring women in all sports, their stories and current issues. My first guest is the CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, Deborah Slaner Larkin who explains the work of the WSF since it was founded in 1974 by tennis legend Billie Jean King.  Find out more about the WSF on its website here and follow them on Facebook here and on Twitter @WomensSportsFdn.   Post your comments and questions on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.