Women Unscripted

Irish HorseTV provided great coverage of the Tattersall International Horse Trials last week from County Meath in Ireland and their presenter Alayna Cullen reflects on what was not only a great competition but a lot of fun for everyone concerned.  You can find out more about Irish Horse TV as well as their live streaming events at www.irishhorse.tv and on their Facebook Page. You can also join in the conversation on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow us on Twitter @irishhorse.tv and @chrisestafford.

Our resident Sport’s Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm returns this week with another fascinating topic in which she reveals the secret of ‘self concept’ and ‘self aspect’ which are ways to discover your ability and goals that will hopefully help you fulfill your dreams. You can read Ing’s Blog on here website at www.ingawolframm.com and follow us on Twitter @IngaWolframm and @chrisestafford. You can post your comments and questions on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio.

We continue the series of Notable Equestrians with part five of Jessica Ransehousen’s autobiography as she revisits the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games with not-so-fond memories of the food plus some reckless driving, and also reflects on her then 18 year old daughter Missy competing at the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships. You can comment on this episode on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Lucinda Green and Ian Stark have between them won Badminton nine times - these days Lucinda travels the world to teach cross country riding while Ian has become a sought after course designer. They join me to review this year’s Badminton course, which was designed for the first time by Italy’s Guiseppi Della Chiesa and offer suggestions about designing courses for today’s sport and what they believe the sport needs at all levels to move forward.

Jessica Ransehousen continues her autobiography as we travel through the 80’s which was a busy period for her with competing, judging and supporting her daughter Missy’s eventing career. You can join in the conversation on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Sports Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm returns with another topic of interest to riders this time explaining why she believes ‘there is no such thing as losing’. Be sure to check out Inga’s blog on her website here. Join in the conversation on the Facebook Page here and follow us on Twitter @IngaWolframm and @chrisestafford.

Jessica Ransehousen continues with Part 3 of her autobiography as she takes her from the late 1960's through the '70's during which time she became a recognized dressage judge and raised her two children Clayton and Missy spending some time in Europe. You can comment on this episode on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.

On this week's episode, Dr. Jenny Johnson talks about movement and how it relates to the gaits of the horse. For information about Oakhill Shockwave and Veterinary Chiropractic please visit equineshockwave.com and on Facebook here. Follow us on Twitter @DrJennyJohnson and @chrisestafford.

Lucinda Green explains why she feels that this year’s cross country course at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials was a wake up call for riders and a good thing for the sport. And we hear from this year’s winner Australian Sam Griffiths on why this was the highlight of his career. Visit the Badminton website here for full results and fence analysis. You can post you comments and questions on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow us on Twitter @griffiths_sam, @LucindaGreenMBE and @chrisestafford.

The final chapter in the second volume of Caroline Akrill's vivid and realistic trilogy set in the tough world of Three Day Eventing, Elaine has found her potential event horse and her career is being sponsored by the eccentric and impecunious Henrietta and Nigella Fane, in lieu of wages.  In Chapter 16 The Comet's future is determined but Elaine's eventing career has an undecided future. The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.