Podcasts about three day eventing

We have our first preview show of 2024! With exclusive insights from Joanie Morris, the Event Director, we dive into the excitement, electrifying atmosphere of Aiken, and the stellar performances that make this event a highlight of the eventing calendar. Nicole and Diarm also dissect the key contenders, the Chin Tonic HS vs Miks Master C battle, and predict their podiums for the Conceal Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services. More about the event: An Eventing Showcase is a spectator-friendly, condensed version of the traditional sport of Three-Day Eventing. This is an invitational event for some of the best Eventers in the world.  Click here to find out more and to buy tickets: https://aikenhorsepark.org/eventing EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Boyd Martin is a man of extremes. If he's participating, you better believe that he's giving 1000%. In today's episode, we chat about how that approach to life can be both a benefit and a hindrance to success. Boyd shares how he has changed the way he sets himself up for growth and sustainability over the past few years - trust me, a lot of it is very applicable to veterinary medicine. Regardless of what you do for a living, hearing what Boyd has learned over his many years in the horse industry will shed new light on the idea of resilience and hard work. About Boyd...Boyd Martin is a three-time Olympian and one of the most successful international athletes in the equestrian discipline of eventing. He is currently ranked third in the world and operates his business out of Windurra USA in Cochranville, Pennsylvania.WebsiteIG @boydmartineventingCheck out this awesome video made by Purina for Boyd and Windurra.Showcasing Boyd and Thomas!...Hear more about the Martin Family's story from my good friend, Silva Martin, in Episode 5....Support the showConnect with Stacey or find more from The Whole Veterinarian!www.thewholeveterinarian.comIf you want to have a small part in supporting the production of the show, click here to Buy Me A Coffee!IG @thewholeveterinarianListen on your favorite podcast player hereThank you for your time and support!

Andrea is joined by esteemed guest Shannon Thompson, a mental performance consultant and expert in psychological performance training. Together, they dive deep into the mental aspects of running, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your performance and manage anxiety. Discover the power of mantras and phrases as Andrea and Shannon discuss their personal favorites for overcoming challenges during races and training. Learn how positive self-talk can fuel your motivation, boost your confidence, and push you beyond your limits. Mental performance training is a crucial component of success in running, and they shed light on its importance and practical applications. From managing performance anxiety to modulating extreme nervousness, they share techniques and exercises that will help you optimize your mental state and perform at your best. Gain valuable advice for tackling different stages of long-distance races, overcoming workout-related anxieties, and navigating the emotional and mental impacts of physical injuries. Get ready to unlock your mental potential and take your running to new heights! Shannon's athletic background began in the equestrian sport of Three Day Eventing. She was fortunate enough to compete nationally and internationally successfully for more than 20 years and she also coached riders of all ages and levels during this time. Since retiring from equestrian sport she developed a passion for running. She's raced the 800m through to ultra trail events and almost everything in between. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience moved her to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Positive psychology is the science of human flourishing and high achievement. Her work out of HYPO2 is offered to a wide range of clients, including elite, professional endurance athletes from around the world, and the Division I teams at Northern Arizona University. She draws upon empirical research, her own experience, and the arts to help each individual grow, perform and experience the opportunities within sport to the full. You can find her on her website or Instagram @shannonleighthompson! The Subjective: what mantra/phrase do you use to get through races or training? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 6:45 - The Subjective: what mantra/phrase do you use to get through races or training? 9:10 - What is mental performance training? 15:15 - Techniques for managing performance anxiety 24:54 - Strategies for modulating extreme nervousness 33:00 - Advice for getting through different stages of long distance races 37:15 - Managing anxiety surrounding workouts in training 43:23 - The effects of a physical injury on mental health 55:27 - Managing anxiety when returning to sport post-injury 59:40 - Cultivating personal identity outside of athletic pursuits 1:08:36 - Wrap-up Be sure to check out this week's sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠Running Warehouse⁠⁠⁠. Summer's all about racking up the miles before a busy fall racing season. Check out some some of our favorite daily trainers like Hoka's 9th iteration on the beloved Clifton series. If you're looking for something soft and bouncy check out Skecher's latest trainers: Go Run Ride 11 and Maxroad 6 featuring their new Hyperburst Ice foam. If you want something that can pick up the pace, take a look at the revamped Adidas Boston 12 with the softer Lightstrike 2.0 midsole. You can find rabbit's new trail line and more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠runningwarehouse.com⁠⁠⁠ today.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctors-of-running/support

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Sharon White is an international CCI5* three-day eventing rider, trainer and Level 4 USEA ICP Certified Instructor based at Last Frontier Farm in Summit Point, West Virginia. With over 25 years of experience as a professional equestrian, Sharon is a well-respected and dedicated horsewoman who always seeks to do her best by the horses first. Sharon has 10 visits to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event (formerly known as Rolex Kentucky) with five different horses. She has also traveled overseas to contest CCI5* events at Lühmuhlen (France) and Les Etoiles de Pau (France) as well as CCI4* events at Boekelo (Netherlands) and Hartpury (United Kingdom). If you're ever looking for Sharon out on the cross country field, you can be sure to see her sporting the color orange. Listen in! 

CEO Jeff Newman from the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill tells the story of how they beat countries from all over the world to host the new world class Three Day Eventing event.The event is runs from October 14th-17th, 2021. Get tickets here.This new event is one of only seven five star events in the world, and is a tougher event than Three Day Eventing in the Olympics!In this podcast, Jeff tells the story of:How Maryland won the bid to host the event.How Maryland as a state worked with Jeff's team to win the bid and host the event.The challenges of building an event of this magnitude from scratch.How COVID affected organizing the event.The difference between horse shows and other professional events like Wimbledon for tennis.What you can expect at the inaugural event next week, where to buy tickets, and what other activities will be there to enjoy.If you want to learn more about the event - click here.Ready to buy tickets? Click here.

Tom, a writer, blogger, qualified journalist and former international horse rider who once represented Great Britain in the sport of Three-Day Eventing, shares details about his twenty-year battle with crippling depression and severe bipolar disorder. His self-described “psychiatric safari” disrupted his life immeasurably, attacked him both physically and mentally and, ultimately, took every ounce of perseverance and determination to survive. Today, he's in full remission thanks to a novel treatment and bibliotherapy and he's once again riding horses. Tom is also acting as an empathetic ear through peer support and writing and blogging daily about his journey on his website dyingtostayalive.com.Contact Us: Email: amgits.reverse@gmail.comInstagram: @brushcreekthriversFacebook: From Survivor to Thriver

Listen to David Silver as he shares his journey from growing up in New York competing in Three Day Eventing, to founding and directing Detroit Horse Power.  Detroit Horse Power is a nonprofit that teaches urban youth valuable life lessons through riding and caring for horses.  By working with Detroit residents, stakeholders and the equestrian community, Detroit Horse Power is preparing to construct an unmatched urban equestrian center on a Detroit vacant land site to increase their youth programming and support neighborhood revitalization. For more information:https://www.detroithorsepower.org

Nenah bought her Appaloosa "Jasper" two years ago, and they are training for 3 day eventing. I talk to Nenah about that and about being a new first time Appaloosa owner and ApHC member.I8dlhdNKbHq53kQZe2Y9Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Appaloosa)

Brooke USA: About How To Help features conversations with the organization's staff, Amanda Miller Kelley and Kendall Bierer, as well as Brooke USA Ambassadors Allison Springer and Ramon Dominguez. Allison Springer is top-level Three Day Eventing rider and trainer, having competed across the US. She has been consistently named to the USEF's High Performance Training List and was short listed for the London Olympic Games. Ramon Dominguez, a native of Caracas, Venezuela) is a retired Eclipse Award-winning champion jockey and Hall of Fame member in American thoroughbred horse racing. He began riding horses at age 16 in his native Venezuela in show jumping then turned to riding thoroughbreds in flat racing before immigrating to the United States for a start in racing in Florida. Amanda Miller Kelley is Brooke USA's Major Gifts Officer. A Non-profit manager focused on development, Amanda is a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience in donor relations, recruitment and retention, board development, stewardship and grant writing.She has also worked as the Philanthropic Gifts Officer for WNIT Public Television, the Director of Development for The History Museum and Executive Director of Michiana Miracle, an organization that brings educational opportunities to financially disadvantaged children in St. Joseph County, IN.Kendall Bierer works as Development Officer with Brooke USA. Kendall has also worked with Phelps Media Group covering top national competitions across the United States and abroad. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). She has covered international events including the 2013 FEI Show Jumping Furusiyya Nations Cup Final, the 2014 FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France, as well as the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen, France.The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. Brooke USA accomplishes this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org. More about The Power of One campaign:https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/newsgroup/27475/21493/More about Paint Hope Orange:https://www.painthopeorange.comTo learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural HumanshipTM Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel, or on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com.

On today's episode of The Equestrian Pulse Podcast. All 3 co-hosts Heather, Andrea and Louise talk with Equestrian Sports Psychologist Annika McGivern. Annika McGivern works as a Mental Performance Coach, specializing in helping Equestrian Athletes level up their performance and their enjoyment of their sport through simple yet powerful mental skills and strategies. Annika has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and a MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Annika also holds over ten years of experience as an Equine Canada Competition Coach, competing and coaching in Three-Day-Eventing, Dressage and Show-Jumping. Having spent her life riding, competing and coaching, Annika is no stranger to the challenging cycle of self-doubt, worry and burnout that so often accompanies our journeys in equestrian sport. Her mission is to help equestrians achieve excellence in their performance and find more joy and satisfaction from the process of achieving those results. To find out more about Annika head to her website www.annikamcgivern.com or follow her on instagram at @amp_performancepschy. We are delighted to offer Equestrian Pulse listeners a mega 30% off Annika's courses. Just use the code EPULSE 30 at courses.annikamcgivern.com Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/equestrianpulsepodcast)

Shannon Thompson https://hypo2sport.com/team/sthompson/ Shannon’s athletic background began in the equestrian sport of Three Day Eventing. She competed nationally and internationally successfully for more than 20 years and also coached riders of all ages and levels during this time. More recently, Shannon has been focused on her passion for running, racing competitively in distances from the 800m to ultra trail events and almost everything in between. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete’s performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Positive psychology is the science of human flourishing and high achievement, and offers a wealth of resources from which Shannon draws to help athletes find the performance they are seeking. Brannon Harbur https://hypo2sport.com/brannon/ Growing up in a small town in Colorado, Brannon was an outdoorsman and Athlete. During his last year of college, Brannon met his partner, a top-ranked professional marathon runner. As their worlds of business and elite athletics joined, Brannon became fascinated by how to take the principles of elite athletes into professional business settings, and this led to HYPO2. Bringing his talent for cultivating guest experiences, Brannon has played a pivotal role in the development of the program designed specifically to take what HYPO2 knows about mental performance in the world of sport and apply it successfully to business professionals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

Karen and Rob chat with one of the top Three Day Eventing organizers world wide. Shelley has organized events such as the World Equestrian games (Eventing), AEC's, Ocala Jockey Club, Wellington Showcase, & LiftMaster Grand Prix at the Aiken Horse Park to name a few. Shelley is the founder of Equestrian Events LLC & travels the world working on different Events in different capacities. Shelley shares how she became involved in Event organization and the services she provides. We covered topics including the recent shutdown of equestrian sports as well as pet peeves and how we need to treat our volunteers better overall. Enjoy and share with all of your friends!Photo credit to Lace and Vine PhotographyPlease support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equestfile.com/https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our NEW mailing list and be entered for a prize!:https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClEGet to know Major League Eventinghttps://www.majorleagueeventing.com/

Chris and Russell interview NRCHA professional horsewoman Sarah Dawson on her journey in the reined cow horse industry. Putting a solid foundation on young horses and understanding the psychology of the horse Sarah acquired at a young age through the guidance of her father, renowned professional horseman Richard Winters. With two Reined Cow Horse World Championships as a youth rider under her belt & a passion and skill for Three Day Eventing and colt starting, she departed home, taking with her all of the support and knowledge both her parents, Richard & Cheryl Winters, imparted on her. Under the guidance of masters such as Doug Williamson, Carol Rose, Bill Smith, & Sandy Collier, Sarah advanced her skills & a respected reputation as a first-rate colt starter was born. Sarah grew her reputation and sharpened her showmanship skills, never wavering in her dedication to truly understanding the mind & movement of the horse as she had been brought up to do.

Karen & Rob Chat with "Hope's Legacy" Producer and Director Mr. Douglas B. Maddox. Hope's Legacy is a sequel to an earlier movie called "The Christmas Ranch". "Hope's Legacy" is a wonderful story which revolves around Three Day Eventing! With footage shot at Land Rover Kentucky 3 day, Fair Hill,Full Moon Farm, and Fair Winds Farm. Major League Eventing is a proud sponsor of this movie as we feel this is a great way to introduce Eventing to new fans!Follow on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/HopesLegacyFilm/DBM Film:https://dbmfilmstore.com/Available on Amazon (Through MLE Affiliate)https://amzn.to/2X0B2abFull Moon Farmhttp://www.fullmoonfarm.com/Fair Winds Farmhttps://www.fairwindsstables.com/Green Mount Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/GreenMountfarm/

Jessica Carr started working in marketing when she was 18 at Utah Valley University's Entrepreneurship Institute as the Marketing and Events Coordinator. That same year she became the youngest ambassador for Google in the world (to her knowledge) as the Organizer for the Utah Google Developer Group. She then went on to be a project manager, product manager, and marketing consultant until she went on an adventure to become a tour bus driver in Fairbanks Alaska. Today Jessica owns Expedition Web Studio and helps small businesses build marketing focused websites. She also works for IBS implants, a global dental implant manufacturing company. Jessica is also finishing her Bachelors at Utah Valley University in Data Analytics. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors doing whatever she can outside. She also loves participating in Agility with her dog Sophie and competing in the equestrian sport, Three-Day Eventing. Her website: www.expeditionwebstudio.com Her Instagram: www.instagram.com/expeditionweb Her Facebook: www.facebook.com/expeditionweb/ Her Twitter: www.twitter.com/expeditionweb Our Facebook group to help you grow! Grow Your Business Branding and Marketing Made Easy. www.facebook.com/groups/brandingandmarketingmadeeasy/ Want to be featured? Schedule your interview with Talking Forests on this link: calendly.com/talkingforests Voice by Gordon Collier www.linkedin.com/in/jgordoncollier/ Spring by Ikson soundcloud.com/ikson Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/5WPnrvEMIdo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkingforests/support

Devon Combs is an accomplished horse woman and competed in Three-Day Eventing. Devon assists her clients in uncovering their “aha moments” to take beyond the arena and into their daily lives. Chris Lesbines decided to go back to school in his forties to advocate for horses as a veterinarian. Listen in... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Happy Anniversary! On our one year anniversary we chat with 5* Event rider and trainer Liz Halliday-Sharp! Liz is at the top of the sport and is coming off multiple wins already in the 2019 season. Liz has a very interesting story sure to keep everyone listening close to every word. We wanted our anniversary show to be great and this one exceeded our expectations! We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed this interview... Cheers to many many more years!Liz's web site:https://www.lizhallidaysharp.com/?fbclid=IwAR0D0rSGDj0ZFkCAbRNdLwCqBFbDjZ_NanP4yg363j2WG3uurYVtc7LZFiwHorsepower Equestrian:https://www.facebook.com/HorsepowerFL/Mane 'n Tail Ultimate Gloss Shampoo and Conditioner:https://amzn.to/2I1vYJNRedingote Equestrian:https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mle

Karen & Rob catch up with our old friend Dom Schramm while he was waiting for a flight in the airport. Dom chats about his start in riding and his tour around the world before moving the the United States full time with his wife Jimmie. Dom has a lot of good stories as well as insights for the young up and coming rider. Cheers!Schramm Equestrian:http://schrammequestrian.com/Redingote Equestrian:https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleDover saddlery Amazon Affiliate link:https://amzn.to/2WEHakvMajor League Eventing:https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/

Sarah Dawson is one of the leading riders in reined cow horse and currently sits top ten in the NRCHA. More than that, Sarah has an incredible horse sense and feel under the saddle. During our chat with Sarah, she tell us about her horse that loves peanut butter crackers, how getting started by working with problem horses shaped her views on riding today, how she keeps her cool in the show pen and how you can’t force success, what it was like to hit a world record, and how she applies her same skills to Three Day Eventing. Key Takeaways: Find ways to help your horse win, to build confidence and help them enjoy their jobs. Sarah uses cows to train many different maneuvers outside of the cow work, to help her horses have fun and feel confident.   You can’t force wins and successes. Prepare yourself and your horse, then go out there and do what you’ve practiced like you are at home. Go spend as much time with horse people you respect as you can. It’s the best way to learn. Show Notes: [00:45] ] – How growing up with horses, a father who was a clinician and working with problem horse changes perspectives [4:27] – Getting started in reined cowhorse, and why Lyn Anderson thinks Sarah did it right [08:32] – What it’s like to find the feel [10:47] – Lessons from failing in the show pen, and fixing your mistakes before trying again [13:52] – Training horses is a lifestyle. You have to love it, have a good work ethic, and an even better partner [15:40] – A great horse that love peanut butter crackers [18:26] – Shiney Outlaw and what it was like to hit a world record [22:16] – What it means to have a gritty horse [23:13] – Dealing with nerves and mentally preparing for competition [26:43] – Synergies between Three Day Eventing and reined cow horse [28:05] – Sarah’s advice to people looking to improve as a horse person [29:44] – Setting a goal to get on the million dollar riders list [31:48] – What to look for in a special horse [32:33] – Letting your horse win and building confidence [35:03] – Why horses are so great [36:53] – Why the cowhorse industry is so great [38:53] – The best advice given as a horsewomen [40:38] – Where you will see Sarah next   Learn more about Sarah and Dawson Performance Horses on their (https://www.facebook.com/DawsonPerformanceHorses/) .

Extraordinary International Showjumping & Three Day Eventing Competitor   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/VickiRoycroftLC   Music - BenSound.com

Australian Medal for Equestrian Sport Recipient   About Simon - Simon is a recipient of the Australian Medal for Equestrian Sports - Simons holds the following qualifications - EA Level 3 Eventing Specialist - EA Level 3 General - International Three Day Event Competitor   Horses who have influenced Simon - Colour Unlimited - Mr Jimmy Mop - Cobadoro - Kassiber   Simon's Favourite Inspirational Quote - The harder you work, the luckier you get   Who Has Inspired Simon - Vince Corvi - for his standards and work ethic   Recommended Books - Books by Ingrid Klimke - Books by Reiner Klimke - Principles of Riding - German National Equestrian Federation   About This Episode Simon has been an international competitor in Three Day Eventing and now coaches competitive riders. He discussed how important mindset is for the competitive rider. During the interview,  Simon generously gave tips for coaches and riders.   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/SimonKale   MusicBenSound.com

Extraordinary International Showjumping & Three Day Eventing Competitor   About Vicki Roycroft - Level 3 Showjumping, Eventing & General Coach - Coach Educator - 6 Olympic Games (3 as a competitor, 3 as a coach) - 3 World Equestrian Games - 4 World Cup Finals - 3 times Australian Champion (2 x Show Jumping, 1 x Eventing) - Only female in the world to represent Equestrian in 2 different disciplines (Eventing and Show Jumping) in Olympic Games - Won 37 World Cup Qualifiers on 15 different horses   Favourite Inspirational Quote - Never stop learning   Who Has Inspired Vicki - Bill Roycroft who produced 25 horses for Olympic Games - George Morris who produced countless riders to Olympic podiums   About This Episode With six Olympics under her belt (three as a competitor and three as a Coach), three World Equestrian Games, four World Cup finals and three times Australian Champion (twice in Showjumping and once in Eventing) Vicki Roycroft has set some international records. Vicki is the only female in the world to represent Equestrian in two different disciplines (Eventing and Showjumping) in the Olympic Games. This interview gives an insight to her beginnings as a rider, how mentor George Morris has influenced her and memories of being in the Roycroft family.   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/VickiRoycroft   MusicBenSound.com

For the show notes and the full transcript to this episode head over to: https://www.healthynomics.com/30 To join the April 2017 None to Run Challenge: http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge Today's show Shannon is both an athlete and a coach.  She competed in the equestrian sport of Three Day Eventing for fifteen years. Like a triathlon on a horse! She then got interested in the sport of running and has raced distances ranging from the 800m to ultra trail events. An interest in the psychology of achievement led her to completing an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Through Hypo2 Sport and B78 Coaching, Shannon now coaches athletes in several different sports to improve their performance. In this episode we talk about: How to approach setting goals for your running. How to get the best out of any run. How to combat negative thoughts so you can run feeling energized and motivated. Ways to become a more patient runner. How to enhance your mental toughness. How to develop a game plan for every run or race. The importance of mindfulness. Strategies to help you cope with and come back from an injury or setback. Shannon’s recommended books And much more! Enjoy the show. Cheers, Mark

Detroit Horse Power founder and equestrian, David Silver, is interviewed by Romy. Learn about the passion for children behind the vision and the expansive potential impact of this great social enterprise! http://bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DetroitHorsePower_1.png () http://bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/63.jpg ()   Full transcript Romy: Let's get started. David, will you first tell us about Detroit Horse Power? Then, we'll dive back into the history. David: Sure. Detroit Horse Power is a nonprofit I started to expand opportunities for kids who live in the City of Detroit by teaching them valuable life lessons through riding and caring for horses. Our long-term goal is to combine this powerful youth development opportunity with vacant land revitalization by building a new urban riding center on some of Detroit's vacant land, the unused space in the city. We've experienced significant population decline over many decades, and it's left a real burden on communities and turning that burden into a community asset. It's a really exciting opportunity for our long-term plans. Romy: That's good. Right out of the gate, we got two really cool social missions. Here we go, the youth development with caring for horses and rehabbing the vacant land. I know you've got a background in horses because we've talked a lot. Will you take us back to how this evolved? David: I grew up as a competitive horseback rider in Westchester, New York. The sport I grew up riding in is called Three-Day Eventing which is actually an Olympics sport. I was fortunate to have a supportive family and a horse of my own. We were able to get a lot of training, traveling, and competing, and setting goals, and working hard to achieve them. It wasn't until later, I ended up taking a bit of a break from horses to make the most of my college experience. I went to Dartmouth. Then, I moved to Detroit in 2012 through Teach for America. As I was seeing the tremendous needs for our kids in the City of Detroit who have so many obstacles stacked against them whether it's unstable neighborhoods or families moving around a lot or not able to meet kids' needs, I saw a real important need for more safe and enriching space outside of school that are giving kids skills that set them up for future success. All of this was going on while space I had from my childhood experience with horses allowed me to reflect on the powerful ways horses have shaped who I am today. Things like the confidence that comes with riding, responsibility for another living being, and perseverance to not give up when things get hard. There’re so many powerful life lessons that horses can teach us. It became a natural next step for me to combine this powerful background in my story with my passion for expanding opportunity for Detroit to use. Romy: That's good. Before we go further into the social mission, what made you think about staying in Detroit to do it because there’re not horses walking around the city? David: It's a unique opportunity. First of all, I feel very fortunate to have been placed in Detroit. I didn't know very much about the city, and I don't have any family in Michigan, but I feel a very strong connection with the City of Detroit and the hardworking people who are doing incredible things to build a strong future for residents. What became the most compelling opportunity, in my mind, is horses combine the research-based therapeutic effects for at-risk youth, among other populations, in need with a large space requirement. They're big animals, and they take up a lot of space. In most cities, that would be a deal breaker because most cities don't have large amounts of open space for a large riding center. In Detroit, that actually really matches a big need that's going to help build a strong foundation for all of the Detroit to have a strong future. Where this wouldn't be possible hardly anywhere...

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.

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 15, it's cross country day and the pressure is on for Elaine and The Comet to prove themselves.  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 14, Elaine and The Comet make more of an impression in the dressage arena than anyone was expecting! The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 13, finally Elaine and Forster go on a date but it turns out to be far from the perfect evening they might have hoped for.  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 12, Forster is full of surprises and makes a suggestion that could save Elaine's eventing dream.  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 11, catching the loose horses provides too much excitement with alarming consequences that threaten Elaine's eventing dreams. The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 10, Elaine receives some good news but just when things start to look up, Doreen is sent to fetch the horses in for the night! The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 9, the show jumping phase of Elaine and Legend's first Combined Training event produces more excitement than expected!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 8, Elaine and Legend compete in their first Combined Training event with a noteworthy result.  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 7, the Fanes put Elaine and Legend through some dressage training and then find that a dressage saddle is for sale by the one and only Lala Thornapple!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 6, Legend is asked to prove himself in the Working Hunter class while the Fanes and Doreen hold their collective breath when Elaine becomes momentarily unseated in mid-air!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 5, the pot-hunting provides some surprising results and unfortunate incidents all in the name of the Eventing Training Fund.  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 4, a kitchen conference considers the cost of an eventer's dream and how a little pot-hunting may come in handy. The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 1, Elaine decides to teach The Comet to drive but he clearly has other ideas! The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

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 3 it's the day of the races and The Comet is put to the test but it's not without drama as you would expect from the Fanes! The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

Eventer's Dream is the first volume of Caroline Akrill's trilogy following Elaine's ambition to reach the top in Three Day Eventing. Vivid and realistic, life with horses is portrayed with real knowledge and sympathy. There is mud - and occasional blood - and the characters, both human and equine, are amusing, heroic, eccentric and, occasionally, rather sad.  In Chapter 17,  Elaine goes to claim her dream event horse but soon finds out that someone has been scheming behind her back in this concluding episode. Special thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Welcome to the Liz Halliday Official Podcast Channel where each month Liz will have news of her dual sporting careers from the world of Three Day Eventing and Motor Racing. On this episode Liz talks about her team of horses and their first horse trials of the season including competitions in Portugal as well as the first race for her Lotus in England. Visit Liz's website at www.lizhalliday.com.