Major League Eventing Podcast

Karen & Rob chat with the great Karen O'Connor.  Karen shares amazing stories about Queen Elizabeth, Jack LeGoff, William Micklem, Derek & Bea Di Grazia. among other amazing people.  Karen shared how she was bullied as a child rider by her peers in school and how she was passed over by Jack Legoff to be on the training list as a young rider despite her winning  virtually everything she entered...  She even shares her battle with depression after her back breaking fall dealing with coming back to the sport and how she was able to get past the depression. Karen is possibly the most inspirational eventer of her era and this interview only strengthens why she inspires so many riders still today.Follow the O'Connor Equestrian team on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OConnor-Equestrian-124803934252237/Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equestfile.com/https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our NEW mailin

Major League Eventing partnered up with Mythic Landing Enterprises to bring a panel of equestrian business experts to help answer questions about surviving & thriving  the COVID19 Pandemic.About the Panel:Courtney Cooper, C Square Farm & Excel Star Sporthorseshttps://www.csquarefarm.com/  https://excelstarsporthorses.com/Courtney is a 5-star eventer who currently operates two successful businesses out of her farms in Nottingham, Pennsylvania and Aiken, South Carolina. C Square Farm offers training and lessons for horses and riders of all levels, as well as domestic and consignment sales. Excel Star Sporthorses focuses on the import and sales of elite European horses for both the professional and amateur rider. Over the past 3 years, the two businesses have sold over 160 horses for over $4 million. Prior to her career in equestrian sports, Courtney graduated from Rice University with a degree in Managerial Studies and Psychology. She went on to build a successful insurance practice with Northwestern Mu

Karen & Rob chat with the FEI  #6 ranked eventer Lauren Nicholson!  Lauren shares her start in riding and shares a lot about her history and her career.  We really enjoyed this conversation and we're sure you will as well!Lauren's Web site:http://laurenkieffer.com/Please 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/

Karen & Rob chat with the founder of Competitor Tent Dikran Yapoujian to learn about this amazing new App and the Stay at Home Dressage Series hosted by Competitor Tent.Learn more about Competitor Tent here:https://competitortent.com/Sign up for the Stay-At-Home Dressage series here:https://eqentries.com/

Karen & Rob talk with Frankie Thieriot Stutes about the last year since our last interview.  We all have seen the great success she has had at the end of 2019 and beginning of the 2020 season, but there is much more to the story and Frankie shares it all with us only on the MLE Podcast.  And as usual we check in on the latest from Athletux & Frankie Cameron.  Frankie's Brands:https://athletux.com/https://frankiecameron.com/Please 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/

Karen & Rob chat with Olympic Gold medalist & Hall of fame eventer David O'Connor.  David has Gold medals in the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, & Pam American games.  And is a three time winner of Rolex Kentucky CCI4* and won the prestigious Badminton Horse trials in 1997 on his Hall of fame mount Custom Made.  David took time to talk to us about his upbringing.  David was not from wealth and even had to borrow a horse at times like so many young riders trying to climb the levels.  We are sure you will enjoy this interview, please share with a friend that could use some inspiration from a living legend.O'Connor Equestrianhttps://www.facebook.com/OConnor-Equestrian-124803934252237/Please 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=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGw

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=IwAR

Karen & Rob chat with Dr. Kevin Keane about the Equine Pre purchase exam (PPE).  This is part 1 in a series.  On this episode we start with the basics of the PPE exam.  Future episodes will include questions from the audience so please send questions to majorleagueeventing@gmail.com to have your question answered on the show.About Dr. Keanehttps://www.majorleagueeventing.com/podcast/episode/32bf83bc/13-dr-kevin-keane-interviewhttp://sportsmedicineassociatescc.com/Please 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/

Karen & Rob chat with Olympian Robert Costello!  We chat with Bobby about his early years, including his 2000 Olympic 8th place finish in Sydney and how he almost was a professional musician instead of Eventer.  Listen in to get to know an absolute gentleman and quite a great piano player (tune in to hear for yourself)!

Karen & rob chat with Charlotte Collier! Charlotte is an up and coming Event rider who after many years training under Sharon White is now under Karen & David O'Connor's program with aspirations of competing  in the Olympics. Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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/

Karen & Rob chat with Jane Murray & Will Faudree  to preview the amazing Carolina International CCI sponsored by Cloud 11 Field of Dreams.  This year Carolina has $100,000 in prize money which is sure to draw top talent to the event.  Jane & Will share some of the new features for the Event as well as the  "Carolina Club" VIP experience which is included for all horse owners entry and available for purchase.  Check this out to hear all about this great Spring Event!Carolina International Website:https://carolinainternationalcci.com/Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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/

Karen and Rob are joined by Dr. Darby Bonomi to talk about sports Psychology for the equestrian.  Not only is Darby a Psychologist but she and her children are active hunter/Jumper riders themselves. Follow Darby on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/darbybonomisf/Darby's website:https://darbybonomi.com/Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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/

Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin, Doug Payne, & Ryan Wood join Karen & Rob to chat about the upcoming LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field.  All four are committee members for this event with the goal of making this the best community event of the winter season. Learn more about the Aiken Horse Park and the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing:http://www.aikenhorsepark.org/eventing.htmlPlease support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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/

Karen & Rob get to know Mexican WEG & Pan AM rider Daniela Moguel.  Danny shares her great story about her start in riding to becoming the first female to ride on a Mexican Eventing team.  Danny shares so many great stories. You are sure to be seeking Danny out at the next event to say "hello".  We are really happy we got to know her.  Meet her at the Major League Eventing Tailgate party during the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field February 28-29 2020!  Follow Dannyhttps://www.facebook.com/dannymoguelEventing Dazullhttps://www.facebook.com/Eventing-Dazull-469118336838052/Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClEHorses and Humans Research Fou

Karen and Rob chat with rising eventing star Alyssa Phillips.  Alyssa has been spotted as a risinf star since her Young Rider win at just 14 years old.  Now just selected for the Eventing 25 training list she is still making waves in the sport.  Alyssa chats with us about her unique balance of college and eventing at the upper levels with multiple horses.  she shares the ups and downs of her young career which we are sure will be beneficial especially for our young audience, a great interview for a parent to listen to with their young rider.  Please share!Follow Alyssa:https://alyssaphillipseventing.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/alyssa.phillips.5283Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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-UAWBwrUy2nYz

Karen & Rob chat with Canadian Olympian Kelli Temple.  Kelli shares her story of her early days training with some legendary trainers.  Kelli represented Canada in 1996 Atlanta games.  It is always a pleasure to hear from an Olympian.  Kelli is no exception, listen in and share with a friend!Kelli's website:http://www.kellitempleeventing.com/about.htmlFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/Kelli-Temple-Eventing-279416922114186/Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.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/

Karen and Rob chat with Max Corcoran and Lisa Thomas to hear all about the Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Prix being held on March 3rd, 2020! Going on it's seventh year The Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Prix has become a winter favorite on the Eventing calendar.  This year came some changes to make it bigger and better than ever.  Listen in to hear all about this great Eventer only show jumping competition!Learn more:https://www.eventingprixinvitational.com/?fbclid=IwAR3oPz1TgfblKrhXR8eGX4NpnjwmuduqjuZjy5eOyNkTrwvag5nqUBYOV04Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Prix Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eventingprix/Major League Eventing https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/

Karen & Rob catch up with up and coming Eventer Mallory Hogan.  Last we talked with Mallory she co hosted a segment during the Plantation Field Live Stream and now we had a chance to really get to hear her story.  Mallory is taking a gap year between high school and college and will be heading to back school in the fall.  Listen in to hear about her young career and time on the E18 & E25 lists. Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.com/https://equestfile.com/https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleGet to know Major League Eventinghttps://www.majorleagueeventing.com/

Karen & Rob Chat with the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Aiken Horse Park Kate Boggan to preview the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field.  Friday & Saturday February 28th & 29th at Bruce's Field will be the place to be to watch some of the worlds best event riders compete up close and personal.  Listen in to hear all about the fun happening during the Event including live music, demonstrations, & a Craft beer garden!  Follow the link below to purchase tickets and we will see you there!Learn more and purchase tickets:http://www.aikenhorsepark.org/Sign up for our news letter!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/

Karen & Rob chat with Canadian Team Member Lisa Fergusson.  Lisa shares her story coming up in Canada and her journey to training in the U.S.  Lisa gives some great perspective and advise for all.  North Star Eventing:https://www.northstareventing.com/Please support our Sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://equi-prism.com/https://equestfile.com/https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleGet to know Major League Eventinghttps://www.majorleagueeventing.com/