Major League Eventing Podcast

Karen and Robby get to know former 5* rider, Lellie Ward. Lellie shares her amazing stories of all of the top riders she grew up being around, from Tadd Coffin and Torrence Watkins to William Steinkraus - just to name a few. We also learn that her grandfather, who was a jockey missed getting on the Titanic due to celebrating a but too much in Ireland after a big win. Lellie is now "livin' the good life" in Wyoming at her Paradise West Ranch training horses, coaching riders and helping on a Dude Ranch. We really enjoyed sitting back and hearing all of Lellie's amazing stories and we hope you do too!To learn more about Lellie:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550209896388Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mlePatricia Scott Insurance (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing lis

Karen and Robby get to know 4*/Advanced rider, Brooke Burchianti. Brooke talks about growing up in a horsey family, participating in Tetrathlon and then going to Ireland with Kim Severson to find her current horse Cooley Space Grey (Astro). Brooke graduated college with a degree in Sports Management which helps her run her business in Washington, PA. We hope you enjoy getting to know Brooke as much as we did!PC: Erin Gilmore PhotographyTo follow Brooke's journey:https://www.facebook.com/burchiantieventinghttps://www.instagram.com/bkbequestrian/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mlePatricia Scott Insurance (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League

Karen and Robby get to know 3* Eventer, Michael Willham. Michael shares his story of growing up in North Eastern Ohio where he eventually found his horse of a lifetime, Fernhill Cayenne who took him up to the 3* level in just a couple years. With having a much needed demand and positive feedback on his instruction, Michael started an online equestrian masterclass called Equine Academy. At Equine Academy, riders can watch videos and learn about anything from studs to riding exercises and everything in between. Michael was also kind enough to offer Major League Eventing listeners 50% off the first two months of your subscription by using discount code MAJORLEAGUE.To learn more about Equine Academy and Michael:https://www.equineacademy.com/https://www.instagram.com/michaelwillhameventing/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/michaelwillhameventing/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase

Karen and Robby get to know Canadian Eventer, Bradley Champagne. Brad is a previous guest from episode #25 with the Windurra Crew. Brad shares his story of growing up in Canada and spending a winter in Ocala, Fl with Karl Slezak. Brad eventually became a rider for Boyd Martin and found his calling of breaking and training the young horses and getting them to the YEH Championships.  Brad has gone to Ireland for the 2nd year in a row and brought back a couple nice horses through the Excel Star Sporthorses. PC: Amy DragooFollow Brad's journey:https://www.instagram.com/champagneeventing/https://www.facebook.com/brad.champagne.33Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mlePatricia Scott Insurance (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/maj

Karen and Robby get to know Eventer, Olivia Coolidge. Olivia shares her story of growing up with horses and working with Julie Woffert. She also shares the story of deciding that horses were for her and leaving home to be a working student for Boyd Martin , then for Andrew McConnon. Olivia now wears many hats from being an assistant rider for Doug and Jessica Payne, bartending and running her own business.To follow Olivia's journey:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092508054876PC: Jadyn CoolidgePlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mlePatricia Scott Insurance (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing

Karen and Robby get to know Upper Level Eventer, Alex Conrad. Alex shares his story of how he fell in love with horses at a friends house, to taking lessons, going to Boston University as a Pre-Med student to becoming a working student for Ryan Wood and then starting his own successful Eventing business. Alex shares his inspirational story of how he handled riding and going to college full time and made both work! He even shares his fun story of how he and his horse Malibu Preacher went viral. We hope you enjoy getting to know Alex as much as we did!PC: Shannon BrinkmanTo follow Alex's journey:https://www.instagram.com/conradequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/ConradEquestrianPlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b

Karen and Robby get to know 4* Eventer, Maddie Temkin. Maddie shares her story of growing up in California and riding many naughty ponies that eventually taught her to become the rider she is today. Maddie and her family recently moved to Lexington, Kentucky to run their Eventing program. Maddie also shares how she catch rode a horse that eventually became her Advanced horse. Since then, Maddie has found her recent horse that has taken her to the next level as well as a couple young horses - one that was the 2023 YEH 5y/o East Coast Reserve Champion. We hope you enjoy getting to know Maddie as much as we did.PC: US EventingTo follow Maddie:https://www.instagram.com/maddytemkineventing/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.

Karen and Robby get to know Greg Shelton! Greg is the mastermind behind the Poplar Hall Parade of Horses & Christmas Market in Historic Chesapeake City, MD. The Parade will be held Saturday, December 9th at 10:00am and is a great time for the entire family to enjoy. Greg also tells us how he grew up on a farm and why he started his YouTube series Historic Living Modern World. We also hear about his filming of the Maryland Equestrian Life series.To learn more about the Parade of Horses and Sponsorship Opportunities:https://www.poplarhall.life/?fbclid=IwAR3UuiWcAT9XwrJ-USiNbJDw2DqfaQY0uPM241fUXusMsCcAtXX-Anh4vn4Maryland Equestrian Life:https://www.youtube.com/@marylandequestrianlifeHistoric Living Modern World:https://www.youtube.com/@historiclivingmodernworld4575/videosPlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout

We get so many requests for an interview with Karen O'Connor and realized not many know that we already interviewed her. We decided to re-release this amazing interview with one of our sports legends.  Karen shares amazing stories about Queen Elizabeth, Jack LeGoff, Willam 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. Karen also 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.Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor

Karen and Robby get to know Young Rider, Ben Noonan. Ben shares his story of growing up in St. Louis, Missouri as a non-horsey family and his Dad buying his Mom a 3 y/o Quarter Horse as a surprise. Ben started riding and got into Western Mounted Shooting and then found a local Eventing barn. From there, Ben met Karen O'Connor and the rest is history. Since then, Ben has been the 2020 USEA Young Rider of the Year and most recently named to the 2023 Eventing Emerging Athlete Program. We wish Ben all the best and hope he gets his dream sponsorship!PC: Erin GilmoreTo follow Ben:https://www.instagram.com/ben_jammin19/?hl=enPlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU

We are winding down our interviews from the Mars Maryland 5* at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory. Our team, Laura Adriaanse and Hannah Keegan were out and about getting interviews. Here what Piggy March had to say after she tackled the 5* cross country as well as Ian Stark's reaction to how riders are riding it. They also sit in on the press conferences after the 5* cross country and after the winners are crowned for the 3*L and 5*L. We will be back to our regular interviews next week!Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/shop

Karen and Robby got to be a part of the MD 5* Radio at the Mars Maryland 5* at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory and interview riders about their weekend and their thoughts on the Ian Stark cross country track. We talk planes with Doug Payne and Maryland Blue Crabs with Piggy March. We hope you enjoy as much as we did!Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/shop

This week Karen is joined by guest co-host, Kim Chick. Kim, along with her husband own Fair Hill Saddlery. Karen and Kim talk to returning guest, Sydney Solomon. Sydney gives us an update of what she's been up to and everything she is doing to prepare for the Maryland 5*.To learn more about Sydney and to follow her journey:https://www.facebook.com/solomoneventing/https://www.instagram.com/sesolomon24/?hl=enAbout the Maryland 5* and to purchase tickets:https://www.maryland5star.us/Fair Hill Saddlery:https://fairhillsaddlery.com/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://

This week Karen is joined by guest co-host, Kim Chick. Kim, along with her husband own Fair Hill Saddlery. Karen and Kim talk to Jeff Newman and Joanie Morris about the upcoming Mars Maryland 5* at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory which will take place October 19-22, 2023. Jeff and Joanie talk about some exciting new things happening this year such has the Horse Hall of Fame and Shetland Pony Racing. As well as some returning favorites like the Beer, Wine & Spirits Expo, Maryland Fresh Food Fest and of course (our favorite) the Maryland Corgi Cup.To learn more about this event and to purchase tickets:https://www.maryland5star.us/Fair Hill Saddlery:https://fairhillsaddlery.com/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.

Karen and Robby get to know 4* West Coast Eventer, Sophie Click. Sophie tells the story how she took over the ride of her mom's horse named Hot Wheels that is a Paint/TB cross and how the two of them beat the odds and went Advanced. Sophie has been on several NAYC teams and is now a member of the 2023 USEF Emerging Athlete Eventing 25 Program.Follow Sophie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sophie.click/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleSign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/shop

Karen and Robby get to know Irish Eventer Lee Maher. Lee shares how he grew up in Ireland in a non-horsey family and started riding with his cousin. He met and started riding with Carol Gee from Fernhill Sporthorses and also worked for Joseph Murphy. Lee then  came to the US to work for Caroline Pamukcu to help run her sales program. Be on the lookout for Lee at the Mars Maryland 5* Presented by the Brown Advisory Group in October as he has 10 horses qualified for the 4 &5 YEH East Coast Championships.http://caroline-pamukcu-eventing.com/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleCall Patricia Scott for your insurance needs at (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nY

Karen and Robby welcome back 3* Eventer Sophie Middlebrook. Sophie was part of the Windurra USA interview that aired in September of 2018. Since then, Sophie has moved on and is now with Blue Elephant and trains with some of the best like Bruce Davidson, David O'Connor, Hannah Sue Hollberg and Lauren Nicholson! Sophie also shares some wise words from the legendary Bruce Davidson! PC: Shannon BrinkmanPlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleCall Patricia Scott for your insurance needs at (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/shop

Karen and Robby get to know 3* Eventer, Gabby Dickerson. Gabby shares her story of training with Kim Severson at a young age and then travelling overseas to work for Nicola Wilson, Ingrid Klimke and Dirk Schrade. Gabby is now running her operation out of a farm in Virginia. We hope you enjoy getting to know Gabby as much as we did!PC: Lulu MalinoskiPlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleCall Patricia Scott for your insurance needs at (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/shop

Karen and Robby get to know New Zealand Eventer, Monica Spencer. Monica shares her experience of growing up in NZ and then being a member of the bronze medalist team along with Tim and Jonelle Price! She tells us the long journey it took to travel to the US and her plans of competing at the Maryland 5* in October.PC: Libby Law PhotographyFollow Monica's journey here:https://www.facebook.com/oakleyeventingPlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleCall Patricia Scott for your insurance needs at (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClECheckout the Major League Eventing store!https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/shop

Karen and Robby get to know Jim Graham. Jim was a member of the 1994 World Equestrian Games in The Hague, Netherlands. Jim shares stories of growing up in a military family, becoming a working student for Jimmy Wofford, riding with legends like Bruce Davidson, Karen O'Connor, Dorothy Crowell, Tad Coffin and so many more, moving to England to train with Captain Mark Phillips, Burghley, World Equestrian Games and being a Flight Attendant. Jim also shares his thoughts on Eventing back in the day vs. modern day. This is an interview you are not going to want to miss!Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/Save 10% off your Redingote purchase, use "MLE10" at checkout!https://landing.redingoteequestrian.com/mleCall Patricia Scott for your insurance needs at (484)319-8923Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRK