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In this exclusive series former US Dressage Chef D’Equipe Jessica Ransehousen continues her autobiography by sharing stories from the 2004 Athens Olympic Games that include observations on the judging. You can find the full series of episodes right here or download from iTunes to your Smartphone Podcast App. Follow on Twitter @chrisestafford and post your comments on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio.
In this continuing series on equine veterinary tips Dr. Jenny Johnson address the grading and characterization of lameness. You can download all episodes in this series on Dr. Johnson’s website at www.oakhillshockwave.com and follow on Facebook at Oakhill Shockwave & Veterinary Chiropractic and on Twitter @DrJennyJohnson.
Sport’s Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm is joined by British based Australian eventer and coach Warren Lamperd and British scientist Jane Williams who are carrying out new research into the use of heart rate monitors on modern event horses. You can visit Inga’s website at ingawolframm.com and visit us on Facebook at Rider Psychology and Chris Stafford Radio. Follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm, @warrenlamperd and @chrisestafford.
Irish equestrian journalist Louise Parkes brings us news of the European jumping scene including the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup and how the current top form of so many combinations makes the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy hard to predict as to who will make the final four. You can find more FEI news here and the full results of the Nations Cup Series here. Visit the World Equestrian Games here. Follow along on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Australian Olympian Vicki Roycroft offers her thoughts on the combinations named to the World Equestrian Games squad later this summer. She also has a training tip about the rider's aids, and some observations on tennis too. Visit Vicki's website here. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Former US Dressage Chef D’Equipe, Olympian and trainer Jessica Ransehousen continues her autobiography as she reflects on the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, All of this series is available for download on iTunes and on Podcast Apps on your SmartPhone. You can post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Liz Ireland is the founder of StreamHorseTV which launched on July 1st with the purpose of providing a central portal for streaming live content of equestrian events around the world. Visit their website at www.streamhorsetv.com. Follow us on Twitter @streamhorsetv and @chrisestafford.
Former US Dressage Chef D’Equipe Jessica Ransehousen continues her autobiography as she reflects on the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the final shows for the short-listed riders in Europe before they shipped to Australia. All of this series is available for download on iTunes.
Our resident Sports Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm explains why rest and recuperation is all important to riders both amateurs and professionals and why we should give ourselves permission to take some down time to recharge the batteries. Visit Inga’s website for information on individual consultations at ingawolframm.com and visit us on Facebook at Rider Psychology and Chris Stafford Radio. Follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
Former US Dressage Chef D’Equipe Jessica Ransehousen continues her autobiography by sharing her memories of the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome and the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg. All of this series is available for download on iTunes.
Our resident Sport's Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm is back with another topic specifically for riders to consider as she unpacks the different aspects of ‘self sabotage’ and offers ways to help address the symptoms and overcome the underlying causes. Visit Inga’s website for information on individual consultations at ingawolframm.com and visit us on Facebook at Rider Psychology and Chris Stafford Radio. Follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
Dr. Jenny Johnson continues the series on lameness and movement by explaining the logistics of the lameness exam to ensure that the variable elements are all taken into consideration in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. For more information about Dr. Johnson’s veterinary services, visit the website at equineshockwave.com.
Follow us on Twitter @drjennyjohnson and @chrisestafford.
We continue Jessica Ransehousen's autobiography through the 1990's as Jess reflects on the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and the 1997 Hickstead CDIO. You can hear previous episodes on iTunes as well as on the website at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com/. You can post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Our resident Sports Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm offers advice of how to get in the zone while riding, especially at competitions, and also how to stay there. Inga is available for individual consultation by emailing her directly to inga.wolframm@wur.nl. Visit her website her and join her Facebook Page here. Follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
U.S. dressage rider Laura Graves has been selected for the U.S. Short List of eight riders that are heading to Europe for the final mandatory outings before the team is named for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy later this summer. Laura finished second in the rankings at the Selection Trials in Gladstone, NJ last week and would be making her team debut as well as her European debut in international competition. You can find Laura on Facebook here. Follow us on Twitter @itsdiddy and @chrisestafford.
Dr. Inga Wolframm is joined by Dr. Hayley Randle, President of the International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) to discuss the recently published ISES Code of Conduct for equestrian events. Visit Inga’s website to read her Blog here. You can post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
Jessica Ransehousen’s autobiography continues through the 1990’s with stories from the 1994 World Equestrian Games in The Hague and the 1995 Pan American Games in Argentina. You can post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Para-dressage rider Annie Peavy has just been selected for the U.S. squad to go to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this summer following some great results with both her horses Ozzie Cooper and Lancelot Warrior at the selection trials. Be sure to join Annie on her Facebook Page here and follow her on Twitter @anniepeavy. You can post your comments on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Sports Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm talks about motivation this week and offers some tools to help us understand what it takes to stay motivated with our own personal goals. Visit Inga’s website to read her latest Blog at www.ingawolframm.com. You can post your comments on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
Jessica Ransehousen continues her autobiography into the 1990’s when she became Chef d’Equipe to the US Dressage Team. She shares some little know stories about the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games where the team won the bronze medal. You can post your comments on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Young event rider Jacob Fletcher from Arkansas is spending his gap year in England with a new team of horses and last week rode four at the Tattersalls International Horse Trials in Ireland. So I thought it was time to catch up with him and hear about his exciting new adventures. You can post your comments on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Australian Olympian Vicki Roycroft is back with more great advice to make you a better rider, news of a recent trip to the Philippines, and her thoughts on the short list for the Australian show jumping squad for this summer’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy. Visit Vicki’s website here. Post your comments on the Facebook page here: Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Nashville artist Templeton Thompson and her husband Sam Gay have written a song to celebrate California Chrome winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes on his way to making a bid to be the first horse since 1978 to win the Triple Crown this weekend if he wins the Belmont Stakes in New York. The song is Bring it on Home Chrome and can be purchased on Templeton's website here. Join Templeton Thompson Facebook Page and Chris Stafford Radio. Follow us on Twitter @templetontmusic and @chrisestafford.
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.
Jessica Ransehousen continues the story of her career as we travel through the sixties, which included two Olympic Games; Rome in 1960 and Tokyo in 1964. You can join in the conversation on our Facebook Page here at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Dr. David Marlin joins Dr. Inga Wolframm to discuss a survey that is being launched today aimed at understanding what makes horse people tick; personalities that make horse people different whether professional, amateur or recreational and those who enjoy horses or who observe others enjoying horses. Click this link to participate in the survey and help us spread the word around the world. Follow us on Twitter @IngaWolframm, @DrDavidMarlin and @chrisestafford. Post your comments and questions for the show on our Facebook Page here: Chris Stafford Radio.
Silva Martin suffered a serious head injury when she took a fall in March and is making a wonderful recovery which she shares with us here. You can follow Silva on her website here and on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford and post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio.
Italian rider and trainer Francesca Pollara previews the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials that runs from May 8-11th in Gloucestershire, England. Can William Fox-Pitt continue his good form after winning Rolex or will his nemesis Andrew Nicholson make up for lost ground this season? Find out who Francesca thinks will be in the top three.
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.
Jessica Ransehousen has made a considerable contribution to dressage in the US and over the next few weeks we will be taking a look back at her life starting with her childhood and the early part of her career during the 1950's. Visit Jessica's website here. Post your comments on the Facebook Page here and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Australian Olympian Vicki Roycroft shares her trip to France for the Longines FEI World Cup Final and offers another tip to improve the basics of your riding position. Visit Vicki's website here. Post your comments on the Facebook Page here and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Heather Blitz joins Dr. Inga Wolframm and me to discuss the differences between good and great riders. Is talent inherent in a rider or can it be learned? How do great riders handle pressure when the stakes are high? There are some tools that riders can acquire to help them cope with the psychological aspects of performance. Tune in to find out. Post your comments and questions on the Facebook Page or write to chris@chrisestafford.com. Read Inga's Blog here. Follow us on Twitter @heatherblitz, @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
Three-time Rolex Kentucky winner Karen O'Connor review this year's event which marked Britain's William Fox-Pitt's third win with a chorus of American riders chasing him to the finish. Marilyn Little was the only rider to finish with two horses in the top ten when she brought RF Smoke on the Water to a 5th place finish with RF Demeter in 6th. You can follow Marilyn on Facebook here and on Twitter @marilynrlittle. Karen is also on Facebook at O'Connor Equestrian. The full Rolex results are here. You can also follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.
Irish journalist Louise Parkes returns to review the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final and Longines FEi World Cup Jumping Final, which took place in Lyons, France last weekend. Visit Louise's website - The Barn at Fellowsfield. Post your comments and questions on the Chris Stafford Radio Facebook page here and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.
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.
Dr. Jenny Johnson continues the series of veterinary tips focusing on conformation and how it affects lameness in particular the horse's posture beginning with the forelimb. For more information and Oakhill Shockwave and Veterinary Chiropractic visit the website here and follow on Facebook and Twitter @DrJennyJohnson.
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.
Germany's Maren Engelhardt discusses a young event horse's prospects and why we should take a progressive approach to declaring any horse's potential. Visit Maren's website here at Trakehners International and on Facebook here.
Dr. Inga Wolframm addresses the important question of whether you and your horse are the right fit, and what makes a successful partnership. Do rider's subconsciously choose a horse with a similar personality or are they attracted to features that are lacking in their character? Be sure to check Inga's Blog on her website and follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.
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.
Australian Olympian Vicki Roycroft is back with news of a recent trip to Japan and she shares her impressions of the 2020 Olympic Games host country's equestrian facilities. Her training tip this week addresses the use of the legs and why this is a foundation to having an independent seat and being over the centre of balance, which will be the subject of the next episode in this series. Visit Vicki's website here.
