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 11, the Fanes make an extra effort for the opening meet but the day would be incomplete without a touch of drama! Special thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Jon Pitts is a Human Performance Coach who works with riders of all ages and levels in a variety of disciplines to help them improve their performance in areas such as gaining confidence, coping with anxiety and becoming safer riders. You can find out more about this work by visiting his website here and follow on Facebook and Twitter @Fit_To_Ride.

Olympian Lisa Wilcox returned to Europe this fall for a short tour with her two Grand Prix horses; Pikko del Cerro and Denzello, and reflects on their performances now that she's back home in Florida.  Visit Lisa's website here.

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 10, Elaine has a run in with Forster but could he also be doing her a favor! Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Canadian trainer Peter Gray attended the Bolvarian Games in Lima, Peru recently to coach a Venezuelan eventer. He shares his experiences of this little-known competition, which for the six nations taking part every four years it is an important qualifier for the Pan American and other major championships.You can find the full results by visiting the official website here.

U.S. Dressage Team rider Leslie Morse has spent the past few years breeding and producing the offspring of her former international Grand Prix stallions, Kingston and Tip Top, and is getting ready to show them in Florida this season. You can view some of these young horses on Leslie's YouTube Channel here.

The U.S. Sport Horse Breeders Association (USSHBA) was launched this month with a progressive agenda to service, support and promote the sport horse breeding community in the States. Its founding member and President-Elect Mary O'Connor explains how it came about and why this new organization will fill a void in the industry. You can visit the USSHBA website here and join them on Facebook.

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 9 Elaine's plan to try the handsome bay gelding almost backfires but is saved by an unlikely ally. Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Hunter/Jumper owner-rider and horse show organizer, Marnye Langer, shares her perspective on some topical issues facing the hunter-jumper world in the U.S., including the proposed rule changes concerning medication, Shockwave Therapy and new regulation regarding the oversight of horse sales by the U.S. Equestrian Federation. You can comment on these topics on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio or email chris@chrisestafford.com. Visit Marnye's Langer Equestrian website here.

British-based Swedish eventer Ludwig Svennerstal has risen to prominence over the past few years as he graduated through the Junior and Young Rider ranks to become an Olympian last year. He has a group of four-star horses now that put this ambitious young man in a good a position to make the squad for next year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandie and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. You can visit Ludwig's website here and follow him on Twitter @SvennerstalEvnt. 

U.S. Eventer Allison Springer has acquired an exciting new four-star ride in the purchase of William Fox-Pitt's former partner Lionheart by the Team Lionheart Syndicate LLC. The 11 year old Westfalian gelding who finished 4th at Luhmuhlen this year and 3rd at Pau in 2011 as well as winning an Olympic silver medal in London last year. Allison clearly has her sights set on the Rio Olympic Games. You can find out more about Allison and her team on her website.  

Italian show jumping legend Major Raimondo D’Inzeo, the younger brother of Piero D’Inzeo and son of renown horseman Constanzo D’Inzeo who taught his sons to ride in the style devised by Captain Federico Caprilli, passed away last week at the age of 88. This is an interview I taped with him in October 2011. The translator is Italian Olympian Mario Turner. 

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 8 Elaine finds her eventer's dream...so close yet so impossibly out of reach. Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Pan American bronze medalist Victoria Winter has recently been appointed the Canadian Dressage Team Chef d'Equipe and brings a wealth of international experience to the role with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandie presenting an opportunity for Canadian riders to raise the bar for the sport back home as it prepares to host the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.

George Williams, President of the U.S. Dressage Federation, which hosted the inaugural U.S. Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan at the Kentucky Horse Park last weekend, tells us how the event unfolded, and Cindy Vimont, USDF Senior Director of Member Programs announces the launch of the USDF Official Podcast Channel. You can subscribe to that free weekly podcast on iTunes (Search for USDF under Podcasts in the iTunes Store) and also follow the links on the USDF website. 

Jenny Lewis, a McTimoney Animal Manipulation & Massage Therapist in the South of England, explains how the McTimoney technique works on horses and dogs. The subtle method of McTimoney is a gentle approach for animals who can benefit considerable from a single treatment. You can find out more about Jenny's practice by following the link to her website here and joining her Facebook Page.

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 7 Elaine and the Fanes go cub hunting and unsurprisingly the day is not without its share of drama. Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

British-based eventer Liz Halliday-Sharp has been hopping across continents to compete and made a successful foray to her home state of California where she finished 3rd in the CCI3* at Galway Downs last week after a busy schedule of European events which included Haras du Pin, Breda, Ballindensk and Boekelo where she made her team debut in the Nations Cup. You can find out more about Liz on her website here and follow her on Twitter @lizhalliday. 

British Dressage Young Rider Olivia Oakeley, has already paved the way for a successful start to her career with impressive results that have fulfilled personal goals on her journey in the sport that she hopes will take her to Olympian heights. Olivia is now working with Sandy Phillips in Gloucestershire having finished her education at Hartpury College. Visit Olivia's website here and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @OakeleyDressage.

Alexis Ross is an amateur eventer with a full-time job as a Management Consultant in the South of England. With the help of her family and trainer, Alexis manages to compete with a few horses and has qualified for the Grassroots Championship at Badminton next spring. You can visit Alexis' website here and follow her on Twitter @Alexis_C_Ross.

Inga is back after an extended absence from the show we catch up with a casual Friday chat about her new website,her books,horses, the impending birth of her son, plus we find out what TV shows Inga has been watching while she's lying low. You can find Inga's new website here where there's a code on the front page for a discount on her new book. Follow us on Twitter @IngaWolframm and @chrisestafford.

Scottish amateur eventer Laura Swinnerton combines her love of the sport with her job and also manages to fit in some show jumping to hone her skills in that phase too. All this while working full time for an equine insurance broker, which means she usually doesn't get home from the yard until after 10 o'clock at night!  You can find Laura here on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @Laurakswinnie.

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 6, an enquiry from a prospective client offers new promise for the Fanes that would save the business but is Elaine aiming too high for their modest livery yard? Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

21 year old dressage rider Kaitlin Blythe has had a very successful season which included placings at Dressage at Devon and the Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships. With ambitions to ride down the center line at an Olympic Games, Kaitlin is paving the way for a promising future. You can join Kaitlin on Facebook.

Clissy Bleekman was a regular member of the British event team in the 70’s and 80’s; with great partners,such as Merry Sovereign, Delphy Dazzle and Delphy Kingfisher she bought home medals from World and European Championships and has passed on those genes to her daughters Janou, Katie and Althea. Visit Team Bleekman's website here and follow them on Facebook and on Twitter @ableekman.

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 5, Elaine gives her notice only to prompt desperate measures for the Fanes to stay in business. Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Amateur eventer and BBC TV Presenter Janine Jansen finished 19th with Harley at the 7 year old Young Horse World Championships in Le Lion D'Angers, France against a field of seasoned professionals, and it was an experience that has given her a taste for tuning pro!  Visit Janine's website here and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @JansenEventing.

British Olympians Richard Davison and Carl Hester hosted the inaugural Dressage Convention in England last weekend which proved to be an overwhelming success. Their concept and formula offered accessibility and encouraged open communication between the audience and presenters as well as to a wider public using internet technology. You can find out more and watch online on the website here. 

Australian triple Olympic Eventing Gold Medalist Matt Ryan recently announced his retirement due to compounding injuries and is now looking towards new opportunities in the sport and beyond. Matt also takes a look at the field for the Pau CCI4* event this week in France. You can visit Matt's website here and follow him on Facebook and Twitter @BonzaEventing.

Marnye Langer is back with more news and views from the West Coast jumping scene. She also offers some sound advice for choosing a trainer, whether you are new to the sport or changing direction. You can find out about the Langer Equestrian Group shows on their website. 

Taiwanese dressage rider Vivian Chang is currently combining her studies at Oxford University for her Doctorate while campaigning to represent Taiwan at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandie and the Asian Games in Korea. With three horses in work and a 45 minute commute Vivian may be an amateur but her ambitions compete with professionals. Visit Vivian's website here and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @VivianDressage. 

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 4 Elaine starts on the dirty work at the Fanes but a visitor sends her into a quandary on her first day.  Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

Amateur eventer Lizzie Stunt founded The Frustrated Eventer website as a resource for amateur eventers in the UK. She also has a full-time job as an engineer, which she combines with her eventing.  You can find out more on her website at The Frustrated Eventer and join the Facebook Page and follow on Twitter @FEventer1.

Event rider Tamsin Drew combines her love of the sport with a full-time job in London with the help of her mother Angela, and she is also one of the founder of the social media group #twittereventing that has a Facebook Group. Use the hashtag #twittereventing to find them on Twitter.

British Course Designer Sue Benson has just marked her 13th year at the ever popular Boekelo CCI3* event in The Netherlands, which this year celebrated a new winner in rising star Lizzie Brown (NZL) riding her own and Tessa Grant's Henton Attorney General. Sue reflects on the event that saw 64 finishers from 21 countries. You can find the full results here.

British eventer Lulu Murray combines her love of the sport with a full time job as a Personal Assistant and this year she has achieved three wins with Gilmarty Boy; the last one closing out the season at Dauntsey Park in Wiltshire. Lulu explains why she feels that more could be done to help amateur eventers in England. You can follow Lulu on Twitter @LuluMurray92.

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 3 Elaine is first met with a mixed reception when she suggests a routine involving lists and improved efficiency in the stables.  Thanks to Templeton Thompson for her song Girls and Horses, which is available on her website and on iTunes.

British teenager Alicia Hawker is making her mark in eventing with a good string of horses that she hopes will help her catch the selector's eye for the Young Rider Team. She has shown consistent form in 2013 after she joined British Eventing's Young Rider Winter 'A' Training Squad. Alicia had previously been long-listed in 2011 and first reserve in 2012 for the Junior team.  You can visit her website here and follow her on Twitter @LiciHawker.

British dressage rider Claire Gallimore had already had a very successful start to her young career being on the British Pony and Junior teams and has her sights set on going all the way through Young Riders to the Senior team to become a professional rider. In the meanwhile Claire is studying Broadcast Journalism at Leeds University so that she's ready to combine her interests should the opportunity arise. You can follow Claire on Twitter @cgallimore94. 

British eventer Spencer Sturmey is currently on the bench due to a series of complicated injuries and he shares his perspective on the possible causes and solutions of cross country falls as well as other topical issues making the news, including Tina Cook's recent remarks about British-based foreign riders, the pressures of qualification and how GB is going to have an intense lead up to the 2014 Alltech World Equestrian Games if its to get back on top of the medal podium. Follow Spencer on Twitter @SpencerSturmey.