Best United States Hunter Jumper Association Podcasts (2024)

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33. Hunter Week Recap, presented by THIS 16:14

2M ago16:14

16:14

Last month, more than 300 of the country's top Hunter horses and riders took to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium for five days of competition with over $600,000 in prize money on the line. Tune in to hear from the Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive and International Hunter Derby Champions as we recap all the action.…

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32. Looking Back on the Emerging Athletes Program with Carly Anthony 18:13

9M ago18:13

18:13

2024 marks 20 years of USHJA. As we reflect on two decades of helping to shape the equestrian landscape, we invite you to join us on our journey through our past, into our present and on to the future.Carly Anthony is the inaugural USHJA Emerging Athletes Program winner, topping the Nationals back in 2009. Now an accomplished professional in the wo…

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31. The Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships with Allyn Marie Creel 12:02

12M ago12:02

12:02

Today's guest comes to us straight from the 2023 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships! We caught up with Allyn Marie Creel, a Junior rider who is a veteran at the Championships with a touching story, during a quiet moment in Vegas. Hear from her on how the week went and why the Championships are so special.…

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30. The Future of USHJA with Britt McCormick 22:35

1y ago22:35

22:35

Britt McCormick is a judge, course designer, trainer and the newly elected President of USHJA. With years of sport governance experience and a degree in organizational leadership, Britt has served on the USHJA Board of Directors and Executive Committee as well as a variety of USHJA and USEF committees and task forces. After a 15-month transition pe…

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29. All Things Equitation with Archie Cox 21:02

1y ago21:02

21:02

Archie Cox is a rider, trainer and judge based out of his own Brookway Stables in California. In the judges box, he holds his "R" Hunter and Equitation cards, notably judging the 2021 ASPCA Maclay Finals. As a trainer, he has guided numerous riders to top placings in the country's most popular equitation finals, including the USHJA Gladstone Cup Eq…

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28. Recapping Hunter Week with Champions John French, Nick Haness, Geoffrey Hesslink and Scott Stewart 18:09

1y ago18:09

18:09

We just wrapped up a week of top Hunter competition at the Kentucky Horse Park, where over $500,000 in prize money was awarded throughout our annual Platinum Performance/USHJA Hunter Championship Week. In this episode, instead of being joined by a guest, we are recapping the week's best moments and hearing from all of our newly crowned champions ju…

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27. Hunter Championships Hype with Nick Haness 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

24:17

This month we are getting excited for a week of top Hunter competition during the 2023 Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships and Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship by chatting with a Hunter Week veteran, Nick Haness. The country's best Hunters will take to the Kentucky Horse Park on August 1…

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26. Being a Head Groom with Margo Thomas 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

36:26

As groom to U.S. Olympian Laura Kraut, Margo Thomas spends her days taking care of horses competing at the top of Show Jumping. Throughout her 10 years as a professional groom, she has had her hand in the Tokyo Olympics Team Silver and has cared for a string of top horses at competitions around the world. Join us as we chat about what it takes to b…

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25. Switching Disciplines with Maya Schneider 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

A longtime Hunter rider, Maya Schneider recently made the switch to the Jumper ring where she and her horse, Noble, were members of the winning 1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Jumper team at the 2022 Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships in Saugerties. She's also an active participant in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as a member of USHJA's…

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24. The Horsemanship Quiz Challenge with Kylie Cohen 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

23:49

If Kylie Cohen doesn't hold the record for the most trips to USHJA's Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, she must be close! Kylie has put her equestrian knowledge to the test for years, attending Nationals seven times. When she isn't studying equine anatomy or first aid, she competes as an adult amateur in all three rings. Tune in today as we ch…

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23. Safety in the Sport with Joe Dotoli 44:50

1+ y ago44:50

44:50

From the saddle to the judge's booth, Joe Dotoli has an extensive history in the Hunter/Jumper sport. He has presided over show rings across the country; has had his hands in the makings of events and venues such as the New England Equitation Championships, HITS and Ox Ridge Hunt Club; and along with his wife Fran, is the trainer behind the beginni…

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22. Writing and Riding as a Black Equestrian with Shaq Blake 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

Shaq Blake is the author and rider behind The Black Equestrian, a blog chronicling her riding journey as an equestrian of color. Fueled by the Black Lives Matter movement, her writings on diversity in the equine industry have been featured in Elle, Noelle Floyd, and Heels Down Magazine. Her passion for increasing accessibility to horses for all rid…

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21. Leading Change with Ryder Richardson 21:09

2y ago21:09

21:09

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! In this episode, we are joined by Ryder Richardson. Ryder is involved in and out of the saddle with the Hunter/Jumper sport. With USHJA, he is active on committees, was a Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals recipient in 2018 and received the USHJA Youth Leadership Award in 2021. In 2022, Richardson was awarded t…

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20. Returning to Riding with Anne Sherwood 33:22

2y ago33:22

33:22

In this episode we are joined by Anne Sherwood, an adult amateur rider who topped the inaugural USHJA 3'3" Adult Jumping Seat Medal Final - West in September. After taking a break from riding and traveling the world as a photojournalist, Anne has returned to the ring with her sights set on Adult Equitation. Tune in to hear what brought her back to …

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19. Juniors and Young Jumpers with Teagan DeJong 15:14

2y ago15:14

15:14

In this episode, we are joined by Teagan DeJong. A Junior rider based in Canada, Teagan spends her time competing in the U.S. and in her home country. Most recently, she competed as the only Junior in the second annual USHJA Young Jumper Championships in Traverse City, Michigan, with Genesis Z. Affectionately known as Ramses, Teagan and the warmblo…

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18. Ponies and Pageants with Sabrina Lewis 25:45

2+ y ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, we are joined by equestrian and Miss California USA 2021, Sabrina Lewis. Sabrina is an avid rider, having participated in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program in 2017, captained her IHSA team at UC Berkeley, and recently took to the Jumper and Equitation rings at her first rated show. Outside the saddle, she trades her tall boots fo…

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17. REPLAY: Equitation with Ellie Ferrigno 29:33

2+ y ago29:33

29:33

This month we are wrapping up four months of highlighting all things USHJA. June is Equitation month and we are celebrating with a replay of one of our most loved episodes with equitation superstar Ellie Ferrigno. Originally recorded in September of 2020, right after she took third in the 2020 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic - East, Ellie wa…

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16. The Thrill of Jumpers with Zoie Brogdon 24:13

2+ y ago24:13

24:13

This month we are celebrating Jumpers with Zoie Brogdon, a young rider who is making her mark on the sport in more ways than one. Zoie got her start in the horse world through the Compton Junior Equestrians and now has a few 1.10/1.15m national championships under her belt. In 2021, she topped Zones 9 and 10's Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Champion…

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15. Becoming a World Championship Hunter Rider with Geoffrey Hesslink 23:34

2+ y ago23:34

23:34

Welcome back to USHJA On Course! This month we are celebrating all things Hunters with an episode featuring one of USHJA's latest champions, Geoffrey Hesslink. Geoffrey recently added another big win to his list of accomplishments in the Hunter ring when he won this year's $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular. As a young prof…

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14. Life Changing Experiences with Lizzy Traband 20:58

2+ y ago20:58

20:58

Enjoy meeting multi-disciplined equestrian, Lizzy Traband, in this month's episode! Lizzy has participated in everything from trick riding to para-dressage to the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation rings. She is a past recipient of multiple USHJA grants, including the $25,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education Scholarship and the now discont…

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13. Creating a Co-Branded Collection with Katie Rosenfels and Raina King of Free Ride Equestrian 23:49

2+ y ago23:49

23:49

We're back and kicking off a second season with two guests from a collaboration like we've never done before! USHJA has teamed up with inventive equestrian apparel brand Free Ride Equestrian for a limited edition co-branded collection featuring co-branded sun shirts with SPF 50 protection, breeches with four-way stretch, uni-sex vintage style tees …

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12. Changing Perceptions with Wren Zimmerman 26:46

3+ y ago26:46

26:46

Wren Blae Zimmerman is a Jumper rider who has a unique story. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy, Wren is legally blind but doesn't let that stop her from her riding goals. With no recognized para-equestrian discipline for Hunter/Jumpers, she competes against able-bodied riders on her mission to change the perception about what those that…

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11. Adjusting for Amateurs with Caitlin Creel 47:53

3+ y ago47:53

47:53

Caitlin Creel is an amateur Jumper rider who used her voice to speak up about the rule change proposal put forward by the USHJA Joint Amateurs Task Force in late 2020. Caitlin's petition quickly caught the eye of Task Force members, fostering a pivotal conversation that helped lead to revaluation of the amateur rules as a whole. Now, Caitlin sits o…

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10. Giving Back with Rob Jacobs 50:02

3+ y ago50:02

50:02

An advocate for giving back to the equestrian sport, Rob Jacobs is the founder of the Robert Lawrence House of Opportunity, has long been involved with the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals, and sits on the USHJA's Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Committee. He is also a rider and trainer, recently relocating to California as the assistant t…

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9. Taking the Lead with Campbell Hudkins 26:07

3+ y ago26:07

26:07

At just 13 years old, Campbell Hudkins had a pretty amazing 2020. After spending her time off during the COVID-19 pandemic fundraising for USHA's Feed Aid program, she won the EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Final - East at the Capital Challenge Horse Show after rising 75 placings through three phases. She wrapped up the year as the rec…

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8. Opening Stall Doors with Jane DaCosta 53:33

4y ago53:33

53:33

This episode's guest is Jane DaCosta, founder and executive director of the Metropolitan Equestrian Team. A longtime rider and passionate horsewoman, Jane founded MET in 2010 with the mission to provide aspiring athletes in grades 3-12 with the opportunity to participate in equestrian sport and educational opportunities, regardless of their socioec…

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7. Growing as a Professional with Caitlyn Shiels 27:44

4y ago27:44

27:44

Caitlyn Shiels is the owner and head trainer of True North Stables, based out of Illinois and Florida. After her years of success a junior, including claiming gold at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, Caitlyn is a seasoned competitor, now having competed in multiple USHJA International Hunter Derby Championships, WCHR events …

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6. Bettering the Sport with Anne Kursinski 1:00:10

4y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In episode six of USHJA On Course we're joined by equestrian legend, Anne Kursinski. A five-time Olympian, author, clinician and international competitor, Anne has a passion for the sport unlike many. She is currently the Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Show Jumping Development program, as well as a longtime clinician of the USHJA Emerging Athletes Prog…

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5. Evolving from the Emerging Athletes Program with Jacob Pope 31:58

4y ago31:58

31:58

We're back with episode five of USHJA On Course and Jacob Pope, a special guest who has become a bit of a posterchild for one of USHJA's esteemed education programs. Jacob put himself on the top of the industry's radar when he won the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program in 2011, carrying that momentum into the following …

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4. Acing the Equitation with Ellie Ferrigno 32:07

4y ago32:07

32:07

If you've watched any equitation finals in recent years, you've definitely heard Ellie Ferrigno's name. But she is a seasoned competitor in all three rings, having claimed the Overall Grand Championship in the 3’6’’ section of the 2019 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East Coast, the 2019 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Sea…

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3. A Passion for Hunter Derbies with Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta 53:09

4y ago53:09

53:09

We're so excited to be joined by Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta of Beaver River Farm in Camden, South Carolina, and Danny and Ron's Rescue. You may know them from their equine endeavors--both have trained riders and horses to compete at the industry's most prestigious events, while Danny is a renowned judge and Ron has devoted countless hours to th…

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2. Sporthorse Ownership with Cheryl Olsten 30:53

4+ y ago30:53

30:53

Owner of Lafitte de Muze, Cheryl Olsten is this month's guest—if you haven't heard her name, you've definitely heard of her horse, Lafitte, who took home the honor of 2019 WCHR Horse of the Year with expert hunter rider Amanda Steege. On top of owning horses, Cheryl is a passionate writer and publisher with a children's book hitting shelves later t…

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1. A Winning Strategy with Victoria Colvin 29:30

4+ y ago29:30

29:30

Welcome to the very first episode of USHJA On Course, the brand new podcast from the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Today we are sitting down with Victoria Colvin to chat about what goes into her winning strategy. Tori has an impressive record, to say the least, in all three rings of our sport and has been involved in many numerous USHJA …

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Introducing USHJA On Course 1:32

4+ y ago1:32

1:32

Welcome to USHJA On Course, the official podcast of the United States Hunter Jumper Association. From beyond the competition arena, we'll introduce you to aspects of the sport you've always wanted to know more about, tricks of the trade from prominent members of the community and even reveal some topics you may have never thought of. Tune in each m…

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33. Hunter Week Recap, presented by THIS 16:14

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32. Looking Back on the Emerging Athletes Program with Carly Anthony 18:13

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31. The Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships with Allyn Marie Creel 12:02

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30. The Future of USHJA with Britt McCormick 22:35

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29. All Things Equitation with Archie Cox 21:02

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28. Recapping Hunter Week with Champions John French, Nick Haness, Geoffrey Hesslink and Scott Stewart 18:09

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27. Hunter Championships Hype with Nick Haness 24:17

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26. Being a Head Groom with Margo Thomas 36:26

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25. Switching Disciplines with Maya Schneider 36:06

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24. The Horsemanship Quiz Challenge with Kylie Cohen 23:49

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23. Safety in the Sport with Joe Dotoli 44:50

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22. Writing and Riding as a Black Equestrian with Shaq Blake 31:16

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21. Leading Change with Ryder Richardson 21:09

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20. Returning to Riding with Anne Sherwood 33:22

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19. Juniors and Young Jumpers with Teagan DeJong 15:14

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18. Ponies and Pageants with Sabrina Lewis 25:45

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17. REPLAY: Equitation with Ellie Ferrigno 29:33

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16. The Thrill of Jumpers with Zoie Brogdon 24:13

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15. Becoming a World Championship Hunter Rider with Geoffrey Hesslink 23:34

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14. Life Changing Experiences with Lizzy Traband 20:58

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13. Creating a Co-Branded Collection with Katie Rosenfels and Raina King of Free Ride Equestrian 23:49

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12. Changing Perceptions with Wren Zimmerman 26:46

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11. Adjusting for Amateurs with Caitlin Creel 47:53

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10. Giving Back with Rob Jacobs 50:02

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9. Taking the Lead with Campbell Hudkins 26:07

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8. Opening Stall Doors with Jane DaCosta 53:33

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7. Growing as a Professional with Caitlyn Shiels 27:44

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6. Bettering the Sport with Anne Kursinski 1:00:10

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5. Evolving from the Emerging Athletes Program with Jacob Pope 31:58

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4. Acing the Equitation with Ellie Ferrigno 32:07

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3. A Passion for Hunter Derbies with Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta 53:09

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2. Sporthorse Ownership with Cheryl Olsten 30:53

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1. A Winning Strategy with Victoria Colvin 29:30

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Introducing USHJA On Course 1:32

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