In Stride

• Daniel Clasing: Building Better Riders, Horses, and Courses

  This episode of In Stride is sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by course designer and 5* event rider Daniel Clasing.   Daniel Clasing is an American event rider who began competing seriously at age 13 and earned early successes, including a team bronze medal at the 2002 NAYRC CCI* and a win at the 2002 Virginia CCI*. He rode his longtime upper-level partner Houston to double clear cross-country rounds at Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event in 2013 and 2014, finishing just outside the top twenty in each. In addition to his riding career, he holds a licensed “r” grade cross-country course designer credential. He and his wife, Kaitlin, run a full-service training and coaching business, Clasing Equestrian, located in Lovettsville, Virginia.  Daniel reflects on his career and shares his perspective on where the sport of eventing is headed, including:  • How his early exposure to horses sparked his passion and set him on the path toward a career in eventing  • The systems and philosophies he follows when starting and developing young horses  • Why thoughtful cross-country course design at the lower levels is essential for building the foundation horses and riders need to progress safely and confidently  • How cross-country questions have evolved over the years, and what those changes mean for the future  Join Daniel and Sinead as they look at where eventing has been, where it’s going, and how the sport can keep moving in the right direction. 

  --------  

  1:31:55

  --------

  1:31:55
• Alyssa Phillips: Good Vibes & Big Results in Eventing

  This episode of In Stride is sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by top event rider Alyssa Phillips.  Alyssa Phillips is an American event rider based in Ocala, Florida, where she owns and operates her training and competition program. A product of the U.S. eventing development pathway and longtime student of Olympic-level rider Jennie Brannigan, Alyssa has produced multiple horses to the top of the sport. She earned a marquee career victory aboard her Holsteiner gelding Oskar at the 2021 Land Rover Kentucky CCI4*-S and was selected to represent the United States in multiple FEI Nations Cup competitions. In 2024, Alyssa was a member of the U.S. Nations Cup teams that earned second-place finishes at both CHIO Aachen and the Millstreet International CCIO4*-S, further establishing herself as one of the country’s most exciting rising stars in international eventing.   Alyssa reflects on her journey in high-performance eventing and the mindset that keeps her grounded, including:  • What she learned from stepping into the ride on a horse developed by another rider, and how she built trust, communication, and confidence in that partnership • The training philosophies and principles passed down from her mentors that shaped her approach to producing top event horses  • How she balances ambition with joy to keep the sport fun, sustainable, and in harmony with real life  • The thoughtful conditioning strategies she uses to build fitness and confidence for the toughest cross-country tracks  Join Alyssa and Sinead for an inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s most exciting young professionals about staying steady under pressure and thriving in the pursuit of excellence. 

  --------  

  1:07:25

  --------

  1:07:25
• Lehua Custer: Building Grand Prix Partnerships with Heart and Intention

  This episode of In Stride is sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Grand Prix dressage rider Lehua Custer.  Lehua Custer is an accomplished dressage rider and trainer who grew up in Hawaii. A longtime student of Olympic medalist and Hall of Fame horsewoman Hilda Gurney, Lehua has produced and ridden multiple horses to the FEI levels. She is best known for developing Fortunato H2O, who went on to excel in international para-dressage with U.S. rider Roxanne Trunnell, contributing to a global team podium finish. Lehua also developed and competed the talented Dutch Warmblood gelding FJ Ramzes to the Grand Prix level, earning strong results in national and CDI competition. Early in her career, Lehua received the prestigious Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize Grant, which helped accelerate her rise in the high-performance ranks.   Lehua reflects on her career and the influential horses who shaped it, including:  • How training under Olympic medalist Hilda Gurney molded her foundation and mindset as a professional  • The journey of Fortunato H2O “Tuna,” from his early development to his rise as a top para-dressage horse with Roxanne Trunnell  • Her partnership with FJ Ramzes and the incredible opportunities that came from developing him to the Grand Prix level  • How prioritizing physical strength and fitness transformed not only her riding, but her confidence and clarity as a trainer  Join Lehua and Sinead for an inspiring conversation about grit, opportunity, and the power of believing in what’s possible when you fully commit to the process. 

  --------  

  1:24:52

  --------

  1:24:52
• Rebecca Hart: A Para-Dressage Rider’s Path to Gold

  This episode of In Stride is sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by five-time Paralympian Rebecca Hart.  Rebecca Hart is a U.S. Paralympic dressage rider from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, now based in Wellington, Florida. Born with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a condition that causes progressive weakness and paralysis from the mid-back down, she has represented Team USA at five Paralympic Games: Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. Riding Floratina, she earned individual gold medals in both the Championship and Freestyle tests in Paris and helped secure team gold for the U.S. She also won a team bronze medal at the Tokyo Games with her horse El Corona Texel.   Rebecca reflects on her journey as a para-dressage athlete and the obstacles she’s overcome along the way, including:  • How she first found horses, discovered dressage, and built her early foundation in the sport  • The challenges she’s faced throughout her career and the importance of advocating for herself along the way  • How horses helped her redefine her identity, from being labeled as disabled to seeing herself as an athlete  • The journey to Paris with Floratina and what it meant to achieve gold medals and feel she had truly “made it”  Join Rebecca and Sinead for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and the unwavering passion that drives success in and out of the arena.  

  --------  

  1:20:29

  --------

  1:20:29
• Tristian Tucker: Changing the Way We Train Horses

  This episode of In Stride is sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by horsemanship trainer Tristian Tucker.  Tristan Tucker grew up in Australia surrounded by horses, heavily influenced by his mother and grandfather. From a young age, he spent time alongside his mother in racing stables and progressed through pony club in novelty, jumping, and eventing disciplines. He first travelled to Europe in late 1999, where he met his lifelong mentor, Morten Thomsen. In 2011, he began competing internationally with his Grand Prix dressage horse, Grønskovlunds Marquis, and in 2012 relocated permanently to the Netherlands to further his career. In September 2015, he launched the TRT Method online training program with Dutch co-founder Conny Loonstra. The TRT Method is all about helping riders understand their horses rather than control them, trading feelings of expectation for appreciation to create more relaxed, confident partnerships. Today, from his own stable in Langenboom, Noord-Brabant, Tristan trains all levels of horses, teaches international competitors, and gives clinics around the world using his renowned TRT Method.   Tristan shares his journey and the experiences that led to the creation of his unique training approach, including:  • Growing up with horses and the influences that inspired the development of the TRT Method  • What the TRT Method is, how it works, and what makes his approach to training different from others  • How he connects his method to the world of high-performance competition  • His philosophy on teaching and guiding riders toward better communication with their horses  Join Tristan and Sinead for an insightful conversation about the TRT Method and how it helps riders build more relaxed, confident, and understanding partnerships with their horses. 

  --------  

  1:11:39

  --------

  1:11:39

Mais podcasts de Desporto

Podcasts em tendência em Desporto

Sobre In Stride

In Stride: Podcast do grupo