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Jimmy Wofford returns to share his perspective on the sport of eventing, in particular The Fork Horse Trials last weekend, the upcoming season, and some recent international rule changes that he feels were not in the best interests of the horse's welfare.  You can comment on this episode on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Lauren Kieffer had a banner weekend at The Fork Horse Trials when she won the CIC2* aboard Czechmate and picked up two second place finishes in other divisions with some exciting new horses that were bred by Mrs. Jacqueline Mars. You can comment on this episode at Chris Stafford Radio on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Karen O'Connor reflects on a busy weekend at The Fork Horse Trials in North Carolina where Mr. Medicott returned to eventing for the first time since the London Olympic Games with Marilyn Little in the saddle, and she also had students and home bred horses to keep an eye on too.  We find out too what it feels like for her to be back in the tack after her injury last year and what next for this spring season.  You can comment on this episode at Chris Stafford Radio on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Talent, looks and opportunities take Oliver Jasny from the threadbare gymkhanas of his youth to the rarefied heights of international dressage where he becomes a celebrity, the darling of the dressage set and lands the biggest sponsorship in the history of equestrianism. But when his sister Kathryn goes to his sumptuous training establishment she does not like what she finds one little bit...  Caroline Akrill writes with a real knowledge of the equine world. She vividly recreates the tense moments of open competition, the atmosphere of the showgrounds, riding schools and training establishments. Her prose sparkles with humor, has some real heart-stopping moments and a truly dramatic finale.  Flying Changes was first published by Arlington Books, London in 1985. Read by Chris Stafford. Flying Changes is available on Amazon. Music is courtesy of Marie-Lynn Hammond; @chevalgal and  http://marielynnhammond.com

Dr. Milt Toby has more advice on the many aspects of buying and selling horses as he explains the role of agents, their fiduciary responsibilities, and what the buyer or selling should be made aware of when using an agent.  You can comment on this episode on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio. Visit Milt's website at www.miltonctoby.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Jayne Roberts joins Inga and I to demystify the science of nutrition and horse management by bridging the gap between theory and practice. We unwrap misconceptions and misunderstandings that often confuse owners who find themselves baffled by complex marketing and peer pressure. You can comment on this episode on the Facebook Page of Chris Stafford Radio and post your questions for Inga too. Follow us on Twitter @IngaWolframm and @chrisestafford.

David Strickland explains why the Olympic dressage rules could change and presents his argument for a three member team, which is based on his analysis of recent trends in the sport. You can comment on this episode on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Talent, looks and opportunities take Oliver Jasny from the threadbare gymkhanas of his youth to the rarefied heights of international dressage where he becomes a celebrity, the darling of the dressage set and lands the biggest sponsorship in the history of equestrianism. But when his sister Kathryn goes to his sumptuous training establishment she does not like what she finds one little bit...  Caroline Akrill writes with a real knowledge of the equine world. She vividly recreates the tense moments of open competition, the atmosphere of the showgrounds, riding schools and training establishments. Her prose sparkles with humor, has some real heart-stopping moments and a truly dramatic finale.  Flying Changes was first published by Arlington Books, London in 1985. Read by Chris Stafford. Flying Changes is available on Amazon. Music is courtesy of Marie-Lynn Hammond; @chevalgal and  http://marielynnhammond.com

Dr. Milt Toby has more great advice this week regarding pre-purchase veterinary examinations; when and how to go about them and the veterinarian's responsibility to provide information that enables you to make the ultimate decision of whether to buy the horse. Visit www.miltonctoby.com to find out more about Milt and his practice in Kentucky. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Dressage rider Chrissa Hoffmann explains why moving to Florida from Kentucky has boosted both her career, and how her business of selling horses has profited. Find out why she too needs to go shopping again, the arrival of an exciting new prospect and who she has in the show ring. You can learn more about Chrissa on her website at www.cfh-dressage.com.

Eventing legend Lucinda Green explains how to achieve a secure seat to give your horse the best chance going cross country. She has some useful tips on how to develop a strong lower leg including how to not sit on the loo! Find out why Lucinda became a great rider and what she looks for in rising talent. You can learn more about Lucinda's clinics on her Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/LucindaGreenMBE?fref=ts and follow us on Twitter @LucindaGreenMBE and @chrisestafford

Talent, looks and opportunities take Oliver Jasny from the threadbare gymkhanas of his youth to the rarefied heights of international dressage where he becomes a celebrity, the darling of the dressage set and lands the biggest sponsorship in the history of equestrianism. But when his sister Kathryn goes to his sumptuous training establishment she does not like what she finds one little bit...  Caroline Akrill writes with a real knowledge of the equine world. She vividly recreates the tense moments of open competition, the atmosphere of the showgrounds, riding schools and training establishments. Her prose sparkles with humor, has some real heart-stopping moments and a truly dramatic finale.  Flying Changes was first published by Arlington Books, London in 1985. Read by Chris Stafford. Flying Changes is available on Amazon. Music is courtesy of Marie-Lynn Hammond; @chevalgal and  http://marielynnhammond.com

Canadian singer-songwriter Marie-Lynn Hammond returns to tell us stories about ponies that have inspired her music from childhood to more recent times, including her passion to protect the Newfoundland Pony. We hear two tracks from her recent Hoofbeats album, which is available on iTunes: The Naughtiest Pony and Newfoundland Pony. Find out more about Marie-Lynn and her music at www.marielynnhammond.com. Follow us on Twitter @chevalgal and @chrisestafford.

Louise Parkes brings us up-to-date with the latest news from the Rolex FEI Jumping World Cup and Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage qualifiers. Louise shares the excitement of the final Western European league qualifier at 's-Hertongenbosch in The Netherlands last weekend and we find out who has made the final standings to compete at the FEI World Cup Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden from April 25-28th. Visit www.fei.org for more information and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Dr. Milt Toby returns with more helpful legal advice and explains what it means to buy or sell a horse 'as is'.  Will these 'magic words' hold up in a court of law? Find out what you need to know and the implications of taking the seller at his word.  Visit Milt's website at www.miltonctoby.com and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford