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Dr. Inga Wolframm continues this series on Rider Psychology by explaining the distinction between high performance and other riders in terms of confidence; why top riders become great and how all riders can empower themselves with the right tools. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstaffordpodbean.com or on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

NBC Racing Analyst and Reporter Donna Barton Brothers joins me in conversation to talk about her life as jockey, her first book, her second career, how it took time to overcome her on-camera nerves and what she feels would be a good thing for racing, as well as her plans for more books, and what she considers were racing highlights of 2012. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Sara Leiser from The Chronicle of the Horse joins me to discuss what's been making the headlines in the world of horse sports this week from new 'blood rules' in dressage to Grand Prix winners, FEI Award winners, the new FEI Nations Cup Series, shortlisted eventing course designers for the 2016 Olympic Games and how to become an equestrian journalist. You can post your comments on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow us on Twitter @chronofhorse and @chrisestafford. Thanks to Claire Khuen @clairekhuen for taking us out of the show with her cover version of Snowbird.

U.S. dressage rider Catherine Haddad tells us how much she is enjoying her return to the U.S. after 20 years in Germany. Catherine also has an update on the Global Dressage Forum that took place in The Netherlands last week as well as other international dressage news. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on the Chris Stafford Radio Facebook Page. Follow us on Twitter @CatherineHaddad and @chrisestafford

British event rider James Alliston, who dominated the Galway Downs CCI3* event this weekend with three horses taking first, second and sixth place, explains why he prefers California over Gloucestershire to establish his credentials as an international rider with the hope of one day catching the selectors eye.  You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Galway Downs organizer, Robert Kellerhouse, has produced another very successful event with multiple divisions across the levels at the popular California venue welcoming riders from around the country for the last in the PRO Tour Series @PROEventRiders too. Robert reflects on how the event has grown from small acorns and is now the destination for many North American based eventers to wrap up the season. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow us on Twitter @galwaydowns and @chrisestafford.

Eventer Jonathan Hollings concludes his term as Chairman of the Professional Horseman's Council which is affiliated to the U.S. Eventing Association and reviews what he feels has been achieved during his tenure and what the PHC will be focused on in the future. You can domment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Fran Jurga and I analyse the past two weeks of news from dressage riders and horses making headlines to Breeders Cup, stallions, a baby announcement, an Australian becoming the new Canadian Eventing Coach, Kiwi eventers scooping the big prizes, the value of Olympic media coverage and of course there's always Downton Abbey.  You can post your comments on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow us on Twitter @franjurga and @chrisestafford

New Zealander Andrew Nicholson capped a banner season by winning the Les Etoiles de Pau CCI4* event in France this weekend on Nereo. This is his fourth consecutive international victory this fall following Burghley, Blenheim CIC3* and Boekelo CCI3* (both on Quimbo). While this is the end of the season for Andrew there's the youngsters to bring on and some time for the family as well as other sports to follow.  You can post your comments on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

In this exclusive interview, Karen O'Connor joins me to talk about her recovery now that she's home in Virginia and on her way to a full recovery from the recent fall that resulted in a broken back. You can post your message for Karen on the O'Connor Equestrian Facebook Page or leave your comments on http://chrisstafford.podbean.com.

Doug Warnock is a regular listener to the show who is involved with the Hoofbeats Dressage Club in Ontario, Canada and he tells us what plans he has for the club and how they are using social media to build their audience. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Australian Olympian Clayton Fredericks has been named as the new Canadian Team Coach and he shares his reaction to today's announcement and what he's looking forward to as he establishes his new training center in Ocala, Florida. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow us on Twitter @claytonfrederi1 and @chrisestafford.

Claire Khuen joins me to take a look at the North American indoor show jumping and equitation season with a review of Harrisburg to previews of Washington, Kentucky and Toronto. Plus a look ahead to the Florida circuits of HITS Ocala and the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. And Claire sings us out of the show too with He Thinks He'll Keep Her. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisestafford.podbean.com. Follow us on Twitter @clairekhuen and @chrisestafford.

Will Coleman reports on the cross country from Fair Hill International following his ride in the CCI2* with Zipp where they finished the day in 10th place. Will also watched the CCI3* competition unfold and shares his impressions of the day's sport from Elkton, MD. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow us on Twitter @ColemanEventing and @chrisestafford.

Fran Jurga and I are joined by Horse Sport International Editor Pamela Young who brings her international perspective to the topics of the week which include World Cups and WEG's plus Fran has important news on witches, and there's the washout at Le Lion d'Angers as well as the usual Downton Abbey chat - spoiler-free of course. You can comment on this epsiode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com.  Follow us on Twitter @franjurga, @HorseSportIntl and @chrisestafford. Join our Facebook Page too at http://www.facebook.com/ChrisStaffordRadio