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U.S. Olympic event team rider William Coleman III joins us live from Fair Hill International Three Day Event in Elkton, MD to review his dressage test aboard Jim Fitzgerald's Zipp in the CCI2* and give us a preview of the course and conditions for the event.  You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford. And tune in for Will's cross country report on Saturday

Classical dressage trainer Paul Belasik wraps up this series based on his book Nature, Nurture and Horses with some sound advice on making the right choices to combine nature and nurture in your dressage horse. You can post your comments on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter at chrisestafford.

Dr. Paul McGreevy from the International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) continues this short series by explaining The 8 Principles of Learning Theory in Equitation. You can comment on this episode by going to www.chrisstafford.podbean.com - then look to the episode title. For more information about the ISES visit www.equitationscience.com.

International dressage rider Pierre St Jacques will be taking up a new role as Head Trainer for Rolling Stone Farm, PA which will mean a fresh chapter for this popular Canadian born American, his eventing wife Samantha and their son Stirling. Pierre explains that this opportunity has come at the right time for him and his family.  You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Olympian Jane Holderness-Roddam reflects on the work of her mother, equestrian artist Anne Bullen, and the recent exhibition of her work at the Osborne Studio Gallery in London. Her illustrations graced the pages of numerous books by leading authors and, while her life was cut short, her work lives on and is admired for its subtle and exquisite detail in all its genres and mediums. Visit www.osg.uk.com to view some of her work. You can post your comments at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Paul Belasik continues this series on starting the young dressage horse based on his book Nature, Nurture and Horses. On this episode he discusses the finer details of how to overcome small problems along the way. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Prof. Paul McGreevy concludes this series on the research findings of the International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) by addressing the effect of tight nosebands and offering some solutions. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Canadian Olympic eventing veteran Peter Gray is turning his focus to a second career in dressage with plans to ride in the Small Tour in Florida this winter on his Don Schufro gelding. The popular Bermuda native tells us what the challenges are of perfecting the art of dressage while also fulfilling his role in eventing as coach, clinician and organizer.  You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

U.S. Olympic event rider Karen O'Connor suffered a rotational fall at the Morven Park Fall Horse Trials in Virginia this weekend with the Advanced mare Veronica, resulting in fractured vertebrae.  Her husband David has an update on her condition and her prognosis. You can post your comments on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Jimmy Wofford and Michael Pollard discuss some of the topics that Michael raised in his recent articles for the Chronicle of The Horse offering some observations as to why the U.S. came home empty handed from the Olympic Games and some possible solutions that would give them a better chance of medals in the future.  You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Classical dressage trainer Paul Belasik continues his series on training the young horse based on his new book, Nature, Nurture and Horses. This episode focuses on backing and the first stages of riding. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford.

Justin Hull is an Adult Amateur Eventer from Greenville, South Carolina who combines his love of the sport with a full time job as a Software Engineer. Justin tells us he is moving up the levels and what he is working on for next season.  You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Dr. Paul McGreevy of the International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) continues this series on the findings of the ISES by addressing Training Deficits. To find out more about the work of the ISES visit www.equitationscience.com. You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow me on Twitter at chrisestafford.

British Show Jumper Tina Fletcher suffered a nasty fall from Hello Sailor in the Spruce Meadows Grand Prix at Calgary last month and tells us how she will be sidelined for several more weeks with her ankle injury.  You can comment on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Dr Paul McGreevy begins a series on equitation science based on the findings of research by the International Society of Equitation Science (ISES). Part 1 addresses Confinement 8 Nutrition.  You can post your comments on this episode at www.chrisstafford.podbean.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford