Chris Stafford

Karen O'Connor Update and Horses' Competition Plans

U.S. Multi Olympian, Karen O'Connor is still recovering from a serious riding accident that resulted in a broken back which has sidelined her for the spring eventing season. Her team of horses are currently being ridden by Lauren Kieffer and Marilyn Little to keep them fit for competition. The 11 year old Dutch Warmblood mare Veronica owned by Team Rebecca LLC is now ridden by her new regular partner Kieffer and the partnership began the season this weekend with a second place finish in the Ocala Horse Trials Open Preliminary.
Original Post Date: 02/13/2013 - 10:40   |   Last Updated: Wed, 2013-02-13 10:42

USEA Annual Meeting and Convention Podcasts

Chris Stafford Radio is on site at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention and we will be posting special podcasts from Colorado Springs. The daily podcasts will feature exclusive interviews with delegates who will share highlights and breaking news from the many meetings and seminars. We wish you could join in all the fun with us in Colorado, but our podcasts and video highlights will be the next best thing.Chris interviewed USEA CEO, Jo Whitehouse, to welcome everyone to Convention
Original Post Date: 12/08/2012 - 00:00   |   Last Updated: Sat, 2012-12-08 18:31

U.S. Team Finishes Seventh in 2012 Olympic Games

The U.S. team rallied to qualify two riders for the individual final today in Greenwich Park but would have been less than satisfied with the team seventh place finish at these Olympic Games. It was Germany all the way for gold medals and a gallant Great Britain holding onto the silver medal as New Zealand ousted Sweden to take the bronze, which was some consolation for Double Olympic Champion Mark Todd who dropped out of individual medal contention when Campino lowered the first part of the double in the team event. 
Original Post Date: 07/31/2012 - 15:20   |   Last Updated: Tue, 2012-07-31 16:55

U.S. Team Moves into Fifth Position Following a Day of Mixed Cross-Country Results

The U.S. riders had mixed fortunes on the cross country at the Olympic Games with anchorman Phillip Dutton and Jim and Arden Wildasin's Mystery Whisper returning the best result of the team adding just 2.8 time penalties to his overnight score to finish the day on 47.1 in 12th place. The team is currently in 5th place on 155.2 which will mean a long uphill climb to get back in medal contention tomorrow since the Germans held onto the lead and go into the show jumping on 124.70 followed by Great Britain on 130.2 and Sweden with 131.4.  
Original Post Date: 07/30/2012 - 16:30   |   Last Updated: Mon, 2012-07-30 16:39

Dutton is Best of U.S. Team after Dressage

The U.S. finished the dressage phase outside the medal positions today in Greenwich Park despite two solid rides by Phillip Dutton and Will Coleman to put the team in seventh place on a score of 138.80 going into the cross country phase.  Will Coleman produced a credible performance in his Olympic debut to finish on 46.3 but was clearly somewhat disappointed with Twizzel.
Original Post Date: 07/29/2012 - 14:19   |   Last Updated: Sun, 2012-07-29 16:24

U.S. Team Establishes Bronze Medal Placing After First Day’s Dressage

The U.S. team established its intentions today in Greenwich Park by finishing in bronze medal position after the first day’s dressage of the London Olympic Games. Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere put the first marks on the score board in front of a large crowd when they got things underway in ideal weather conditions for the horses. Boyd, who was asked to be pathfinder by Team Leader Mark Phillips, is currently tied for 13th place on 50.7 at the halfway stage and is clearly enjoying his Olympic experience, “I’m thrilled to be here.
Original Post Date: 07/28/2012 - 15:15   |   Last Updated: Sat, 2012-07-28 17:40

Olympic Games Get Underway in Greenwich Park

The U.S. were the first team to present at the jog in Greenwich Park this morning and passed with flying colors in front of a small gathering in the arena. Will Coleman led off with Twizzel followed by Tiana Coudray with Ringwood Magister, Phillip Dutton and Mystery Whisper, Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere, and finally Karen O’Connor with Mr. Medicott.
Original Post Date: 07/27/2012 - 14:08   |   Last Updated: Fri, 2012-07-27 14:50

Chris Stafford Radio Podcasts of the Week

Chris Stafford's syndicated podcast recordings of news, views and interviews from around the world of equestrian sport are available to listen online or download by following the links below.Olympic hopeful Allison Springer (USA) reviews her dressage test at the final mandatory outing for the American eventers before the Olympic team is announced. 
Original Post Date: 07/02/2012 - 09:40   |   Last Updated: Mon, 2012-07-02 09:41

Chris Stafford Radio Podcasts of the Week

Chris Stafford's syndicated podcast recordings of news, views and interviews from around the world of equestrian sport are available to listen online or download by following the links below.Christopher Burton (AUS) is on the verge of making his Olympic dream come true following consistent form this season on Holstein Park Leilani and is beginning to get used to the idea of becoming an Olympian.
Original Post Date: 06/25/2012 - 09:36   |   Last Updated: Mon, 2012-06-25 09:37
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