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USEA Podcast #386: All About Pre-Purchase Exams
A pre-purchase examination (PPE) is big part of investing in a new eventing partner, but there are so many options and add-ons that can be done in a PPE that the process can feel a bit daunting. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sat down with equine veterinarian and USEA Board of Governors member Dr. A...
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USEA Podcast #378: The Ultimate Rider Fitness Q&A Show
It's the start of a new year and what better time to talk about prioritizing yourself and your fitness than at the start of a new season? USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sat down with Olympian Boyd Martin and equestrian sports performance fitness coach Tony Sandoval to answer all of your submitted qu...
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USEA Podcast #372: Maximizing Your Horse's Downtime
One of the biggest parts of preparing for your 2025 season includes taking a look at what your horse's end-of-season schedule looks like. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sat down with five-star rider Meghan O'Donoghue about how you can plan for your horse's downtime, however that might look for them,...
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USEA Podcast #370: Allie Knowles Answers Your Questions
It's time for another rider Q&A session and this time around we chatted with USEA Intermediate AEC Champion and five-star eventer Allie Knowles about all things related to horse-care, being a professional in the sport, why Morswood is the absolute best boy in the barn, and more. A huge thanks to All...
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USEA Podcast #364: All Your Grooming Questions Answered
There is so much more to proper grooming than keeping your horse picture-perfect for the horse inspection. Good grooming practices are critical to proper horse management, no matter if you are planning for your next FEI appearance or your Starter level debut. To help you maximize your knowledge of g...
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USEA Podcast #356: Equine Heart Health with Dr. Amy Polkes
As eventers, the health and happiness of our horses is key. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown chats with Board-Certified Equine Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Amy Polkes about your horse's heart health, common cardiac issues you should be aware of, and ways to best ensure that your horse has the heal...
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USEA Podcast #353: Planning Out Your 2024 Eventing Season
Have a big goal you want to end your season with? USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown chatted with five-star eventer Will Faudree about making your goals and planning your season accordingly. From Plan A to Plan Z, Faudree talks about all of the things that might impact your plan and the path to your goa...
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USEA Podcast #352: Everything You Need to Know about Saddlery
Are you saddle shopping or just hoping to brush up on your skills for proper saddle fit for horse and rider? You won't want to miss this episode of the USEA Podcast where Host Nicole Brown chats with Emily Bates, Head of Product Innovation at Bates Saddlery. Learn about what types of saddles might b...
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USEA Podcast #351: Goal Setting for the New Year
Do you have some big goals for the 2024 eventing season? Did you know that only 12% of people hold onto their New Year's Resolutions past February? USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sits down with Pressure Proof Academy's Daniel Stewart to talk about New Year's Resolutions, setting attainable short-ter...