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Samantha and Glenn record the final 2010 Radio Show with a little laughter, many thanks and a lot of fond memories. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 126 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Thank you Sammy Sam and Glenny Glenn for a wonderful ride and thanks to Brian and Cat for making them sound so good!
• And thanks to the tens of thousands of listeners from around the world, you are the best.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap the Jumping Rolex Top Four results, Para Dressage Individual Freestyle, Combined Driving Obstacles final results, Vaulting Freestyle Team Finals competition today as we record at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 125 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: David Hunter
  
• Guest: Mike McLennan, Spotlight Driver
  
• Guest: Tucker Johnson
  
• Guest: American Vaulting Team
  
• Guest: British Vaulting Team

• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Sam and Glenn were all over the Kentucky Horse Park today, literally. We review driving, vaulting, vandalism and take a look at tomorrow’s closing ceremony with Dr. Everett McCorvey. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 124 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Joanne Eccles, British Individual Vaulting Gold Medalist
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• Guest: Dr. Everett McCorvey
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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We were all over the park today covering driving dressage and vaulting.   We have audio clips for you from both and a little fun too!  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 123 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Mike and Jerry McClennan
• Guest: Joshua Rector‘s mother Shirley Rector.
• Guest: Rochelle Steabler
• Guest: Kai Vorberg
• Guest: Joanne Eccles
• Guest: British Vaulting Squad
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap the Jumping Team Finals, Para Dressage Individual Championship Tests, Combined Driving Dressage and Vaulting Individual Freestyle today as we record at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 122 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: John Freiburger
• Guest: Gavin Robson
• Guest: Doug Orr
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Today we covered Para, the start of vaulting with an early lead by the USA and driving starts tomorrow.  Plus, Glenn went on a quest to find adventure at the horse park!  Listen in to what happened with that….

2010 Radio Show Episode 121 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Kegan Smith, South African Vaulter
  
• Guest: Georgina Bloomburg – ASPCA Exhibit
  
• Guest: John Nicholson, Director of Kentucky Horse Park
  
• Guest: Great Britain - Vaulting Team
  
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap the Para Dressage Individual Team tests and Jumping Team competition today as we record at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 120 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Mike McLennan, Spotlight Driving Rider
• Guest: Angel Karolyi, Spotlight Jumper
• Guest: Brendan Mcardle
• Guest: Rochelle O’Hara
• Guest: David Saunders
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with the first day of jumping and a preview of Para with Susan Treabess and Missy Ransehousen.  Plus Jane Savoie joins us for a few minutes.  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 119 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Brendon Mcardle
• Guest: Nick Skelton
• Guest: Susan Treabess
• Guest: Missy Ransehousen
• Guest: Jane Savoie
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the eventing competition as Gina Miles joins us. Plus, we have numerous other interviews for you as we conclude the eventing coverage from WEG. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 118 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Amy and William Fox-Pitt
  
• Guest: Jose Ortelli
• Guest: Amy Atkins
  
• Guest: Capt. Geoff Curran
  
• Guest: Gina Miles
• Guest: Frances Stead
• Guest: Jessica Phoenix
• Guest: Teresa Stopford-Sackville
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of cross country with Lucinda Green.  Plus we are joined by some loyal California fans and we talk about the art of Mongolia.  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 117 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Lucinda Green
  
• Guest and Picture: Rachael and Rebecca Knopf
  
• Guest: Elisabeth Koppa of Valiant Art
  
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap Eventing Dressage Day Two and Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle today as we record at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 116 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Guy McLean
• Guest:Kristine Oakhurst of Citizenhorse.com
• Guest: Jill Byrne of HRTV
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap Eventing Dressage with Samantha and Reining Finals with Lisa Coulter as we record at the International Equestrian Festival. Listen in as Templeton Thompson takes the show out with “Girls and Horses”…

2010 Radio Show Episode 115 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Lisa Coulter, Canadian Spotlight Reiner
• Guest: Templeton Thompson of Planet Cowgirl
  
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap the Dressage Grand Prix Special and Internet sensations Hamish and Dave and Peter Atkins join us at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 114 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Photo Credit: Jessica Phoenix and Exponential of Canada, owned by Jessica Phoenix.  Photo by Josh Walker of USEventing.com
• Guest: Steffen Peters
• Guest: Courtney Young of www.threedaysthreewaysblog.com
  
• Guest: Hamish and Dave of Equestrian Australia
  
• Guest: Gina Miles
  
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap Reining Qualifying competition and Dressage Team Grand Prix today as we record at the International Equestrian Festival in front of a live audience. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 113 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Pierre St. Jacques at www.pierrestjacquesdressage.com
• Guest: Dakota Missildine
• Guest: Julie Goodnight at www.juliegoodnight.com
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues. We recap Dressage Grand Prix with Reese Koffler-Stanfield and we are joined by the Swedish Reining Team.  There is a VERY special musical surprise for you in today’s show. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 112 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: International Dressage Rider Reese Koffler-Stanfield on the dressage competition.

• Guest: The Swedish Reining Team!  We love you guys and thanks Isabelle for singing for us!!!  You all were great!  See more pics on our Facebook Page.

• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap reining with Aaron Ralston and look forward to driving with Chester Weber. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 111 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Location: The International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Recording at 7:00 PM every night. Stop down and join us.
• Guest: Aaron Ralston on the USA Team win.
• Guest: Chester Weber on the upcoming driving competition.
• Guest: Monty Roberts on the Opening Ceremonies.
• Coverage: Follow all the coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the Horse Radio Network.

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We check in with many people to get a wrap up on this last weekly show before the games, including the top dressage rider in the world Edward Gal. Plus, we have Susanna Elliot from Alltech for the final report and Summer Frost of the Georgetown Equine Expo and we have Robert Dunn loyal listener on with us to speak about what he is looking forward too in his trip to the games. Listen in.

2010 Radio Show Episode 110 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Thank you to team engaged for inviting us to the Edward Gal clinic. Learn more about Team Engaged. http://www.teamengaged.com
• Guest: Summer Frost: from the Georgetown Equine Expo. Be sure to visit the Georgetown Equine Expo in Georgetown, KY during the WEG. http://georgetownequineexpo.com
• Guest: Thank you to Edward Gal for taking the time out to visit with us, learn more about Edward Gal at his website. http://www.edwardgal.nl/?p=10&l=EN
• Guest: Robert Dunn – faithful listener – Thank you to Robert Dunn for joining us to share his excitement for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• Guest: Susanna Elliot from Alltech – Thanks to Alltech for their continued support of the World Equestrian Games and the Horse Radio Network.   www.alltech.com
• News: USEF Names Endurance Team for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games : Hunter Jumper News
• News: The US Driving Team for the WEG has also been announced. United States Equestrian Federation
• News: FEI tv is going to have video on demand of the competitions available as soon as possible after they’re finished.    Welcome to FEI TV
• News: WEG: World Equestrian Games 2010 in Kentucky with Horse & Hound online

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We discuss the US and Canadian eventing team Final Selection Trials in Georgia – GO JESSIE! Also, eventer Captain Geoff Curran, a late and somewhat controversial addition to the Irish Eventing Team and Anneli SIlverstolpe of the Swedish Reining Team. Listen in.

2010 Radio Show Episode 109 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Photo: Isabell SIlverstolpe of the Swedish Reining Team.
• Guest: Martha Murdock – Arabian Giveaway
• Guest: Captain Geoff Curran – named 2nd reserve to Irish Team, recently finished 17th at Burghley, coming to WEG.
• Guest: Anneli Silverstolpe – Chef of the Swedish Reining Team
• News: Eventing Nation.com
• News: Team USA Wins the BMO Nations’ Cup before Record Crowd – MarketWatch
• News: Ward wins HITS Pfizer Million Grand Prix – The Daily Freeman Sports: Serving the Hudson Valley since 1871
• News: The Irish Jumping Team has been announced.
• News: The French Show Jumping Team was also announced.
• News: 2010 Radio Show Episode 46 – The Largest Shipment of Horses in History
• News: Police, signs will direct drivers to WEG – 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games – Kentucky.com
• News: Land Rover Announced as Official Luxury Automotive Sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
• News: Official Bourbon Cocktail of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

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The final countdown begins as more teams are announced. Plus, we catch up with two more of our spotlight athletes as they prepare to leave for Kentucky, and speak with world famous trainer Pat Parelli about his appearances at WEG. Listen in.

2010 Radio Show Episode 108 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Pat Parelli – Natural Horse Training
• Guest: Lisa Coulter



• News: Monty’s blog: Eventing & Horse Trials
• News: The Australians have announced their squad for the Three Day Event at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games here in Lexington in a couple of weeks time. Last week’s guest, Eventing Safety John predicted it almost on the money, but for one horse – nice one, John!
• News: New Zealand has announced it’s eventing squad that will head to Kentucky shortly to contest the World Equestrian Games, and it features a mixture of experience and young blood.
• News: Ireland also announced their eventing squad, and after some shuffling around in their travel arrangements, they are now sending six horses instead of five as originally planned.
• News: WEG ticket sales heat up.
• News: Alltech has come to the financial rescue of the World Equestrian Games, as the 2010 Foundation makes budget cuts to the tune of half a million dollars.
• News: Matthew Zimmer wins the Alltech Youtube contest for most viewed video and snags a pair of opening ceremony tickets and a thousand dollars.
• News: Jose Ortelli will be the only rider representing Argentina in the Three Day Event at the World Equestrian Games and has been training here in Lexington for the last couple of months.

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The latest news of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, a look at things to do close by and Samantha and Glenn’s favorite restaurant picks while you are here in Lexington. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 107 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Deb Balliet – Chief Executive Officer, Equine Land Conservation Resource
• Guest: Jennifer Burns – Warren County Convention/Visitors Bureau – Ohio’s Largest Playground
• Guest: John Lechner – Eventing Safety – Safety and Risk Management in Eventing
• News: After consistently good performances all year, and especially at the recent Richland CIC 3* and Advanced event, and following a thorough vet exam, six of the shortlisted US eventing team WEG horses have been given a bye from running cross country at the AEC’s in Georgia in a couple of weeks.
• News: Australia has announced it’s team for the dressage competition at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in a few weeks time.
• News: A Chilliwack brother-sister team are headed to Kentucky as part of Canada’s vaulting troupe.
• News: The inaugural Pfizer Million will host 3 of the 5 US WEG show jumping team, as well as many other Olympic and top level riders, and that’s only part of the entertainment package….
• News: The Horse.com will host a live question and answer session all about the health, wellbeing and safety of the horses at the 2010 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games with official discipline vets amongst other experts online on September 8th, that’s next wednesday.
• News: Megan Benjamin, the reigning World Champion vaulter who was also our gracious guest last week, has officially started blogging every other day until the Games.
• Glenn (Places with paper napkins):
  1. Best Diner: Ramseys Diners
  2. Best Burger: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
  3. Best Mexican: Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
  4. Best BBQ: Billy’s BBQ
  5. Best Chinese: Asian Royal Buffet
• Samantha (Places with cloth napkins):
  1. Portafino
  2. Dudley’s
  3. Tachibana
  4. a la lucie
  5. Jonathan’s
  6. Farmhouse – Cooking in the Bluegrass

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The excitement and the news are building for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Samantha and Glenn keep you up to date on the athletes, the KYHP, the International Equestrian Festival and the happenings in Lexington. Listen in and share in the excitement…

2010 Radio Show Episode 106 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek Returns!
• Guest: Megan Benjamin – Equestrian Vaulter
• Guest: Kip Cornett – Spotlight Lexington
• Guest: Daniel Stewart – Ride Right Now – presenting at the International Equestrian Festival.
• News: 101 athletes have been nominated to represent the United States at the World Equestrian Games next month, from more than 21 states, but no one from Kentucky.
• News: The USEF is hosting two mandatory outings for the Driving Competitors who’ll be representing the US at the World Equestrian Games next month.
• News: Canada will be represented by two drivers at the World Equestrian Games, and they are Daryl Billing and Debbie Laderoute. The Canadian Driving Team will be supported by Chef D’Equipe Bill Macgillivray and Team Vet Dr Tricia Arnold.
• News: The US has named it’s short list of vaulters for the World Equestrian Games, and we’re very excited to be able to share a conversation we had with none other than the reigning individual women’s gold medalist Megan Benjamin a bit later, but we will also put a link to the ranked list in our show notes.
• News: The Swedish dressage team has been revealed following the Swedish national championships last weekend and includes Patrik Kittel riding Watermill Scandic HBC and 3 other members which we will link too. Of course Patrik was the one in the middle of the whole rolkur investigation.
• News: The French Eventing shortlist has been named.
• News: In Show Jumping News New Zealand is putting forward one of its “strongest ever” showjumping teams for next month’s World Equestrian Games
• News: Menus are now available for the James Beard Foundation Cookin’ in the Bluegrass Celebrity Chef Dinner Series to be held at the Farmhouse in the Kentucky Horse Park
• News: A large portion of downtown Lexington will be a festival zone during the Spotlight Festival
• News: Well, Thursday is of course just 30 days away from the Games, another milestone, and I’m suddenly feeling strangely optimistic and energized, long may it last. I think it had something to do with a conversation I had with a Lexington businessman who’s determined that Kentucky make the most of this opportunity and put it’s best foot/face/hoof forward to welcome the world and show them what a special place this is, and tempt them to return as soon as possible and over and over again. I’d like to share with you my short chat with Kip Cornett.

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We discuss the US Dressage Selection Trials in detail with our spotlight rider Pierre St Jacques, who finished fifth, earning himself a place on the short list with his beautiful horse, Lucky Tiger. And of course the WEG news keeps on coming, including a chat with Dr Jennifer Feiner of Hagyard’s Equine Medical Institute who’ll be in charge of the quarantine facility for all the horses shipping in from Europe, and why Nicole Simpson-Shahinian isn’t on the USEF show-jumping short list for WEG with Tristan.   Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 105 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Photo Credit: Phelps Photos and Dressage Daily
• Guest: Nicole Shahinian-Simpson
• Guest: Dr Jennifer Feiner from Hagyards Equine Medical Institute
• Guest: Pierre St Jacques and Lucky Tiger – pierrestjacquesdressage.com
• News: There were lots of World Equestrian Games Three Day event hopefuls giving their horses a pipe-opener at the Mitsubishi Hartpury International Horse Trials in England last weekend, and in fact the three star CIC was won by British Team member Piggy French on the Kentucky bound Jakarta. For a detailed analysis of the WEG performances, and for great reading every day, check out Monty White’s blog at www.blog.talkinghorse.net.
• News: The short list of endurance horses and riders for the team to represent the US at the World Equestrian Games team has been announced, and they will now go forward to Shaker Village, KY before final selection.
• News: The USEF has named a ranked World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Short list of ten horse and rider combination, but there is one glaring omission.
• News: British Show Jumping have announced their selection for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: Ireland has named the majority of it’s team of riders headed over to Kentucky next month for the World Equestrian Games.
• News: Sadly, New Zealand will not be represented in the Dressage at the World Equestrian Games this year.
• News: After much deliberation the Swiss Equestrian Federation has announced that 2 individual riders will represent Switzerland in the dressage at the World Equestrian Games.
• News: The YMCA will be welcoming WEG visitors to it’s facilities during the Games.
• News: Alltech, title sponsor of the 2010 World Equestrian Games have come up with a genius idea for promotion.
• News: It was announced just last week that Dr Jennifer Feiner from Hagyards Equine Medical Institute will be the vet in charge of the quarantine for all of the horses arriving from Europe for the World Equestrian Games.
• News: Hagyard’s and Rood and Riddle will be offering tours around their facilities during the Games

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Today we speak with John Nicholson, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park, get the latest on the International Equestrian Festival from Kim Brown, and catch a few minutes with Eventing idol Blyth Tait.  Plus, all the latest news on the upcoming 2010 WEG Games.  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 104 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Blyth Tait
• Guest: John Nicholson, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park
• Guest: Kimberly Brown, from Horse Capital Productions, founder of the International Equestrian Festival
• News: AT&T will expand its cell phone and wireless Internet service at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as part of a package in which the company has been declared an official sponsor of the Games.
• News: If you are going to attend the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, you probably have one very important question: How long will I sit in traffic waiting to get into the Kentucky Horse Park?
• News: The Canadians have announced their Dressage and Reining Teams for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games next month here in Lexington, Kentucky.
• News: A big week for the US endurance riders as they contest their final trial for the endurance team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, in Danville, Illinois, but sadly one of the US’s best hopes, Valerie Kanavy does not think that the trial and the three weeks training in Shaker Village, KY is to her advantage, and so has withdrawn from WEG consideration.
• News: The two week long final selection trials for the US dressage team for the World Equestrian Games continue, and Tina Konyot and her horse Kalecto are off to a flying start.
• News: Some sad news from the dressage scene:  Dominican Republic Grand Prix rider Yvonne Losos de Muniz lost her WEG mount Optimus Prime last week when he had to be put down because of laminitis.  Yvonne had been campaigning Optimus Prime since buying him last December and they were qualified to compete at the WEG as individuals.
• News: Eventers in the US and England were busy this past weekend giving their WEG hopeful horses a run, albeit conservatively, at the Millbrook Horse Trials in New York, and at the Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing.
• News: Dr Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, the sponsor of the 2010 World Equestrian Games, celebrates 50 days until the opening ceremonies, and his birthday.
• News: The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will start celebrating early with it’s own version of the Olympic Flame.

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Celebrating the thoroughbred, as we speak with Teresa Stopford-Sackville who found Rolex winner, TB Cool Mountain. as a yearling and is now headed back to Kentucky with him for this year’s WEG. And we spoke with Susanna Thomas who runs the Makers Mark Secretariat Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Facility at the Kentucky Horse Park about her special plans for the Games. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 103 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Teresa Stopford-Sackville who found Rolex winner, TB Cool Mountain



• Guest: Jim Bates – General Manager and Executive VP of HRTV
• Guest: Susanna Thomas – Makers Mark Secretariat Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Facility at the Kentucky Horse Park
• News: The top 15 dressage horse and rider combinations in the United States are headed to Gladstone, New Jersey for the Festival of Champions which will incorporate the National Championships and Selection Trials for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: Anky Van Grunsven Named Reserve Rider For Dutch Reining Team – The Chronicle of the Horse
• News: The Kentucky Horse Park continues to build temporary structures and seating in preparation for the Games, and we will be posting new pictures on our facebook page this week.
• News: Colombia’s Daniel Blumen and Hungarian Henri Kovaks luckily both jumped clear rounds and are now one step closer to returning to compete here at the Park in September at the Alltech World Equestrian Games.
• News: We also heard from our spotlight endurance rider Cheryl Dell. She and her fantastic horse Reason to believe are on their way to Danville, Illinois to compete in the final selection trial for the US Endurance Team for the Games which takes place on August 10th.
• News: Trouble is brewing for the New Zealand Endurance Team heading for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games who just a week ago looked to be almost invincible.
• News: A city board denied a permit last week to allow a temporary campsite for 444 recreational vehicles near the Kentucky Horse Park during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games later this year.
• News: Campground and RV Park space is available only ten minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park with free shuttle service, nightly entertainment and fun for the kids and more. Visit them at www.wegaccommodations.com.
• News: Volunteers for the Spotlight Lexington Festival — the series of downtown entertainment events during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games — will get their names emblazoned on a car that will race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., on Oct. 31 as part of the Sprint Cup Series.
• News: Interactive map of the Alltech Experience that will be held at the WEG

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We’re joined by half of the US reining team for this year’s World Equestrian Games – Tom McCutcheon and Tim McQuay, as well as all the latest WEG news. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 102 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Chrissy Joy and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Monty Roberts - Join Up
• Guest: Tom McCutcheon
• Guest: Tim McQuay
• News: Richard Nicoll, the driving course designer for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, was recently on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park for several days to work with the course builder, meet with various decorators, and generally keep an eye on the progress of the marathon obstacles.
• News: Chester Weber has joined forces with Succeed and Charles Owen Helmets to auction off a Charles Owen Helmet Certificate during the Iron Horse CDE competitor party’s silent auction, as part of the Drivers4helmets campaign.
• News: Canadian Show Jumper Beth Underhill has withdrawn from World Equestrian Games contention after she was informed by the owners of her ride Top Gun, that the horse would no longer be available to her.
• News: While it seems that most things related to the Alltech World Equestrian Games keep going up in price I’m happy to be able to report on one thing that’s going down! LexTran, the local bus service, will charge just $2 for a round trip from downtown Lexington to the Horse Park for the Games, down from the previously announced $5.
• News: Starting this week, Pennfield Equine Feed Technologies have launched a weekly contest giving away pairs of tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: Alltech have set up a 24 hour phone hotline to answer questions relating to tickets to this years FEI World Equestrian Games.

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We take a look at the sport of driving and how it will all work during the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Plus we catch up with our Spotlight Driver Mike McClennan and all the latest 2010 WEG news. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 101 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Chrissy Joy and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Mike Mclennon – Spotlight Driver
• News: Winners of the Bluegrass Medallion Giveaway:
  Gold – Steven Birdsall from Westfield, PA
  Silver – Janine Wight from Boring, OR
  Bronze – Scott Ledermann from Germantown, WI
• News: Ticket prices for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), to be held Sept. 25 – Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky., have been temporarily lowered in an effort to boost sales.
• News: Lexington-based luxury gift store and fine trophy provider, L.V. Harkness & Co., has worked intimately with Moser Crystal of the Czech Republic to create team and individual trophies and medals for each of the eight disciplines participating in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: Jump Canada has announced the Long List of candidates in consideration for the Canadian Show Jumping Team at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games taking place September 25 to October 10 in Lexington, KY.
• News: Boyd Exell (AUS) today notched up his third individual victory at Aachen, the most prestigious international Four-in-Hand Driving competition, to add to his wins in 2003 and 2009. The Australian had a head start in the dressage and held onto his lead throughout.
• News: The hunters will get their chance to shine at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Live, daily, one-hour hunter derby demonstrations will be featured Oct. 4-10 at the WEG Equine Village Demonstration Arena.
• News: And the mini will be represented by The Arizona Mini Mystique which is a Miniature Horse Driving Drill Team that makes its home in Phoenix, AZ.
• News: Before it’s all over, said spokeswoman Amy Walker, they expect to have 1,000 journalists covering the Games. That’s not including the NBC crew that’s filming the Games for a later broadcast.
• News: Beginning today, July 19th, and running through September 24, 2010, you can enter for a chance to win a pair of Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games tickets from Kentucky Equine Research (KER).

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We talk to Pam Upton, Director of Tours at Blue Grass Tours and Aimee Reed Darnell, Publicist at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Plus, all the latest news from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Listen in….

2010 Radio Show Episode 100 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Pam Upton – Director of Tours at Blue Grass Tours
• Guest: Aimee Reed Darnell – Publicist at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
• News: This was a busy weekend all over the country, and indeed all across the world in equestrian circles, but probably nowhere more so than at the Battle in the Saddle at Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma. Shawn Flarida, a past guest on our show, episode 40, rode Buffalo Ranch’s RC Fancy Step to take the National Open Reining Championship and assure himself of a place on the US reining team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games starting this September.
• News: The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following drivers to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: Following the four star at Luhmulen, some attrition, veterinary evaluation and probably lengthy discussions, five horses have been added to the short list for the US eventing team for the Alltech FEI WEG.
• News: British Eventing today announced their squad for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
• News: The Dutch Equestrian Federation and chef d’equipe Sjef Janssen have announced the team that will represent The Netherlands at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games here in Kentucky.
• News: News on more additions to the Opening Ceremonies of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games: Cleveland’s Culver Acadamies will bring their historic Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes horsemanship units to the Kentucky Horse Park to participate this September.
• News: If you want to enjoy the Opening Ceremonies in style, and don’t mind spending a buck, or two, or 636, then the World Games Foundation might have just the package for you.
• News: Although ticket sales might not be as strong as expected originally, Delta Airlines has a plan for coping with an influx of visitors to Lexington during the Alltech World Equestrian Games later this year.
• News: And finally, some wonderful news, Horse Mania is back in town. Those wonderful multicoloured fibre glass horses have been spotted in Lexington again in celebration of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

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US Para-Equestrian Team Coach Missy Ransehousen gives us the low-down on the National Championships and Selection Trials that took place recently in Illinois, and Horse and Hound’s Pippa Roome updates us on what’s been happening in England across the disciplines. Listen in….

2010 Radio Show Episode 99 by SUCCEED – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Missy Ransehousen coach of the US Para-Equestrian Team
• Guest: Pippa Roome from Horse and Hound
• Guest: Duncan Peters - Hagyard – The world’s premier equine practice since 1876.
• News: 8 times national four in hand driving Champion Chester Weber remains unbeatable on Canadian soil at Bromont, and now heads to Illinois to compete again, and raise awareness for the growing helmet campaign started by Succeed and www.riders4helmets.com
• News: As temporary buildings, tents and seating continue to go up at the Kentucky Horse Park here in Lexington in preparation for the Alltech World Equestrian Games in September, last week there was one component being removed.
• News: Champion jockey and founder of the North American Racing Academy, Chris McCarron, along with some of his students, will join the many equestrians performing in the Opening Ceremonies at the Alltech World Equestrian Games.
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Samantha and Glenn are joined by a number of guests this week including Gold Medal Olympic Show Jumper Laura Kraut.  They are also joined by Spotlight Riders Pierre St. Jacques and Lisa Coulter. Listen in for all the news of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games….

2010 Radio Show Episode 98 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Our spotlight Dressage Rider Pierre St. Jacques and his lovely wife Samantha join us from Florida.
• Guest: We are also joined by our Spotlight Reiner Lisa Coulter from her farm in Texas.
• Guest: We are thrilled that Show Jumper Laura Kraut is joined us from Europe.
• News: We are delighted to announce that our very own Spotlight Eventer Jessie Phoenix and her horse Exponential join the Canadian short list of 9 after finishing third at the Bromont CCI 3*, and now start team training in earnest.
• News: There will now be parking available on site at the Kentucky Horse Park for everyone for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, but unfortunately none of it will be free.
• News: Kentucky Horse Park’s executive director John Nicolson is recognised by Pfizer Animal Health with their ninth annual Equine Industry Vision Award.
• News: For the first time in history Norway has qualified a dressage team for the World Equestrian Games.
• News: The Swiss will only field one individual in the Dressage at this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky after two of their top dressage riders decide not to ride in Lexington.
• News: New Zealand has named it’s first team of riders to take part in the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. Five riders will compete in the endurance, four as a team and one individually.
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Samantha and Glenn are joined by a number of guests live at the 100 day festival in downtown Lexington, KY. Listen in to share in the excitement of this fun event and learn why there were penguins at this very warm celebration.

2010 Radio Show Episode 97 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Everett McCorvey, director of the University of Kentucky’s Opera Theatre and president of Global Creative Connections, the company overseeing opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• Guest: Tom Eblen, is a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader who writes about life, people and issues in Kentucky.
• Guest: Roger Pille from the Newport Aquarium.
• News: Parking Change:  All parking for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be at a farm next to the Kentucky Horse Park on Ironworks Pike and will cost a minimum of $20 a car, cash only, Games officials said Wednesday.  More….
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A very special place to visit while you’re here for the Games, and a report from our spotlight eventer Jessica Phoenix on a busy and brilliant Bromont three star CCI. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 96 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Photo Credit: useventing.com
• Guest: Jim Wood – President and CEO of the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Guest: Jessica Phoenix – Our Spotlight Eventer
• News: Sadly US Olympic Dressage rider Guenter Seidel will not be able to ride in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this year after fracturing his pelvis in a fall.
• News: Purina has announced the names of it’s four semi finalists in it’s Live From Lexington Blogging from the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Competition, and we are thrilled to announce that we will be speaking to them on this show soon, so that you can make up your minds who should be the lucky winner.
• News: Volunteers from Kentucky and surrounding states flocked to Lexington on June 1 for the first volunteer training session in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This marks the beginning of general volunteer training which will span the month of June.
• News: Not only has the Kentucky Horse Park recently opened it’s stunning exhibit, A Gift From the Dessert, at the Horse Park Museum, which will run through until the end of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, but it also recently opened a Vaulting exhibit.
• News: The Horse and Hound recently reported that the British Vaulting, Reining and Endurance teams are still struggling to raise enough funds to come to Kentucky this autumn for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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We catch up on the latest WEG news, and discuss the highlights of our incredible night hosting the very successful First Ever Para Webathon, the journey to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 95 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• News: Susan Treabess flew home wednesday night, will be at work at the California State Capitol on thursday morning, and will be riding MoneyPenny, her WEG hopeful horse, in a special performance at the Western States Horse Expo this weekend.
• News: Chester Weber continued his long-time winning streak, taking the Garden State CDE at the Horse Park in New Jersey last weekend.
• News: Metropolitan Opera Star Denyce Graves will entertain audiences in a special performance as part of the Opening Ceremonies at this year’s Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: Kentucky Rotary Clubs are looking for volunteers to staff 300 concession shifts at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, and the payoff will go further and deeper than the general admission ticket you’ll receive in exchange for your time.
• News: This week has seen a flurry of announcements concerning anything and everything official to do with the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. Whether you’re thinking about information, equine safety, pizza or tours, The 2010 Games Foundation will have your back at the Kentucky Horse Park this fall…
• News: Alltech’s founder and owner Dr Pearse Lyons has heady dreams of bringing U2′s Bono together with conductor Gustavo “the dude” Dudamel as part of a Love-Haiti fundraising gig here in Kentucky as part of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, and as we can all attest, Dr Lyons has a habit of making his dreams come true.
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We bring you up to date with all the news, Krista Greathouse has details on the downtown WEG developments, and we catch up with our spotlight show-jumper, Angel Karolyi. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 94 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Krista Greathouse for Spotlight Lexington – City Liaison to 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
• Guest: Spotlight Show-Jumper Angel Karolyi
• News: We’re very happy to report that just five weeks after his crashing fall at the Rolex Three Day Event, here in Lexington, Ky, Oliver Townend trounced the competition at the Tattersalls FEI HSBC World Cup Qualifier, a CIC three star, leading from start to finish, riding Ashdale’s Cruise Master, the horse he brought over here and fell with.
• News: Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion dressage star Anky Van Grunsven of The Netherlands announced monday that she will not be a candidate for the Dutch team that will compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in September.
• News: Next weekend, from June 4th til the 6th, the Garden State Combined Driving Event in Allentown, NJ, will host a selection trial for the driving teams for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: The Alltech Fortnight Festival have revealed what Dr Lyons called “the jewel in the crown” – 29 year old Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Centre College’s Norton Centre in Danville on September 27th.
• News: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is excited to give visitors to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games the opportunity of a lifetime with the first ever “Ride a Reiner“.
• News: Spindletop Hall and RV Sales of Broward are pleased to announce that they will be joining forces to offer a limited number of exclusive, luxury RV accommodations available during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, less than a mile from the Kentucky Horse Park.
• News: The Georgetown Equine Expo is offering three different guided tours around Lexington, Frankfort and Midway taking in all the places of interest in between during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
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The 2010 Games Foundation’s Amy Walker updates us on the latest news, and answers your questions. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 93 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Amy Walker
• Guest: Amy Walker - 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™
• News: Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is honored to host the athletes and horses of the U.S. Para-Dressage team prior to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at its Versailles, Ky., corporate headquarters and research farm. They will also host Australia’s team horses following the competition.
• News: The American Association of Equine Practitioners will offer a Horsemen’s Seminar, A Winning Edge: Promoting Peak Performance in Equine Athletes, on Friday, September 24, 2010, at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, KY.
• News: Help spread the love of Reining personally at the 2010 Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games. Simply drop off old sliding plates in the Show Office at the 2010 NRHA Derby and we’ll give them to lucky WEG goers as a unique memento! Write your name and hometown or ranch name and website on the shoe so they’ll know exactly where it originated!
• News: The International Equestrian Festival, which will take place downtown Lexington in conjunction with the Games has a terrific new website, www.horsecapitalproductions.com, and they also have a new sponsor: The Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg.
• News: One for the Record Book! Minikus and Raether Tie for the Top in $55,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix at Kentucky Spring Classic.
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We talk to Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris about what it takes to make proper Kentucky Bourbon, and we catch up with our spotlight endurance rider Cheryl Dell, who recently got 2010 off to a flying start on her horse Reason to Believe. Listen in….

2010 Radio Show Episode 92 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris
• Guest: Cheryl Dell
• News: U.S. Equestrian Federation officials have named a partial short list for the 2010 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team that will compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games here in Lexington, Ky.
• News: The Equine Canada Reining Committee has announced the declared riders aiming for a spot on the Canadian Reining Team for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, to take place later this year here in Lexington, Kentucky.
• News: American long-listed show-jumpers have started their European tour in flying form, winning in both France and Germany as they prepare for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games here in Lexington, Kentucky.
• News: The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Tuesday approved a proposal for a race this October at Keeneland Racetrack with Arabian horses sponsored by the Emirates Equestrian Federation. The proposal, offered by Keeneland Association officials, is designed to attract further international attention to Kentucky and the horse industry during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: KBC’s NEW retail catalog is coming soon- sign up to get yours now PLUS download our rebate coupon to save even more at www.kbchorsesupplies.com.
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We continue our Chatting with the Champions Series with a candid conversation with Kai Vorberg, the Reining World Vaulting Champion.  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 91 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Kai Vorberg
• News: 60 National Federations have submitted entries in principle for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.  Click here for a full list, but they range from Argentina to Venezuela. With 60 countries expressing an interest in attending, the World Games 2010 Foundation anticipates as many as 800 athletes could compete. Final entries and individuals will be named in August.
• News: Alltech has further strengthened its commitment to equestrian sport with an announcement that it will continue to support the Royal Windsor Horse Show and Olympia, The London International Horse Show until the year 2013. The announcement comes just months before the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™, the largest equestrian sporting event ever held in the United States.
• News: The British Vaulting Team, our spotlight vaulters are training hard, and training winners, in an effort to raise money to bring their horse, Go for Gold to Kentucky this september for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: Dressage Champion Anky van Grunsven moves a step closer to competing in two disciplines in the this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park, when she takes Reserve Champion at the CRI * Swedish National Reining Championship, a qualifier for the 2010 WEG.
• News: Canada’s Cara Whitham, of Moffat, Ontario, was released from hospital earlier this month, just in time to resume a hectic schedule of judging duties leading up to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky horse park here in Lexington in september.
• News: The Country Channel has secured the exclusive European and UK rights to broadcast ‘The State of the Games’, a multi-part series that features the build up to the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.
• News: Champion rider and equine competitor Stacy Westfall will entertain audiences as she performs without a saddle or bridle on her champion horse, Roxy, in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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Re-live Rolex via Peter Atkins’ exhilarating helmet mounted video cam; we ask him what’s next – web cam for WEG? We also find out how Frances Stead keeps producing all these beautiful Clifton Event Horses from her base in New Zealand, how she found her Aussie rider Jock Paget, and what their plans are for the super talented 4* horse Clifton’s Promise this summer. And fresh off a very impressive debut at Badminton, the first Portugese Rider ever to complete, and with his sights firmly set on Lexington, Duarte Seabra. Plus all the latest 2010 WEG news you need to know.   Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 90 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Peter Atkins – see his helmet cam video at www.runhennyrun.com.



• Guest: Frances Stead & Jonathan Paget from www.cliftoneventers.com.



• Guest: Duarte Seabra (see show notes picture above.)
• News: Following Rolex last week, seven of the US horses were asked to stay at the Kentucky Horse Park by the USEF, and be thoroughly evaluated by a veterinary panel, to assess their soundness and suitability as potential members of the US eventing team at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games later this year.
• News: Reigning US National Champion Four In Hand driver, Chester Weber has announced that he will train and compete in North America this summer in preparation for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games to be held later this year here in Lexington, Kentucky.
• News: Dressage Canada has announced it’s selection of combinations for their European Tour of four competitions, which, according to coach Robert Dover will give them great exposure and experience as they build a medal contending team for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: The Hunter discipline will make its debut on the world stage at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
• News: Representatives of the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism, Alltech and the FEI World Equestrian Games will be touring 15 cities in eastern Kentucky next week to raise awareness of this world-class sporting event to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25 – Oct. 10, 2010.
• News: A public meeting was held in Midway, a few miles from the Kentucky Horse Park last week, and the majority decision means that a company may now bring in a temporary campground for visitors to the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games later this year
• News: Brentina, whom Debbie McDonald rode to Olympic and World Equestrian Games medals and a World Cup title, has given birth by embryo transfer to her first baby, a colt by the Hanoverian stallion Damsey.
• News: Six winners will be headed to the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games thanks to Farnam’s Countdown to Lexington Sweepstakes.
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Three times European Champion, three times Badminton Champion, five times winner of Burghley, Gold medals at Gawler, Lumuhlen and Stockholm World Championships.  Ginny Eliott has won fourteen (yes!) four star three day events, and has 2 silver and 2 bronze Olympic medals.  Now making a name for herself as the manager of the Irish Eventing Team, we are absolutely thrilled and honoured to have Ginny on as our guest today.  Also, local popular Lexington Dressage rider Reese Koffler Stanfield reports on her Test Event for the WEG, listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 89 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Ginny Elliott
• Guest: Reese Koffler Stanfield – Maplecrest Farm of Lexington Kentucky.  Here she is riding her freestyle test in Wellington, Florida:

• News: The Bluegrass Partnership for a Green Community has been working to make the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games as “green” as possible.
• News: While everyone’s heads have been full of World Cup show-jumping and Rolex, or so it seems, Australian Four in hand Driver, Boyd Excell turned in an outstanding performance in Geneva last weekend to win the Rolex FEI World Cup Driving Final.
• News: Tell Ariat, one of the main sponsors of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, about your passion for riding, and enter to win the trip of a lifetime, to the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park, plus other great prizes
• News: One of my favorite books of last year was Equine ER, the year in the life of Rood and Riddle, the official equine hospital and veterinary partner of the Alltech 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: The Harness Horse Youth Foundation has accepted an invitation from the World Equestrian Games’ Equine Village division to participate September 25 – 28, 2010.
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We take a look at the final test events including the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event.  How did it all go, who placed on top and is the Kentucky Horse Park ready for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games…

2010 Radio Show Episode 88 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Photo Credit: Josh Walker from useventing.com.
• Join in with Samantha and Glenn as they review the Dressage, Jumping and Eventing test events and the results.
• Interview: Spotlight rider Pierre St. Jacques
• Interview: William Fox-Pitt
• Interview: Oliver Townend after the fall.
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We take a look at what’s ahead at the Kentucky Horse Horse Park this week with the final test events, and catch up with two of our spotlight athletes: canadian eventer and new mother Jessie Phoenix, (aaah!) and The English Vaulting Squad. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 87 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Jessie Phoenix
• Guest: The English Vaulting Squad
• News: Craig Schmersal rode his stallion Boom Shernic to win the 2010 National Reining Breeders Classic last weekend in a tightly fought final in Katy, Texas. His score of 228 was half a point ahead of the two second place finishers, former WEG champion and 2010 radioshow guest, Shawn Flarida who rode Wimpys Little Chic, and Jordan Larson on Stop Like a Dream.
• News: The FEI Bureau has given it’s unanimous approval to new Stewards’ guidelines on warm-up techniques produced by the Working Group formed after the round table conference held in Lausanne, Switzerland in February. These new guidelines will be implemented on 15th May this year.
• News: Eight time national Champion four in hand driver Chester Weber has an artist in his team. Rolex W, is the latest equine celebrity to paint a “Moneigh” in aid of the ReRun Charity, and his artwork will be displayed here in Lexington during the three day event that bears his name.
• News: At their recent Annual Convention, the American Vaulting Association (AVA) presented Lifetime Achievement Awards, the highest award of the AVA, to Jeffrey Ashton Moore and Jan F. Garrod, whose efforts over the past 40 years have been instrumental to the recognition, growth and continued high standards of the sport of equestrian vaulting. At the same event, the Annual Trainer of the Year award was presented to Patti Skipton of Warm Beach Vaulters in Washington.
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We speak with the first reiner ever to set hoof in the brand new Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Cup Reining Test Event last summer, Aaron Ralston.  Plus, we catch up with spotlight reiner Lisa Coulter who’s been busy traveling, showing, and blogging for the official Games website.  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 86 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Lisa Coulter
• Guest: Aaron Ralston
• News: Grounds Pass Tickets to the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games go on sale to the general public this friday, 16th April, and details are emerging of what we can expect to see in the Equine Village, one of the attractions included in the ticket.
• News: On April 15 only, one day before official sales launch, Grounds Pass tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be available to Kentuckians at a special price of $15.
• News: The Kentucky Cup Dressage Test Event in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is gearing up to be a spectacular showcase of top level dressage.
• News: If you’re feeling rich and want to rub shoulders with Show-Jumping’s elite in aid of a good cause, then head for Grand Salem, New York on Saturday May 8th, and the USET Foundation Party to benefit the United States Show Jumping High Performance programmes.
• News: Finding yourself short of cash after making the trip to the Kentucky Horse Park for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games will not be a problem, as long as you have a  cashpoint, or ATM card.  Fitfth Third Bank has joined the sponsorship ranks of the Games, as both the presenting sponsor of the The Kentucky Experience and as Official Community Bank for the 16 Day International Competition.
• News: The United States Eventing Association has announced a marketing partnership with the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games to promote the Games by communicating ticket and hospitality opportunities to their membership.
• News: Horse TV has launched a new program, available on tv and online, dedicated to informing the public about the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: This year’s World Equestrian Games promises to be especially exciting for the reining discipline as several of the sport’s brightest stars are coming out of retirement to compete at this prestigious event.   Perhaps one of the most successful to step back into the show pen is Custom Legend.
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Amy Walker brings us up to date from her office at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Foundation, para-equestrian Jonathan Wentz shares some fabulous news, and we catch up on everything else WEG-related, including what some of our spotlight riders have been doing lately (clue: Jacob, 7lbs 7oz, born March 30th!) Listen in….

2010 Radio Show Episode 85 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Amy Walker of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Foundation
• Guest: Para-Equestrian Jonathan Wentz
• Guest: Spotlight Driver Mike McLennan
• News: The new FEI Equine Anti Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations and the Equine Prohibited Substances List went into effect this week for all FEI events.
• News: A new study by Dr Paul Coomes, Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville shows an increase in projected economic benefit for the State of Kentucky which stands to gain in the region of $167 million.
• News: The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, joined the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, or KIA, last week in a ceremony at the Kentucky Horse Park,to recognise a $1.95 million project funded in part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
• News: Four taxis from Yellow Cab Company will show their support for the Alltech FEI 2010 WEG, on the streets of Lexington, starting this month. Yellow Cab will be wrapping four cabs with the Alltech FEI 2010 WEG logo, and in addition, each cab will have a special ID number to represent the Games.
• News: We have some news from the National Reining Horse Association about the High Roller Reining Classic to Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation in Las Vegas in September. 800 top national and international horses and 2,000 riders will compete in this “AA” rated event, with over $150,000 in added money and prizes. A select few will come directly from there to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, to represent the US in the toughest international reining competition in the world.
• News: The sale of four new prints, as well as the original paintings, will benefit The Race for Education, and will also commemorate four disciplines at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: Ireland will field a dressage team at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.
• News: Megan Jones is likely to play a strong part in the Australian challenge at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: Buck Davidson Wins The Fork CIC*** (again) | Three Days Three Ways
• News: The Fork, in North Carolina, hosted an important run last weekend for horse and rider combinations headed to Rolex, and those vying for a place on the US Eventing Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Team.
• News: Burnham Market International Horse Trials was the only event to survive torrential rain in England last weekend, and the CIC 3 * was packed with eventing stars, but Rolex bound Oli Townend and Ashdale Cruise Master emerged as the winners.
• News: Tickets go on sale today for Wynonna Judd’s September 24 concert in Ashland, KY. Wynonna takes the stage at the Paramount Arts Center as part of the Alltech Fortnight Festival. The performance begins at 8 p.m. on the eve of opening ceremonies for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
• News: Grounds Pass Ticket Sales Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
• News: WEG Officials to upgrade online “Business Opportunity” notices.
• News: World Equestrian Games Blogs
• News: Susan’s Para E-Quest
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The 2010 Radio Show has a big announcement this week and we speak with Kimberly Brown, Templeton Thompson and Mark Peterson about the International Equestrian Festival.  Listen in….

2010 Radio Show Episode 84 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Darcy Lambert and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Kimberly Brown from the International Equestrian Festival
• Guest: Templeton Thompson
• Guest: Mark Peterson and Dusty
• News: The news this week starts in Great Britain in a story by our friends at Horse and Hound… Britain’s equestrian team has been set a target of 1 to 3 medlas of any flavor for the World Equestrian Games this fall here in Lexington.
• News: The $500,000 Finale Grand Prix of jumping was held in Wellington, Florida last weekend and is the richest purse ever at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.
• News: The Endurance Canada International Committee is pleased to announce the Declared riders and horses for the World Equestrian Games.
• News: The vaulters got a big boost in notoriety last week with an article about the discipline of vaulting in the New York Times.
• News: The spring season is going well for Canadian Olympic Eventer and friend of the Horse Radio Network, Hawley Bennett and her advanced horses.
• News: A big driving competition was held in Florida over the weekend at the Live Oak International in Ocala, Fl.
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We are joined by Rood & Riddle vet Dr Chris Newton, and speak to him about being the official vet of the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games.  Lauren Hough also joins us for a short chat before taking off for Europe for the World Cup Final riding Quick Study.  In the news…. Molly the Pony is coming to Kentucky.  Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 83 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Lauren Hough
• Guest: Chris Newton
• News: Courtney King Dye Continues to Make Progress
• News: We’d like to extend our thanks for the great response to last week’s show asking for help for three para-equestrian riders looking for horses for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. Also, a very exciting update on our own spotlight para-equestrian Susan Treabess who swept the board at the recent Dressage Affaire in Del Mar, California.
• News: Three Canadian Para-Equestrians were recently selected as torchbearers for the 2010 Paralympic Games.
• News: Rolex Legend Bruce Davidson will not be riding at the Three Day Event this year due to recent back surgery, but has not ruled out a comeback in time for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, and many of the WEG hopeful eventers were out in force this weekend at Poplar Place and Southern Pines.
• News: On Friday, 5,000 Kentucky schoolchildren came to the KY Horse Park’s new indoor arena to see demonstrations of the sports being featured in this year’s World Equestrian Games.  The driving demonstration was provided by the folks at the Gayla Driving Center in Georgetown, KY, with Sterling Graburn driving a four-in-hand team of Hackney Ponies. Here is the video Glenn spoke about.

• News: Molly the pony will be one of the guests we’ll be most looking forward to meeting at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
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This week the 2010 Radio Show has a mission; not just to entertain and inform, but to please help three outstanding and inspiring, young para-equestrians ride at this year’s World Equestrian Games. Listen in as dressage legend Robert Dover explains how he got involved in helping these athletes find partners for the 2010 World Equestrian Games…

2010 Radio Show Episode 82 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Robert Dover
• Guests: Becca Hart, Holly Bergay, and Jonathan Wentz
• News: Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games hopefuls are getting busy in all disciplines all over the world, and especially here in the United States, the competition is really beginning to heat up.
• News: Alltech unveiled another initiative last week, this time to encourage Kentucky school children to become involved in the World Equestrian Games. Dr Lyons himself was on hand at Squires Elementary School here in Lexington to explain what the World Equestrian Games are all about and also the Alltech Creative Scholar Programme, which will award free general admission tickets to the Games, to roughly one in every 25 students in participating schools.
• News: The United States Eventing Association is excited to welcome back Merial as a sponsor of the American Eventing Championships and the USEF Mandatory Outing for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. With Merial’s generous support, $25,000 will be awarded to the winner of the Advanced Class at the 2010 AEC.
• News: The Rolex Kentucky Four Star Event, and of course the Test Event for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, which is not far away now, coming up in the third week of April. British Eventer Oli Townend, who of course won Badminton and then Burghley last year has confirmed that he’s coming to Lexington to try and win Rolex and the third leg of the Grand Slam.
• News: Equestrian Australia has been fortunate once again to receive this additional funding for international travel,” commented Brett Mace Equestrian Australia High Performance Manager. “The cost of competing overseas for Equestrian athletes is extremely high and any additional support is greatly appreciated. Taking the riders and vets to this event would not have been possible without the support of the Australian Sports Commission.
• News: EMC Corporation, the world’s leading developer of information infrastructure technology and solutions, will be the official Physical Security Solutions Provider of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: With less than 200 days to go, we now know who will be singing My Old Kentucky Home at the Opening Ceremonies, and that will be Wynonna Judd. A native Kentuckian, Wynonna will sing in front of an expected crowd of about 30,000 in the outdoor stadium. Wynonna will be a major highlight in the programme that will feature more than 200 horses and a symphony orchestra, and more acts and entertainment still to be announced.
• News: The American Saddlebred Association has announced a partnership with the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games which will launch next week. The ASHA will be working with the World Games 2010 Foundation Inc, to make a designated website where members can buy tickets and a portion of the proceeds will go back to the breed organisation to assist the ASHA’s continuing effort to promote the American Saddlebred.
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Chatting with the course builders of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Cross Country and Driving Marathon Courses, and a report from the US Jumper selection trials in Wellington…

2010 Radio Show Episode 81 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Spotlight Show-jumper Angel Karolyi
• Guest: Mick Costello and Aaron Rust
• News: The first round of the US Show jumping selection trials for this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are complete, and we have a long list of 15 horses that will spend the summer jumping in Europe, before the team is finalized in September.
• News: Former 2010 radio show guest and National Champion Driver Chester Weber got his year off to a good start last weekend. Driving the team that he hopes to field at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games later this year, Weber competed against an international field at the Sunshine State FEI Combined Driving Event at the Florida Horse Park, and finished the three phase competition 24 points ahead of second placed Jamie Fairclough. This is Chester’s second WEG qualifying win, and he now heads to the Live Oak International in Ocala on March 24 -28th to defend his National Title.
• News: Sadly, the reigning individual World Champion of Eventing, Zara Philips, will not be coming to the Kentucky Horse Park to defend her title on her fantastic horse Toytown this September.
• News: There have also been some changes announced to the Reining Qualifications procedures for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: The USEF Selection Procedure and Application for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team are now available online at the USEF website, and the application to request a Wild Card invitation is also available.
• News: Tickets went on sale last Friday for the Celebrity Chef series of dinners to be held each night during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games at the Farmhouse, the charming and conveniently located restaurant within the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.
• News: The Purina Live from Lexington Contest is an opportunity for horse lovers everywhere to showcase their blogging skills for a chance to attend, and report live from, the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, here at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
• News: The Spotlight Lexington Festival, which will entertain locals and visitors downtown during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, has announced Coca-Cola as it’s newest sponsor.
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Join us as we speak with Kentucky’s First Lady, Jane Beshear. Plus, all the news of the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games, listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 80 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: First Lady Jane Beshear
• News: The US Jumper selection trials for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games are well under way in Wellington, Florida, and currently in the lead are Lauren Hough and Laura Kraut, both on a penalty score of zero.
• News: Irish show jumping manager Robert Splaine has declared his team that will take place in the four star Florida Nations Cup on Friday evening. In alphabetical order the team is, Kevin Babington riding Souvenir, Darragh Kenny on Obelix and Gale Force, Richie Moloney riding Brooke van de Zuuthoeve, and Shane Sweetnam with Rolette and Zamiro 16. All of the team are based here in the USA.
• News: This last weekend saw many of the A and B listed US eventing combinations running at Pine Top in Georgia. From all reports it seems that cross country on Sunday caused quite a few problems.
• News: Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that they have nominated Gwynne Rooke as the Chef d’Equipe for Canada’s dressage team heading to the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: Horse Sport Ireland has launched it’s “Team Ireland Equestrian” brand, which will be worn by all Irish equestrian riders across all Olympic disciplines leading up to the London Olympics in 2012, and of course including this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Follow them on Facebook.
• News: The Breyer Horse Models have been everywhere in the news lately, especially Esprit, the official Alltech FEI 2010 WEG model.
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Straight from the horse’s mouth, a progress update on WEG developments from the offices of the World Equestrian Games Foundation and Alltech. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 79 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guests: Susanna Elliot & Amy Walker
• News: US para-equestrian team members are seeking horses for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This is the first time that the para-equestrian world championships will be run concurrently with the seven other FEI disciplines.  Please email Hope Hand with any further questions.
• News: One of the latest official blog entries from the Alltech WEG Foundation Office is from German para-equestrian Angelika Trabert, and it’s incredibly inspiring. The Alltech FEI blog has been great reading lately with their athlete postings, and at the beginning of the month they featured none other than our very own reiner, Lisa Coulter, so be sure to check that out.
• News: Maker’s Mark, the world’s oldest operating bourbon distillery, has been named the official bourbon of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: The United States Equestrian Federation Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming the horse/rider combination of Sapphire and McLain Ward to the Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: The World Games 2010 Foundation has announced the availability of “World Equestrian Radio”, a personal radio service complete with a souvenir radio receiver, to spectators at this year’s Games here in Lexington. The World Equestrian Radio personal radio receiver will allow users to listen to live commentary and information while viewing a specific event or discipline.   Click here to order radio receivers.
• News: Tickets went on sale last week for The Temptations, who are coming to Frankfort, Kentucky as part of the Alltech Fortnight Festival, and will play the Grand Theatre on the 25th and 26th of September.
• News: Horse Capital Productions and HRTV, a 24 hour broadcast television and broadband network dedicated to horseracing and horse sports, have reached an agreement for the network to serve as a presenting sponsor of the 2010 International Equestrian Festival.
• News: Equimania!, part of Equine Guelph, and an interactive traveling education centre for youth, is crossing international borders for the first time and will make it’s presence known at the Kentucky Horse Park during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The 5,500 lb exhibit has been invited to be the center for youth equine education over the 16 days of competition.
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We celebrate the 400th episode on the Horse Radio Network and we get caught up with our Para-equestrian Rider Susan Treabess.  Plus, all the news of the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games, listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 78 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts:Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Susan Treabess
• Guest: Helena B. and Chris Stafford
• News: Equine Canada has named Lauren Barwick of Aldergrove, BC, as the inaugural recipient of the Equine Canada President’s award. As an individual gold and silver medalist at the 2008 Paralympic Games, Barwick is not only Canada’s most successful para-equestrian athlete in history, but is also a powerful ambassador for equestrian sport.
• News: Venezuelan show-jumper Pablo Barrios finally hit the jackpot on saturday night, winning the $150,000 World Cup Grand Prix at Wellington. Barrios has been in the money consistently for the last 8 years but this was his first major win, and it was particularly impressive, as he crossed the finish line nearly four seconds faster than second place finisher, American Jefferey Welles on Armani.
• News: Sultan Ahmad Al Beloushi recently won the prestigious His Highness The President’s Cup in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in record breaking time, while the United States were represented by Ellyn Rapp and Jeremy Reynolds.
• News: Meanwhile, over in England, Endurance GB has set up a series of non-competitive rides in an effort to raise funds to send teams over to compete here at the World Equestrian Games.
• News: The American Endurance Ride Conference will hold it’s annual Convention and Trade Show this weekend in Reno, Nevada, and it will include a presentation covering the US Endurance Team High Performance Programme aimed at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• News: Due to the success of it’s Equine News and Brews meeting series last year, Alltech will be resuming the free public programme this month with an educational focus on the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• News: If you’re not local to Lexington, Kentucky you can still become a WEGspert! Fans of the 2010 World Equestrian Games can now complete a video training programme online to become an official 2010 Alltech FEI WEGspert from the comfort of their homes.
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We get a report from Anna Sharpley on the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games preparations in Australia and we speak to our Spotlight Dressage Rider Pierre St Jacques after his exciting weekend at the Dressage Masters. Listen in…

2010 Radio Show Episode 77 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Darcy Lambert and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Pierre St Jacques
• Guest: Anna Sharpley writes for www.horsedeals.com.au.
• News: A crowd of 4,300 braved wind and cold to cheer on 16 of the top Dressage Riders in the world last weekend at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in South Florida here in the USA. See results…
• News: Belgium’s Jos Lansink has galloped off with top honours in one of the world’s richest showjumping Grand Prix, taking home €90,000 for winning the President of the UAE Cup in Abu Dhabi yesterday.
• News: The show jumping squad for the World Equestrian Games later this year named by Equestrian Sports New Zealand this week features a mix of home and overseas-based riders.
• News: Frederick County, Maryland horse rider and trainer Glenda Player was nominated to ride in the World Equestrian Games Equine Village to showcase the Irish Draft Sport horse breed.
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