Send us a textSmall but mighty, Lauren Hayes is a force to be reckoned with.She juggles riding, training and motherhood with grace and a positive attitude.Lauren shares her journey of school, becoming a parent and having to lower her expectations when riding couldn’t be her only focus.She is a shining example of remaining positive and rolling with the punches while demonstrating that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as far as talent in the sport is concerned.I think she is one of Canada’s most underrated riders and I think that she is going to continue to demonstrate that as she rises to the top.
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Episode 28-Aoife Leggett - Helping you find your best version of yourself with “Three Sixty Coaching “
Send us a textGrowing up in Wicklow, Ireland , Aoife Leggett discovered her passion for horses at an early age and was drawn to the adrenaline rush of the cross country portion of 3 day eventing .While continuing to compete she landed herself a position managing yards at a couple of different stables including Cooley Farms and Ardeo Sport Horses.Not content to stay with what was easy and in front of her, she pursued formal studies in Sport and Performance Psychology and Performance Nutrition. She also obtained certification as a personal trainer and breathwork instructor.That all led her to where she is today - helping people ( competitive riders included) to unlock their potential and live the life they have dreamed of and deserve.
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Episode 27 - Emil Spadone - Triple Threat -Trainer, Breeder and Entrepreneur
Send us a textTrainer, breeder and entrepreneur, Emil Spadone doesn’t sit still for long.I caught up with him on a rare quiet week when he was recovering from hip surgery- although even that day he was teaching a couple of lessons before we spoke.Emil shares what sparked his passion for the sport and what keeps him looking for the next great horse.He talks about why he started “Horse Flight” - an equine transport company.He also lets us in on one of the secrets to his success- finding people to partner with who care as much as you do .
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Episode 26 - George Morris - Take 2 - George at Home - Part 2
Send us a textGeorge Morris at home - Part 2 (Part 1 dropped Friday July 4th)George Morris ended up riding by chance but it was not by chance that he became so successful in the sport and sought out by so many for his wisdom and expertise.For decades he devoted his time and energy to bringing out the best not only in aspiring US riders, but riders from all over the world. He is considered by many to be the best riding trainer ever.His lifelong passion came to a screeching halt when he was banned from USEF in 2019.I sat down with George Morris in his home and he shared his story of his experience with Safe Sport. He also talked about his years in show jumping touching on some of his favourite horses, riders and experiences.I am thrilled to have been able to share a small portion of his legacy.
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Episode 25-George Morris- Take 2- George at Home
Send us a textGeorge Morris at home - Part 1 (Part 2 Drops Friday July 18th)George Morris ended up riding by chance but it was not by chance that he became so successful in the sport and sought out by so many for his wisdom and expertise.For decades he devoted his time and energy to bringing out the best not only in aspiring US riders but riders from all over the world. He is considered by many to be the best riding trainer ever.His lifelong passion came to a screeching halt when he was banned from USEF in 2019.I sit down with George Morris in his home and he shares his story of his experience with Safe Sport . He touches on a book that was published in April by Judy Berkley called “Off Course:Detours, DEI and Duplicity at U.S Equestrian Federation.”He also talks about his years in show jumping touching on some of his favourite horses, riders and experiences.
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