The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 314] The WEF Series- Representing Chile in the Nations Cup at WEF with Gaby Reutter

Gaby Reutter is a professional show jumper and founder of Lumière Horses Inc. She has been training United States for several years now with shows across the US, Canada, and Europe. Originally from Chile, Gaby is currently ranked the #1 female Chilean show jumper with the goal of becoming Chile’s second woman to represent the nation in the Olympics, and the first since 1972. Gaby's most recent career highlight was a Bronze Medal finish at the 2022 South American Games in Paraguay with her horse, Maharees Rock. Listen in!

[EP 313] The WEF Series- How Daniel Coyle Won the CSIO4* Grand Prix during WEF 8

Daniel Coyle is the lead rider for Lothlorien Farm and recent winner of the CSIO4* Grand Prix during WEF 8. Originally from County Derry in Northern Ireland, Daniel has represented his home country of Ireland at the European Championships in Riesenbeck, Germany, and the World Equestrian Games in Herning, Denmark. In 2022, Daniel qualified for the 2023 FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha, NE, as the leader of the North American League standings thanks to brilliant performances from both Legacy and Ivory TCS throughout the year. He also took home the win in the CSIO5* Grand Prix in Rotterdam (NED) on Oak Grove’s Carlyle in 2022. So far in 2023, Daniel has been moving young horses up the levels and focusing his international string on select events at Wellington International, including the CSIO4* Grand Prix, which he won aboard Ivory TCS. Listen in!

[EP 312] The WEF Series- Daniel Bluman Talks About His Recent Achievement Winning the $425,000 Equestrian Realty CIS5* Grand Prix

Daniel Bluman joins the podcast once again after winning the $425,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CIS5* Grand Prix during Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). As a young rider, Bluman competed in Colombia, Germany and in the U.S.A. and trained with some of the top equestrians in the world including Nelson Pessoa, whom he trained with in Belgium for a few years. Some of Daniel's achievements are The Rolex Grand Prix of Rome, The Rolex Grand Prix of Central Park, The Hampton Classic, The FTI Wellington Finale, The Douglass Elliman Grand Prix, being a Finalist in the 2012 London Olympics, and now his recent accomplishments at WEF! Listen in to hear about Daniel's mindset going into the class.

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[EP 311] The WEF Series- Keeping Family at the Center of Equestrian Careers with Chloe Reid

Chloe Reid is a young, competitive show jumper who became the youngest international U.S. Team member at the age of fifteen. In 2017, she received the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy from the United States Equestrian Team and has continued a successful career ever since. Additionally, Chloe has spent significant time training with world-renowned Markus and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in Germany and has been on the U.S. team with the one who first set her on a horse, Lauren Hough. Coming from a family of equestrians, Chloe, alongside her uncle Chester Weber, are co-presidents of Live Oak International- the largest international-level combined driving and show jumping tournament in the country. Owned by the Weber family, Live Oak International welcomes the leading drivers, riders, trainers, coaches and owners from Europe and North America. Listen in!

[EP 310] The WEF Series- Producing The WEF Sport Horse Auction with Melanie Peterson-Ramey

Melanie Peterson-Ramey is a successful insurance and equine real estate agent who has been put in charge of curating the iconic WEF Sport Horse Auction. Each year, WEF Hosts the Sport Horse Auction which is a collection featuring horses from the distinguished VDL Stud, the official Number 1 KWPN breeder of Grand Prix horses. The WEF Sport Horse Auction has been the most successful auction in North America since 2013. As auction coordinator, Melanie makes sure everything in the auction goes off without a hitch, working with the VDL team, show staff and media teams. This auction presents a rare opportunity for athletes and investors to view and bid on a world-class selection of show jumping superstars, all in one place. Listen to the breakdown here!

[EP 309] The WEF Series- How Alise Oken Focuses Training at Home in Preparation for Competition

Alise Oken is the owner and operator of Hi Hopes Farm currently located in Wellington, FL for the winter months competing at WEF. Since taking over her family's farm in 2015, Alise spends her time focusing on sourcing quality young horses and developing them for future sales and top sport. She’s had a great start to her WEF Season, recently winning n the CSI2* at WEF 7. Alise has worked with many prominent equestrians including Laura Kraut and Nick Skelton, Peter Lutz, and Norman Dello Joio, learning invaluable lessons of horsemanship inside and outside of the ring. Additionally, Alise has also spent four summers competing in Europe based at Emile and Paul Hendrix’s farm in the Netherlands. Listen in! 

[EP 308] The WEF Series- Training With Confidence Through Positivity and Consistency with Anna Hallene

Anna Hallene is the owner and trainer at Glenwood Farm,  a top-level full service training barn. She specializes in a thoughtful and individualized approach to the training of hunter, jumper, and equitation horses and riders. After a successful junior career in all three rings, Anna began her professional career with her training program that emphasizes proper horsemanship and flatwork, clear communication between horse and rider, and on fostering confidence through positivity and consistency. She continues to focus on creating happy, healthy horses and riders, all while navigating a chronic illness. Listen in!

[EP 307] The WEF Series- Early Stages of WEF and Planning for the Show Season with Spencer Brittan

Spencer Brittan based in Wellington, Florida and spends time catch riding horses at shows and farms in the area. In addition to freelance riding and training, he also keeps horses at Dany and Erika Michan's farm on Jumper Road, directly behind the show. The farm is just a short walk away from the WEF showgrounds, perfect for the busy weeks of the show season. Spencer has worked under top stables such as Beerbaum Stables and has gained experience in the ring up to the CSI5* Grand Prix level. With multiple Grand Prix wins, and a long time in the sport of Show Jumping, Spencer created Royal Oak Equestrian as a stable for clients as well as freelance riding services. 

[EP 306] The WEF Series- Grace Debney Breaks Down the U25 Show Jumping National Championship

Grace Debney is a young, talented show jumper originally from England where she first started her riding career. Grace has already had several notable wins including the 2021 Dover Saddlery USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. In 2022, she won two five-star classes- the first one at WEF and the second at Traverse City Horse Show. Grace’s 2023 season is already off to a great start since she recently jumped to 2nd place in the U25 Grand Prix this past weekend at WEF aboard her horse, Jesprit H.S. Listen in!

[EP 305] The WEF Series- The Ladies Behind Courses and Cocktails with Alice Weeks and Gwen Claus

Courses and Cocktails is a fun, inspirational Instagram account run by two adult amateur riders who "Spend WAY too much money to jump their horses over colorful sticks." With almost 14k followers, the account follows Gwen and Alice as they ride and compete their horses while keeping it real and down to earth. Alice and Gwen enjoy showing both the good and bad of what life with horses is truly like in addition to working normal jobs. Listen in!