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In Stride with Sinead Halpin Maynard offers intimate talks with equestrians at the top of their sport. Brought to you by Ride iQ (Ride-iQ.com). ✨Download the Ride iQ app to access more exclusive podcasts and 100s of listen-while-you-ride audio lessons. Start your free trial: Ride-iQ.com

  1. hace 4 d

    You Asked, They Answered: Round Two with Sinead & Tik Maynard

    In this special call-in episode of "In Stride", Sinead is joined again by Tik Maynard for another listener-driven conversation. Tik Maynard is the 2024 and 2025 Road to the Horse Champion and the author of In the Middle Are the Horsemen and Starting in the Middle. Along with Sinead, he runs Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida, and teaches clinics across the country. Together, Tik and Sinead respond to a new batch of listener questions, diving into topics including: Building in connection and downtime for horses during a busy competition seasonReading the milestones that show a young horse is ready for its first dressage test or showReframing the decision to retire a horse from "giving up" to knowing when it's time to pivotHow rhythm and tension in a horse's body are windows into what they're feeling Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way. Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.com In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

    1 h 10 min

  2. 26 jun

    Stephanie Goodman: How Letting Go Opened the Door to a Four-Star Win

    This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard welcomes Stephanie Goodman to explore a career built on saying yes to opportunity, knowing when to walk away, and why the long game rarely looks like a straight line. Meet the Guest: Stephanie Goodman Stephanie Goodman is a professional event rider and trainer based in Eagle, Idaho, who came up through Pony Club in Utah before training under Olympic gold medalist David O'Connor in Middleburg as a teenager. After years on the East Coast, she made the deliberate decision to step away from horses entirely, then rebuilt from scratch into the 30-to-40-horse operation she runs today. Most recently, she won the US Equestrian Open CCI4*-S at Aspen Farms aboard her Dutch Warmblood mare Elwenda DP, who has also won all three of her advanced-level completions. In This Episode, Sinead and Stephanie Discuss: How a 16-year-old from Utah ended up at Gatcombe Park training alongside Olympians and what happens when you just keep saying yesThe moment Stephanie and her husband Josh decided to leave horses entirely, move to a ski town in Idaho where they knew no one, and what finally pulled her backHow a spooky dressage mare and a late-night conversation at the Kentucky Horse Park became the unlikely catalyst for her first four-starBuilding a training operation from scratch in the West, and how splitting seasons between Idaho and Florida has sharpened both her riding and her coaching Episode Sponsors Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way. Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.com In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

    1 h 4 min

  3. 19 jun

    [Rerelease] Emily Hamel: Building a 5* Partnership

    In This Episode of In Stride Sinead is joined by 5* event rider Emily Hamel to talk mindset, partnership, and what it takes to compete at the sport's highest level. Meet the Guest: Emily Hamel Emily Hamel is a 5* event rider and founder of Emily Hamel Eventing, based year-round in Aiken, South Carolina. After years in Phillip Dutton's program at True Prospect Farm, she launched her own boutique training business and co-founded The Whole Equestrian podcast with Tyler Held. Emily and her horse Corvett, known as Barry, made history as the first North American pair to complete all six Northern Hemisphere CCI5* events before Barry's retirement in 2026 after 11 five-star completions. In This Episode, Sinead and Emily Discuss: How mindset, fitness, and wellness work led Emily to co-found The Whole Equestrian podcastWhat she learned from Phillip Dutton's program and how she's built her own identity as a trainerThe tools she uses to manage nerves and stay present at the five-star levelWhat makes Barry's unconventional jumping style work, and the trust behind their partnership Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way. Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.com In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com Got a question for Tik and Sinead? We're doing another call-in episode with Tik and Sinead Maynard, airing July 3rd! Send in your questions one of two ways: leave a voice message, or if you'd rather stay anonymous, type your question instead. Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/in_stride_voicemailSubmit your question in writing: https://form.typeform.com/to/oQwgnrxJ  Submit within the next 5 days, and please keep voicemails under 90 seconds. We can't wait to hear what you've got!

    1 h 5 min

  4. 12 jun

    Mary Wanless: Where Biomechanics Meets the Art of Riding

    This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Mary Wanless to explore the physics and biomechanics beneath conventional riding wisdom, and why understanding your body at a foundational level can transform both horse and rider. Meet the Guest: Mary Wanless  Mary Wanless is a British riding coach, author, and founder of the Ride With Your Mind approach to rider biomechanics. A BSc physics graduate and British Horse Society Instructor, she has spent 40+ years uncovering the science that underlies effective riding. She is the author of the bestselling Ride With Your Mind series and runs an international coaching platform at dressagetraining.tv, working with riders from beginners to team-level competitors. In This Episode, Sinead and Mary Discuss: Why conventional riding cues like "grow tall" and "sit deep" are advanced concepts masquerading as basicsThe discovery of "bearing down," the core skill most elite riders unconsciously use but can't teachExpertise-induced amnesia and why the best riders often make the worst teachersHow the fascia connects rider and horse as one system, and why improving your position changes everything beneath you Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way. Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.com In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

    1 h 20 min

  5. 5 jun

    Ken Ramirez: 50 Years, 500 Species, and Why Training Is as Essential as Food and Water

    This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Ken Ramirez to dig into the science of positive reinforcement and what it really means to care for the animals in our lives. Meet the Guest: Ken Ramirez  Ken Ramirez is one of the world's foremost animal trainers and a leading advocate for positive reinforcement-based training. With more than 50 years of experience spanning over 500 species, Ken has served as Executive Vice President of Animal Care and Training at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and now teaches hands-on training courses at his own ranch. A self-described "crossover trainer," he brings a rare combination of scientific rigor, real-world experience, and a non-judgmental approach to how we train and care for the animals in our lives. In This Episode, Sinead and Ken Discuss: Why behavioral training is a necessity that ranks alongside vet care, nutrition, and environment in responsible animal careThe science behind positive and negative reinforcementWhy giving animals the choice to say "no" actually produces better performanceThe Zambia conservation project where Ken rerouted an entire elephant herd away from poachers, and why it earned him a price on his head Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

    1 h 34 min

  6. 29 may

    Buck Brannaman: Feel, Presence, and the Partnership You Can't Force

    This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with legendary horseman Buck Brannaman to dig into the philosophy behind great horsemanship, from feel and presence to discipline, partnership, and what it really means to connect with a horse. Meet the Guest: Buck Brannaman  Buck Brannaman is one of the most recognized and respected horsemen in the world. Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, he has spent over four decades traveling the country running horsemanship clinics for riders of every discipline and background. Known for his ability to transform troubled horses and help riders find a deeper connection with their animals, Buck has built a reputation that goes far beyond the horse world. He is the author of The Faraway Horses and Believe: A Horseman's Journey, served as a consultant on Robert Redford's film The Horse Whisperer, and is the subject of the acclaimed 2011 documentary Buck. In This Episode, Sinead and Buck Discuss: The difference between discipline and punishment, and why only one of them actually worksWhy feel and presence in the saddle can't be faked, bought, or replaced by equipmentHow to build genuine confidence with a horse starting from the ground upThe shift from riding 90% physical to 90% mental, and why experience is an asset in horsemanship Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

    1 h 12 min

  7. 22 may

    Amber Marshall: The Real Cowgirl Behind Heartland's Amy Fleming

    This Week on In Stride  Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Amber Marshall to explore the surprising parallels between horsemanship and acting, and what it looks like when a teenage English rider finds her true home in Alberta's cowboy culture. Meet the Guest: Amber Marshall  Amber Marshall is best known for her role as Amy Fleming in Heartland, CBC's beloved drama and Canada's longest-running one-hour scripted drama, now in its 19th season. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Amber began riding at age five and started pursuing acting in theatre at eight. As a teenager, she moved to Alberta to film the pilot of Heartland and never looked back. Today, she lives on a hobby farm outside of Calgary with her husband. She is a passionate advocate for animal welfare, with a focus on fostering and spay/neuter initiatives. In This Episode, Sinead and Amber Discuss: How growing up as an English rider and transitioning into Western and cowboy culture shaped both her identity and her character of Amy Fleming over 19 seasonsThe unexpected overlap between acting and horsemanship and why the subtle body language you learn with horses translates directly to compelling performance on screenThe behind-the-scenes reality of working with horses on a TV set, from casting and sourcing animals to the concept of "actor action" (creating the illusion of training without actually training)What working ranch horses taught her about partnership, trust, and the true meaning of a horse with a job Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

    1 h 14 min

  8. 15 may

    Boyd Martin: What the Best Riders Do That You Can't See

    This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Boyd Martin for a candid conversation about the mindset, resilience, and relentless drive behind a career at the top of international eventing. Meet the Guest: Boyd Martin Boyd Martin is an Australian-born event rider who competes for the United States at the highest levels of the sport. A four-time Olympian, he has represented the U.S. at London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. At the 5* level, Boyd has won the Kentucky Three-Day Event twice and captured the inaugural Maryland 5 Star in 2021. In 2025, he reached FEI World No. 1, the first American event rider to hold the top ranking in 21 years. In This Episode, Sinead and Boyd Discuss: The evolution of Boyd’s “champion’s mindset” and balancing authenticity with public persona on social mediaNavigating setbacks, from injuries and disappointment to tough business decisions and shifting prioritiesThe importance of building and leading a strong support team at every level of the sportHow to foster mental strength, embrace pressure, and find joy in the day-to-day journey Episode Sponsor Connaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. -  Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options. In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com Looking for More? Join Boyd Martin and Natalie Hummel on May 21 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for a free live Mid-Season Reset Webinar designed to help riders break out of pressure patterns, reset mentally and emotionally, and regain confidence before the rest of the season slips away. This powerful conversation will give athletes practical tools to navigate setbacks, recover faster after mistakes, and perform under pressure. Register here: https://championscode.us/live

    1 h 6 min
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In Stride with Sinead Halpin Maynard offers intimate talks with equestrians at the top of their sport. Brought to you by Ride iQ (Ride-iQ.com). ✨Download the Ride iQ app to access more exclusive podcasts and 100s of listen-while-you-ride audio lessons. Start your free trial: Ride-iQ.com

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Ride iQ
  • Años en activo
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    242
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © Ride iQ
  • Sitio web del podcast
    In Stride

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