BC Young Riders Podcast

Addisyn Parahoniak

The BC Young Riders Podcast is the voice of British Columbia’s eventing youth. This podcast explores the world of three-day eventing through training tips, competition experiences, rider development, mental fitness, and life in and out of the saddle. Hear from fellow riders, coaches, officials, and industry professionals as we support, inspire, and grow the next generation of Canadian eventers.

Episodes

  1. Dana Cooke - The Journey from BC Young Rider to International Competitor

    May 19

    Dana Cooke - The Journey from BC Young Rider to International Competitor

    In this episode, Dana Cooke shares the story behind her journey from Pony Club and rodeo roots to representing Canada on the international stage. Dana opens up about the realities of building a career in eventing - the injuries, setbacks, financial struggles, determination it takes to keep pursuing big goals in one of the toughest sports in the world. Filled with honest insight, memorable horse stories, and advice for riders, this conversation explores the journey behind the results - and why the path in horses is rarely a straight line.

    42 min
  2. Overcoming Nerves and Building Confidence In and Out of the Show Ring with Sara Sellmer

    Feb 21

    Overcoming Nerves and Building Confidence In and Out of the Show Ring with Sara Sellmer

    Host Addisyn Parahoniak talks with Sara Sellmer about overcoming nerves and building confidence in and out of the show ring. Sara is a professional event rider and coach with years of experience developing both horses and riders. She’s seen the sport from every angle — the highs, the disappointments, the rebuilding phases — and what I admire most is the perspective she brings to all of it. In this episode, we’re diving into mental toughness and resilience. What does it really mean to stay brave? How do you keep going after setbacks? And how do you build confidence that isn’t just temporary, but lasting?

    11 min
  3. BCYR Podcast - 3 tips with Maeve Conroy-Drew to get ready for show season

    Feb 8

    BCYR Podcast - 3 tips with Maeve Conroy-Drew to get ready for show season

    Getting ready for show season? Host Addisyn Parahoniak talks with Coach and rider Maeve Conroy-Drew as she breaks down three top tips to help young eventers start the season strong.

    8 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

The BC Young Riders Podcast is the voice of British Columbia’s eventing youth. This podcast explores the world of three-day eventing through training tips, competition experiences, rider development, mental fitness, and life in and out of the saddle. Hear from fellow riders, coaches, officials, and industry professionals as we support, inspire, and grow the next generation of Canadian eventers.

Information

  • Creator
    Addisyn Parahoniak
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Addisyn Parahoniak
  • Show Website
    BC Young Riders Podcast