Major League Eventing Podcast

This week, Robby gets to know Eventer and Equine Bodywork Practitioner Tatiana Perez. Tatiana is a daughter if a Paso Fino trainer and always knew she wanted a career in the horse industry and has found her niche helping horses feel and perform at their best with her business Royal Hands Equine Services. Tatiana is certified as an Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapist, Graston Technique Technician and an Kinesiology Tape Pra...

This week, Robby gets to know Rebecca Barber Tyler. Rebecca is an Eventer, USDF Bronze Medalist and a USEA "r" Judge. She also runs her training and sales business, Jubilee Equestrian which is located in Charlottesville, VA. Rebecca has a thriving sales business that focuses on young horse prospects which includes imports and adult amateur type horses. It was fun getting to know Rebecca and hearing her story and we hope you enjoy i...

This week, Robby gets to know Alexa Weiss. Alexa is an Amateur Jumper rider but also the owner and mastermind behind her brand Euphoric Equestrian. Alexa shares how she grew up riding in California and took a break from riding after college only to miss it and got back into the show ring. She created her clothing brand for riders who wanted to look good in and out of the barn. After going to the Kentucky 5* Alexa is now hooked on E...

This week, Robby talks to returning guest Tracey Bienemann. They catch up on everything since Tracey's last interview with MLE in 2023. Tracey talks about her two exciting horses for the future Menlo Park and Venezuelan River (who just came back from a top 3 finish in the 4*L at Bromont). Tracey also talks about her love of Thoroughbreds and why she thinks they are needed to keep the future of Eventing alive! Thank you to Hannah Ke...

This week Robby talks to Sarah Rajoy from LEGIS and answers our listeners Equine Insurance questions. Sarah is a competitor herself and also is a TD for events so she understands the needs and concerns regarding insurance for the Event horse. Sarah gives some great advice and we hope that you are able to learn more about equine insurance like we did!

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This week, Robby gets to know two members of the 2026 Intercollegiate Eventing Championship winning team Ainsley Carroll and Devon Tresan. Ainsley and Devon talk about college life and Eventing and how to be a part of the University of Georgia's Eventing Team. They also talk about their exciting weekend at the Intercollegiate Eventing Championships and all the fun that they had. Congratulations UGA!!

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This week Robby talks to 3* Eventer, Morgan Batton. Morgan learned at a young age how to be an entrepreneur so she could buy her first horse. Since then, Morgan and her husband Paul started their new and used trailer business Hitch & Tow and own and operate The Vista Schooling and Event Center in Aiken, SC all while competing at the upper level. We hope you enjoy getting to know Morgan as much as we did!

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This week, Robby chats with Addie Rinehart. Addie was announced back in April for her third year in the row to the EA21 program. Addie shares what the Eventing scene is like in Minnesota and how she is able to attend the University of Tampa in Florida and keep training and competing her horse Corona Life. Addie is just recently coming back from her big win at the Bromont CCI2*L. We hope you enjoy getting to know Addie as much as we...

This week, Robby gets to know 5* Eventer Madeline Backus. Madeline comes to us from her farm in Colorado. Madeline shares her story of growing up with horses since her mom was an Eventer turned Grad Prix Dressage rider. In 2017, she competed her first 5* with her horse P.S. Arianna and then was granted the Wilton Fair Grant and the Rebecca Broussard National Developing Rider Grant which allowed her to take two of her horses to Engl...

This week, Robby chats with Braden Speck. Braden is an amateur rider that just completed his first 5* in Kentucky. Braden shares his story of growing up learning how to ride a pony, and then finding his now 5* horse BSF Liam where the two finished 20th at the Defender Kentucky 5*. Braden is now planning to take a break from competing so he can focus on his studies at Vet School. We wish Braden nothing but the best in his new journe...

Robby chats it up with two members of the Auburn Eventing Team, Josie McVicar and Ashley Costello. Josie and Ashley discuss everything about being in college and being a part of their fun and exciting Eventing team. During this interview, they were gearing up for the Intercollegiate Championships in Aiken,SC. They also give some great advice on how to handle college and horses at the same time and we hope you all enjoy this fun int...

This week, Robby get to know Human and Equine Sports Massage Therapist Angie Cooney. Angie shares her story of Eventing as a teenager and then becoming a working student for David and Karen O'Connor. Angie always dreamt of going to the Olympics but then realized competing at the top level was not her passion. It was years later, Angie did in fact go to the Olympics not as a rider but as the US Team Equine Sports Massage Therapist. ...

This week, Robby chats it up with 3* rider Carlin Keefe. Carlin tells her story of growing up in a horsey family and making her way to the 3* level all while being a full time student at the University of Kentucky. Carlin shares how she has recently taken over the ride of Buck Davidson's 5* mount Carlevo and everything he has been teaching her. It was great getting to know Carlin and we hope you enjoy listening as well!

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This week, Robby gets to know Advanced Eventer Margo Goldfarb. Margo is coming to us from a lab since she is also a PhD student. Margo tells her story about how she started riding and about how her now Advanced horse Ridgetop Pirate was a birthday present when he was a 3 y/o. She also talks about how she is able to juggle being a PhD student and an Advanced rider at the same time. It was great getting to know and hear Margo's story...

This week, Robby welcomes back returning guest Lizzie Hoff! Lizzie first joined the MLE podcast back in August of 2024 and returns as a member of the 2026 USEF Eventing Development 25 Athlete. Lizzie gives an update on everything that has happened in the past 2 years and her future plans. Thank you to our friends at Athletux for helping us reconnect with Lizzie!

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This week, Robby chats it up with social media influencer and adult amateur Victoria Gibilretta. Victoria shares how she started riding just a few years ago and was bitten by the Eventing bug. Victoria chats about the struggle of working a full time job and trying to ride but loves every minute of it. We are sure you will enjoy this interview!

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This week, Robby welcomes the Optimum Time crew...Cherie, Jen and Carolyn. They talk about how to join in the fun with them and travel to all of the 5* around the world. Cherie started Optimum Time to make it easy and affordable for Eventing fans and Jen and Carolyn share their experiences with this amazing group. We hope you enjoy some of their stories and join them on their next adventure!

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This week, Robby catches up with Frankie Thieriot-Stutes and Sinead Halpin Maynard to discuss their new venture as US 5* Commentators. Both have competed at the 5* level and are now using their expertise as commentators for the sport. They share how some events are being done from the comfort of their homes in California and Florida and how it works. We love catching up with these two ladies and we hope you enjoy!

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Robby welcomes back MLE's first guest, John Nunn. John first came on the podcast back in September 2019 and shared his story of how he got into horses and then into the Eventing world. This time, John shares what is going on with Nunn Finer, different jobs within the equine industry and how tariffs are effecting the horse world. We think this is one interview you will not want to miss!

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