David Saunders, held the title of head coachman to The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, England and was with Prince Philip from the inception of combined driving. As a member of the Royal Mews he spent 20 years working for the royal family as a coachman. Now a citizen of the United States residing in Florida, Saunders has contributed to the growth of carriage driving worldwide. Listen in...Support the show

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Equestrian Legends Episode 30 – Coachman David Saunders

In the world of carriage driving and carriage collecting and in the world of horses, Gloria Austin is considered one of its "Grande Dames". She rose to that distinction by hard work, dedication and a vision of that has helped better the world's understanding of the horse. She is one of very few women to have driven the number of coaches, four-in-hands and vehicles she has in countries all over the world. She is also one of the most knowledgeable scholars on the history of horses and horse drawn vehicles in the world. Listen in to the story of her life...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 29 – Driver Gloria Austin

Sunny Hale is a true pioneer in the world of women's polo, following in her mothers footsteps and taking the sport to places her mother could only dream of. Sunny Hale has truly transformed polo on and off the field. Sunny was the first woman in U.S. History to win the US Open Polo Championship. Sunny is seven time winner of the Polo Excellence Awards: "Woman Player of the Year". Sunny attained the highest rating ever given to a woman (in the history of the sport) of 5 Goals, after winning the US Open Polo Championship with Outback Steakhouse Polo Team in 2000. She founded numerous organizations to enhance the sport of polo. Listen in...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 28 by Pessoa – Polo Legend Sunny Hale

Mildred Farris is a pioneer and legend throughout the sport of rodeo. As a competitor, Farris was Texas Barrel Racing Association’s champion barrel racer from 1955-1957, she earned a qualification twelve times to the National Finals Rodeo and in 1968 she earned the fastest time at the NFR. Mildred was active in the Girls Rodeo Association (later the WPRA) as the Director, Vice-President, and President. Farris has served as rodeo secretary for many top rodeos, she was named Secretary of the Year eight times by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association and inducted into four Halls of Fame. Listen in....Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 27 by Pessoa – Barrel Racing Pioneer Mildred Farris

Clare Simpson has become a legend in the Morgan world in a relatively short period of time. We take a look at Clare's fascinating life from growing up on a farm in rural Kansas during WWII to 40 years in the TV and entertainment business to National, Regional and Local titles in Park Saddle, English Pleasure and Pleasure Driving. Listen in....Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 26 by Pessoa Saddles – Morgan Legend Clare Simpson

Monty Roberts, known as the “Man Who Listens to Horses” has led an extraordinary life. An award-winning trainer of championship horses, best-selling author, Hollywood stunt man, foster dad to 47 children (in addition to three of his own) and creator of the world-renowned and revolutionary equine training technique called Join~Up, Monty Roberts could now, in his later years, be resting on his laurels – but that’s not his style.Roberts has won countless awards and received immense worldwide press coverage, put three books on the New York Times best-seller list and been honored by Queen Elizabeth...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 25 by Pessoa Saddles – Monty Roberts

Mickey Bowen has lived her life in the saddle and on the box driving and breeding Welsh ponies single, pair, tandem and four-in-hand. Mickie was a founding member of the American Driving Society and and served on its board of directors for its first twenty years. She was also influential in the beginning of the Brandywine Valley Driving Club. And she is very proud to have been executive director and chef d’equip of the United States Driving for the Disabled for 20 years. Mickie is an “R” judge for all driving disciplines for the ADS in both pleasure shows and combined driving, and the only international “R” judge of driving for the disabled in the USA. Listen in as we hear about her fascinating life...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 24 by Pessoa Saddles – Driver Mickie Bowen

German show jumper Hans Guenter Winkler was one of the most successful riders in Olympic history with five gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In addition to five European Championship medals he was German National Champion for five years in a career during which he represented Germany on 105 occasions with several wonderful partners including Orient, Torphy, Fidelitas, Romanus, Enigk and Sonnenglanz. Listen in...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 23 by Pessoa Saddles – Show Jumper Hans Guenter Winkler

Ellie Wood Page Keith Baxter is a classic Virginia horsewoman who became a prolific show hunter rider partnering numerous champions across the northwest. In 1936 she won the coveted ASPCA MacLay Trophy and on four occasions captured the Piedmont Hunt Invitational at the Upperville Horse Show. Ellie Wood was considered the most famous lady amateur from the mid 1930's to mid '60's. A lifelong foxhunter she first carried the Whip for the Farmington Hunt Club in her '30's. Ellie Wood was inducted into the Upperville Horse Show Hall of Fame and American and Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter Hall of Fame. In 2003 she was awarded the prestigious Pegasus Award for her lifelong contribution to the horse show industry. You can download this episode on iTunes and Zune or tune in on any Smartphone App such as Instacast, Podcaster and Hallway Feeds or listen right here...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 22 by Pessoa Saddles – Ellie Wood Keith Baxter

New Zealander Jennifer Millar has devoted her life to officiating in equestrian sport from Team Trainer to Chef de Equipe, course designer, steward and technical delegate for numerous events around the world. Jennifer served as President, Vice President and Chairman on the Equestrian Sport New Zealand National Board and on the FEI Eventing Committee, Jennifer was awarded Companion of the NZ Order of Merit and also recognized by the International Olympic Committee for her contribution to the development of Sport. Listen in...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 21 by Pessoa Saddles – New Zealander Jennifer Millar

Britain's David Broome was a show jumping icon and prolific winner on many different horses from the '60's through the '90's. He rode in four Olympic Games, was twice European champion in 1967 and '69 and won four World Championship medals. Listen in...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 20 by Pessoa Saddles – Show Jumper David Broome

Brazilian Nelson Pessoa is one of the most revered and respected show jumpers in any era. He rode in five Olympic Games and nine World Championships. His first Olympic start was in Stockholm 1956, when he was just 21 years old. Other career highlights include two gold and one silver medal in Pan American Games, becoming European Champion and four times Brazilian National Champion. Listen in...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 19 by Pessoa Saddles – Show Jumper Nelson Pessoa

Art Uytendaal is a Dutch born Australian Show Jumper from a large family of horsemen and women - his mother gave birth to 21 children. Art became a pioneer for bringing European training methods to Australian riders. He produced countless horses for jumping and eventing and won Australian Championships in 1961, 62, and 67 as well as several Victorian Show Jumping Championships and hundreds of ribbons at both the Royal and other Agricultural Shows. He also claimed the Show Jumper of the Year title 13 times. Listen in...Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 18 – Art Uytendaal

Richard Meade OBE was a British event rider who won individual and team gold medals in the1972 Munich Olympic Games on Laurieston and team gold medal in the 1968 Mexico Olympics on Cornishman V. He also finished 4th on Jacob Jones in the 1976 Montreal Olympics and 8th at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics riding Barbery. His international record also includes two gold and two silver World Championship medals and three gold European Championship titles. Listen in to the story of a fascinating life... Support the show

Equestrian Legends Episode 17 – Eventer Richard Meade

Betty Ann Gilbert Lester is an all-round horsewoman who has succeeded in several equestrian disciplines and regarded with reverence by the equestrian community where she has spent her life in Pennsylvania. Growing up against the background of WWII she soon took to the hunting field with the Rose Tree Hunt Club and Radnor Hunt and then enjoyed competing in both hunters and jumpers. Support the show

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