E03 - Go Eventing with Ema Klugman, presented by Sentinel Horse Feed

“Where Eventing Lives”

Welcome back to The Go Eventing Podcast, the official podcast of Eventing Nation! This is where eventing’s biggest stories, challenges, and triumphs come to life — mixed with humor, storytelling, and conversations that help bridge the gap between the everyday eventer and our industry's biggest names.

This episode is brought to you with support from our title sponsor, Sentinel Horse Feed.

🔎What’s Inside Episode 3?

Host and Managing Editor Sally Spickard is joined by the ever-engaging Ema Klugman to break down recent competitions, the evolution of eventing, and what it takes to build a sustainable future for North American riders. From course design to horse ownership, this episode covers it all!

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover...

• 02:02 - News & Notes: Carolina International Review & Upcoming International Event Previews

Recap on the Carolina International; update on the US Equestrian Open leaderboard; quick previews for the upcoming Galway Downs, Thoresby, and TerraNova 4* events; reviewing the Montelibretti 4*-L in Italy

[Carolina International 4*-S Fence 9]

• 44:53 - One Big Thing: 5* Horse Numbers & Obtaining and Retaining Owners and Syndicates

Sally and Ema discuss Ema's recent published article on eventing in North America facing challenges in producing 5* horses.

The role of owners in supporting riders, a focus on long-term development, the importance of honesty and communication in horse syndication and ownership, and building trust with owners for long-term relationships.

• 40:12 - Level Up, sponsored by Sentinel Horse Feed: Nutrition for the Event Horse, Outside Careers, and Balance 

The importance of nutrition for both horse and rider, balancing a professional riding career with a professional "real job", the difficulties with both, and what small things someone in similar circumstances can do to maintain the balance.

• 01:20:34 - You Ask, We Answer: Horse & Rider Fitness

What does a typical day look like for Ema as she balances her full-time job as a law clerk?

What animal would Ema take cross country if not a horse?

[Submit your question for our co-hosts here]

• 01:34:18 - Finish Flags

Upcoming episodes and next co-host: Joanie Morris 

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