E02: Go Eventing with Bec Braitling, presented by Kentucky Performance Products

“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, Kentucky Performance Products (kppusa.com) Horse Supplements, where The Horse That Matters to You Matters to Us

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🔎What’s Inside Episode 2?

Host and Managing Editor Sally Spickard teams up with eventing powerhouse Rebecca Braitling to dive into the latest happenings in the eventing world. From competition highlights to the future of eventing programs, this episode is packed with insights, advocacy, and a few fun surprises.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover...

• 02:09 - News & Notes: Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase Recap (aikenhorsepark.org/eventing), USEF Leadership (eventingnation.com/us-equestrian-announces-les…), & Carolina International Preview (eventingnation.com/2025-beckons-a-u-s-spring-s…)

Breaking down recent and upcoming events, standout performances, what leadership changes are on the horizon, and how they could impact riders at all levels.

• 40:12 - One Big Thing: Developing Riders and Coaches (eventingnation.com/us-equestrian-now-accepting…)

Why youth programs are essential and how they’re shaping the future of the sport; how structured leadership and coaching development shape the experience for all riders; exploring pathways for adult riders to stay involved and continue progressing in the sport; and unique challenges and opportunities for West Coast riders and why advocacy is crucial.

• 01:12:40 - You Ask, We Answer: Australia, Adult Riders, and Advice

Listener questions on eventing in Australia and all their scary creatures, advice for adult riders, stories from Bec's past, and Bec and Sally's favorite top horses.

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• 01:31:24 - Finish Flags

Upcoming mini-episodes and next co-hosts.

Photo by Shannon Brinkman

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