The Hoofbeat Chronicles

The Hoof Beat Chronicles will take a break from podcasting and reinvent itself. Thanks for your patience and stay tuned, we'll be back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hoofbeat Chronicles are getting back on track again after experiencing some technical issues and errors. Thanks for your patience and next week the pod is back again with some real episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes things don't go according to plan. This week is the second one in a row of those technical issues. Thanks for understanding and let's look forward to the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes things don't go according to plan. This week was one of them. Thanks for understanding and let's move forward to next week :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The other week The Hoofbeat Chronicles spent a day at the Spoga Horse trade fair in Cologne, Germany. This is a recap of that visit and things I found along the exhibition halls that I believe worth mentioning. For sure there were other products and companies also having great products, but unfortunately I had to make a top ten selection. The companies being mentioned in this episode are linked to down below. Please enjoy, and don't forget to listen, like, share, follow.Safety System - fencesPenelope - handbags & equestrian fashionTredstep - custom made riding bootsKingsland - equestrian fashionFR Vincetore - innovative safety reinsUtzon Equestrian - gorgeous bridlesAurak - stunning helmetsDesign Impex - exciting interior piecesAnky - great coffee and equestrian fashionCharles Owen innovation hub - a great idea from Charles Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to the Hoofbeat Chronicles. The rebranded version of the old EOL - the Eventing OnLine podcast. If you listen in to this quick episode you'll find out why this rebranding came to life. Stay tuned and don't forget to listen, like, share and follow :D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many updates of the rules to fit into the Olympic format can a sport handle? Yet again Eventing needs to reinvent itself to fit into the Olympic format. But do the sport of eventing really depend on being part of the Olympics? Just maybe we could make it on our own..  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The other year when the Eventing classes changed and we were introduced to the CCI1*-Intro and CCI5-L* we were told part of it was to streamline the disciplines. However, that is where it ends.Looking how the show jumping regulations manage to mention prize money more than 100 time vs eventing's 9 time mention in their rules it makes you wonder.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, two times cancellations. One event and one podcast, not this one, and not for the reasons one may think, but partly because of the FEI Social Media Policy.Also let's talk about horse breeding, performance horses and the pedigrees of these horses. Which of course would be so much easier if one could actually find them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past months the whole drama around Andreas Helgstrand have not only sparked discussions of animal abuse and the welfare of the horse. It has also rendered a lot of discussion in what is ok to do and what is not ok to do in journalism.I for one followed a discussion where some people thought Helgstrand for sure should get all access to the material being captured at his farm. I could not disagree more.Cause even do I am not approving to the current state of equestrian journalism, we do need to protect journalism as a whole, and undercover journalism in particular.Undercover journalists - as well as ever so often complete private people so called whistle blowers - risk a lot when they go undercover to gather information and evidence about unethical or even illegal activities within an organisation.In the real world outside world horses and equestrianism, investigative journalists often play a critical role in uncovering corruption, misconduct, or other issues of public interest. Corruption, misconduct and similar also happens in sport so why should the sport being excluded from being scrutinised? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we check in on Belgian rider Julien Despontin about his background, running a business, and the set backs he experienced after moving back to Belgium after 13 years in Germany.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can I say, the year is coming to an end, and we are in the middle of the Holiday Season getting closer to the year of 2024 by the minute. How very exciting! Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year Everyone!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode for sure qualifies as a minisode celebrating sparkles and twinkles, plus the ever so big hopes and dreams for the equestrian sporting season of 2024.Next year will also offer an exiting podcast venture. Stay tuned, and don't forget to follow via your favourite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many broadcasting services do we need to have to be able to follow equestrian sport from home? That is the big question of today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since this episode may be triggering. Please make sure to listen to the full episode before jumping to conclusions.The old saying-Birds of a Feather Flock Together-feels quite appropriate in regards how the subculture(s) within equestrian sport works. In this episode the Elephant in the room which would be Danish dressage rider Andreas Helgstrand. The actual podcast Can We Be Real which this episode is named after is to be found here and the episode where Chris Stafford met Katie Prudent is to be found via this link.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wish to get in contact with people in the world of Eventing. Listen to the episode and you will find out more what I am looking for, what you can expect and how to get in contact. Huge thanks up front!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk Eventing Safety or, let's explore the concept of The Thinking Rider to encourage riders to make a safer cross country. Do you have any comments on this you'd like to share with the world?Please leave your comment on our Podcast-page, our home page or even better, drop us an e-mail and share your thoughts and ideas on this topic, and let the discussion going. Don't forget to share and like and or consider to give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Equestrian Federation - FEI - have allocated the World Championships for 2026. How did they do, and who is the target group of their new Anti Doping campaign? Please listen, share, and don't forget to leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. That would be amazingly kind of you. Stay tuned for more Rants & Rave and some exciting Interviews coming up :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ups and downs of indoor eventing!What is the purpose of indoor eventing on an international level, and how good is it on a national base? Share, discuss, and explore.Your voice matters, and your perspective can shape the way we understand this complex topic. Share this podcast with your friends, family, and fellow sports enthusiasts. Let's create a ripple effect of thoughtful conversations that can lead to positive change within the sports community.Additionally, we invite you to sign up for our newsletter on our website. By subscribing, you'll stay updated on the latest podcast episodes, articles, and events, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to engage with the topics that matter to you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalistic Heroine Back in the Days vs. Social Media Policy of Today.Is it up to the international or any other sports federation to tell their athletes, officials and other stakes holders what they can and cannot say on social media? Share, discuss, and explore! Join the conversation! Let's create a ripple effect of thoughtful conversations that can lead to positive change within the sports community.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.