In Stride

This Week on In Stride  Sinead is joined by U.S. event rider Tommy Greengard to talk about his journey to the top of the sport and the team of horses and humans that helped him get there.    Meet the Guest: Tommy Greengard  Tommy Greengard is an international event rider with top results at the upper levels, including winning the CCI4*-S on Joshuay MBF and the CCI3*-S on Balladeer Kilbrickens Lad at Aspen Farms in 2025. He also won the USEA Young Event Horse West Coast 5-Year-Old Championship in 2022 with That’s Me Z, and in 2025 the pair led all three phases of the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final at the USEA American Eventing Championships. Based in California, Tommy runs an operation with Andrea Pfeiffer to scout and produce top event horses.    In This Episode, Tommy and Sinead Discuss:  • How he got started with horses and how West Coast barn culture shaped his development as a rider  • How his partnership with Andrea Pfeiffer started and what makes their collaboration unique  • His principles and approach to developing young horses  • The importance of building a strong team and community for long-term success Episode Sponsors VetCS VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for joint support, calming, and overall wellness. -  Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride and use code InStride20 for 20% off. 🎁 VetCS Giveaway VetCS is running a giveaway for In Stride listeners! The giveaway package includes one tube of Hemp Extract Paste, one container of Hemp Extract Powder, and one bag of Calming Muffins from VetCS. The total value of the bundle is $290 and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. -  Enter here: https://form.typeform.com/to/wil4LQqs EquiHealth App Keep your horse’s training, health records, and goals organized in one place. -  Visit https://www.equihealth.net/ to learn more. The Equestrian College Advisor Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for academics and riding.-  Learn more at equestriancollegeadvisor.com In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: • Weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts • Exclusive podcast episodes • Dressage test prep resources • A supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com Looking for More? Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving?  Dr. Erica Lacher’s Horse Health Essentials eight-part program is available now. -  Save 35% with code POD35 at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health. Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals.  -  Listen anywhere: https://pod.link/1776969830

This episode contains explicit language This Week on In Stride  Sinead is joined by American jockey Rosie Napravnik to talk about her experience as a woman on the racetrack and the journey that shaped her career.    Meet the Guest: Rosie Napravnik  Rosie Napravnik was one of the most successful jockeys of her era, winning the Kentucky Oaks twice and capturing two Breeders’ Cup races. She made history as the first female jockey to ride in all three U.S. Triple Crown races in a single year and achieved some of the best finishes by a woman in those Classics. Over her career she was often ranked among the top jockeys in North America by earnings and wins, and she led major meets such as Fair Grounds and Keeneland.    In This Episode, Rosie and Sinead Discuss:  • Navigating the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated sport  • How she got her start on the track and the path to becoming a professional jockey  • The qualities that make an exceptional racehorse  • Her passion for restarting off-the-track Thoroughbreds and the career she’s built beyond racing  Episode Sponsors VetCS VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for joint support, calming, and overall wellness. -  Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride and use code InStride20 for 20% off. 🎁 VetCS Giveaway VetCS is running a giveaway for In Stride listeners! The giveaway package includes one tube of Hemp Extract Paste, one container of Hemp Extract Powder, and one bag of Calming Muffins from VetCS. The total value of the bundle is $290 and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. -  Enter here: https://form.typeform.com/to/wil4LQqs EquiHealth App Keep your horse’s training, health records, and goals organized in one place. -  Visit https://www.equihealth.net/ to learn more. The Equestrian College Advisor Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for academics and riding. -  Learn more at equestriancollegeadvisor.com In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: • Weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts • Exclusive podcast episodes • Dressage test prep resources • A supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.comLooking for More? Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving?  Dr. Erica Lacher’s Horse Health Essentials eight-part program is available now. -  Save 35% with code POD35 at RideIQElevate.com/horse-healthAsk An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals.  -  Listen anywhere: https://pod.link/1776969830

This episode of In Stride is sponsored by VetCS. VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for everything from joint support to calming solutions for stressful situations. Their clean, consistent formulas are made by horse people who truly understand horses. Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride to purchase and use code InStride20 for 20% off.  VetCS is running a giveaway for In Stride listeners! The giveaway package includes one tube of Hemp Extract Paste, one container of Hemp Extract Powder, and one bag of Calming Muffins from VetCS. The total value of the bundle is $290 and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. Simply fill out your details to enter: https://form.typeform.com/to/wil4LQqs. This episode is sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  This episode is sponsored by EquiHealth App. EquiHealth App helps you keep your horse’s training, health records, and goals organized all in one place, making horse care simpler and more efficient. Visit https://www.equihealth.net/ to learn more.  In this special call-in episode of “In Stride”, Sinead is joined by Tik Maynard for a listener-driven conversation. Tik is the 2024 and 2025 Road to the Horse Champion and the author of In the Middle Are the Horsemen and Starting in the Middle. Along with Sinead, he runs Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida, and teaches clinics across the country.   Together, Tik and Sinead respond to questions submitted by listeners, diving into topics including:  • Navigating the process of buying and getting to know a new horse  • Daily practices that build and maintain a strong partnership  • The values that guide their approach to horsemanship and barn management  • The top three things every horse should know and what they look for when evaluating a horse  Join Tik and Sinead for this special call-in episode as they react in real time and explore these questions together.  In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts, exclusive podcast episodes, dressage test playbooks, and supportive community conversations that make learning feel fun and doable. If you want to give it a try, you can learn more and start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com⁠. Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher’s eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials, is now available, and you can use code POD35 for 35% off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health. Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. From improving your riding to mastering everyday horse care, our experts break it all down. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1776969830

We’re opening the floor for a special call-in episode of In Stride with Sinead Halpin Maynard and Tik Maynard, airing January 2nd. Submit a voicemail with your questions or ideas, and Sinead and Tik will listen, react, and dive into the conversation together. Leave your message at https://www.speakpipe.com/in_stride_voicemailIn Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts, exclusive podcast episodes, dressage test playbooks, and supportive community conversations that make learning feel fun and doable. If you want to give it a try, you can learn more and start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com⁠. Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher’s eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials, is now available, and you can use code POD35 for 35% off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health. Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. From improving your riding to mastering everyday horse care, our experts break it all down. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1776969830

This episode of In Stride is sponsored by VetCS. VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for everything from joint support to calming solutions for stressful situations. Their clean, consistent formulas are made by horse people who truly understand horses. Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride to purchase and use code InStride20 for 20% off.  This episode is also sponsored by The Equestrian College Advisor. Navigate the college search with confidence and find the right fit for both academics and riding. Visit equestriancollegeadvisor.com to learn more and book a consultation.  In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by the one and only Peter Gray.  Peter Gray is an accomplished Olympic event rider, international judge, and high-level coach. He competed at the Olympic Games as an event rider, including the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics, and earned individual bronze at the 1987 Pan American Games. As a coach, he served as the Canadian national team coach from 1996 to 2000 and has held roles including Canadian team selector and high-performance leadership roles in both Canada and the U.S. As a judge, Peter holds a USEF ‘S’ dressage license and an FEI Level 3 eventing license, judging through the five-star level, and was appointed as a judge for the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Italy.   Peter reflects on the many roles he’s held throughout his career and the lessons he’s learned along the way, including:  • How growing up on the small island of Bermuda shaped his path to becoming an international competitor  • Training principles that stand the test of time, and approaches the sport needs to move beyond • Why proper coaching matters, and the value of learning from coaches with extensive experience at the upper levels  • How judging has influenced his perspective on riding, both in hindsight and in how he views the sport today Join Peter and Sinead for a thoughtful conversation about riding, coaching, judging, and a career that has spanned every level of the sport.  In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts, exclusive podcast episodes, dressage test playbooks, and supportive community conversations that make learning feel fun and doable. If you want to give it a try, you can learn more and start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com⁠. Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher’s eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials, is now available, and you can use code POD35 for 35% off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health. Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. From improving your riding to mastering everyday horse care, our experts break it all down. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1776969830