WiSP Sports

Jennifer Ward presents The Canadian Report which features the latest news on international sport in Canada and begins with a preview of the upcomingSpruce Meadows Masters Show,which takes place Sept 4-8th in Calgary. Visit Jennifer's website atStarting Gate Communications.Follow me on Twitter@chrisestafford.

Deborah Kinzinger is the owner of a select group of dressage horses ridden byCanadian David Marcusand although being a recent convert to the sport is passionate about producing horses to Olympic level and supporting the growth of dressage in Canada. Find out more about Deborah's horses onDavid's website. Follow David on Twitter@DM_Dressageand me...@chrisestafford.

Our guest this week isDr. Gemma Pearson BVMS MRCVS,who is a Clinical Scholar in Equine Practice at theRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Servicesin Edinburgh, Scotland, and Veterinary Liaison Officer for theInternational Society of Equitation Science (ISES). Our topic is how to help your horse be 'vet friendly' and overcome the anxiety associated with veterinary treatment.You can follow us on Twitter@TheDickVet, @IngaWolframmand@chrisestafford.

Rebecca Bell, 14, from Henley, Oxfordshire, celebrated her international debut this year with aEuropean Pony Dressage Championship Team Bronze Medalin Italy riding her mother Caroline's Valido's Sunshine (Sunny). It was an impressive debut from this all-round teenager who also enjoys eventing, hunting and thePony Club. You can join Becca onher Facebook Page. You can find the full resultshere. Follow me on Twitter@chrisestafford.

Dr. Inga Wolframm joins me to ask the question of whether familiarity with horses leads us to a false sense of security and whether we are doing all we can to manage the risks involved around horses, whether in the tack or on the ground. Inga has some startling accident statistics from equestrian sport that are noteworthy. Inga's latest book;The Science of Equestrian Sports: theory, practice and performance of the equestrian rider. Published by Routledge is available on Amazonwith a 20% discount code of JRK50.Follow us on Twitter@ingawolframmand@chrisestafford.

Jess Rudkin is the Managing Editor atBBC Radio Northamptonand a keen rider too who keeps up with local horse stories.Northamptonshireis the home of show jumperTim Stockdale, eventerPiggy Frenchand holds the popularAston le Walls event. You can findBBC Radio Northampton here. Follow us on Twitter@JessRudkinand@chrisestafford.

Britain's Emily King, 17, has been named with three horses -Mr. Hiho, Charlemagne and Brookleigh -for theBritish Teamat theFEI Junior European Eventing Championshipswhich take place in Jardy, France, September 12-15. With an individual silver medal already bagged, Emily will want to go one better this time to keep up the family tradition. You can find Emily on Facebook and on Twitter@emilykingg_.

Rose Hugh-Smith,14, was a member of the British bronze medal winning team at theEuropean Dressage Championships in Arezzo, Italywith her 9 year old pony Holsteins Derwisch in their first year in international competition. This is just the start for a young lady who already has her sights set on becoming a professional dressage rider and trainer. You can join Rose on herFacebook Page here. Follow me on Twitter@chrisestafford.

Eventers Jessica Hampf and Doug Payne have announced their engagement and also tell us about their plans to make a new home in North Carolina. You can find out more about Doug and Jess and their horses online by following these links;DougandJess.Follow us on Twitter@jesshampfand@dpequestrianand@chrisestafford.

Britain's Mary King takes a look at the medal contenders for this year'sHSBC European Eventing Championships, which take place in Malmo, Sweden from August 29th - September 1 and also tells us who she thinks deserves an individual medal. VisitMary's website. Follow me on Twitter@chrisestafford.

Britain's Nikki Crisp has become well known in Europe having ridden on Nation's Cup dressage teams including this past month on the winning squad atHickstead CDIOand her next goal is the World Cup season this winter. You can find out more about Nikki and her horses on herwebsite.Follow us on Twitter@CrispDressageand@chrisestafford.

Brazilian Olympic EventerRuy Fonsecahas recently returned home from being based in Europe and New Zealand to continue his career fromBel HorizontenearRio de Janeirowhere he is also helping the organizing committee to prepare for the2016 Olympic Games. You can join Ruy on hisFacebook Page hereand follow us on Twitter@RuyFonsecaand@chrisestafford.

Jennifer Ward brings news from Canada this week including shows at the Caledon Equestrian Park and Will O' Wind Farm, ON that will host the equestrian events for the 2015 Pan American Games as well as the recent Bromont CCI3* plus the upcoming Masters at Spruce Meadows, Calgary. The news headlines includes the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup from Dublin and Ecco FEI European Championships. You can follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford and join in the conversation on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio

Our guest this week is Equine Behaviourist,Marc Pierardfrom Belgium to discuss the practical implications of assessing temperament in police horses and how this can inform selection of horses for other purposes. You can follow us on Twitter@IngaWolframmand@chrisestafford.

Hickstead CDIOin England hosted the final event in the pilotFEI Dressage Nations Cup Serieslast week with Great Britain taking first prize by a narrow margin over the USA, followed by Germany. Dressage Judge Sally Andrews shares her perspective on this popular show, which had all the ingredients for an exciting competition. You can find thefull results hereand joinSally on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@pjking_author and@chrisestafford.