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Phoebe Manders is the owner of U.S. event horse, RF Smoke on the Water, together with her husband Michael and Raylyn Farm, Inc. Ridden by Marilyn Little, 'Smoke' is a favorite on the circuit and one that other professionals would like to ride. His career record features some impressive results for a young horse and his performance at the Saumur CCI3* in France this spring reenforced his prospects for the future. You can find out more about 'Smoke' at www.raylynfarm.com. Follow Marilyn on Twitter @marilynrlittle

Jo Thoenes fromBBC Radio Oxfordjoins me this week to share some news and views from her corner of the world. There's also the news headlines includingFEI European Eventing Championshipupdates and the American entry to theWorld Breeding Championshipsplus a song fromClaire Khuen. You can follow us on Twitter@jothoenesand@chrisestafford.

16 year-oldLillie Keenanof New York, NY, trained byAndre Dignelli, continued her winning form by following up her gold medal win at theAdequan/FEI North America Junior and Young Rider Championshipslast week on Londonium adding the USHJA/Essex Classics Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic Champion title to her tally after beating 69 of the sport's top junior equitation riders The Equitation Cup Classic is held during the East Coast U.S. National Junior Hunter Championships, the USHJA/Essex Classics Hunterdon Cup at HITS on the Hudson in Saugerties, New York. Join Lillie on herFacebook Page.Follow us on Twitter@LillieKeenanand@chrisestafford.

Britain's Phoebe Peters stole the show at the FEI Pony European Championships in Arezzo, Italy last week with St. Lucci winning the Dressage Freestyle and Individual gold medals to add to the team bronze. It was an extraordinary achievement by any standards which the Gloucestershire based teenager handled the occasion with poise and maturity. Join Phoebe on Facebook and read the full results here. Follow us on Twitter @PetersDressage and  @chrisestafford

Britain's Beverley Widdowson has won theFEI Owner of the Year Awardfor the second year running. Beverley and her husband Gary ownBig Starridden byNick Skelton. The 10 year old Dutch stallion's career was highlighted by hisLondon Olympic Gamesteam gold medal, and already this year he has won the Grand Prix ofRomeandAachen. The Widdowson's also ownedCarlo 273, formerly ridden by Skelton and now in the reins of Spain'sSergio Alvarez Moya. Keep up with the show by following@chrisestaffordon Twitter.

The new President of theInternational Society of Equitation Science(ISES),(@equitationscien)Dr.Hayley Randle,from theDuchy College(@duchycollege) in Cornwall, UK joins Inga and me to discuss more aspects of evidence based practices and some of the topics that ISES is currently addressing. You can find out more on their website and follow us on Twitter@Ingawolframmand@chrisestafford.

In the news this week;European Pony Dressage Championships,Global Champions Tour; Chantilly,FEI Endurance Round Table,USDF Award,FEI Owner of the Yearand theSenior European Championships.

Young Rider Eventing Individual Silver Team Bronze Medalist Rowdie Adams, 17, from Texas tells us her special journey about finding 'Boxer' (No Money Down) in a junk yard and taking him all the way to theAdequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships. She also shares her love of foxhunting and her ambition to become a Paramedic. Join Rowdie on herFacebook Pageand watch her music video onYouTube.Follow me on Twitter@chrisestafford.

U.S.Olympicdressage riderLisa Wilcoxhas some exciting new horses that she's campaigning with for the2014 Alltech World Equestrian Gamesand the2016 Rio Olympic Games. She tells us how she loves being back in the States and why she's optimistic for the future. Visit Lisa online atLisa-Wilcox.comand join her onFacebook. Follow us on Twitter@LisaWilcox01and@chrisestafford.

Jennifer Wood reviews the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships which took place in the Kentucky Horse Park last week. The event showcases some of the rising talent in dressage, jumping, eventing, reining and endurance. It's also a festival for young equestrians to have fun too as you will hear.  You can find Jennifer online at http://jenniferwoodmedia.com/. Follow us on Twitter @hnrjmpr and @chrisestafford

American eventer rider took a nasty fall recently that resulted in a broken shoulder blade and ribs as well as a punctured lung and a stay in hospital. She is now back home in New Jersey on the road to recovery and philosophical about how riders make mistakes and learn lessons from each fall. You can find out more about Sinead and her eventing team atwww.sineadhalpin.com. Follow us on Twitter@sinead_c_halpinand@chrisestafford.

Inga joins me from Delaware, USA this week where she is attending the annual conference of the International Society of Equitation Science (ISES). She shares some of her adventures as well as the highlights of the conference, which will be discussed in more detail on upcoming episodes. You can find out more about ISES on their website athttp://www.equitationscience.com/. Follow us on Twitter@ingawolframmand@chrisestafford.

In The News this week, British riders; Zara Phillips, Laura Collett, Piggy French plus the big winners from the top classes at the conclusion of summer tournaments at Spruce Meadows, Calgary; and what's coming up on the show next week. Music is by Templeton Thompson. Follow us on Twitter @templetonthompson and @chrisestafford

Denny Emerson shares his perspectives on the recent falls in eventing; is this a phase or a trend; the 12-month season; does this result in competing horses too much; horse ownership and whether riders have the necessary interpersonal skills, plus some observations on modern feeding practices. You can join in the conversation on our Facebook Pages atDenny EmersonandChris Stafford Radio.

Izzy Taylor has been named by the British team selectors for her debut this year at the European Championships with KBIS Briarlands Matilda. Izzy tells the story of her journey in the sport and the inspiration of prominent riders in her family, including Anneli Drummond-Hay and Jane Whiteley. You can find out more about Izzy and her team on her website atwww.izzytayloreventing.co.uk.