Boyd Martin: What the Best Riders Do That You Can't See

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Boyd Martin for a candid conversation about the mindset, resilience, and relentless drive behind a career at the top of international eventing.Meet the Guest: Boyd Martin Boyd Martin is an Australian-born event rider who competes for the United States at the highest levels of the sport. A four-time Olympian, he has represented the U.S. at London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. At the 5* level, Boyd has won the Kentucky Three-Day Event twice and captured the inaugural Maryland 5 Star in 2021. In 2025, he reached FEI World No. 1, the first American event rider to hold the top ranking in 21 years.In This Episode, Sinead and Boyd Discuss:The evolution of Boyd’s “champion’s mindset” and balancing authenticity with public persona on social mediaNavigating setbacks, from injuries and disappointment to tough business decisions and shifting prioritiesThe importance of building and leading a strong support team at every level of the sportHow to foster mental strength, embrace pressure, and find joy in the day-to-day journeyEpisode SponsorConnaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance. -  Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options.In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQRide 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 expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning communityStart your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.comLooking for More?Join Boyd Martin and Natalie Hummel on May 21 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for a free live Mid-Season Reset Webinar designed to help riders break out of pressure patterns, reset mentally and emotionally, and regain confidence before the rest of the season slips away. This powerful conversation will give athletes practical tools to navigate setbacks, recover faster after mistakes, and perform under pressure.Register here: https://championscode.us/live