[Rerelease] Emily Hamel: Building a 5* Partnership

In This Episode of In Stride Sinead is joined by 5* event rider Emily Hamel to talk mindset, partnership, and what it takes to compete at the sport's highest level.Meet the Guest: Emily Hamel Emily Hamel is a 5* event rider and founder of Emily Hamel Eventing, based year-round in Aiken, South Carolina. After years in Phillip Dutton's program at True Prospect Farm, she launched her own boutique training business and co-founded The Whole Equestrian podcast with Tyler Held. Emily and her horse Corvett, known as Barry, made history as the first North American pair to complete all six Northern Hemisphere CCI5* events before Barry's retirement in 2026 after 11 five-star completions.In This Episode, Sinead and Emily Discuss:How mindset, fitness, and wellness work led Emily to co-found The Whole Equestrian podcastWhat she learned from Phillip Dutton's program and how she's built her own identity as a trainerThe tools she uses to manage nerves and stay present at the five-star levelWhat makes Barry's unconventional jumping style work, and the trust behind their partnershipEpisode 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.Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way.Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.comIn 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.comGot a question for Tik and Sinead?We're doing another call-in episode with Tik and Sinead Maynard, airing July 3rd! Send in your questions one of two ways: leave a voice message, or if you'd rather stay anonymous, type your question instead.Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/in_stride_voicemailSubmit your question in writing: https://form.typeform.com/to/oQwgnrxJ Submit within the next 5 days, and please keep voicemails under 90 seconds. We can't wait to hear what you've got!