Sarah Segal: From Horse-Crazy Kid to Nations Cup Show Jumper

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard welcomes Sarah Segal to talk about her unconventional journey from New York City to the international show jumping stage, the realities of chasing opportunities in a competitive sport, and the joy found in deep partnerships with remarkable horses. Meet the Guest: Sarah Segal Sarah Segal is an accomplished international show jumper who has represented the United States in international Nations Cup competitions, including the Longines League of Nations Abu Dhabi CSIO5*. A Princeton University graduate, she has earned top results at the CSI3*, CSI5*, and Grand Prix levels throughout her career, including team gold at the North American Young Rider Championships. In addition to her competitive success, Segal has spent many years riding and training alongside Olympic medalist Chris Kappler at Chris Kappler Inc. In This Episode, Sinead and Sarah Discuss: • Navigating the path from passionate horse-crazy kid in the city to Nations Cup competitor • The logistics, stress, and excitement behind transporting horses across continents (from Miami to Abu Dhabi) • The value of building a supportive, collaborative barn culture and prioritizing top-quality horse care • Choosing substance over social media, focusing on meaningful routines, and creating opportunities at every level of the sport Episode Sponsor Connaway & 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 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