{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde on Competing, the Emerging Athletes Program, and What It Means to Be a Horseman","description":"Today\u2019s guest is Olympic gold medalist, Peter Wylde, who is indisputably among the world\u2019s most talented and successful competitive equestrians.   At the age of 17, Peter earned the United States\u2019 highest junior honor when he won the Rolex-Maclay National Equitation Championship at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden. From this stellar early achievement, Peter went on to win some of the most prestigious titles in the world of show jumping \u2014 including the President\u2019s Cup at the Washington International Horse Show, the $100K Rolex USET Show Jumping Championship, and he won the Hampton Classic three times. Peter has also won both the team and individual silver medals at the World Cup and the Pan American Games, and was named the U.S. Olympic Committees\u2019 Male Equestrian of the Year. In 2002, Peter represented the U.S. at the World Equestrian Games (WEG), winning an individual bronze medal \u2014 while his horse, Fein Cera, earned the coveted Best Horse honor. And, in 2004, the pair won Team Gold at the Olympics in Athens.   In addition to countless Leading Rider Awards from some of the world\u2019s top horse shows, Peter is the Head Clinician and Vice President of The United States Hunter Jumper Association\u2019s Emerging Athletes Program (EAP), which seeks to identify and cultivate aspiring young equestrian talent.    But out of all of Peter\u2019s incredible accomplishments, he sees being a consummate caretaker of horses as his finest accolade. This essential priority is his foundational life principle and it has guided him from his first rides on a pony as a youngster at home in Medfield, Massachusetts, to the upper echelon of show-jumping success.     Topics of Discussion: [:26] About today\u2019s episode. [2:13] Why coaching young riders is important to him and his observations on the qualities needed to have a career in competitive riding. [8:18] Peter shares some of his favorite experiences from working with students in the Emerging Athletes Program, as well as why he thinks the EAP serves a very important purpose. [15:45] What does it mean for Peter to have such a profound influence and impact on the EAP riders? [19:45] How Peter focused on achieving his own personal best, rather than focusing on his competition as a measurement for success. [24:27] Pivotal moments in Peter\u2019s career and how they influenced his life. [27:40] Peter\u2019s experience at the WEG and how he mentally prepares before he enters the ring, ready to compete against the world\u2019s most talented riders and horses. [33:25] How Peter helps coach students to build mental fortitude and prepare them for the stress of competition. [38:43] To be truly successful, the horse and rider must become as close to \u201cone\u201d as possible. But how does that happen? And what is it like when you achieve this connection? [42:00] Why riding is more than just technical skill. [46:34] Peter\u2019s perspective on equestrians aging out of riding and his thoughts on the future of the sport. [53:29] About next week\u2019s episode of Because of Horses. [55:30] Where to learn more about Peter, his upcoming clinics, his training, and the EAP.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com.   Mentioned in this Episode: Peter Wylde The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) USHJA\u2019s Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) EquestFile (Use coupon code: BOH10 to receive a 10% discount for two months off your subscription) Meredith and Shutterfly Hugo Simon and E.T. GGTFooting.com\/BOHP Next week\u2019s episode of Because of Horses Peter Wylde\u2019s Instagram: @PWyldeNY Kelli Cruciotti   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: \u25cf Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running \u2014 all amounts are welcome! \u25cf Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM ","author_name":"Because of Horses","author_url":"http:\/\/www.becauseofhorses.com\/","html":"