BEHIND THE BARN

In our final episode of Behind the Barn 2025, we are joined by none other than Team USA Show Jumping Olympic Medalist, Karl Cook. Join us as we dive headfirst into all things show jumping, hear his take on other Equestrian disciplines and also gain valuable insight into what people can expect in the Kentucky international CSI5* this year!

The big question is, will Michael Jung win a 5th Kentucky CCI5* title? Before he heads down the centerline this week to chase Kentucky glory once more, check out episode 11 of Behind the Barn to learn more about the Olympic Gold Medalist and overall amazing horseman, Michael Jung.

The smiling assassin is back! In episode 10 of Behind the Barn, Jessica Phoenix joins us in the hot seat for a few more laughs and a few tough questions too. Continuing to break records for Team Canada, Jessica is a fierce competitor but is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

What food does 7x Olympian Phillip Dutton eat during the day while he trains? What do his closest friends still want to know about him? In episode 9 of Behind the Barn, we surprise Phillip with some special viewer submitted questions that were sure to elicit some interesting (+ funny) responses. Even after 30+ years at the top of the sport, Phillip can and will still surprise you.

In Episode 8 of Behind the Barn Bec Braitling talks about representing her native country of Australia, gives advice for non-horse parents with horse loving kids, and discusses what it is like to be back at the top level of the sport, all while inspiring generations to come! This episode is brought to you by Dubarry USA.

Who’s behind Horse Scout Eventing and one of the best and most selective horse-sourcing teams in the USA? In Episode 7 of Behind the Barn, learn more about the ultra-talented Lucienne Bellissimo. Having grown up in the UK and with a passion for matching riders with top mounts in addition to producing horses in her program, Lucienne has quickly become a force to be reckoned with.

What you see is what you get with Boyd Martin and our hosts Frankie Thieriot-Stutes and Lynn Symansky got it all! In Episode 6 of Behind the Barn, we learn more about the man himself from his guilty pleasures to how he juggles it all managing family and horses while competing at such a high level (spoiler alert: he just hit 65 career FEI wins!). It takes a special athlete to keep McDonalds in business during the off season and Boyd contributes to the cause. Be sure to check it out! This episode is brought to you by Jump 4 Joy USA .

Have some laughs with Eventing favorite and former world number 1, @timpriceeventing in Episode 5 of Behind the Barn! Will Tim Price actually throw up a rock out sign after his dressage test this year on site? Did he actually perform a double back flip in a ski competition as a child? Get the answers to these questions and more as our hosts ask him about his career, horses, and everything in between. This episode is brought to you by Nupafeed.

Two of Britain's brightest stars return to Kentucky this year to battle it out for a potential 5* win. Not only are Yasmin Ingham and Tom McEwen sure to keep us glued to this year's event to watch all the action unfold but they are also good for a laugh in our 12th and final episode of the 2024 Behind The Barn series.

Caroline Pamukcu and Hannah Sue Hollberg have grown up on the US Eventing scene achieving notable success from young ages, including their results here at Kentucky. Join us as two of the biggest personalities in Equestrian Sports sit down to quiz each other in episode 11 of Behind The Barn.

As one of the top Canadian riders of all time, Jessica Phoenix has competed for her nation as team anchor on numerous occasions. Affectionately called “The Smiling Assassin” by her peers, don't let her sweet demeanor fool you. Once she’s in the saddle, Jess is all business. We learn more about Jessica Phoenix and so do her fellow competitors in episode 10 of Behind the Barn.

As an Eventing enthusiast you have likely heard the names Leslie Law and Buck Davidson. Between the two of them, they have an Olympic Gold Medal and a Familial Statue outside Rolex Stadium. In episode 9 of Behind The Barn, these two household names uncover facts never before heard and have some laughs doing it.

7x Olympian Phillip Dutton highlights his favorite Kentucky moments, the evolution of the Event and offers his advice to first-timers as he gets set to compete here yet again in episode 8 of Behind the Barn.

As competition kicks off, you might have your own guesses about how your favorite riders will do, but what do their kids think? In Episode 7 of Behind the barn, kids tell all.

Jennie Brannigan is one heck of a horseback rider and an adrenaline Junkie! How well do the riders know Jennie and how many facts can you guess as a fan? Find out in episode 6 of Behind the Barn.

He has been pegged by the statisticians as one of the most likely to succeed this year in cross-country in the 5*, and he is the only rider who will compete in both the 3-day event and the Grand Prix! Uncover some things you never knew about Doug Payne in Episode 5 of Behind The Barn.

Jimmy Wofford was synonymous with Eventing and The Kentucky Three-Day Event. His voice and commentary were arguably more recognizable and respected than anyone’s. He was a wealth of knowledge and seemed to always be able to get a laugh out of anyone. We asked riders what some of their most cherished memories of him were; here’s what they had to say.

There is a statue of his father at the entrance of Rolex Stadium, and Eventing has always been in his blood, but Buck Davidson holds his own records & has made his own stamp on the sport. How well do his peers know Buck and how many things about him do you know as a fan?

He’s one of the most decorated competitors of our time. Though the man seems ageless, does anyone actually know how old Phillip Dutton really is? Let’s ask his peers and find out what else they don’t know about this Eventing legend.

Most of us know that the Kentucky Three-Day Event started in 1978. Let’s play a game and find out if riders know if these people, events, or things are older or younger than the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

She’s one of the most successful competitors of our time, with more FEI wins the last few years than any other rider in the world! Certainly Liz Halliday-Sharp is known for being a tremendous competitor, but how well do her peers know Liz outside the ring?

The stars of the Kentucky 3-Day Event are not short on big personalities, no two alike. Have you ever wondered who the riders would vote for the title of funniest? How about most competitive? Let’s find out!

How well do you really know Tamie Smith? As the only rider with more than one horse on the US Equestrian Team’s Eventing Elite Training list in 2023, it’s no secret West Coast Native is a force to be reckoned with, but how well do her fellow riders really know her?

Perhaps no one knows elite riders better than their grooms and vice-versa. But who knows the other best? Let’s find out!