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In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by course designer and 5* event rider Daniel Clasing.  

Daniel Clasing is an American event rider who began competing seriously at age 13 and earned early successes, including a team bronze medal at the 2002 NAYRC CCI* and a win at the 2002 Virginia CCI*. He rode his longtime upper-level partner Houston to double clear cross-country rounds at Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event in 2013 and 2014, finishing just outside the top twenty in each. In addition to his riding career, he holds a licensed “r” grade cross-country course designer credential. He and his wife, Kaitlin, run a full-service training and coaching business, Clasing Equestrian, located in Lovettsville, Virginia. 

Daniel reflects on his career and shares his perspective on where the sport of eventing is headed, including: 

• How his early exposure to horses sparked his passion and set him on the path toward a career in eventing 

• The systems and philosophies he follows when starting and developing young horses 

• Why thoughtful cross-country course design at the lower levels is essential for building the foundation horses and riders need to progress safely and confidently 

• How cross-country questions have evolved over the years, and what those changes mean for the future 

Join Daniel and Sinead as they look at where eventing has been, where it’s going, and how the sport can keep moving in the right direction.