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Becky Moody: Good Horses (and Riders) Are Built, Not Discovered
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- Horse Person
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 4014
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services It's easy to assume Olympic horses look like future champions from the very beginning, but Becky Moody's didn't. Of the 3 horses she had at the time, her future Olympic mount was actually the least impressive. From evaluating young horses to creating positive tension instead of stress, British Olympian Becky Moody explains the principles that guide her training, coaching, and horse selection. She shares why trainability often beats brilliance, how to develop more independence as a rider, and what she believes separates someone who simply rides a horse from someone who truly trains one.