Laura Kraut, Accidental Olympian | Horse Bytes

Laura Kraut is the highest ranked female show jumper in the world. But at one time, she just wanted to ride hunters. In this episode of Horse Bytes, the Podcast, Olympian Dani Waldman and renowned horse breeder, trainer and broker Alan Waldman talk motherhood, slow starts, savants, and more with three-time Olympic medalist, Laura Kraut.

Olympian Dani Waldman and superfan Sadhbh P (pronounced: SIGH-ve) go behind the scenes at the Longines League of Nations Final. Is team jumping a thing of the past? Did the LLN meet the mark? Is Dani just *not* a fan of team jumping?! Tune into to find out! This episode features insights from the inimitable Helena Stormanns.

Horse Bytes is back! With more show jumping intel, insights and occasional curses than ever. Join Olympian Dani Waldman and superfan Sadhbh P (pronounced: SIGH-ve) as they deep dive on the $5 Million Rolex Grand Prix, analyze the field in the BMO Nations Cup, and share more from the in-gate at the Spruce Meadows Masters.Is the Grand Prix the only class that matters? Where did it go wrong for Rolex Grand Slam live contender and Rolex Grand Prix defending champion Martin Fuchs? Will there ever be another Grand Slam winner? Listen in to find!

In this special episode of Horse Bytes, we dive into the prestige of The Dutch Masters, one of the legendary Rolex Majors that define the pinnacle of showjumping. As we break down the competition, we explore why these events stand above the rest and what they mean for the future of the sport.But that's not all—host Dani G. Waldman shares her personal thoughts and insights on the industry, from the incredible highs of human-horse connection to the lows of under-regulation and corruption, posing the question and letting you decide: Is showjumping truly a sport?Plus, an important announcement about the future of Horse Bytes. Join us for this unforgettable episode as we reflect on the journey so far and look ahead to what’s next.Horse Bytes wants to thank special guest and reporter extraordinaire Tessa Ottendorf, for making this episode possible.This episode is brought to you in partnership with My Show Advisor, there’s no better way to plan your show calendar.Horse Bytes.Big Showjumping. Small Bytes. Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.showSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZuThis video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law.We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified.Sources: Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumpinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy1Qg3IBDC0World Equestrian Centre, Ocala Photo’s Credit:Rider Cards: LLN, LGCT, Stephex Stables, MLSJKarl/Olympics: FEI/Benjamin ClarkCloser: FEI/ Liz GreggOpener & Thumbnails: rolexgrandslam/Tom LovelockHenrik: FEI/Martin DokoupilCourse Plan: https://youtu.be/f-46PV0fgdA?si=kqBj6huUTBb9fX4v#horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows 

This week, Horse Bytes covers the best class of the year so far..Emilie Conter makes a splash in Wellington with her first 5* Grand Prix victory. Some of the world's best falter and we look forward to the first major of the year kicking off in Den Bosch this week.Horse Bytes is proudly presented by Flair Equine Nasal strips, clinically proven to help your horses breathe easier. Shop Flair Today: https://bit.ly/4jzBPW2Horse Bytes.Big Showjumping. Small Bytes. Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.showSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZuThis video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law.We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified.Sources: Wellington Equestrian CentreFEI TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7lLCwkLqpE&t=4sPhoto Credits: Rider Cards: LLN, LGCT, Stephex Stables, MLSJHarrie: FEI/Lukasz KowalskiWEF Photos: SportfotFS Show Class: FEI/Lukasz Kowalski/Kai Försterling/Sharon Vandeput/Leanjo de KosterChapters:0:09-1:09 Flair Commercial1:10-4:13 Industry Highlights4:46-8:55 Wellington Highlights8:56-9:43 Conclusions#horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows

This week on Horse Bytes, we cover the opening leg of the the Longines Global Champions Tour, Kent Farrington’s unbelievable winning streak, and the implications of Steve Guerdat’s injury, and we set up the potential for a dreamy jump-off upcoming this weekend at WEF.Horse Bytes.Big Showjumping. Small Bytes. Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.showSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZuThis video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law.We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified.Sources: Longines Global Champions Tour Wellington Equestrian Centrehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDRtqIL3ZB8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58loMITG074Steve photos: FEI/Leanjo de Koster/Benjamin ClarkRider Cards: LLN, LGCTDoha: Lukasz Kowalski, Al Shaqab & LGCTPrague: LGCTKent: FEI/Sara ShierChapters:0:14-5:07 Industry insight 5:09-7:29 LGCT Doha Rundown#horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows

This week in showjumping is all about the women, as they dominated the leaderboards across the globe! From Malin Baryard-Johnsson defending her title in the CHI Doha Grand Prix to Linda Heed securing a home win in Gothenburg, the ladies were on fire. Not to mention standout performances from Kara Chad, Ashlee Bond, and Jessica Springsteen, among others. If you want to see the top female riders owning the sport, this is the week to watch.But it's not all about the women—McLain Ward made his comeback after injury, and Henrik von Eckermann powered through a painful injury to claim victory in Gothenburg. Plus, we saw incredible performances from Kent Farrington and Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmerman, making this an action-packed week you won’t want to miss.Catch the highlights, the drama, insight and analysis on all things 5 star showjumping. Horse Bytes is in collaboration with Horse Network. Horse BytesBig Showjumping. Small Bytes.Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.showSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZuThis video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law.We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified.Sources: Courtesy of FEI 2025Wellington Equestrian Festival Desert Horse Park Thermal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPu5onRbhik Alshaqabhttps://youtu.be/SQxti-Xbupw?si=RAXVtxs2KPUQxMkqSharjah Equestrian and Racing Club Photo Credits Tomas Holcbecher for EqunewsGothenburg photos: FEI/Kim LundinWEF Photos: SportfotRider Cards: LLN, LGCTSharjah: Sharjah Equestrian & Racing ClubDoha: Al ShaqabChapters:0:00-2:41 Intro 2:42-4:45 Doha Highlights4:46-7:50 Wellington Highlights7:51-9:47 Gothenburg#horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows

4 five-stars, 5 major classes, and about 15 watching hours of sport this weekend!Why Watch?Dani G. Waldman shares her insights on introducing 6-star showjumping.The Irish dominate on the global stage! ☘️🏆Female power is on the rise in equestrian sports.Check out this week's ratings and see which show came out on top!Horse BytesBig Showjumping. Small Bytes.Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.showSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZuThis video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law.We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified.Sources: Courtesy of FEI 2025Wellington Equestrian Festival Sunshine Tour Andalucia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lx8J6wrQbA&t=4sThe Longines International Hong Kong Horse show Desert Horse Park ThermalAlshaqabPhoto CreditsOcala: FEI/Shannon BrinkmanLLN Photos: FEI/Martin Dokupil & Nour Al Masri/UAEERFFS HK Ratings: Hong Kong International Horse ShowDoha Photos: Lucasz Kowalski & Al ShaqabRider Cards: LLNHK Photos: Terence Pang Photography Chapters:0:00- Intro #horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows #equestrian #horses #horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #sports #sportsnews #horseshows #showjumper

This week we cover two  5*’s on both sides of the Atlantic with CSI5*-W Bordeaux and CSI5* Fidelity Grand Prix at WEFKent Farrington and Martin Fuchs came out on top but who else shone and who struggled this weekend? Take a look at this week’s show where our host Dani G. Waldman takes us through  both competitions, with insight and analysis from all the showsAndAs the LLN approaches this week some controversy has arisen with Martin Fuchs and Steve Guerdat electing to Boycott the series. Horse Bytes would love to hear your thoughts on how we can balance the traditional values of our sport with development. This episode is brought to you with Flair, Equiscore and Pro Showjumping. Shop Flair today:bit.ly/4jzBPW2Horse BytesBig Showjumping. Small Bytes.Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.showSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZuThis video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law.We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified.Sources: Courtesy of FEI 2025Wellington Equestrian Festival Photo Credits:© Elodie Pinguet©FEI/Łukasz KowalskiSportfotLGCT©FEI/Martin DokoupilFEI / Action Images, Albert Gea/Martin Dokoupil/LizGregg/Christophe Taniere/Leanjo de KosterCasas Novas Chapters:0:00- Intro #horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows 

Horse Bytes goes ringside at Desert International Horse Park for the World Cup in Thermal. Kent Farrington comes home with an almost too-easy win! Don't miss his own analysis of his round, Jos Verlooy's unusually placid strategy, and a discussion about sport on the East vs West Coast. Join the conversation below and let us know what you thought of this week's sport! Horse Bytes. Big Showjumping. Small Bytes. Here is a list of all the places you can find us: https://www.instagram.com/horse.bytes/ https://www.facebook.com/horsebytes.show Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horsebytes Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horse-bytes/id1728260287 Full Episode Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEW5dYCZKlI_mhILA2sYZuofLig7MThp&si=SddulhH0zuI3aaZu This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We have made use of existing content from various sources as a means to create an engaging and transformative sports compilation. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is protected under the Fair Use Act, it provides commentary, critique, and reportage on sports performances, all of which constitute fair use under copyright law. We acknowledge and respect the copyright owners and have listed all sources of the original content in the video description below. If you are the copyright owner of any material used in this video and feel it has been utilized in an unacceptable way, please contact us directly for content to be removed or modified. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK1jlHyo9Aw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHbWXcLt82k Courtesy of FEI 2025 Photo Credits: ©FEI/Sara Shier ©MLSJ ©Holger Schupp, Jane Goldstein, USEF ©High Desert Sport Photo Chapters: 0:00- 1:41Intro 1:42-2:17 Overview 2:19-9:27 World Cup Thermal 9:27-10:16 Conclusions #horsebytes #jumping #showjumping #showjumper #sports #sportsnews #equestrian #horses #horseshows