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Listen "S3E9: What Dressage and Horses Teach Us About Mentality and Passions with Olympian Caroline Chew"
Episode Synopsis
What does it take to master the art of horse riding? In this episode, we dive into the world of precision, discipline, and elegance with Singapore’s first Olympic dressage rider, Caroline Chew. From her early days in show jumping to making history on the global stage, Caroline shares how working with horses has left a profound impact on her life and how she navigates it.What fuels her relentless pursuit of excellence? And how does a rider find the balance of communicating with a horse while under the highest pressures of competition? Tune in as we uncover the world of dressage, and its relatable multifaceted discipline, through Caroline’s inspiring story!For collaborations, partnerships, or feedback, reach us at [email protected] the podcast 5 stars, follow, and share if you enjoy our content.Listen to the audio version of this podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2UUDTSerqtElRlzbDujZji?si=d4ff63ff3321493aApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-i-know-with-joanne-peh/id1619082241Follow us on social media:Joanne Peh: https://www.instagram.com/joannepeh/What Do I Know? Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoesjoanneknow/ZYRUP Media: https://www.instagram.com/zyrupmedia/ Caroline ChewTeam Singapore: https://www.teamsingapore.sg/athletes/caroline-chew Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-chew-a56a6a13b/?originalSubdomain=uk Chapters: 0:00 Start of Episode01:44 Introduction of Caroline Chew02:10 What is Dressage?03:39 How Does Scoring in Dressage Work?04:54 The Different Olympic Equestrian Events 05:40 Caroline from Showjumping to Dressage08:54 Process of Communicating with a Horse11:17 Horses Get Stage Fright13:06 Journey To the Olympics18:44 Keeping Calm in a High-Stress Environment24:12 Caroline’s Equestrian Journey in Singapore26:46 Caroline Moving to the UK27:18 Caroline Conquering Her Fear of Horse Riding29:32 Caroline Chew on What Her Sport Taught Her33:31 Importance of Team and Support35:54 Being An Athlete in Singapore39:17 Caroline Chew on What Working with Horses Taught Her40:37 Debunking Misconceptions43:18 Does the Horse Choose the Sport or Does the Sport Choose Them? 44:20 How to Handle Horses as a First-Timer?46:21 Advice For Who Want to Pursue Their Passions48:36 How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Passions50:34 Up Next for Caroline Chew52:11 Farewells54:27 End of Episode
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