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She Is the Youngest U.S. Eventer in Olympic History with Jill Henneberg
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Olympian Jill Henneberg, the youngest athlete to ever represent the United States in Eventing, discusses the state of the equestrian industry as well as the impact of the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, where she resides.
The Pegasus Team sat down with Team Silver Medal Olympian Jill Henneberg who not only bought her future Olympic horse for $600 when Jill was a teenager, but was was also on the It was the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, together with Karen O'Connor, David O'Connor, and Bruce Davidson.
Jill is not only a decorated rider and trainer, but also a successful real estate agent in Ocala, Florida.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Jill’s journey of buying her thoroughbred mare, Nirvana, for $600 at age 13 and eventually taking her to the Olympics;
- Candid insights on sponsorship and affordability challenges in the sport;
- Why mainstream brands should get into equestrian sports; and
- The value of hard work and experience for riders aspiring to top-tier success.
As a real estate savant with her finger on the pulse of Ocala’s changing landscape, we also jump through how the World Equestrian Center has impacted property values and the local community.
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Capitole
1. She Is the Youngest U.S. Eventer in Olympic History with Jill Henneberg (00:00:00)
2. From Novice to Olympian (00:00:07)
3. Journey to Making the Olympic Team (00:08:42)
4. The Changing Landscape of Equestrian Training (00:14:38)
5. Opportunities and Challenges in Equestrian Sport (00:21:01)
6. Equestrian Sponsorship and Affordability Challenges (00:24:24)
7. Mainstream Brands in Equestrian Sports (00:36:24)
8. Value of Hard Work and Experience (00:42:49)
9. The Changing Landscape of Ocala (00:48:27)
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