U.S. based Australian Eventer Ema Klugman started to turn heads this spring riding her seasoned partner Bendigo and making herself at home in her five-star debut where the pair finished 33rd. For the 23 year old to realize just one of her life ambitions with a horse she has had since she was 14 is the dream of many horse-mad girls. Her confidence and panache were evident as she galloped across the hallowed turf of the Kentucky Horse Park in an unusual year for sport. There were no crowds to cheer her on but the online audience was taking note.  Her coach Marilyn Little gave her stride by stride instructions and she never wavered from her task.  It seems Ema is now hooked and riding five-star events is her overall goal. But there is more to life for the Maryland based rider who this fall starts law school and faces a new challenge of combining both careers.  And outside of those two exacting professions, Ema is in demand as a coach too. Oh and did I mention that she’s a classical pianist‽  Whatever happens I think it’s safe to say Ema has plenty of options for a bright future. We caught up with her at home in Maryland to get her reaction to the spring season and hear what her plans are for the fall season.   

Host: Chris Stafford

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