Jessica Phoenix: The Spirit of Eventing

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Canadian Olympic event rider Jessica Phoenix. Jessica Phoenix is a five-time Pan American Games medalist and one of Canada’s most successful event riders. Jessica has competed in three Olympic games: London in 2012, Rio in 2016, and Paris in 2024. At the Pan American Games, Jessica won team bronze in 2019, individual silver in 2015, and individual gold and team silver in 2011. Jessica also won team silver at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Jessica grew up in Uxbridge, Ontario, and graduated from the Business Administration program at Durham College. Jessica is known for her contagious positivity and love for the sport, which have contributed to her success. In this episode, Jessica discusses topics related to her career and the future of Team Canada, including: • Her experience competing with a team and the importance of strong leadership. • The importance of not allowing competition results to affect one’s self-worth. • The characteristics that make a strong team leader and how that will add to the team’s success. • Staying competitive without losing love for the sport and joy in everyday riding. • Finding a way for non-equestrians to connect to the sport on a personal level. Join Jessica and Sinead in this exciting conversation about the future of eventing in Canada.