Chris Stafford

About Me:

Chris is the Presenter and Producer of Equestrian Life's live event coverage.

Chris has been an equestrian journalist for over 30 years. Her reporting has included major events such as the Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Finals and European Championships for multiple international print and broadcast outlets. She is also a photographer, producer, director and voice-over artist for TV and video having produced several equestrian TV programs and videos. Chris produced daily coverage of the 2006 World Equestrian Games for HorseTV where she was VP Production and News Director. She also broadcast live radio commentary from the Sydney Olympic Games for the BBC.

Chris was a professional eventer, jumper, dressage rider and trainer in her former life working with many Olympians and notable international trainers. She grew up in England and traveled the world with horses before injury forced retirement and her career moved into the media.

* Equestrian Media Consultant to leading clients in the horse world
* Vice President, International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists
* Published three equestrian non-fiction books and recorded several equine audio books
* Equestrian Media Analyst to the IOC for the 2000 Sydney Olympics
* Christine E. Stafford Eventing Groom of the Year Award is presented by the USEA
* Adjunct teacher of Equine Studies at Midway College

In her spare time Chris is an artist and theater buff; she is currently writing her first play. Visit her website at chrisestafford.com.

Expert Biography:

Chris has been an equestrian journalist for over 30 years, covering major events such as the Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Finals and European Championships. She was a professional event rider and trainer, working with many Olympians and international trainers. She grew up in England, currently lives in Lexington near the Kentucky Horse Park and is also currently writing her first play.

Riding Experience / Status:

Professional

Primary Discipline:

English » Hunter / Jumper » Dressage » Eventing

Secondary Discipline:

General