Ms. Namita Nayyar: You rode many horses namely Authentic, Judgement and Simon. Tell us about your experience with them and how they have been equal partners in all your victories and success?
Ms. Beezie Madden: Well of course, I could not do what I would do without them. They really become part of the family and have their own individual quirks and personalities. Authentic though retired still lives on our farm and love seeing him when we go home – he still gets lots of visitors. Judgement is retired from competition but is now a stallion at Iron Spring Farm in Pennsylvania. I have been very fortunate to have been able to ride amazingly talented horses, but being paired with them would not have ever been possible without the support of a great group of owners that have supported me along the way.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You broke your collarbone in May when you and your horse fell at a water jump. Subsequent to that you had surgery at the NY Hospital for Special Surgeries. But you were back in the saddle for the last 2 Team USA observation events so that you could ride for the US at the World Equestrian Games. Your first big competition back was being the anchor rider for Team USA in the Nation’s Cup competition and helped them win Gold. Then 2 days later for the individual completion, you became the first woman ever to win the Hickstead Grand Prix. How you were able to overcome such a physical injury/setback and what advice you can give to fellow sports person in a similar situation?
Ms. Beezie Madden: I think the most important thing to do is to work with your doctors to set a realistic goal for you when to return to competition and then work towards that goal taking as few risks as possible. Re-injuring yourself may set you back so much farther than just sitting it out and healing fully. Be diligent about your physical therapy and work hard in the ways that you can to keep the rest of your body in shape.
Get on with the best Dr.’s you can find, make a plan, be honest and stick to it. I was connected with a great doctor, Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital For Special Surgeries in New York City and have a team of people around me that could ride and train my horses for me while I was out of the saddle. I also have the fantastic support of great owners, as well as super corporate sponsors who understand that these things can happen in any sport. I was glad to be able to get back in time to compete to be selected for the United States World Equestrian Games Team.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Who has been your greatest influencer and motivator in your success in the as a show jumping rider?
Ms. Beezie Madden: I have had many different trainers through my junior years. Eventually I became a working student of Katie Prudent, but I would have to say that my number one greatest influencer is and has been my husband John.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Beezie Madden: Set your goals and remember if it’s worth doing its worth doing well – there are no short cuts to success. Never give up – not succeeding is not an option. And, most importantly, love what you do.
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Women Fitness Team thanks Beezie Madden for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and also wish to thank Connie Sawyer, LLC Equestrian Sports Marketing & Event Planning who made this interview happen.
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