Executive Certificate in AI for Endurance Riding
Published on June 20, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in equestrian sports and artificial intelligence. She's here to tell us about the new Executive Certificate in AI for Endurance Riding. Dr. Smith, can you start by sharing what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how AI can transform equestrian sports, particularly endurance riding. There's a real need for professionals in this field to understand and apply AI tools to enhance performance and equine welfare. HOST: That's fascinating. Could you tell us a bit more about these AI tools and how they're used in endurance riding? GUEST: Sure, we focus on performance analysis using sensor data and predictive modeling for injury prevention. These technologies can help riders, trainers, and veterinarians make data-driven decisions to optimize training regimens. HOST: And what are some of the challenges you've faced in developing and teaching this course? GUEST: The rapid pace of AI development poses a challenge, as does making these complex concepts accessible to a non-technical audience. However, we've designed the course to be practical and hands-on, which seems to be working well. HOST: That's great to hear. Now, looking to the future, where do you see AI's role in endurance riding evolving? GUEST: I believe AI will become an integral part of the sport, from training to race management. It has the potential to significantly improve equine welfare and competitive edge, making it an exciting area to watch. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you so much for joining us today and giving us a sneak peek into the Executive Certificate in AI for Endurance Riding. It's clear that this course will be a game-changer for many professionals in the field. GUEST: Thank you for having me. I'm looking forward to seeing the impact this course will have on endurance riding.