What does it actually take to compete FEI? This week we're talking passports, paperwork, horse show check-ins, and the realities of international competition. We also get into the cultural differences between dressage and jumpers, why different personalities gravitate toward different disciplines, and what draws riders to different corners of the horse world.

This episode dives into horse training, welfare, and the blurry line between correction and punishment. Using recent controversies as a starting point, mother and daughter unpack positive vs. negative reinforcement, fear-based riding, learned helplessness, and the responsibility trainers, owners, and riders have to advocate for horses — both in and out of the ring.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss the things only horse people will understand, from “barn time” and footing to water buckets and personal hygiene. Welcome to the world of niche horse people behavior.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss performance anxiety in the horse world, from show ring nerves to the pressure riders put on themselves. They talk through confidence, overthinking, competition, and the mental side of riding, while sharing personal experiences and perspectives from both junior and professional life in the sport.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss misinformation in the horse world, from viral trends to veterinary advice. They cover how to fact-check research, what makes a source credible, trust and how to navigate differing professional opinions.

In this special episode, Katie is joined by her husband Henry while Barb is away for the week. Henry answers a mix of horse related questions, from colors and disciplines to riding terms, and shares early horse memories and favorite trips. The episode wraps with Henry's take on life with a horse girl.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss what to consider before starting your horse hunt, how budgets and expectations shape the process, and the realities of importing horses. They also break down pre-purchase exams, what they involve, what to do before scheduling one, and why doing your homework ahead of time can save you time, money, and stress when searching for the right horse.

A chaotic Q&A episode covering horse girl “icks,” sock preferences, favorite products, and why tail brushing is basically a crime. Mother daughter share real advice on new riders, horse welfare, and managing metabolic issues—plus a surprise throwback to the iconic horse show song.

In this episode, mother and daughter catch up ahead of their trip to the FEI World Cup Finals, from Lillie Keenan fan-girling to childhood Las Vegas memories. They break down how World Cup qualification works, discuss veterinary roles at FEI events, and swap stories as they look ahead to a weekend of high-level competition and horse shopping.

This episode dives into myths and misconceptions in the horse world, questioning what is versus what ought to be. From blanketing and cooling to feeding and supplements, they break down common practices and challenge tradition.