Hitting Your Stride -- The Equestrian Elements Life Coaching podcast with Tracey Mitchell

By Tracey Mitchell

What's Hitting Your Stride -- The Equestrian Elements Life Coaching podcast with Tracey Mitchell about?

This is a podcast for equestrians, as we talk about life in and out of the show ring. I draw on my experiences in the horse world as well as talk with various guests to gain their insights ... all to help you hit your stride!

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Hitting Your Stride -- The Equestrian Elements Life Coaching podcast with Tracey Mitchell episodes:

06.13.2024
Ep. 81 HYS - Allie Schmidt is Self-Aware and Loving It
Allie Schmidt says that there has never been a time when she didn't love horses, and the former competitive gymnast honed her riding skills by doing a bit of everything. That should tell you a lot about who Allie is and...
05.30.2024
Ep. 80 HYS - Preserving the Human-Animal Bond with Sarah Bernardi
Sarah Bernardi began her career in veterinary social work as just one of two in all of Canada. When you let that sink in, the ideas this trailblazer talks about seem to resonate that much more. Tracey gets the down-low from...
05.16.2024
Ep. 79 HYS - What Happens When Karen Sparks Asks For More
Karen Sparks is showing us all what happens when you ask for more. All it took was one time at summer camp as a six year old for Karen to get hooked on horses, leading her to ask for more...
05.02.2024
Ep. 78 HYS - Megan Pinfield Takes On The Spooky Corners
Have you ever been in the ring and avoided going into a particular corner because you'd been bucked off there, or have you passed on going for a solo hack because your horse got spooked by something? According to Megan...
04.18.2024
Ep. 77 HYS - Lori Shaw is Riding Every Single Stride
Life is full of choices we all have to make. There are times when those choices are easy and are made without hesitation, and then there are those fuelled by tears and pain that are forced upon you. Lori Shaw knows...
03.28.2024
Ep. 76 HYS - Danielle Glanc Champions Change, Challenge & Commitment
Ontario Equestrian's Danielle Glanc joins the show and lets her inner light shine brightly as she talks about her love of horses and her commitment to them in every imaginable way. Danielle is able to take the analytical half of her...
02.29.2024
Ep. 75 HYS - Sarah Steenbeek on the Drive for Strength & Sensitivity
For Sarah Steenbeek, horses have been a saving grace for as long as she can remember. They have given her validation when she needed it most, and have been a constant in her life since she was a girl. In joining...
02.15.2024
Ep. 74 HYS - Meg Vickell on Courage, Confidence and Where Energy Flows
Tracey is joined on this episode of Hitting Your Stride by the Modern Day Dolittle herself, Meg Vickell, as she opens up about her path to becoming a well-known animal communicator. Meg doesn't waste time, diving into her passion by telling...
02.01.2024
Ep. 73 HYS - Ericka Rusnak Makes Progress A Practice
Ericka Rusnak loves the small things about horses just as much now as when she was a little girl. It's helped to shape her in many ways, not the least of which being her career path to one of Canada's...
01.04.2024
Ep. 72 HYS - Mental Resilience Stems From Self-Awareness For Rob Mitchell
Tracey welcomes her brother, Rob Mitchell, back to Hitting Your Stride for an in-depth discussion about mental resilience and its preparation. And as you might expect with a conversation between these siblings, the banter is backed up by some in-depth...
12.21.2023
Ep. 71 HYS - Canada's Equestrian Future is in Ruth Allum's Hands
Ruth Allum is not shy about meeting challenges head-on, and that shines through in abundance in this episode. There is a liveliness in her spirit when it comes to living the equestrian life, and she's all in on making the...
11.30.2023
Ep. 70 HYS - Lendon Gray: Every Lesson Is A New Lesson
Lendon Gray is many things in the equestrian world: champion, teacher, author, icon. And in joining Tracey for this episode of Hitting Your Stride, Lendon shares stories that hold as much learning value as they do entertainment. The ladies' talk covers...
11.16.2023
Ep. 69 HYS -- The Power of One Moment: Alisha Wilson Embraces The Ride
Alisha Wilson is getting the chance to follow her passion while making a positive impact on others at the same time. As founder and certified facilitator at Transitions Equine Assisted Learning, she's showing people what's possible when you get the...
11.02.2023
Ep. 68 HYS - To Know Is To Grow: Margie Engle Is Always Learning Something
Margie Engle is a name that's synonymous with success in equestrian circles, as she's dedicated her life to being at her best in the ring when it matters most. Hard work and commitment are the obvious markers, but her devotion...
10.19.2023
Ep. 67 HYS - Passion & Purpose: Mad Barn's Scott Cieslar Is Making Life Better For Horses
When a guy like Scott Cieslar comes out and says his goal in life is to make life better for horses, you tend to believe him. And as the latest guest on the podcast, Scott shares his passion and purpose...
10.05.2023
Ep. 66 HYS -- Christian Lowe is Never Wishing For Friday
Tracey takes a figurative seat for this episode, as she welcomes saddle fitting veteran Christian Lowe to the show for a peek at what it's like helping someone with one of the most important decisions an equine athlete can make....
09.07.2023
Ep. 65 - Christine Reupke: Being Wired To Win & Small Things Making Big Differences
Those familiar with the inner workings of The Royal's competition side will know the name of Christine Reupke, as she is the current Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport for the show. She joins Tracey for this episode of Hitting Your...
08.10.2023
Ep. 64 HYS - Meghan Mackenzie Bell: The Standout Horse Girl Obsessed With The Details
An education in horses can take on many forms, and for Meghan Mackenzie Bell hers came in one of the more unique ways. She started out by riding Quarter Horses while growing up in Southwestern Ontario, but then expanded her...
07.27.2023
Ep. 63 HYS - Catherine Willson: Equine Passion Meets Legal Expertise
How often do you conduct a walk-around at your barn or farm? Do you know the rules when it comes to paying employees who work for an equestrian-based business? Are you up-to-date on all the waivers, safety regulations and tax...
07.13.2023
Ep. 62 HYS - The Maxies: Struck By The Adventure Of Fashioning The Sport
There is something to be said about the idea of stepping away from something familiar and going towards something adventurous. In many ways, Ashley and Kevin Maxie of STRUCK Apparel get to live that ideal every day: working together as...
06.29.2023
Ep. 61 HYS - Erica McKeever On Finding Family At The Castle On The Hill
There are some people who know they're destined to make dreams a reality - some figure it out right away, while others take a more winding path. Erica McKeever's path included a few trips across the Atlantic Ocean, but it...
06.15.2023
Ep. 60 HYS - Officer Stacey Jennings On The Value Of Partnerships And Learning A New Language
Life is about partnerships - finding the right ones, cultivating them to make them last, and learning everything you can from them. Officer Stacey Jennings of the Toronto Police has learned that in her time with the Mounted Unit, and...
05.11.2023
Ep. 59 HYS -- Para Is Parallel: Kim Scott Dreams Without Limitations
Being an athlete means you'll always face challenges, and for Kim Scott she accepts that she's going to have to work hard in the saddle to get the results she wants. That she as Cerebral Palsy makes it a little...
04.20.2023
Ep. 58 HYS -- When Little By Little Becomes A Lot With Heather Lillico
On the cusp of a new show season, riders have a lot on their minds: preparations, goals, excitement and anticipation. It can be a lot, but it can also be counter-productive and lead to anxiety. Heather Lillico has been dealing...
04.06.2023
Ep. 57 HYS - Lise Leblanc Has Authentic Flexibility
The new discipline of Working Equitation is starting to grow and gather a new following in the horse world, and Lise Leblanc is on the front lines of that growth in Ontario. Lise, a long-time teacher in the educational system,...
03.23.2023
Ep. 56 HYS - Marie Labrecque Is Dedicated, Pivotal & Happy Behind The Scenes
In an interview that highlights another behind-the-scenes heartbeat of the horse industry, Tracey has Marie Labrecque join her for a touching episode of Hitting Your Stride. Marie, the groom, barn manager, and property manager at King's Grant Farm in Caledon...
03.09.2023
Ep. 55 HYS - Dr. Robert Schinke On Daily Details Defining Success
Dr. Robert Schinke joins Hitting Your Stride for today's episode, and we hit some new heights in our quest to engage the equestrian world with information that will help them see goal-setting in a whole new way. Robert has a...
02.23.2023
Ep. 54 HYS - Megan Robinson Is Feeling The Difference Between Living And Surviving
When was the last time you faced adversity and how did you handle it? Did it change how you see your life and how you live day-to-day, or did you just chalk it up to 'lessons learned' and move on?...
02.09.2023
Ep . 53 HYS -- Karen Leeming Finds Her Footing Among The Hoofprints
If you're mucking out stalls, muck it out the best you can. While that wasn't the only message from Karen Leeming in this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride', it serves as an effective encapsulation into the career and the life...
01.26.2023
Ep. 52 HYS - Endurance, Enlightenment And Bringing Down Walls: Two Years In To HYS
And now Tracey knows what it's like being on the other side of her podcast! Victoria McCourt, Tracey's cousin, fellow horsewoman and owner of VEM coaching, stepped in to interview Tracey and helped her talk about the Hitting Your Stride podcast...
01.12.2023
Ep. 51 HYS - Holly Jacks: Dreaming From Scratch
Welcome back and welcome to the first episode of Hitting Your Stride in 2023! Today, Tracey welcomes event rider Holly Jacks from Holly Jacks Equestrian. She's coming off a 2022 season that saw her and her partner, Candy King, represent...
12.15.2022
Ep. 50 HYS - When Vision Becomes Reality; talking with Laura Fournier of Annie Jay Equestrian
Hitting Your Stride is about sharing stories with great energy behind them, and what better way to celebrate the 50th episode than to talk with Laura Fournier of Annie Jay Equestrian. If you don't get inspired by Laura's story and...
12.01.2022
Ep. 49 HYS - Chet Martin Is Probably Riding A Horse Right Now
How often does someone's passion find its spark from a Grade Three class trip to a horse farm? For Chet Martin, that's exactly what got him going down the road to becoming a world-class competitor and trainer in the reined...
11.17.2022
Ep. 48 HYS - Stories From The Royal: Reinvention, Girl Power and Getting After Your Goals
So how did you celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Winter Fair? Hitting Your Stride took the show on the road and spent time getting up close and personal with people at the show, hearing their stories about all...
11.03.2022
Ep. 47 HYS -- Claire Hunter is Living Her Best Life Through the Seasons
In her own words, Claire is living her little girl dream every day. Joining Tracey for this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride' is Braecrest Farm's owner/operator/trainer/breeder Claire Hunter. The young equine lover and entrepreneur is making a name for herself and...
10.20.2022
Ep. 46 HYS - Mapping The Road To Santiago: Maya Markowski's Dream In The Making
Tracey welcomes Maya Markowski back to 'Hitting Your Stride', as the coach and driving force behind Equest Dressage catches the podcast listeners up on her Olympic goals and how she's been working towards making them a reality. Maya talks about keeping...
10.06.2022
Ep. 45 HYS - Learning That Less Is More: Yvonne Losos de Muñiz Figures It Out
In this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride' Tracey learns from Yvonne Losos de Muñiz about earned knowledge and the many forms it comes to us all in. Yvonne, a dressage rider originally from Nigeria but who now represents the Dominican...
09.22.2022
Ep. 44 HYS - Lauren Hayes Isn't Here For The Glory
Lauren Hayes is hitting her stride in this episode of Hitting Your Stride. The child of Olympic rider Jay Hayes, Lauren joins the podcast and shares with Tracey what it's been like for her to grow up in that orbit and...
09.08.2022
Ep. 43 HYS - Opportunities & Challenges: Brian Mullins Keeps Paying Attention
Even for the most dedicated equine athletes, there are things about being a farrier they don't know. Brian Mullins CJF ASF, owner of Mullins Farrier and host of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, joins Hitting Your Stride to shed light on...
07.14.2022
Ep. 42 HYS - From the Ground Up - Caleb Clingen Leads the Way
Tracey crossed into new territory in this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride', as she welcomes Caleb Clingen to the show. A well-known and highly respected multi-discipline horse trainer who also happens to be an elite barrel racer. This first-generation horseman...
06.30.2022
Ep. 41 HYS -- Erynn Ballard - The Woman With Vision Is Still Dreaming
In as wide-ranging a conversation as Tracey has had with any of her guests, Erynn Ballard makes a thought-provoking appearance to take the podcast to the next level. The women cover the gamut of topics with easy candor, going from how...
06.16.2022
Ep. 40 HYS - Expectations, Discomfort and Tolerance in a show season with Kendra Devos, MSW, RSW
Emotions are heightened at the start of show season, as ambitious goals, nerve-wracking fears and struggles to accept failure are all part of the immediate future for riders. And Kendra DeVos (MSW, RSW) will be facing that this season, as...
06.02.2022
Ep. 39 HYS - How To Bounce Back: Learning How To Be More Resilient
As horse people, we volunteer willingly to throw a leg over a 1,200-lb. animal knowing that nothing of what could follow is going to be easy. They test us, and we know that test is coming. Yet for some, they...
05.19.2022
Ep. 38 HYS -- You Can Actually Do This: CrossFit & Riding Goals Are Not That Different
Picture sitting in the saddle and thinking, 'Can I actually do this?' just as the first show of the season kicks off. One thought after another is racing through your head, questioning if you have what it takes to complete...
05.05.2022
EP. 37 HYS -- Miracle Touches: How Dr. Steve Engle Found His Way
Anyone who knows Tracey's guest in this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride' knows the word 'passionate' doesn't even begin to describe him. Dr. Steve Engle, veterinarian and equine chiropractor, can't ever seem to quench his thirst for knowledge. When he...
04.21.2022
Ep. 36 HYS -- A Bridesmaid's Guide to Silver Linings: In Conversation with Lesley Grant Law
In this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride', Tracey takes a deep dive into the world of eventing rider and coach Lesley Grant-Law. This Canadian-born equestrian now calls Ocala, Florida home, where she and her husband Leslie Law operate Law Eventing....
04.07.2022
HYS Ep. 35 - Meg Krueger on things that are Possible and Real in the World
Meg Krueger, the CEO of Equestrian Canada, joins Tracey on the podcast and takes listeners on a proverbial ride through the peaks and valleys of her career and life as an adventurer and an entrepreneur. Proud to call herself Canadian,...
03.24.2022
HYS Ep. 34 - Dr. Mike Pownall: Still Doing It For The Same Reasons
In this episode of Hitting Your Stride, Dr. Mike Pownall (DVM, MBA) joins Tracey for a spirited discussion on the state of equine veterinary care in the industry and how he as co-owner of McKee-Pownall Equine Services is seeking to...
03.10.2022
HYS Ep. 33 -- Dancing Through The Tough Times: In conversation with Christilot Boylen
It's not often you get the chance to have a conversation with someone who helped shape a sport for an entire country, but Tracey had that very opportunity in this episode of Hitting Your Stride. She welcomed six-time Olympian and...
02.27.2022
HYS Ep. 32 - The Unspoken Truths About Investing In Yourself
In a rare solo episode, Tracey dives in to a topic that's very personal for her - self-care and the value of personal investment. She's witnessed for years what happens when people don't take the time to tend to themselves,...

What's Hitting Your Stride -- The Equestrian Elements Life Coaching podcast with Tracey Mitchell about?

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Hitting Your Stride -- The Equestrian Elements Life Coaching podcast with Tracey Mitchell episodes:

Ep. 81 HYS - Allie Schmidt is Self-Aware and Loving It

Ep. 80 HYS - Preserving the Human-Animal Bond with Sarah Bernardi

Ep. 79 HYS - What Happens When Karen Sparks Asks For More

Ep. 78 HYS - Megan Pinfield Takes On The Spooky Corners

Ep. 77 HYS - Lori Shaw is Riding Every Single Stride

Ep. 76 HYS - Danielle Glanc Champions Change, Challenge & Commitment

Ep. 75 HYS - Sarah Steenbeek on the Drive for Strength & Sensitivity

Ep. 74 HYS - Meg Vickell on Courage, Confidence and Where Energy Flows

Ep. 73 HYS - Ericka Rusnak Makes Progress A Practice

Ep. 72 HYS - Mental Resilience Stems From Self-Awareness For Rob Mitchell

Ep. 71 HYS - Canada's Equestrian Future is in Ruth Allum's Hands

Ep. 70 HYS - Lendon Gray: Every Lesson Is A New Lesson

Ep. 69 HYS -- The Power of One Moment: Alisha Wilson Embraces The Ride

Ep. 68 HYS - To Know Is To Grow: Margie Engle Is Always Learning Something

Ep. 67 HYS - Passion & Purpose: Mad Barn's Scott Cieslar Is Making Life Better For Horses

Ep. 66 HYS -- Christian Lowe is Never Wishing For Friday

Ep. 65 - Christine Reupke: Being Wired To Win & Small Things Making Big Differences

Ep. 64 HYS - Meghan Mackenzie Bell: The Standout Horse Girl Obsessed With The Details

Ep. 63 HYS - Catherine Willson: Equine Passion Meets Legal Expertise

Ep. 62 HYS - The Maxies: Struck By The Adventure Of Fashioning The Sport

Ep. 61 HYS - Erica McKeever On Finding Family At The Castle On The Hill

Ep. 60 HYS - Officer Stacey Jennings On The Value Of Partnerships And Learning A New Language

Ep. 59 HYS -- Para Is Parallel: Kim Scott Dreams Without Limitations

Ep. 58 HYS -- When Little By Little Becomes A Lot With Heather Lillico

Ep. 57 HYS - Lise Leblanc Has Authentic Flexibility

Ep. 56 HYS - Marie Labrecque Is Dedicated, Pivotal & Happy Behind The Scenes

Ep. 55 HYS - Dr. Robert Schinke On Daily Details Defining Success

Ep. 54 HYS - Megan Robinson Is Feeling The Difference Between Living And Surviving

Ep . 53 HYS -- Karen Leeming Finds Her Footing Among The Hoofprints

Ep. 52 HYS - Endurance, Enlightenment And Bringing Down Walls: Two Years In To HYS

Ep. 51 HYS - Holly Jacks: Dreaming From Scratch

Ep. 50 HYS - When Vision Becomes Reality; talking with Laura Fournier of Annie Jay Equestrian

Ep. 49 HYS - Chet Martin Is Probably Riding A Horse Right Now

Ep. 48 HYS - Stories From The Royal: Reinvention, Girl Power and Getting After Your Goals

Ep. 47 HYS -- Claire Hunter is Living Her Best Life Through the Seasons

Ep. 46 HYS - Mapping The Road To Santiago: Maya Markowski's Dream In The Making

Ep. 45 HYS - Learning That Less Is More: Yvonne Losos de Muñiz Figures It Out

Ep. 44 HYS - Lauren Hayes Isn't Here For The Glory

Ep. 43 HYS - Opportunities & Challenges: Brian Mullins Keeps Paying Attention

Ep. 42 HYS - From the Ground Up - Caleb Clingen Leads the Way

Ep. 41 HYS -- Erynn Ballard - The Woman With Vision Is Still Dreaming

Ep. 40 HYS - Expectations, Discomfort and Tolerance in a show season with Kendra Devos, MSW, RSW

Ep. 39 HYS - How To Bounce Back: Learning How To Be More Resilient

Ep. 38 HYS -- You Can Actually Do This: CrossFit & Riding Goals Are Not That Different

EP. 37 HYS -- Miracle Touches: How Dr. Steve Engle Found His Way

Ep. 36 HYS -- A Bridesmaid's Guide to Silver Linings: In Conversation with Lesley Grant Law

HYS Ep. 35 - Meg Krueger on things that are Possible and Real in the World

HYS Ep. 34 - Dr. Mike Pownall: Still Doing It For The Same Reasons

HYS Ep. 33 -- Dancing Through The Tough Times: In conversation with Christilot Boylen

HYS Ep. 32 - The Unspoken Truths About Investing In Yourself

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