In this episode, sponsored by Bimeda, co-host Sandy Oliynyk speaks with top hunter, jumper and equitation trainer, Holly Hugo-Vidal. She discusses her mentors, Victor Hugo-Vidal and Rodney Jenkins, gives her perspective as a judge, and breaks down why riders worry too much about seeing distances.

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On this episode of the PHOD Pod, top hunter/jumper rider and trainer, Sloane Coles, recommends using a rope halter for horses that are difficult, strong, or inexperienced. She explains that the rope halter gives excellent pressure and control and is the best training aid for leading your horse.

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In this episode, brought to you by Bimeda, co-host Julia Murphy catches up with top show jumper Mavis Spencer at the 2022 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair.

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USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman practices what she preaches when she says to advocate for the horse. She tells the story about her own horse, the chestnut gelding from the video series, who encountered various physical issues and the long road to determine the cause.

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In this episode, brought to you by Troxel, the Executive Director of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Roxane Durant, shares everything you need to know about the student-athlete organization. She discusses the disciplines and divisions in the IEA, how the team atmosphere of IEA riding contributes to growth and relationship building and how she thinks the organization has impacted kids across the country.

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On this episode of the PHOD Pod, top hunter/jumper trainer Holly Hugo-Vidal shares how she had to fight nerves as a competitor and how she handled them, including making sure to breathe deeply, visualizing how she had to ride the course and focusing on what her horse needed.

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In this episode, brought to you by Bimeda, Leslie Burr Howard speaks about how she started riding, winning the Maclay, special horses and grand prix wins, what she thinks makes a good horseperson and what she’s doing now. Known for her steady competition nerves, she also talks about keeping riding and competing in perspective, which centers on having fun, doing your best and not getting caught up in emotional turmoil.

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In this episode of the PHOD Pod, pro groom Laurie Pitts describes her system for keeping white socks and tails sparkling clean. Step-by-step, she demonstrates how she washes a horse’s socks regularly to keep stains from setting.

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On this episode of the PHOD Pod, five star eventer Sharon White gives a lesson over jumps focused on maintaining straightness and balance over fences.

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In the premiere episode of the PHOD Pod, 5* FEI Grand Prix jumper rider Kama Godek briefly explains how to practice and then walk off a standard 12-foot stride. This is important to know so you can properly set poles and jumps as well as walk a course in a competition.

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