When most kids in her sport had million-dollar ponies, Sam Beiter had something else: grit, patience, and a deep love for the horses no one else wanted. In this episode of Do The Thing, Sam shares how she turned that scrappy beginning into a career as a trusted horse trainer and lease specialist—proving that you don’t need privilege to build power.

We talk about her path from "late bloomer" to professional rider, what horses can teach us about leadership, and how she trains animals (and people) to trust again. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to meet someone—or something—where they are, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:0:00 – Sam’s first podcast ever (and how she got here)3:32 – The early days: used ponies, big lessons6:10 – Why every horse has value (and every person does too)10:55 – Leadership without domination: how horses taught her to lead17:12 – Horses, heart rate, and healing: the science behind the magic

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IEejoacbKTw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-beiter-turned-unwanted-horses-into-champions/id1618590178?i=1000707880716

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rA6htjIhwOOL8ytf5jhP0