In this episode we cover:

• Laura, Julia and Molly share their wins/losses of the past week.
• Molly’s digital detox.
• Laura just got TikTok and who she’s following. 
• Random talk about sending nudes.   

Thank you to our partners at For Horses for supporting our podcast.  

In this episode we cover:

• Saying goodbye to Mozie and the emotional whiplash of sending a lease horse back.
• What Laura passed along to the next leasee aka a novel of a note.
• Navigating communication with trainers when emotions are high and decisions are final.
• The very real, very insane cost of this sport emotionally and financially.
• Why horses teach us attachment, loss, and resilience all at once.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• Tell Me Lies, Beckham Drama + Heated Rivery    
• Contact took over an hour to load him in the trailer and then what happened?!
• How Contact is adjusting to retirement life.
• How did Julia’s show-highs and learnings.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• Laura’s tough decision about her lease horse Mozie (the best boy!!!).    
• Balancing your career and the horses. 

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• We have Sagebrush Farms (+ Laura’s coach/trainer) Mickie Sage on the podcast!
• Mickie Sage is a force in the equestrian community not only showing at the highest levels from WEF to FEI World Cup Qualifiers, but also qualifying riders for Devon, Maclay Finals, and more.
• How to beat show nerves.
• Nonnegotiables in a good horse and her dealbreakers.
• Biggest advice for riders who want to move up.
• Mickie’s advice on how to prep yourself and your horse for a successful show.

Welcome to Season 5 of The 3 Stride Podcast!!!

In this episode we cover:

• Molly, Julia + Laura are all back in the studio together!  Welcome to Season 5!  
• How did Molly’s daughter, Reese, break her leg?!
• Showgrounds live has rolled out video fees i.e. users can now pay to not have their videos available to the public.  
• Julia’s BIG announcement!!!

In this episode we cover:

• The story of finding Contact in Europe and trusting a friend and broker to help bring him into Laura’s life
• What the partnership was supposed to look like and how injuries slowly rewrote that plan.
• The subtle and not-so-subtle signs Contact gave me that he was ready for a different life.
• Finding the perfect spot for Contact to retire in Las Vegas.  

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.     

In this episode we cover:

• Having friends ask to ride your horse and the moment someone says “they’re a great rider” without context.
• The quiet tests you use to figure out if someone actually knows what they’re doing before they get on
• The biggest equestrian controversies of 2025, from hair testing and training misconduct to helmet debates and EHV-1

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.   

In this episode we cover:

• Our idea to launch a dedicated show jumping channel on an audio platform-think curated music, live show commentary, and inspiring rider interviews
• The real highs and lows of leasing a horse
• Laura’s looming decision on what to do when Mozie’s lease is up in February.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.   

In this episode we cover:

• Thanksgiving recap, including Molly cooking for 40+ people and Laura getting to ride Julia’s horse, Andi.
• An update on Andi’s health and recovery after cellulitis.
• Laura’s first horse show with her new barn and new trainer.
• The warm-up exercise that totally changed Laura’s ride in the ring.
• A peek inside the VIP tent at Santa Anita Park.
• The latest on the EHV-1 virus circulating in the horse community and how Las Vegas is preparing ahead of NFR.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.