In this episode we discuss:

• Laura and Molly are in studio while Julia celebrates Mother’s Day in Cabo
• Laura being mistaken for the barn manager and giving unsolicited advice to fellow riders.
• Horse wellness updates on Annie’s eye and Garcon’s tendon
• FEI 2025 Sport Forum introduces safety vest research and a new Equine Welfare Plan
• USHJA Listening Tour raises concerns about horse welfare and overuse in competition

In this episode Laura discusses:

• Laura’s solo this week—Julia’s in Del Mar visiting her sister Katie, and Molly’s celebrating Reese’s 2nd birthday.
• An update on Julia’s horse shopping trip.  
• Why Laura chose a career in sales.
• The story of Laura’s first horse, Guverner—and the heartbreaking event that changed everything about how she is as a horse owner.

Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of animal cruelty.

In this episode, we cover a serious story out of Las Vegas: the recent death of Dr. Frehner, a veterinarian who had been facing accusations of animal cruelty.

We discuss:

• Our personal history and experiences with Dr. Frehner as a local vet.
• The dangers of rushing to judgment based on short clips without full context.
• How public backlash can spiral — and how we can encourage healthy dialogue instead of fueling cancel culture.
• The ethics of posting videos from veterinary or training sessions — are people asking for permission?

In this episode we discuss:

• Julia’s recent trip to the U.K. to find her next horse — and whether Europe really has better quality horses than the U.S.
• The barn vibes abroad: what’s different, what’s better, and what totally caught Julia off guard
• The logistics of booking a horse broker and what to expect
• Watch outs when shopping overseas (hint: the exchange rate)
• How Julia overcame the nerves of trying horses in front of strangers in a foreign country. 

In this episode we discuss:

• How to make an exit from a barn without burning bridges (yes, it’s possible!)
• Signs it might be time to move on — and how to trust your gut
• Julia’s deep dive into the art of reading horse names
• The equestrian item Molly couldn’t resist… and paid full retail price for. 

In this episode we discuss:  

• Julia is off to the U.K. for some serious horse shopping
• How she’s prepping to try horses abroad
• Riding through being sick (literally)
• The new animal at the barn that Laura is obsessed with  

In this episode we discuss:

• Julia’s exciting horse-related announcement
• The ins and outs of importing horses — and the impact of tariffs
• A few more equestrian-themed “Let Them’s”
• Plus, Engineer Andrew surprises Laura, Julia, and Molly with a pop quiz!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Danish dressage rider Andreas Helgstrand’s return to competition following a suspension related to animal welfare concerns at his training facility.
• What was revealed in the undercover documentary Operation X: Secrets of the Horse Billionaire.
• The question: Is show jumping considered horse abuse?
• How to ensure you’re doing right by the horse in your own program.

In this episode we discuss:

• A recap of SXSW, including some celebrity sightings (including someone from White Lotus)
• Laura’s public apology to a social media influencer she may have trolled
• Catching up on our latest riding adventures
• An update on Garcon’s tendon rehab progress
• How Julia’s horses, Uno and Pico, are settling into retirement

In this episode we discuss:

• An interview with Marissa Moore, who is a certified equine massage therapist.
• Marissa shares her journey and what it takes to become an equine massage therapist, including schooling and certification.
• Laura’s experience with equine massage and its benefits for horse health and performance.  
• Marissa also walks us through simple bodywork exercises you can try at home—your horse will thank you!

You can follow Marissa on IG @ moore_equine-massage