This episode is in memory of Allan Hanssen.  

Julia’s father, Allan, passed away from Early Onset Alzheimer’s on 9.4.23 at the age of 61.  This episode is filled with beautiful memories of him, and how horses changed his life. 

If you want to donate, please do so via, Keep Memory Alive exclusively support Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

In this episode we cover:

• Update on Laura’s lease horse.  
• Listening to signs from the Universe to make decisions.  . 
• What to do when your horse is stubborn on the trail.  
• How Molly deals with tough emotions.
• Molly launched a new video series called “Talking Tack” for her biz Tack of the Town.

In this episode we cover:

• Perks of Julia’s career in Influencer Management
• Molly’s return to riding 
• Julia’s horse trial drama
• What do we need to focus on in the PPE vs. what is overkill
• Older vs. Younger horse exams.

In this episode we cover:

• Laura just turned 41, and has a fear she won’t be able to accomplish her riding dreams because of age.
• Stories of riders that didn’t do their first Grand Prix till 50+
• Yes/No for investing in a Horse Psychic session for your horse. 

In this episode we cover:

• Julia and Molly are on “PTO” so it’s just Laura and her husband J.C. chatting about horses and life.
• Balancing horses and a career.
• Time management tips and tricks.
• Laura’s biggest regret with her horse, Contact.

In this episode we cover:

• Equestrian attire code of conduct
• The one equestrian attire rule Molly’s trainer, Judy has.   
• What piece of equestrian attire is a “must-have” in the opinions of Molly, Julia and Laura 
• Joint injections; what maintenance did Laura and Julia’s horses just get done.

In this episode we cover:

• Laura, Molly and Julia are all back together in the stu.  
• What happened to Laura in the Porta Potty
• Shared our “Girl Dinners”
• The ways to market your horse for sale
• Julia’s horse, Pico, was asked to go on a paid trial.  

In this episode we cover:

• Who’s been stealing grain from the barn??
• Barn lesson schedules and reply all emails.
• Discuss the different levels of bravery with riding.
• Bravery hacks for lessons and the show ring.

In this episode we cover:

• Trainer and European Horse Broker, Genevieve Kalmbach (La Bella Vita Equestrian) joins the podcast to share her experiences of buying and selling horses from Europe. 
• What criteria you use to select show jumpers or hunters for purchase in Europe
• What are the key factors that determine the price of a show jumper
• What is the average price of a 1.20 show jumper
• What are the most common challenges or risks associated with buying or selling show jumpers in Europe
• 3 pieces of advice for someone that wants to get into horse brokering.

In this episode we cover:

• Julia’s Plaid Horse article, Thank you, Dad
• Las Vegas F1 and Las Vegas National are happening the same week-get ready!
• Laura’s two recent riding falls.  
• Building a relationship with Horse Show Management
• Discussing concerns in real time with Horse Show Management