In this episode we cover:

• Discussing Amateurs vs. Professionals 
• How to maximize your riding lessons
• What Laura’s trainer did to her when she couldn’t get out of her head in the show ring.  
• Why Laura’s last show was a mess

Listener note:  We apologize for Laura’s mic audio quality.  Just a little technical difficulties and we blame Engineer Andrew AGAIN.  Thank you, JC for boosting the volume up!  

In this episode we cover:

• Julia and Laura are participating in their barn show for the first time in over decade; find out what they are competing in  
• We share what saddles we all use and the price points
• Molly share’s an update on her pregnancy 
• What happened to Laura’s air vest in the show ring.

Listener note:  We apologize for Laura’s mic audio quality.  Just a little technical difficulty (we blame Engineer Andrew).  Thank you, JC for boosting the volume up! 

Next up in The Rider Spotlight Series, we interview twins Hailey and Peyton Krahenbuhl.  Hailey and Peyton live in Las Vegas, NV and compete in two separate disciplines; Peyton with Showjumping, and Hailey with Barrel Racing.  We learn how they keep their nerves in the show ring in check + hear about some crossover flatwork exercises they both use.  Hailey and Peyton are the real deal and 100% dedicated to their love of the horses and the sport. 

In this episode we cover:

• A very deep discussion on mattress sizes 
• Julia's experience riding a young horse
• The must have for all horse shows
• Horse show prep the week before the show
• Tips for trailering 

In this episode we interview our Farrier, David Sierra, discussing the below:

• What are some of the top things people need to look for when determining the right Farrier?
• Some things people can do to keep up the maintenance of their horses feet.  
• Top things people need to know about shoeing and hoof care.
• Going barefoot or shoes?
• How a suspensory shoe works it's magic

About David Sierra:

David began apprenticing in 1999 after college in New Mexico.  He moved to Las Vegas, NV  in 2001 continuing apprenticeships until he began full time in 2002. Immediately jumped into competing in farrier competitions for many years. Achieved American farriers association Certified Farrier (CF) in 2004 and then AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF) in 2006. Now mainly specializes on Hunter, Jumper, Dressage horses in Las Vegas, NV.  

In this episode we cover:

• What happened to Molly in the carpool lane
• Molly and Julia’s barn romance stories
• Laura’s experience with hypnotherapy 
• How to maximize that one lesson a week

The 3 Stride Podcast will be featuring riders and their journey in a new series called "The Rider Spotlight".  

In this episode we interview Dinnia DiGennaro from Las Vegas, NV.  Dinnia is a professional rider and trainer that worked in Europe to gain more experience both in and out of the saddle at fast-paced sale barn.  She shares a ton of wisdom into the American Style of Riding vs. the European Style of Riding + some training exercises she's incorporated back in the States.   

In this episode we cover:

• Molly’s podcast show intro
• Molly’s trainer, Judy Nielson, is back on the show to discuss training young horses in the show ring
• What happened when Laura showed with Judy 
• Julia’s mindset when it comes to young horses 
• What to do when things go sideways in the show ring with young horses
• Visualization in the show ring + Judy’s new term she uses

In this episode we cover:

• Laura’s strong dislike of Disneyland 
• Julia and Laura’s pseudo text war
• Trainer feedback 
• Fearing judgment more than failure or success  
• What Molly and Julia think will happen when Laura sees a Hypnotherapist
• Laura’s husband JC covered for Engineer Andrew in studio

In this episode we cover:

• A full recap of our first equestrian podcast
• The war Julia and Laura are having
• A guest appearance by Engineer Andrew
• The controversial topic that keeps coming up in each podcast