In this episode we cover:  

• Back together in the new studio, catching up on the week, including Laura's trail rides with Garçon + a fight he had with another horse!
• Julia and Molly's horse show recap with favorite moments + lessons learned, including a big "ruh roh" moment from Molly...
• A conversation about moving up to the 1.40m level and why the challenge is more about riding, precision, and strategy than height.
• Tips on knowing when you're ready to move up and the mental and technical adjustments that come with it.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this episode possible!  You can use the code 3STRIDE for 10% off.  

In this episode we cover:

• Julia and Molly are still at the horse show and absolutely crushing it
• The girls will finally be back in the studio next week
• Laura and Engineer Andrew break in the new studio
• The latest on Garçon and Laura's more casual approach to barn life
• Why taking the pressure off has been a game changer for both horse and rider
• Laura shares some of the rituals she and her husband J.C. have built into their relationship over the years
• Engineer Andrew gives an update on his dating life

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this episode possible!  You can use the code 3STRIDE for 10% off.  

In this episode we cover:

• Laura is solo this week while Julia and Molly are away at a horse show
• Recap from a recent trip to Austin and a barn conversation that sparked today's topic
• What the New World screwworm is and why it's making headlines
• How screwworm affects horses, livestock, and other animals
• Signs and symptoms horse owners should know
• Treatment and prevention tips
• Could it spread in the United States?
• What horse owners should be watching for right now

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this episode possible!  You can use the code 3STRIDE for 10% off.  

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of animal cruelty, violence toward horses, and ongoing legal proceedings. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we cover:

• A timeline of the Las Vegas horse stabbing case.
• What happened at the NBHA Vegas Super Show.
• The horses, owners, and competitors involved.
• The latest court hearing and legal developments.
• The equestrian community's response.
• Our thoughts on a tragedy that has deeply impacted the horse world.
• Please note that this case is ongoing, and information discussed reflects publicly available reporting available at the time of recording.

Our hearts remain with the horses, owners, families, and everyone affected by this devastating event.

If you have information related to this case, please contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3111 and reference the ongoing horse stabbing investigation. If you believe you have urgent information related to public safety, contact 911.

Our hearts go out to the horses, riders, families, and everyone impacted by the tragedy at the NBHA competition in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is home for us, and we are heartbroken by what happened. This episode was recorded prior to the incident, but we will be discussing it on our next recording. We are keeping everyone affected in our thoughts.

In this episode, we cover:

• Nothing like a good meltdown in the car. 
• New horse-related tattoos and Molly's tramp stamp era. 
• A horse crashed into Julia and Andi! 
• What's happening with Dover Saddlery? 
• The drama surrounding Geoffrey Hesslink and the USEF yellow card.

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

In this episode we cover:

• We’re in the studio again!
• Our irrational fear with driving.
• Awkward Zoom calls (horse gal edition)
• Laura learned the art of sheath cleaning.
• What do horses actually want?
• Where are all the riding schools?!
• If we could keep only one thing from today's horse world and completely reinvent the rest, what did we all recommend saving?

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

In this episode we cover:

• Back together in the studio, Garcon’s 3-month checkup and mesotherapy update, plus Julia navigating Andi coming up lame during her first week at a new job.
• A conversation around the fear of soft tissue injuries and why that anxiety is something so many horse people can relate to.
• The question raised by Noelle Floyd: has the wealthiest version of the horse world become the version everyone else is expected to answer for?
• Whether horses are really one sport or two very different experiences: elite competition versus the everyday horse person.

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

In this episode we cover:

• Contact’s ashes arrived and discussion around the beautiful memorial box
• Laura, Molly, and Julia discuss beliefs around what happens after horses pass
• Laura rides a new horse and takes a lesson for the first time in awhile
• Garcon’s stubbornness about moving forward and arena resistance
• Horsemanship conversation around patience vs. force

Thank you to our amazing partner For Horses for supporting our podcast.  Use the the code 3STRIDE for 10% off.  

In this episode we cover:

• After losing Contact, Laura made the decision to move Garcon to a new barn so he could enjoy grass pastures.
• Taking a step back from the show ring to reconnect with the joy of horses.
• Riding at a barn without a trainer-for now.
• Molly shares her takeaways from the last show, including lessons on bending lines.

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

In this episode we cover:

• One of the best forms of healing is laughter, so we share some much-needed laughs during a hard time.
• Laura admits she may have shared a little too much about losing Contact with her co-workers.
• Julia opens up about having to overcome a lot in the show ring at Temecula.
• Why stepping down in height can be the smartest move for both horse and rider.
• Learning to give yourself grace while staying focused on the long game.

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