The Equestrian Podcast

The Equestrian Podcast episodes:

• 08.17.2023

  [EP 354] How Allie Heninger Adapted to Riding with an Autoimmune Disorder

  Allie Heninger is an equestrian and writer who currently lives in Utah with her husband, horses, and their four cats! Not only is Allie passionate about equine health and rehabilitation, but she's also interested in human health and disability, being...

  
• 08.14.2023

  [EP 353] How Ava Stearns Found The Perfect Student Working Position

  Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that can sometimes feel hard to break into, LiveEq creates...

  
• 08.12.2023

  [EP 352] FEI Dressage World Cup Finals with Anna Buffini

  Anna Buffini is a professional dressage rider, longtime friend, and returning podcast guest! She has continued to be a rising star in the Dressage world, winning in both team and individual tests on young rider teams. With her continued success, Anna...

  
• 08.08.2023

  [EP 351] How Weather Or Not Equestrian Came To Be with Rachel Barker

  Rachel Barker is the founder of Weather or Not Equestrian, a brand dedicated to helping riders stay clean and dry in all conditions. As a lifelong equestrian, Rachel is turning her riding experience into a business and stating "I want...

  
• 08.03.2023

  [EP 350] Between Eventing and Show Jumping with Charlotte Babbitt

  Charlotte Babbitt is a professional Grand Prix show jumper and advanced level eventer. After beginning her career in eventing, a new job working for a professional Grand Prix show jumper helped Charlotte develop skills in both disciplines. Charlotte now competes in...

  
• 07.31.2023

  [EP 349] How Aisling Byrne Overcame a Serious Injury and Started Riding Again

  Aisling Byrne is an Irish international showjumper, business owner, and model whose hobby and passion is horses. She successfully competes across the UK and Europe with a string of competitive rides. Having gone through a serious riding accident in recent...

  
• 07.30.2023

  [EP 348] How Devin Conley Spreads Kindness Through Content Creation and Connecting to the Equine Community

  Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that has long operated by word of mouth and “who...

  
• 07.27.2023

  [EP 347] How the Influence of Horses Led to a Path of Sobriety with Elyse Hart

  *Warning* The topics discussed in this episode may be sensitive for some listeners as it pertains to alcoholism/addiction in equestrian sport. Here at the Equestrian Podcast we believe every equestrian should have the opportunity to share their story and discuss...

  
• 07.20.2023

  [EP 346] How Anne Hawkins Created an App for Connecting Equestrians Everywhere

  Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that has long operated by word of mouth and “who...

  
• 07.17.2023

  [EP 345] How Sarah Bachor Balances Her Work Schedule as an Amateur Rider

  Sarah Bachor began her riding career as a kid in New York, but took a short break when she lost her childhood pony. After some time, Sarah came back to the sport as an adult and you could say her addiction...

  
• 07.13.2023

  [EP 344] How Emily Wendt Manages Anxiety Around Riding

  Emily Wendt spent her childhood riding, quickly moving from weekly lessons to riding and showing multiple horses a day. After a break from riding going into college, Emily found herself dying to get back in the saddle. Not long after...

  
• 07.10.2023

  [EP 343] Starting New Disciplines and Finding the Right Career for Your Horse with Madelyn Houser

  Maddie Houser is a United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist with many years of dressage experience under her belt. Maddie remains passionate about the sport to this day and is known on Instagram as “The Blonde and the...

  
• 06.29.2023

  [EP 342] Focusing on the Longevity of Grooming with Courtney Carson

  Courtney Carson began her equestrian career in eventing and eventually become the head groom and barn manager for Payne Equestrian in North Carolina, home of Olympic eventer Doug Payne. Courtney has been head groom at several five-star competitions, Nations Cups,...

  
• 06.26.2023

  [EP 341] How Kelly Giordano Prioritizes the Dream Behind Avenue Equestrian and Building Her Business

  Kelly Giordano is the CEO of Avenue Equestrian, Executive Director for the Equestrian Podcast, and a certified Horse Girl! When she's not riding, Kelly enjoys working with new businesses at Avenue Equestrian as an Equestrian Business Consultant & Strategist. Kelly...

  
• 06.23.2023

  [EP 340] Never Giving Up in the Wake of Loss with Paige Jardin

  Paige Jardine is a 29-year-old Showjumper operating out of Guardian Stables with her boyfriend Nicky Galligan. Originally from Australia, Paige has been living abroad in the US for the last 10 years. She’s had a challenging last year, losing her...

  
• 06.20.2023

  [EP 339] The Importance of Correct Saddle Fitting with Amanda Anderson

  Amanda Anderson is a trained saddle fitter with over 20 years of experience helping horses and riders better understand saddle fit and its impact to performance. With over 4,800 hours of instruction from a German Master Saddler, Amanda focuses on...

  
• 06.16.2023

  [EP 338] Philip Richter Shares the High Points of Lake Placid Horse Show

  Philip Richter serves as Treasurer of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show, and is on the board of directors for the Hampton Classic Horse Show, the United States Equestrian Federation and more. Additionally, Philip...

  
• 06.12.2023

  [EP 337] Changing the Role of Hunter Judging with U.S. Equestrian Federation R-rated Judge Sissy Wickes

  You may recognize her from the judges stand or perhaps from her articles in the Plaid Horse Magazine- Sissy Wickes is a Princeton University (New Jersey) graduate, a lifelong rider and trainer, a U.S. Equestrian Federation R-rated judge, a freelance...

  
• 06.08.2023

  [EP 336] An Introduction to Positive Reinforcement with Shawna Karrasch

  Shawna Karrasch is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Her powerful and humane behavioral training techniques are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. She has produced books and videos, and traveled...

  
• 06.06.2023

  [EP 335] How Changing Your Mindset Becomes the Greatest Benefit to Strength and Conditioning with Coach Tony Sandoval

  Tony Sandoval (aka Coach Sando) is a D1 Strength and Conditioning Coach who got his start in the equestrian space after he worked with a severely injured rider to bring her back to competition. Soon after her progress, Coach Sando...

  
• 06.01.2023

  [EP 334] Tamie Smith Recaps Her Historic Win at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event

  Tamie Smith is an accomplished equestrian and ICP Level 4 Certified Instructor with over 25 years of industry experience. Specializing in Eventing, Tamie recently became the first US Winner of the Kentucky Land Rover 3 Day Event in 15 years, the...

  
• 05.30.2023

  [EP 333] How Ashlynn Meuchel Transitioned to a New Riding Discipline

  Ashlynn began riding horses at a young age in Kalispell, Montana. She began competing in three day eventing at age eleven in the Northwest area of the country. Since then, her career in three day eventing has taken her all...

  
• 05.25.2023

  [EP 332] How Christian Simonson Developed A Learning Framework for Balancing Life and Being in the Saddle

  Christian Simonson is an accomplished dressage rider with many diverse interests. Inspired by his mother’s interest in riding, Christian discovered Dressage at the young age of six. He quickly became the protégé of USDF Gold Medalist, Gail Hoff Carmona and...

  
• 05.23.2023

  [EP 331] How Emma Tate Transferred Her Passion for Horses into Unique Art Pieces

  Emma Tate grew up in a small lakeside town in central New York State riding, living, sleeping, and breathing horses. From day one, Emma has been affiliated with the colorful equestrian world. Her passion for horses led her to compete...

  
• 05.18.2023

  [EP 330] The Similarities and Differences Between Showing in Europe and the U.S. with Sam Hutton

  Samuel  Hutton is a professional showjumper who spends most of his time showing in Europe and the U.S. Prior to 2022, Sam had taken a several year break away from WEF, but since returning last year he has had great...

  
• 05.16.2023

  [EP 329] Reviewing the 2023 FEI World Cup Finals with Hunter Holloway

  Hunter Holloway is one of the top emerging riders in the hunters and jumpers both nationally and internationally. Based in Topeka, Kansas, and Ocala, Florida, Hunter comes from a family deeply rooted in horses, and recently she won the bronze...

  
• 05.12.2023

  [EP 328] How Joey Emmert Evans Experienced Pregnancy in Combination with Riding

  Joey Emmert Evans is the head trainer and barn manager at Whidbey Stables, located in the heart of wine county in Sonoma, California. She grew up riding in Pony Club, getting a love for foundational cross training that she still...

  
• 05.08.2023

  [EP 327] Learning the Horse’s Needs and Making Light of Every Situation with Nick Haness

  Nick Haness is a hunter/jumper professional and owner of Hunterbrook Farms which was established in 2009. Currently located in Temecula, California, Nick grew up riding in Orange County as the only one in his family to work with horses, until...

  
• 05.04.2023

  [EP 326] Building Relationships and Going at Your Own Pace with Carly Anthony

  Carly Anthony was first on the podcast back in 2020, and today she returns to share about her career since we last spoke, and to get the highlights from her 2023 WEF season! Originally from Seattle, Carly grew up riding...

  
• 05.01.2023

  [EP 325] How Amelia Newcomb Communicates to Horses Through Pressure and Release

  Amelia Newcomb is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, and a member of the USEF Dressage Development Program.  She has trained and competed close to 50 horses in almost 500 competitions with several horses that she started at a...

  
• 04.27.2023

  [EP 324] Solo Episode- Packing for a Horse Show with Bethany Lee

  In this solo episode, our host Bethany Lee shares her recent endeavors on traveling to a horse show and playing the role of groom, barn manager, and trainer. Sharing from personal experience, Bethany literally unpacks her tips and tricks of...

  
• 04.25.2023

  [EP 323] Understanding Equine Behavior with Equine Ethologist Renate Larssen

  Renate Larssen is an Equine Ethologist with a BSc in Veterinary Medicine from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and a MSc in Applied Ethology from Linköping University. Renate believes the horse world would benefit from knowing about more science,...

  
• 04.20.2023

  [EP 322] Discussing Conservation of Wild Horses in America with Neda DeMayo

  Neda DeMayo is the president and founder of Return to Freedom. She has worked hard to develop the organization into what it is today, garnering support from many passionate individuals such as Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, along with creative collaboration...

  
• 04.17.2023

  [EP 321] The Ultimate Horse Girl Vacation through Unicorn Trails with Wendy Hofstee

  Wendy Hofstee is a veterinary surgeon, traveler, horse lover, and owner of the largest portfolio of horse-riding holidays worldwide! Unicorn Trails was created to hand pick a selection of the best riding holidays with horses in excellent condition and to make it...

  
• 04.13.2023

  [EP 320] How Lucas Porter’s Early International Success Became a Long-term Career

  Lucas Porter is an international show jumper who splits his time between the US and his European home base in the Netherlands. Born into an equestrian family, Lucas's parents both rode when they were younger and wanted Lucas and his...

  
• 04.11.2023

  [EP 319] How Steven Wilde Captures Stories as an Equestrian Sports Commentator

  Steven Wilde is an equestrian sports commentator who is originally from Wiltshire, England. He began equestrian sports commentating in 2001, and grew up in the sport of show jumping with his mother who was an international rider. Steven has had...

  
• 04.07.2023

  [EP 318] How Equine Psychotherapy Heals Trauma with Mustard Seed Ranch

  Chris Cervantes and Mallory Nicklas work for Mustard Seed Ranch- a nonprofit program that provides youth with a safe place where they would have the opportunity to participate in therapy services and build hands-on skills in a ranch environment.  Chris is...

  
• 04.03.2023

  [EP 317] The Advantages of Being Competitive in Equestrian Sport with Alex Matz

  Alex Matz is the owner and operator of Vintage Farm Sales, a training and sales program operated out of Coatesville, PA and Wellington, FL. Alex's early education in the horse industry came from both his father, Olympic silver medalist Michael Matz,...

  
• 03.30.2023

  [EP 316] Book Club Review with Dr. Piper Klemm and Traci & Carleton Brooks

  This year, I started a little equestrian book club in the hopes to reading more equestrian-related books! The first one on my list was With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard by Traci Brooks and Carleton Brooks with Rennie Dyball! This book...

  
• 03.28.2023

  [EP 315] The WEF Series- Anna-Christina Abbelen Shares Her Experience at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival

  Anna-Christina Abbelen is a young German Grand Prix Dressage rider currently ranked number 39 in the FEI World Rankings. She was the 2014 European Junior Riders Champion and is now a professional for the riders' team at Hof Kasselmann in...

  
• 03.23.2023

  [EP 314] The WEF Series- Representing Chile in the Nations Cup at WEF with Gaby Reutter

  Gaby Reutter is a professional show jumper and founder of Lumière Horses Inc. She has been training United States for several years now with shows across the US, Canada, and Europe. Originally from Chile, Gaby is currently ranked the #1...

  
• 03.21.2023

  [EP 313] The WEF Series- How Daniel Coyle Won the CSIO4* Grand Prix during WEF 8

  Daniel Coyle is the lead rider for Lothlorien Farm and recent winner of the CSIO4* Grand Prix during WEF 8. Originally from County Derry in Northern Ireland, Daniel has represented his home country of Ireland at the European Championships in...

  
• 03.16.2023

  [EP 312] The WEF Series- Daniel Bluman Talks About His Recent Achievement Winning the $425,000 Equestrian Realty CIS5* Grand Prix

  Daniel Bluman joins the podcast once again after winning the $425,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CIS5* Grand Prix during Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). As a young rider, Bluman competed in Colombia, Germany and in the U.S.A. and trained with some...

  
• 03.13.2023

  [EP 311] The WEF Series- Keeping Family at the Center of Equestrian Careers with Chloe Reid

  Chloe Reid is a young, competitive show jumper who became the youngest international U.S. Team member at the age of fifteen. In 2017, she received the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy from the United States Equestrian Team and has continued a successful...

  
• 03.09.2023

  [EP 310] The WEF Series- Producing The WEF Sport Horse Auction with Melanie Peterson-Ramey

  Melanie Peterson-Ramey is a successful insurance and equine real estate agent who has been put in charge of curating the iconic WEF Sport Horse Auction. Each year, WEF Hosts the Sport Horse Auction which is a collection featuring horses from...

  
• 03.06.2023

  [EP 309] The WEF Series- How Alise Oken Focuses Training at Home in Preparation for Competition

  Alise Oken is the owner and operator of Hi Hopes Farm currently located in Wellington, FL for the winter months competing at WEF. Since taking over her family's farm in 2015, Alise spends her time focusing on sourcing quality young...

  
• 03.03.2023

  [EP 308] The WEF Series- Training With Confidence Through Positivity and Consistency with Anna Hallene

  Anna Hallene is the owner and trainer at Glenwood Farm,  a top-level full service training barn. She specializes in a thoughtful and individualized approach to the training of hunter, jumper, and equitation horses and riders. After a successful junior career...

  
• 02.27.2023

  [EP 307] The WEF Series- Early Stages of WEF and Planning for the Show Season with Spencer Brittan

  Spencer Brittan based in Wellington, Florida and spends time catch riding horses at shows and farms in the area. In addition to freelance riding and training, he also keeps horses at Dany and Erika Michan's farm on Jumper Road, directly...

  
• 02.24.2023

  [EP 306] The WEF Series- Grace Debney Breaks Down the U25 Show Jumping National Championship

  Grace Debney is a young, talented show jumper originally from England where she first started her riding career. Grace has already had several notable wins including the 2021 Dover Saddlery USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. In 2022, she won two...

  
• 02.20.2023

  [EP 305] The WEF Series- The Ladies Behind Courses and Cocktails with Alice Weeks and Gwen Claus

  Courses and Cocktails is a fun, inspirational Instagram account run by two adult amateur riders who "Spend WAY too much money to jump their horses over colorful sticks." With almost 14k followers, the account follows Gwen and Alice as they...