Two Trips and a Drag

Sonny Brooke Stables Secrets and the substitute trainer pitch

In this episode Trena and Sam sit down with Krystle Bridges of Sonny Brooke Stables after judging a horse show to talk barn life, course design, coaching tricks, and the ups and downs of showing—from training tips and junior riders to earning school credit for riding. They also digress into lighter topics: a pocket hose product review, the news of Dover Saddlery closing, wildlife on the farm, and a humorous idea for a substitute trainer service, all punctuated with personal stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

The Madigan Squeeze & Other Equine Secrets

A relaxed, philosophy‑driven episode about horses, featuring the Madigan squeeze for newborn foals, why some horses seem calmer under saddle, and how equines are used in therapy and healing. Hosts discuss horse behavior and studies on heart‑rate mirroring, and end with light travel stories and banter.

: Happy Mother’s Day with Two Trips and a Drag

On this Happy Mother’s Day edition of Two Trips and a Drag, hosts share personal milestones, from a graduate’s proud moment to a daughter hearing her mother preach, plus reflections on nurse mares and community support. The episode covers travel woes after Spirit Airlines’ collapse, fears of aluminum shortages affecting Diet Coke and trailers, and an update on a woman driving horses across the Midwest. In horse-world talk, they celebrate show wins, discuss judging education and grassroots shows, recall funny memories, and pitch quirky ideas like a Diet Coke semi, a Trainer Survivor island, and a blind judge prank.

Mint Juleps, KY 3-day eventing and Horseworld Hot Takes

Hosts Sam and Trena banter about cross‑country at the four‑ and five‑star events, praise standout horses like Argyle, and react to the bold, stomach‑dropping jumps that made the courses so intense. They discuss Kentucky Derby and Oaks picks and betting, share a quick mint julep how‑to, celebrate Ferdinand’s new therapy‑farm home, and debate USEF/USHJA funding, support for grassroots shows, Hall of Fame news, and the quirks of naming and teaching in the horse world.

Kentucky Three‑Day Breakdown — Jogs, Angles, and Safety Questions

Episode 35, "Two Trips and a Drag," takes listeners to the Kentucky Rolex three‑day with lively commentary on the jogs, the five‑star Grand Prix, and the crowd atmosphere. The hosts walk through course design highlights — multiple water elements, risky angles, frangible pins, and the physical demands on horse and rider — and discuss safety, community volunteerism, and the sport’s direction.