Raising The Bar: Stories From The Equestrian World

Samantha Kalbach

Huge thank you to Samantha Kalbach of Comfort Fit Equine for taking the time to come out to the farm today. I really appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the ins and outs of bit fitting. I’ll admit it—I can be a bit of a stick in the mud when it comes to trying new ideas. Don’t get me wrong, I love innovation and fresh perspectives… but you’ve got to earn my buy-in. And Samantha did just that. I truly enjoyed our time together and think she represents exactly the kind of thoughtful, forward momentum we need in this industry—those 1% changes that, over time, make a BIG difference. Let’s jump in. 💪🐴

Amy Faison & Kirsten Schuitema

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Faison and Kristen Schuitema—professional riders for Pastured Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to thoroughbred aftercare. These two women are the embodiment of hard work and heart, making it no small feat to steal even an hour of their time. Though a technical glitch -meant my mic wasn’t working (huge apologies!), I couldn’t bring myself to scrap this recording. What Amy and Kristen share here is too powerful to lose—raw, real, and incredibly inspiring. From life in the saddle to the deeper mission of giving retired racehorses a second chance, this conversation is gold. We hope to revisit this chat with a retake or a reflection episode at the end of 2025, but for now, let Amy and Kristen’s passion speak for itself. 🔗 Learn more: pasturedplace.org

Day In The Life - Home Show

Welcome back, everyone! We’re still riding high from the excitement of our recent horse show—what an incredible weekend! From confident strides to major breakthroughs, it was amazing to see the progress horses and riders have made. We’re taking a moment to reflect, celebrate the wins, and gear up for our next big event coming up on June 14. Let’s jump in!”

Melissa McLain

Raising The Bar: Stories From The Equestrian World presents Melissa McLain a ‘Pressure Proof Academy’ Psychology Coach, she’s currently undergoing her PhD, working a full time job, managing and competing a string of eventers, a mom of two wonderful children, and wife - Melissa juggles the world on her shoulders and finds her energy and excitement by helping others in their horse journey! Melissa McLain - +1 (302) 540-6356 fj40cowgirl@gmail.com

Day In The Life - 1%

Hey guys! So I’m adding these little bonus nuggets to help you feel less stuck on your own journey… why? Because I don’t want to be stuck either! Let’s get real…horses, life, the journey - it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. Let jump in to the 1% … and I’d LOVE to hear your journey as well priscillagodsoe@gmail.com