Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter

This week's episode of The Amateir Hour with Jessica Paquette tackles the topic of mindfulness and the psychology behind equestrian sports. Guests include third generation horsewoman Priscilla Godsoe, an accomplished hunter/jumper rider as well as psychologist Dr. Pernilla Nathan, the author of "The Riding Without Anxiety Blueprint".

Read All About It

This week's episode of The Amateur Hour with Jessica Paquette goes behind the pages with some of the most popular voices in equine literature. Guests include Christina Lynch, author of "Pony Confidential", decorated author Natalie Keller Reinert, author of "The Jump" and children's book author Cheryl Olsten who also owns the champion hunter Lafitte de Muze.

The Side Quest

This week's episode of The Amateur Hour with Jessica Paquette explores the idea of the pivot - changing disciplines. Guests include amateurs Kim Jungherr and Michelle Micheal - two accomplished horsewomen who embarked on big changes in disciplines, from the jumpers to the western world and from eventing to driving at the Dixon Oval.

The Horses Who Made Us

This week's episode of The Amateur Hour with Jessica Paquette takes a look at the horses that define us in our lifetime. Guests include Amanda Chance, an eventer who gained popularity as a blogger chronicling her adventures with her $900 Facebook purchase, Henry along with Shea Cirbee, an amateur equestrian who tells the story of her heart horse, Jumbo.

Can We Have It All?

This week's episode of The Amateur Hour with Jessica Paquette explores the art of juggling motherhood, working and pursuing your equestrian dreams. Guests include amateurs Jane Carlton and Jessica Wilson as well as Meredith O'Connell of Madison Show Stables to discuss the struggles, successes and village it takes to have it all.