Episode 36: Trainer Etiquette & Private Equity

EPISODE 41: Changing the rules ft. Nina Thornton

In this episode we discuss: * Nina Thornton, trainer at Sorella farm, speaks out about her proposed USEF rule change. * Nina talks standing up for horse welfare even when it goes against the grain. * How to propose a USEF rule change. * The five-year rule and how it affects members’ ability to make changes in the USEF organization. * Equestrian voices of social media and the progressive change this brings about in the industry.

EPISODE 40: An unwelcome word in the equine world, Colic

In this episode we discuss: * The dreaded topic, Colic * What is colic and how it affects horses. * Kristin’s personal experience with colic. * Why early detection is important. * What we can do as equestrians to be informed and empowered during a colic episode.

EPISODE 39: Social media Safety

In this episode we discuss: * Feeling a sense of normal in the equestrian world post-injury. * The recent tragedy in Las Vegas during a national barrel horse associate event. * Social media’s impact on personal safety as it pertains to equestrians. * Zues get’s a new neighbor. * Helmet do’s and don’ts + Aryan get’s a new helmet

EPISODE 38: When to say No

In this episode we discuss: * Deciding when it’s safe for a client to move up. * Hitting a plateau in your riding, and how to overcome it. * When trainers feel pressure from clients. * Aryan and Kristin’s Tik Tok pet peeve.

EPISODE 37: The horse world as we know it ft. Laura Fernandez of the Three Stride Podcast

In this episode we discuss: * Laura Fernandez, Host of the 3 Stride Podcast, discusses her journey in the horse world. * We share our thoughts on the recent Noel Floyd article. * How mainstream media affects the perception of equestrian sport. * Setting aside personal ambitions on behalf of your horse. * Loving the horse first, and sport second. * The magic of being an equestrian.