Two Trips and a Drag

Heat, Horses & Fireworks: Episode 43 Wrap-Up

Hosts catch up after a busy weekend—talking July 4th fireworks, dogs and horses reacting to noise, a private Lake display, and attending WEC and a VIP reception where friends won big. They share personal stories about farm life, travel, and social highlights from the summer. They also dive into practical horse-care topics: managing heat at shows (ice, fans, cold-hosing), EAP lessons, strict biosecurity and bucket hygiene, and tricks for quick cooling. The episode closes with thoughts on the new premier jumping league, the Faultless series, marketability of the sport, and a generational poll idea about reality shows in barns.

Adult Horse Camp, Heat Waves & Horse‑Show Survival Tips

In Episode 42 Trena and Sam catch up on summer horse‑show life — from dreaming up an "adult horse camp" to surviving scorching shows, steward and EMT responsibilities, and clever turnout ideas like the track system. They also discuss Bold Minstrel's Hall of Fame induction, recent New York City carriage incidents and their consequences for the horses, plus listener shout‑outs and barn anecdotes.

Upperville Thoroughbreds, Barn Cameras, and the Vegas Horse Attacks

On this episode the hosts recap the Upperville thoroughbred $25,000 class and celebrate the versatility and spirit of off-the-track thoroughbreds, while debating whether to keep these classes open and how best to showcase them. They also dig into current events: a troubling story about a teen accused of stabbing horses at a Nevada competition, the pros and cons of barn surveillance and security, recent horse-show technology like biometric girths, and broader concerns about USEF/USHJA governance and preserving historic venues.

Dollar’s Great Escape — Devon Drenched and Social Media Sparks

Hosts celebrate the 40th episode while trading stories about a 30-year-old paint named Dollar who escapes, Devon’s rain-soaked chaos and calls to invest in heritage horse shows. They discuss social media bullying over a young rider montage, dive into horse-related idioms, touch on driving and Belmont updates, and share lighthearted barnyard banter and listener updates.

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.