Sonny Brooke Stables Secrets and the substitute trainer pitch

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.

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.