At The Fence

Fear shows up differently for every horsewoman. Sometimes it’s the fear of getting hurt. Sometimes it’s wondering if you’re good enough, worrying about what other people are thinking, choosing the wrong horse, making a mistake—or questioning whether you’ve simply waited too long to come back to horses. In this episode of At The Fence , Michelle and Adrienne have an open conversation about fear and...

What happens when the thing you love most is suddenly taken away—and it takes 40 years to find your way back? In this episode of At The Fence , Adrienne shares her deeply personal journey with horses. From growing up with horses just outside her back door and finding confidence, freedom, and belonging with her beloved Appaloosa, April, to the devastating day her father unexpectedly sold all six of...

The Horse Has Always Been There From a little girl in Scotland racing her pony alongside a train, to representing Scotland in the show-jumping ring, Michelle’s life has always had one constant: the horse . In this episode of At The Fence , Michelle shares her journey through a lifetime with horses—and how that relationship changed as her life changed. She talks about leaving competitive show jumpi...

At The Fence is a podcast for women returning to or entering into the equestrian world in middle age, the issues that arise, the mindset that is needed, the learning required, tips and tricks for horse care, training, safety, barn care and much more. It's a place where community can grow and confidence can rise.  In this very first podcast episode, Michelle and Adrienne talk about who they ar...