ECHO Equestrian Media

The recent dressage rule changes around double bridles got us talking about a lot more than just dressage. We get into bits, horse welfare, trainer responsibility, and where tradition still has a place in the sport. Like most horse topics, it's a little more complicated than it seems.

This week, Katie sits down with her sister Jamie to chat all things growing up in a horse family. They get into Jamie's love of horses but fear of riding, what it's like being the younger sibling in the horse world, and why loving horses doesn't always mean loving competition. It's a light, silly episode filled with family stories, and a different perspective on growing up in a bar...

This week we're catching up on Mom's return to the show ring. We talk about PTSD, setbacks, horse show nerves, and the importance of community.

This week, we put ChatGPT's horse knowledge to the test and see what happens when AI starts answering horse-world questions. Along the way, we discuss where horse people get their information, how we evaluate advice, and why context matters when it comes to learning about horses. We also get into horse culture, social media, competition, and why the equestrian community can s ometimes feel bot...

What does it actually take to compete FEI? This week we're talking passports, paperwork, horse show check-ins, and the realities of international competition. We also get into the cultural differences between dressage and jumpers, why different personalities gravitate toward different disciplines, and what draws riders to different corners of the horse world.

This episode dives into horse training, welfare, and the blurry line between correction and punishment. Using recent controversies as a starting point, mother and daughter unpack positive vs. negative reinforcement, fear-based riding, learned helplessness, and the responsibility trainers, owners, and riders have to advocate for horses — both in and out of the ring.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss the things only horse people will understand, from “barn time” and footing to water buckets and personal hygiene. Welcome to the world of niche horse people behavior.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss performance anxiety in the horse world, from show ring nerves to the pressure riders put on themselves. They talk through confidence, overthinking, competition, and the mental side of riding, while sharing personal experiences and perspectives from both junior and professional life in the sport.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss misinformation in the horse world, from viral trends to veterinary advice. They cover how to fact-check research, what makes a source credible, trust and how to navigate differing professional opinions.

In this special episode, Katie is joined by her husband Henry while Barb is away for the week. Henry answers a mix of horse related questions, from colors and disciplines to riding terms, and shares early horse memories and favorite trips. The episode wraps with Henry's take on life with a horse girl.

In this episode, mother and daughter discuss what to consider before starting your horse hunt, how budgets and expectations shape the process, and the realities of importing horses. They also break down pre-purchase exams, what they involve, what to do before scheduling one, and why doing your homework ahead of time can save you time, money, and stress when searching for the right horse.

A chaotic Q&A episode covering horse girl “icks,” sock preferences, favorite products, and why tail brushing is basically a crime. Mother daughter share real advice on new riders, horse welfare, and managing metabolic issues—plus a surprise throwback to the iconic horse show song.

In this episode, mother and daughter catch up ahead of their trip to the FEI World Cup Finals, from Lillie Keenan fan-girling to childhood Las Vegas memories. They break down how World Cup qualification works, discuss veterinary roles at FEI events, and swap stories as they look ahead to a weekend of high-level competition and horse shopping.

This episode dives into myths and misconceptions in the horse world, questioning what is versus what ought to be. From blanketing and cooling to feeding and supplements, they break down common practices and challenge tradition.

This episode dives into the reality of slaughter in agriculture, the ethics around horse slaughter, and the growing “unwanted horse” problem. Breaking down what actually happens, why it’s so complicated, and what responsibility really looks like when horses reach the end of their careers.

This episode dives into what it really looks like to support people and animals. We talk volunteer work, misconceptions, community, and the role animals play in all kinds of lives.

This episode dives into horse safety, from trailering accidents to lunging mistakes and barn aisle hazards. They share real experiences that show how quickly things can go wrong around horses, and the lessons that stick with you long after they happen.

This episode dives into tack, lameness, and horse welfare. Breaking down crookedness vs. lameness, draw reins, noseband tightness and FEI regulations. Begging the question, what does success really mean in this sport.

This week’s Q&A covers lameness, tail swishing, leasing vs. buying, riding schedules, and the fine line between desensitizing and flooding. We answered your questions and probably stirred the pot a little.

In this episode, mother and daughter chat about riding accidents and the lasting mental impact they leave behind. They discuss PTSD, the physical and emotional aftermath of trauma, and why “just getting over it” isn’t how healing actually works. This episode explores fear, identity, and the difficult reality of continuing to ride after injury.

From NCAA equestrian drama to horse show moms and barn fashion, this episode provides a candid look at expectations, and what happens when the “dream” doesn’t look the way you imagined.

In this episode, a mother and daughter dive into ethics in the horse industry through the lens of breeding and veterinary medicine. They talk honestly about raising, selling, and letting go of horses, the difference between loving the sport and loving the animal, and why breeding with intention is harder than it looks. From late-night foalings and airport semen runs to uncomfortable ethical gray a...

A lifetime in the horse world, told in real time. From backyard sawhorses to Grand Prix dreams, mother and daughter recount the horses that shaped them. Hear what it’s really like to grow up, and grow old, with horses.