Stable Sisters

Episode 15: We Are Back! After an extended spring break, we're back—with updates, stories, and some exciting things on the horizon. In this catch-up episode, Emily, Shelley, and Shawna share what's been going on behind the scenes and what's coming next. In this episode: Emily opens up about Jellybean's serious health scare, what it took to advocate for her dog, and why trusting your gut matters. S...

Winter weather, new horses, and busy barns—Shelley, Emily, and Shawna dive into the whirlwind of their lives in this heartfelt and entertaining episode. They swap personal stories about their horses, from the ups and downs of training to the deep emotional bonds that come with life in the equestrian world. Shawna shares the journey of her new mare, Mary Jane Chrome, as she transitions from the rac...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their daily lives as horse owners, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences. They delve into the different perspectives they each bring to horse care and training, highlighting their unique roles in the equestrian world. The conversation covers insights into breeding practices, the importance of horse health and training strategies, and how to prepare hors...

In this episode, Emily, Shawna and Shelley talk about the impact coaches have on students.  They talk about their personal experiences, lessons learned, and what they look for in a coach. It's a thought provoking discussion and will hopefully help you reflect on your coaching experience. If you are a coach, it's interesting to listen to the impact you have on students. It's a tricky job and can ta...

In this episode of Stable Sisters, Shelley shares her annual public service announcement regarding horse health, emphasizing the importance of taking a horse's temperature when administering medication. She recounts her personal journey with her horse, Trep, detailing the challenges they faced with his health issues, the eventual diagnosis of cholangiohepatitis, and the lessons learned from their...

In this episode of the Stable Sisters podcast, hosts Emily Rosenbaum, Shawna Thomas, and Shelley Thomas brainstorm what features their dream barn and trailer would have, if money was no object. These features emphasize the importance of organization, airflow, safety, and comfort for horses.  We are drinking (much to Shelley's delight!) an old vine zinfandel called Wild Thing, from Carol Shelton Vi...

Sometimes you need an instructor. Other times a trainer, and often you need a coach. What's the difference? How do you figure out what you need? Emily shares her thoughts in this "Stable Sisters Shorts" episode.

Winter can be tough! Frozen ground, darkness, and small indoor arenas that encourage too much circle work! In this podcast, Emily and Shelley give you 15 creative winter training exercises you can do with your horse to get through this dark, cold time. These exercises will help develop your horse's skills and improve your relationship. Enjoy! During this podcast we are drinking wine from Sculpterr...

Follow along as Shelley coaches Emily through analyzing her 2025 goals on her mare Pippa, and creating 8-week training blocks to move dreams to action. Our "action taking" beverage during this podcast is a cabernet from Ghost Pines. It was a gift to Emily from one of her clients - thank you! Show Notes: Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon The goal setting and training block framework reviewed in this s...

Emily, Shawna, and Shelley give a big picture overview of their 2025 goals. They've each got some business and personal goals, and especially Shawna, are looking forward to closing out 2024. While dreaming and scheming, we are drinking some of our favorite "everyday" wine by Imagery. Even if you aren't a wine drinker, this winery creates beautiful wine labels that are worth checking out. Show Note...

In this episode, Emily, Shawna, and Shelley talk about their favorite moments in 2024, from horses on the international stage to personal moments. And since this episode was released in December, favorite holiday drinks are a hot topic!  Show Notes: Here's a mulled wine recipe Shelley likes: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/mulled-wine-recipe/#tasty-recipes-61790 Here's a White Russian recipe Shawna...

In this episode, Emily, Shawna, and Shelley talk about resting and restoring horses as the year comes to a close. Not all horses benefit from long periods of rest, so they discuss ideas for making arena time fun and playful. They also talk about dealing with wild horses and offer some tips. Our drink this episode is a wine from Saviah Cellars, a lovely winery in Walla Walla, WA. Show Notes: Saviah...

Emily, Shawna, and Shelley share thoughts about surviving (cuz thriving might be a bit ambitious) in the winter cold. They also get asked a lot of questions about clipping and blanketing horses so chat about those topics also. This episode pulls human and horse clothing and temperature management into one fun episode, while sipping espresso martinis.  Here are all the show notes, as promised!  Esp...

Welcome to the Stable Sisters podcast! This podcast is hosted by Emily Rosenbaum, Shawna Thomas, and Shelley Thomas. We are literal and figurative sisters, bonded by our love of horses and grit to live a horsey life. We like to say our passion is your entertainment. Join us as we share our dreams, failures, knowledge, ideas, and stories, usually while sipping a beverage together! We'd also love to...

We thought it would be fun to do a round of rapid fire questions (and we promise we didn't practice!). This episode continues on with introductions so you can learn more about our horse philosophies. We've got some fun beverage trivia to share too! Thanks for listening! We'd also love to see you on social.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stablesisters_