Horse Person

This episode is sponsored by Hooves & Paws. Go to www.hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson to get 15% off your order!  In this episode, adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck joins us for a conversation about freedom, discomfort, curiosity, and what it means to feel truly alive. We discuss her solo horseback trek across Mongolia (and yes, we got into the logistics, which...

For decades, Dover Saddlery was part of the fabric of horse sport in America. But after store closures, liquidation, and reports of unpaid vendors sent shockwaves through the equestrian industry, bigger questions began to emerge. In this episode, Caroline sits down with Piper Klemm , publisher of The Plaid Horse , to unpack how the story unfolded behind the scenes, what private equity's growing pr...

Esme Higgs grew up as a shy horse-crazy kid in a non-horsey family. But as a teenager, she persuaded her parents to film her on her horse who had a knack for picking up the wrong lead. She wanted to see if she could figure out why he was picking up the wrong lead, but then her phone ran low on storage. "No problem," she thought. "I'll upload it to Youtube to free up storage." That was about 10 yea...

This episode is sponsored by Hooves and Paws . Use code HP15 for 15% off your order. Let's just get this out of the way: There is no such thing as a symmetrical rider. In this episode, we're joined by physiotherapist and rider Maeve Sheridan, and we go deep into the rider's seat. We talk about why it matters so much and why many of us are chasing the wrong things when we try to "fix" it. We talk a...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Hooves and Paws. Go to hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson or use code HP15 for 15% off your order. No shipping minimums, 365-day return policy, hundreds of thousands of happy customers.  For nearly two decades, Amber Marshall has shaped how millions of people see horses through Heartland. B ut who is she beyond the screen? In this episode, Amber opens up about the r...

After losing all three of her horses within a year, sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser returns to share what it really looks like to begin again. In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological reality of getting back in the saddle after loss, from the unexpected voice in your head telling you to "get off," to the brain's need for familiarity, certainty, and control. Dr. Jenny breaks...

This episode is sponsored by Corro. Click here and use code horsewoman15 at checkout.  There's a version of this sport that tells you success looks one way: the right horse, the right path, the right goals. And then there's real life, especially as adult amateurs. We have financial hurdles, time constraints, and changing priorities, It's time to embrace that.  In this conversation, Madelyn Houser...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian - luxury equestrian apparel without the luxury price tag. Use code horseperson15 for 15% off your order at checkout. In this episode, Beth sits down with Emmy Award-winning actor and lifelong horseman Glynn Turman to explore the deep connection between presence, acting, and horses. From growing up in New York City sneaking off to ride in Central Park s...

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse in sport, visit #WeRideTogether for crisis resources.  Trigger Warning - This episode discusses sexual abuse.  In 2018 and 2019, two of the most powerful figures in horse sport were banned for abusing minors. Today's guest tells us how she shined a light on the abuse for the world - outside of just our insular horse world - to see. In this episode,...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian - luxury equestrian apparel without the luxury price tag. Use code horseperson15 for 15% off your order at checkout.  What would it take for equestrian sport to become mainstream? Caroline sits down with Frankie Thieriot - founder of Athletux, upper-level event rider, and longtime commentator - to explore what's really holding the sport back. We talk s...

This episode is supported by Nordic Autofeed. Use HP10 for a 10% discount to support your horse's gastric health through consistently timed hay feedings. Go to www. NordicAutofeed.com What does "go back to the basics" actually  mean beyond the cliché? Caroline and Beth sit down with USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix rider  Amelia Newcomb of Amelia Newcomb Dressage to break that phrase down into cl...

This episode is sponsored by Nikovian . Use code horseperson15 for 15% off your order at checkout. This episode is also supported by Nordic Autofeed . Use code HP10 for a 10% discount. Go here to learn more and take a crucial step in supporting your horse's gut health with timed, consistent forage feeding.  In this episode, Caroline sits down with Dr. Erica Gaertner, a board-certified sports medic...

This episode is supported by Nordic Autofeed . Use HP10 for a 10% discount to support your horse's gastric health through consistently timed hay feedings.  When actress Beth Behrs joined  Horse Person as full-time co-host, we knew we had to flip the mic and tell her story. In this candid conversation, Beth opens up about her journey from overnight fame on hit show Two Broke Girls to finding healin...

This episode was originally published on The Horsewoman's Almanac on Oct 01, 2025. We're re-sharing it here following the news that Anna has fully stepped back from Dressage and is leasing her horses out to Sofie Holmes and Ashley Donadt. Next week, we'll return to our regularly scheduled  Horse Person content.  Anna Buffini is a professional dressage rider who has competed for the U.S. Dressage T...

This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. In this ep of Horse Person, Caroline is joined by horse behaviorist and trainer, Leo Rauscher, whose work has influenced some of the top show jumpers in the world like Daniel Deusser, Lorenzo de Luca, Luciana Diniz, and Ashlee Bond. Leo's philosophy centers on the idea that horses are always communicating, and nearly eve...

This episode is presented by Corro. Use code horsewoman15 at checkout for $15 off your order.  What if true strength in horsemanship isn't control—but awareness? Today, internationally respected horseman, author, podcaster and clinician Warwick Schiller shares how his journey with horses led him to question traditional training, emotional suppression, and the classic cowboy archetype. What began a...

This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. Go to www.connaway.net to learn about how you can protect your horse.  Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher's eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials , is now available, and you can use code CAROLINE for $20 off. Learn more at  RideIQElevate.com/horse-health ....

This episode is proudly sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services Irish Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle didn't come from money or an equestrian legacy. In fact, when she decided to give serious dressage training a go in her mid-20s, she was working in retail.  Abi has overcome far more in her 40 years than many people, including extreme domestic abuse, the death of her brother,...

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Today I'm going to do something a little different on the podcast and I'm going to read a letter written to the equestrian community by husband and wife team Matt Brown and Cecily Clark. Matt and Cecily were one of the first interviews I did for this podcast, and I really enjoy their perspective and respect their willingness to put bold ideas and statements forward, especially with regard to horse...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian . Use code horseperson15 for 15% off at checkout.  This episode first appeared on The Horsewoman's Almanac. Click here to subscribe to that show - for free! In this episode, Clare Staples shares her journey from a horse-loving child in England to becoming a leading advocate for wild horses in America. She discusses the deep spiritual connection she fee...

The horse world doesn't always agree on everything, but it can agree on this: The cost of competing is becoming prohibitively high. In fact, the cost of most things related to horses seem to be creeping up every time we turn around.  How did showing get so expensive? Are enthusiastic riders getting priced out of being able to compete even just a few times a year? What is the sport's leadership's v...

This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. Taylor flury is doing something not that many professionals in the US are doing -- she isn't just breeding show jumping horses for top sport, she's breaking them and bringing them along herself. At only 34, Taylor has taken numerous young horses previously not started undersaddle and developed them into competitive FEI G...

Most riders think their horses are fit enough for the job they're asked to do. But according to equine fitness expert Jec Ballou, only 30 percent of sport horses actually are. In this episode, we dig into the reasons behind that surprising number and aim to give you a more sophistocated understanding of what 'fitness' means for your horse. We discuss how horses really gain strength, the one area o...

Caroline interviews USEF Chief of Sport David O'Connor about the newly introduced 'Know the Signs' guidelines aimed at promoting horse welfare in equestrian sports in the US. They discuss the purpose of these guidelines, the emotional dynamics in competition, the role of officials, and  the evolving nature of regulations, particularly regarding the use of whips. To view the guidelines, go to  http...