Liberated Equestrian

When the Liberated Equestrian Podcast launched in 2025, its path was intentionally open-handed—guided more by faith than by a fixed plan. As Season 1 came to a close, a clear pivot began to emerge. What followed was not simply a creative or professional shift, but a deeper realignment of calling. In this special episode, host Lisa Pulliam reflects on a season of profound transition—one that weaves...

In this final episode of Season 1 of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I share a very personal update and reflections on the past few months. After a recent horseback riding fall, I’ve been processing the risks of riding, the reality of healing, and how the CALM framework (Connection, Awareness, Learning, Motivation) continues to guide me through challenges. This pause has given me a new perspecti...

What’s life really like behind the scenes of a horse rescue—and how does it impact both horses and people? In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast , I sit down with Leigha Schrader, horse trainer and business professional at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR). Leigha specializes in liberty horsemanship, colt starting, and trick training, while also competing on the hunter/jumper circui...

I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sandy Hart-Long, President and owner of FICS, a business that has been advising clients on arena construction, footing, and maintenance for over 20 years. Sandy’s experience ranges from working with backyard enthusiasts to Olympic champions. We delve into Sandy’s journey into the equestrian world, which started with her love for ponies as a little girl and evolved...

Have you ever wondered what life might look like after burnout—when healing from trauma finally takes hold in ways you never expected? In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I’m sharing my personal story of moving from burnout to breakthrough to reclaim my life . I reflect on how undiagnosed ADHD, unresolved trauma, and chronic stress quietly fueled the end of my previous ministry—so...

In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast , I’m reflecting on a visit to Charles Town Races that opened my eyes to just how much early experiences shape both horses and humans. Watching young Thoroughbreds prepare to race helped me see my own horse, Kodiak Jack, in a new light—and gave me a deeper understanding of why certain behaviors still show up, even years later. I talk about how ou...

In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast , I’m joined by lifelong equestrian and entrepreneur Chelsea DiPeppe, the founder of URGO Beauty , for an inspiring conversation about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the tension between tradition and innovation in the hunter/jumper world, and why putting your horse’s comfort—and your own well-being—should never be compromised. Ch...

As someone who cares deeply about horses, community, and mental wellness, this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast bridges all three. Kareem Rosser is a national polo champion, author of two deeply moving memoirs—Crossing the Line and When You're Ready— and Executive VP of Work to Ride , a nonprofit community-based prevention program that aids under-resourced urban youth through constructi...

In this engaging episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kendra Clarke of K. Clarke Equine —a biomechanics-focused trainer who brings a unique blend of precision, compassion, and creativity to her work with horses and riders. Kendra’s story is one of deep-rooted passion and purpose, beginning with her early exposure to Centered Riding and leading to her advanced education in equine traini...

In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast , we welcome Katie Staib , co-founder of the Equine Professionals Club , a platform created with her sister Shelby to revolutionize communication and connection in the horse industry. Katie shares her inspiring journey through the competitive equestrian world—from hunter/jumpers to dressage, from working student to recognized dressage medalist—wh...

In this episode, Lisa Pulliam, host of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast and founder of Stableminded.us, reflects on attending the Horse World Expo — not as a wide-eyed newbie, but as someone deeply changed by years of work as an equine-assisted coach and therapist. She shares insights about how growth isn't always easy to measure, especially in the horse world, where expertise can be subjective. S...

In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast , host Lisa Pulliam is joined by Jenna Knudsen , founder of The Smart Equestrian and a passionate Equestrian Life Coach with over 40 years of experience in the saddle and 14 years coaching others to live empowered, intentional lives—on and off the horse. Jenna shares her powerful journey of transformation, emphasizing that liberation begins with...

It is an honor to be joined by Cathy Woods on this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast. She is not only a lifelong equestrian who enjoys backcountry trail riding but also a longtime yoga instructor, author of Yoga for Riders , and creator of her trademarked program, Body, Mind, Equine , Cathy is passionate about focusing on overall equestrian wellness. She has partnered with amazing venues...

On this episode of the Liberated Equestrian, I'm joined by Callie King, founder of HorseClass.com , an international online education platform dedicated to bringing top instructors together to share their expertise in riding, training, and equine care. Our discussion kicked off with a reflection on what it means to be a liberated equestrian, which tied perfectly into her experience living in Oaxac...

Continuing the backstory that led to launching the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, in this episode I’m digging a little bit more into my return to the horse world in the last decade. It’s been quite a journey in a relatively short period of time of becoming a second-season equestrian and experiencing everything from the joy of riding again to fulfilling the dream of horse ownership to experiencing t...

Trauma is a buzzword! We label all sorts of things "trauma" or "traumatic" without consideration of what was actually happening in the brain and body at the time of the incident. Understanding the neuropsychology and neurobiology of trauma, in fact, helps us understand how we process events and experiences. And it is that understanding that reveals the reason behind so many of the behaviors in bot...

We're kicking off the Liberated Equestrian Podcast with a bit of the backstory of breakthrough that birthed the inspiration for this podcast! It's a story of childhood inspiration and fairy-tale dreams. It's a story of dashed dreams and embracing the reality of hard work, detours, and other realized dreams. It's a story of open doors and closed ones. While I may not be "riding my horse to the mail...

Welcome to The Liberated Equestrian podcast and community . . . a place for horsewomen to experience belonging, breakthrough, and becoming. Hosted by Lisa Pulliam, founder of StableMinded.us , mental health professional, second-season equestrian, and author of Finding Calm: Helping Riders Navigate through Fear and Anxiety, the Liberated Equestrian is devoted to the mission of providing a supportiv...