Practical Horseman Podcast

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with top show jumper, trainer and clinician, Heather Caristo-Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode, sponsored by Purina, is with trainer, clinician and international five-star eventer, Kyle Carter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the PHOD Pod, international five-stare venter Buck Davidson talks about rider position and demonstrates to clinicians where they should have their hands to best communicate with their horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Troxel, listen to interviews from the 2022 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode, sponsored by Horse Week, is with top hunter rider and trainer Louise Serio . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by the Maryland 5* . Hunter rider and trainer Kim Barone demonstrates how she sets up her young horse for the canter transition and then works through some instabilities the young horse has. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, sponsored by Troxel, co-host Sandy Oliynyk speaks with Lucy Davis and Clementine Goutal. An Olympic show-jumping silver medalist, Lucy is the founder of a new equine data collection and equestrian game Prixview. Clementine, who has ridden in the grand prix arena, is the company’s director of strategy and partnerships. In the conversation, they discuss how they hope to bring m...

On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, international eventing star Lucinda Green brings her vast experience and knowledge to the first day of a training level clinic session. Her exercises and no-nonsense approach help the riders to succeed in an early spring outing cross country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode, brought to you by Cosequin Equine, is with Practical Horseman's 2022 Trainer of the Year, Clarissa Wilmerding. Clarissa was named the 2022 Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year in recognition for her outstanding contributions to the equine industry as a trainer and coach. The Trainer of the Year award was created as a way to honor the unsung heroes of our sport—trainers who w...

On this week's episode of the PHOD Pod, international show jumper Bliss Heers talks about how she deals with setbacks and staying mentally strong enough to compete at the elite level. She also shares details on a major accident that happened while she was riding a stallion in 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode, sponsored by Troxel, is with international grand prix dressage rider and trainer, Chrissa Hoffmann—a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist who owns and operates CFH Dressage in Vero Beach, Florida.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, USEF "R" judge Keri Kampsen shares insights to help you better understand what your judge is looking for so that you can leave the best possible impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the PHOD Pod, German show jumper Ronny Riemer explains that the rider’s center of gravity should be in the middle of the saddle. The head, shoulder, hip and heel in alignment puts the rider in the correct position vertically. Because everything in the rider’s body is connected, the entire body should be doing the work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, sponsored by Bimeda, co-host Sandy Oliynyk speaks with top hunter, jumper and equitation trainer, Holly Hugo-Vidal. She discusses her mentors, Victor Hugo-Vidal and Rodney Jenkins, gives her perspective as a judge, and breaks down why riders worry too much about seeing distances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the PHOD Pod, top hunter/jumper rider and trainer, Sloane Coles, recommends using a rope halter for horses that are difficult, strong, or inexperienced. She explains that the rope halter gives excellent pressure and control and is the best training aid for leading your horse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, brought to you by Bimeda, co-host Julia Murphy catches up with top show jumper Mavis Spencer at the 2022 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman practices what she preaches when she says to advocate for the horse. She tells the story about her own horse, the chestnut gelding from the video series, who encountered various physical issues and the long road to determine the cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, brought to you by Troxel, the Executive Director of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Roxane Durant, shares everything you need to know about the student-athlete organization. She discusses the disciplines and divisions in the IEA, how the team atmosphere of IEA riding contributes to growth and relationship building and how she thinks the organization has impacted...

On this episode of the PHOD Pod, top hunter/jumper trainer Holly Hugo-Vidal shares how she had to fight nerves as a competitor and how she handled them, including making sure to breathe deeply, visualizing how she had to ride the course and focusing on what her horse needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, brought to you by Bimeda, Leslie Burr Howard speaks about how she started riding, winning the Maclay, special horses and grand prix wins, what she thinks makes a good horseperson and what she’s doing now. Known for her steady competition nerves, she also talks about keeping riding and competing in perspective, which centers on having fun, doing your best and not getting caught up...

In this episode of the PHOD Pod, pro groom Laurie Pitts describes her system for keeping white socks and tails sparkling clean. Step-by-step, she demonstrates how she washes a horse’s socks regularly to keep stains from setting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the PHOD Pod, five star eventer Sharon White gives a lesson over jumps focused on maintaining straightness and balance over fences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the premiere episode of the PHOD Pod, 5* FEI Grand Prix jumper rider Kama Godek briefly explains how to practice and then walk off a standard 12-foot stride. This is important to know so you can properly set poles and jumps as well as walk a course in a competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode, brought to you by Bimeda, is with international five-star eventer Will Faudree. At the 2022 Carolina International, I caught up with Will. He told me the story of his upbringing on a cattle ranch in Texas and how he actually started out riding western. He speaks about his horse of a lifetime, Antigua, and shares tidbits from his lessons with students and how he uses visualizat...

In this episode, international show jumper Catherine "Cat" Tyree discusses her training program and her favorite exercises to keep her horses in top shape, speaks candidly about what it’s like to be a young professional at the top of the sport and how humbling it can be, and opens up about how a riding accident taught her to lean on the people closest to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...