The 3 Stride Podcast

In this episode we cover: The reality TV shows Laura absolutely needs to start watching. J.C.'s first riding lessons and what it's like teaching your husband to ride. GLPs for horses and the latest conversations around their use. Why being a horse trainer is one of the hardest jobs in the industry. Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this episode possible!  You can us...

In this episode we cover:   Back together in the new studio, catching up on the week, including Laura's trail rides with Garçon + a fight he had with another horse! Julia and Molly's horse show recap with favorite moments + lessons learned, including a big "ruh roh" moment from Molly... A conversation about moving up to the 1.40m level and why the challenge is more about riding...

In this episode we cover: Julia and Molly are still at the horse show and absolutely crushing it The girls will finally be back in the studio next week Laura and Engineer Andrew break in the new studio The latest on Garçon and Laura's more casual approach to barn life Why taking the pressure off has been a game changer for both horse and rider Laura shares some of the rituals she and her husb...

In this episode we cover: Laura is solo this week while Julia and Molly are away at a horse show Recap from a recent trip to Austin and a barn conversation that sparked today's topic What the New World screwworm is and why it's making headlines How screwworm affects horses, livestock, and other animals Signs and symptoms horse owners should know Treatment and prevention tips Could it spr...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of animal cruelty, violence toward horses, and ongoing legal proceedings. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we cover: A timeline of the Las Vegas horse stabbing case. What happened at the NBHA Vegas Super Show. The horses, owners, and competitors involved. The latest court hearing and legal developments. The equestrian community&apo...

Our hearts go out to the horses, riders, families, and everyone impacted by the tragedy at the NBHA competition in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is home for us, and we are heartbroken by what happened. This episode was recorded prior to the incident, but we will be discussing it on our next recording. We are keeping everyone affected in our thoughts. In this episode, we cover: Nothing like a good meltdown...

In this episode we cover: We’re in the studio again! Our irrational fear with driving. Awkward Zoom calls (horse gal edition) Laura learned the art of sheath cleaning. What do horses actually want? Where are all the riding schools?! If we could keep only one thing from today's horse world and completely reinvent the rest, what did we all recommend saving? Thank you to our partner For Horses f...

In this episode we cover: Back together in the studio, Garcon’s 3-month checkup and mesotherapy update, plus Julia navigating Andi coming up lame during her first week at a new job. A conversation around the fear of soft tissue injuries and why that anxiety is something so many horse people can relate to. The question raised by Noelle Floyd: has the wealthiest version of the horse world become the...

In this episode we cover: Contact’s ashes arrived and discussion around the beautiful memorial box Laura, Molly, and Julia discuss beliefs around what happens after horses pass Laura rides a new horse and takes a lesson for the first time in awhile Garcon’s stubbornness about moving forward and arena resistance Horsemanship conversation around patience vs. force Thank you to our amazing partner Fo...

In this episode we cover: After losing Contact, Laura made the decision to move Garcon to a new barn so he could enjoy grass pastures. Taking a step back from the show ring to reconnect with the joy of horses. Riding at a barn without a trainer-for now. Molly shares her takeaways from the last show, including lessons on bending lines. Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this po...

In this episode we cover: One of the best forms of healing is laughter, so we share some much-needed laughs during a hard time. Laura admits she may have shared a little too much about losing Contact with her co-workers. Julia opens up about having to overcome a lot in the show ring at Temecula. Why stepping down in height can be the smartest move for both horse and rider. Learning to give yoursel...

Laura is solo in this episode, with Molly and Julia returning next week. This is a heavier conversation that touches on loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions. In this episode, Laura covers: The day everything changed and the onset of colic Navigating the decision not to pursue surgery again Processing grief, guilt, and questioning whether she made the right choice Finding peace in the four beauti...

In this episode we cover: Celebrating 200 episodes with a huge thank you to our 3S community for all the love and support along the way Getting a little deeper with some horse philosophical questions Why do we actually love horses…and has that answer changed over time? Describing our horses without anything tied to riding, training, or competing If the sport disappeared tomorrow…what would our rel...

In this episode we cover: Laura rode a dressage horse and now thinks she’s going to the Olympics. Molly and Laura negotiate over the sale of a saddle. Molly shares ways tack store owners can cause major drama with brands. The boot brand that always breaks down.   Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover: What happened to Julia’s saddle that horrified her trainer.  Judging other riders without knowing the whole story. Laura’s new discovery + her big book reveal. Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.

In this episode we cover: We launched our new segment; “Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype”.  Send us your memes, reels, TikToks making AA’s look like inept and incapable riders so we can flame them. What could go wrong when you touch another person’s horse without them knowing-even if it was with the best intentions.  The organization and standards of show barns.  Molly and Julia's upcomi...

In this episode we cover: Julia’s latest horse communicator session-what she learned about Andi (and what surprised us) Julia’s wedding plan pivot-what changed and why Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.

In this episode we cover: We’re all over the “helpless amateur” stereotype.  Why amateurs feeling undervalued despite contributing a lot of money and time to the industry.   The responsibility of trainers and the barn culture to not keep depicting amateurs as clueless horse owners. What does burnout and frustration look like for amateurs?   Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make t...

In this episode we cover: Julia’s wedding date and venue announcement and why it meant a lot to Laura.  When your emotions come out on your horse in the wrong way.   Molly and her adult braces. What does “load the cluck” mean??   Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover: Catch our video clips on social!  No full episodes on YouTube yet.   Garcon + Andi’s fitness routine-how long we spend trotting and cantering. Molly and Julia’s trainer got a note from USEF about showing a supposedly lame horse. Horse transformations when paired with the right person.   Julia’s 10-year old riding helmet-need to get that bad boy replaced. Thank you to our...

In this episode we cover: Update on Laura’s new gig + what happened to her eye week one. The longest we’ve all gone without jumping. How Contact is adapting to retirement life.   Molly’s update on Fiona + Annie. Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover: James Van Der Beek and GoFundMe  Kaley Cuoco sleeping in separate bedrooms with her fiance Tommy Pelphey.  Results of Garcon’s neck X-Rays What happened in Julia’s lesson to make her fall not once, but TWICE.   Molly and her panel w/ EQ Business Women!

In this episode we cover: Laura, Julia and Molly share their wins/losses of the past week. Molly’s digital detox. Laura just got TikTok and who she’s following.  Random talk about sending nudes.    Thank you to our partners at For Horses for supporting our podcast.  

In this episode we cover: Saying goodbye to Mozie and the emotional whiplash of sending a lease horse back. What Laura passed along to the next leasee aka a novel of a note. Navigating communication with trainers when emotions are high and decisions are final. The very real, very insane cost of this sport emotionally and financially. Why horses teach us attachment, loss, and resilience all at once...

In this episode we cover: Tell Me Lies, Beckham Drama + Heated Rivery     Contact took over an hour to load him in the trailer and then what happened?! How Contact is adjusting to retirement life. How did Julia’s show-highs and learnings. Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.