The Equestrian Podcast

Julie Young is the founder and chief executive officer of The Modern Horse, an online equestrian lifestyle subscription service that is known for its flagship product, the Bit Box. The Bit Box includes a selection of products across fashion, beauty, wellness, home, and tech, providing customers with new products each season to help curate their own equestrian lifestyle. With a background in riding...

Sarah Maslin Nir is an American Journalist for The New York Times and has been for nearly a decade. Sarah has covered many different stories, but one she is most known for granted her to be a finalist in the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on the working conditions of nail salon workers. With her most recent book, Horse Crazy, Sarah has touched the hearts of many people who share the same...

Dennis Thompson is the owner of Gypsy Gold which is home of America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses. Originally from Indiana, Dennis is most known for importing 16 of the first Gypsy Vanner horses to North America along with his wife Cindy. Together Dennis and Cindy are also the founders of The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. Listen in and hear their story of how they got to where they are today breeding...

Ariana Sakaris has lots of experience in the art of dressage, liberty, and horsemanship training. Some of Ariana's achievements include being awarded Reserve Champion with her mare “Mermaid” in the Open Division of the 2017 Midwest Horse Fair Star Search Competition, as well as with her mare “Wild Heart” in the 2017 Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover. Ariana has given demonstrations at the National...

Carole York is both a writer and equine message therapist who spends most of her time running a nonprofit organization called Putting in the Magic that exists to provide a healing service for small rescue ponies, using a range of different healing modalities both on and off site. Originally from South Africa, Carole is currently based in Co Waterford, Republic of Ireland where she provides a safe...

illian Kreinbring is a specialist in biomechanics for both humans and horses especially when it comes to the two working together. With a vision to train and ride horses in accordance with sound functional anatomy and posture principles, through her business JK Inspired, LLC, Jillian's goal is to balance the natural and anatomic forces within and between the horse and human for healthy movement an...

Daniel Stewart is an international equestrian coach, clinician, motivational speaker, and sport psychology coach who helps riders overcome mental blocks in the saddle as well as understand the model of fitness for the saddle. Using all of his expertise, Daniel is the owner of Pressure Proof Academy, an online coaching program with weekly video programs, riding clinics, equestrian athlete camps, an...

Jen Marsden Hamilton is an internationally renown equestrian coach based out of Canada who has been teaching for over forty five years. Jen has traveled all over the world helping train horses and riders improve their performance in the show jumping ring. Recently Jen has come out with a new book called Stride Control, available for purchase through horseandriderbooks.com, where she shares all of...

Brad Heath is the owner of Double D Horse Trailers who has made it his mission to create the safest trailers on the road for you and your horses. Brad has designed some incredible features on his trailers that you won't find anywhere else in the United States, including the SafeTack design for the rear tack room. The SafeTack design allows the rear tack room on the slant load trailer to swing out...

Nina Hammarström is the owner of AthletEQ, a training program that encompasses the overall health of riders whether they are in or out of the saddle. With a mission to create synergy between exercise, diet, and wellbeing, Nina offers tailored training programs that have benefited top riders such as Jessica Springsteen, Emily Moffitt, and Adrienne Sternlicht on their fitness and nutrition goals. At...

Nicola Philippaerts is a successful Belgian Show Jumper with some big shoes to fill after his father, Ludo Philippaerts, who was also a big name in the show jumping industry. Nicola also rides alongside his twin brother Olivier Philippaerts and together they landed arguably one of the biggest sponsorships in the horse industry with H&M. Listen in! 

Aletia Reilingh is a top level dressage rider and world class farrier who teaches under the FormaHoof Academy educating horse owners and equine professionals the importance of hoof care. Aletia first became a farrier in Canada and later received a certification from Germany with many years of experience through attending University, Farrier School, and being a working student. Listen in and learn...

Parlanti International is one of the best known equestrian riding boot brands out there, and we are thrilled to have both the president and CEOs of the brand on the podcast to talk about all things Parlanti as well as how they introduced the brand to the United States. Combining business experience with horses, both Alan and Francesco had a vision to grow Parlanti and expand the company in a way t...

Archie Cox is a well known trainer and judge for some of the top Hunter/Jumper shows across the country. Currently based out of Southern California, Archie works with many different clients and horses in training at his very own Brookway Stables. Archie is highly regarded for one of his top wins back in 1985 as he became the first male rider in over ten years to win the United States Equestrian Te...

John Haime is the president of New Edge Performance, a former professional golfer, author, and a top human performance coach. As a Human Performance Coach, John prepares performers to be their very best by helping them tap into the elusive 10% of their abilities that will elevate them to the top. This is something that anyone with a target craves and John Haime knows how to get performers there. J...

Adrienne Marciano is the designer and brand owner of Ruespari, an equestrian apparel brand that specializes in belts for the modern equestrian. What started out as just one belt that Adrienne designed herself soon grew into a worldwide known company. These belts are not just your typical everyday wear, they're also a fashion statement made of fully durable elastic that will last for many rides to...

Karl Cook has been a part of the equestrian industry his entire career with over 30 FEI wins in the last decade. Starting from a young age, Karl grew up riding with both his mom and sister and quickly became a live-long learner for the sport. Karl has experience with many different levels of competition horses as he works out of his breeding farm, Pomponio Ranch Stallions. Recently Karl has used s...

Nicole Lakin is a huge innovator in the equestrian space as she is the creator of BarnManager. After seeing a need in the industry, Nicole was able to start a company based off her personal experience and the rest is history. BarnManager is an online software and app that allows equestrian professionals and managers to better organize their horse's care. The program allows you to keep all of your...

Allison Kavey is an international CDI Grand Prix rider who has a successful career both in bringing horses through the levels from breaking through the FEI and rehabbing problem horses. She is a committed teacher, patient trainer, and her work is defined by her genuine affection for horses. She enjoys working with students from various disciplines and is happy to help any student who genuinely hop...

Madison Wiles-Haffner is a Corporate attorney and horse lover with tons of knowledge when it comes to equine law. In this episode we're going to give you some helpful tips when it comes to drafting bills of sale, lease agreements, and SBA loans during the pandemic. Listen in as Madison shares logistics of what you should have in place as a horse owner, if you're looking to buy or lease a horse, or...

Metta Larsen and Dr. Jenny Susser are both equestrian professionals who along with Sinead Halpin Maynard, have created C-6 Equestrian, a program that encompasses “How Women Do It” and harnesses the power of women to create a new transformational space for women and their horses. In a collaborative effort, they challenge old perspectives and invite women to explore a greater connection to their ene...

Ryan Beckett is a professional real estate broker and founder of BitRealty. Having been in real estate in his hometown of Wellington, FL since 2004, Ryan is one of the area's premier brokers. His specialties include luxury homes, condos, equestrian properties, and land. Before building his own successful private luxury brokerage, he was partner and co-founder of Equestrian Sotheby's International...

Alexa Schwitzer has focused her junior career mainly on the hunters and has occasionally dabbled in the equitation ring. With incredible results, qualifying for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, The Washington International Horse Show, and the National Horse Show, Alexa has been bringing home championships in some of the biggest venues on the east coast: The Winter Equestrian Festival, Old Sal...

Dr. Sam Fielding, DAOM, LAc. is an Ivy league educated Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Fielding is also the author of High Performance Secret, and the visionary behind the transformation of women all over the country, from depression, anxiety, debilitating migraines, even late stage cancer to living an abundant vibrant life beyond their wildest dreams. In addition to being a mother...

Jay Golding has worked with horses since he was very young, and has operated a large breeding farm as well as run a large hunter and jumper barn. On his many yearly trips to Europe to seek the next great horse, Jay came to know BoneKare®. The product is so popular with breeders and equestrians in Europe that Jay decided to bring it to the United States, as he saw the results and wanted to use it o...