The Equestrian Podcast

Emily Moffitt's love of horses began at a very young age. Her competitive riding career followed shortly thereafter with her first European tour beginning at the age of 14. Her tenacious spirit and will to win have continued throughout her career, with European young rider gold, the Aga Khan trophy with team GB in Dublin, and 3 GCL titles under her belt. The combination of her desire to improve an...

After meeting each other in China as kids, Rachel and Harriette began brainstorming to create an amazing equestrian apparel business. Combining the idea of everyday athletic clothes and horses, they have created their company, Hart Outfitters. Hart Outfitters is a 21st century contemporary fashion and athletics brand that prides itself in being an international apparel brand, with international te...

Wellesley Equestrian is a USA based family owned business striving to provide the highest end grooming tools, stable equipment and personalized gifts. Wellesley Equestrian is known for their custom brush sets and grooming boxes! Carolyn started this brand from her own experiences as an equestrian who always was getting her brushed mixed up with others at the barn. With the holidays right around th...

Colton Woods is an evolving horseman who is dedicated to teaching his students a progressive horsemanship approach built on practical application and understanding of the horse on a mental, physical, emotional and spiritual level. To Colton, horsemanship is not just a way to train a horse, but it is everything we do with our horses and in our own lives. Colton and his wife, Maredith, own and opera...

Beatrice de Lavalette is the most critically injured survivor of the Brussels Airport terrorist bombing on March 22, 2016. As rider from the age of three, Beatrice has never given up. Five months after suffering massive internal injuries, second and third degree burns, a spinal cord injury, and the amputation of both lower legs, she was back on her beloved mare, Delegada X. Her courage and grit he...

Dianna Babington has been part of Kevin Babington, LLC since its inception in 1992. She dedicates her time to young riders competing in both the pony hunter and equitation ring and the jumper ring. Dianna has a foundation in the hunters from her childhood when she trained with Gary Kunsman at Four Seasons Farm. As an adult she has ridden under Kevin Babington's guidance in the jumpers for over 20...

Nancy Jaffer is a columnist for her own website, as well as editor for the book Riding for the Team from the US Equestrian Team Foundation, and is sponsored by leading equestrian book and video publisher, Trafalgar Square Books. Nancy has interviewed some of the top equestrian athletes in our sport today and has covered the most popular equestrian events. From the FEI World Equestrian Games all th...

Stacia Klein Madden stands out as one of the most successful and dedicated trainers of young, developing show jumping talent in the United States.  She was a top junior rider from Indiana winning the 1987 ASPCA Maclay Finals and placed in both the AHSA Medal Finals and the USET Finals East. After turning professional in 1988 she started training out of Beacon Hill Show Stables in North Salem, New...

Hannah Selleck owns Descanso Farm, a top quality hunter/jumper barn that produces excellent sport horses within the United States. Descanso Farm specializes in both breeding and training programs, and is based out of California. In this episode Hannah shares her accomplishments during her junior years as well as what life looks like moving forward as a competitor and businesswoman. Listen in! 

Quentin Judge runs Double H Farm, a successful training and sales show jumping barn based out of Wellington, FL/Ridgefield, CT, with his wife, Cayce. Quentin has worked with many top professionals such as McLain Ward, Rodrigo Pessoa, and Jan Tops to name a few. In 2012, Quentin made his Nations Cup debut at CSIO2*-W Buenos Aires, where he helped the U.S. Team win Gold, and has had many notable win...

Jennifer Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, is a successful show jumper and works out of her International Show Jumping Stable, Evergate Stables. Jennifer began working with horses at the age of 6 in the hunter/jumper world, she now competes on the global circuit at the top of the sport. In addition to riding, Jennifer is a full-time medical student in New York City and is an avid book reader.  In thi...

Meet Daniel, Ilan, Steven, and Mark of Bluman Equestrian! Bluman Equestrian is a team of four brothers who turned their love and skill for the sport into a family business. Bluman Equestrian works with a wide range of riders in both Wellington, FL and North Salem, NY. In this episode you will hear from all four brothers about their background in riding as well as how the team made their family dyn...

Jennifer Wood is the beauty and brains behind The Equestrian Business Women Summit, Jennifer Wood Media, and Jump Media LLC. Jennifer began her lifelong love for the equestrian sport after competing in the hunter/jumper discipline at the age of seven, and later combined her skills in the business world with her love for horses. Jennifer is known for promoting some of the best equestrian events and...

Sloane Coles is a professional show jumper representing Team USA, and is the owner and operator of Spring Ledge LLC. In 2019 Sloane made her debut at the Nations’ Cup CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament. As a junior, Sloane had a very successful career earning titles in the hunter, equitation, and show jumping rings. After training with many top professionals including John and Beezie Madde...

Liz Ehrlich is the founder and CEO of Equine Elixirs, a supplement company that focuses on all-natural, horse show safe, innovative products to help horses feel and perform their best. Liz first developed Ulceraser, a forage based gastric health supplement when she couldn’t find an effective product for her own horse. Since that time, Equine Elixirs has released several other extremely successful...

Karen Polle is a professional show jumper for team Kinoshita. Born in Tokyo and raised in New York City, Karen has aspirations to compete in the 2021 Olympic Games representing Japan. In this episode Karen answers listeners submitted questions about all things Wings and everyday life at the barn, as well as her favorite moments of her career. Listen in!

Jane Fennessy is the owner and head trainer of Carriage Hill Farms, a premier Hunter/Jumper barn that offers training, sales, horse camps, and two Interscholastic Equestrian Teams for both Jr and High School Students. Emmanuelle Greenberg and Erika Jakobson are both longtime clients of Jane's and grew up in the lesson program at Carriage Hill Farms. Listen in to hear their stories!

Jane Fennessy is the owner and head trainer of Carriage Hill Farms, a premier Hunter/Jumper barn that offers training, sales, horse camps, and two Interscholastic Equestrian Teams for both Jr and High School Students. Emmanuelle Greenberg and Erika Jakobson are both longtime clients of Jane's and grew up in the lesson program at Carriage Hill Farms. Listen in to hear their stories!

Mavis Spencer is a professional show jumper, ambassador for US Equestrian, and all around equine enthusiast. Having worked under some incredible professionals including Neil Jones and Kent Farrington, Mavis has lots of experience working with different horses and trainers. Mavis currently works alongside Georgy Maskrey-Segesman, Chelsea James, and Kilian McGrath on training and sales for Whitethor...

Co-Founders Allison Malenfant and Connie DeMaio work together in creating the best technical outerwear pieces for equestrians through their brand, Redingote Equestrian. Having both grown up with horses, Allison and Connie understand the equestrian's need for clothing to stay warm, dry, and organized no matter the weather or circumstance. Listen in to hear how they developed this amazing jumpsuit.

Taylor Hall is the owner and founder of The Tried Equestrian, a store that not only sells tack and equestrian apparel for less, but lets you consign in a personal way. Having a passion for helping both horses and people, Taylor has always involved herself in different aspects of the horse world including SPCA, Junior Compton Posse, and more. Listen in to get a behind the scenes look at The Tried E...

Lauren Garvey is the founder of The TackHack, a space that has all of the best tack, apparel, and accessories for less! Having understood the equestrian world from a young age, Lauren's goal for The TackHack is to provide your favorite equestrian brands at discounted prices so that you can focus on your passion for horses without the pressure of buying expensive products. The TackHack team is loca...

Stacy Westfall is a renowned trainer and all around horsewoman who specializes in reining. In 2006, Stacy was named world champion at the American Quarter Horse Congress freestyle reining competition riding bareback and bridleless aboard Whizards Baby Doll (Roxy). In the same year, Stacy was invited as the first woman to ever compete and win the Road to the Horse competition. With many other notab...

Erin Ochoa has been with Days End Farm, a nonprofit equine rescue program, for fifteen years and is currently chief executive officer. Having started out as a farm manager, Erin quickly fell in love with Days End and their mission of not only rescuing and rehabilitating horses that are suffering, but prevent abuse and neglect through education and community outreach. Listen in to hear more about t...

Andrew Welles is an international show jumper who specializes in training, sales, and competition at the highest level of the sport. Andrew competed at the FEI Nations Cup in 2009, representing the United States both in Austria and Portugal. He also represented the U.S. at the 2018 Spruce Meadows Masters, and the 2019 FEI Jumping Nations Cup. Helping young riders move up to the U25 and grand prix...