The Equestrian Podcast

Where western meets english- Join us for our very first Live Podcast Episode at the AETA International Trade Show! Follow along as Bethany interviews many different guests to chat all things brands, marketing, lifestyle, and more right from the event. Featuring Amy Harper & Bailey Watson of  @dallasmarket Cindy Lay of  @exceptionalequestrian Catherine Winter of  @rideequisafe Shaley Ham of  @w...

Cara Klothe is a Grand Prix dressage rider and USDF gold, silver, and bronze medalist. Based in Lehigh Valley, PA, Cara has ridden many horses across various levels, consistently delivering top results and training with some of the best in the industry. When not riding and competing herself, Cara is usually found teaching - she feels that it’s her job to teach her students how to think through pro...

Allie Heninger is an equestrian and writer who currently lives in Utah with her husband, horses, and their four cats! Not only is Allie passionate about equine health and rehabilitation, but she's also interested in human health and disability, being a rider with an autoimmune disorder. Allie has adjusted her goals, advocating for other autoimmune equestrians in this space. Her story is intended t...

Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that can sometimes feel hard to break into, LiveEq creates a platform where users can find their next barn, horse, or job… including working student positions. Working students have long been a staple in the equestr...

Anna Buffini is a professional dressage rider, longtime friend, and returning podcast guest! She has continued to be a rising star in the Dressage world, winning in both team and individual tests on young rider teams. With her continued success, Anna has several notable performances including a first and second in the 2016 USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship, a 2019 FEI Gr...

Rachel Barker is the founder of Weather or Not Equestrian, a brand dedicated to helping riders stay clean and dry in all conditions. As a lifelong equestrian, Rachel is turning her riding experience into a business and stating "I want to give back to the equestrian community that has given me so much over the years. We don’t always love riding in the rain but we need the rain for the flowers to gr...

Charlotte Babbitt is a professional Grand Prix show jumper and advanced level eventer. After beginning her career in eventing, a new job working for a professional Grand Prix show jumper helped Charlotte develop skills in both disciplines. Charlotte now competes in both with a passion for developing horses and building her career as a professional. Listen in!

Aisling Byrne is an Irish international showjumper, business owner, and model whose hobby and passion is horses. She successfully competes across the UK and Europe with a string of competitive rides. Having gone through a serious riding accident in recent years and recovering from injury, Aisling's goal is to share a message of hope and positivity to others in a similar position, both inside and o...

Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that has long operated by word of mouth and “who knows who”, LiveEQ is here to give horse enthusiasts everywhere access to the community around them. We are excited to invite Devin Conley on the podcast to talk abou...

*Warning* The topics discussed in this episode may be sensitive for some listeners as it pertains to alcoholism/addiction in equestrian sport. Here at the Equestrian Podcast we believe every equestrian should have the opportunity to share their story and discuss topics that aren’t brought to light as often as they should in the equestrian industry. We believe that while some topics may be harder t...

Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that has long operated by word of mouth and “who knows who”, LiveEQ is here to give horse enthusiasts everywhere access to the community around them. We are very excited to have Anne Hawkins, founder of LiveEQ join...

Sarah Bachor began her riding career as a kid in New York, but took a short break when she lost her childhood pony. After some time, Sarah came back to the sport as an adult and you could say her addiction is stronger than ever. Sarah now competes in the adult amateur hunters as well as the equitation and some derbies with her current horse, Ocelot. Recently Sarah also purchased a young horse, Enz...

Emily Wendt spent her childhood riding, quickly moving from weekly lessons to riding and showing multiple horses a day. After a break from riding going into college, Emily found herself dying to get back in the saddle. Not long after her return, Emily discovered that new anxiety around riding was keeping her from doing the thing she loved. Set out to find a solution, Emily created Rider’s Relief -...

Maddie Houser is a United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist with many years of dressage experience under her belt. Maddie remains passionate about the sport to this day and is known on Instagram as “The Blonde and the Bay” where she showcases her life with horses. She began her blog as a way to share photos and updates of her riding career, and since its start in 2015 has conti...

Courtney Carson began her equestrian career in eventing and eventually become the head groom and barn manager for Payne Equestrian in North Carolina, home of Olympic eventer Doug Payne. Courtney has been head groom at several five-star competitions, Nations Cups, the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, and the Tokyo Olympics back in 2021. Though it was a successful position, Courtney left Payne Eque...

Kelly Giordano is the CEO of Avenue Equestrian, Executive Director for the Equestrian Podcast, and a certified Horse Girl! When she's not riding, Kelly enjoys working with new businesses at Avenue Equestrian as an Equestrian Business Consultant & Strategist. Kelly has many years of experience under her belt working in corporate positions, starting her own business, and helping other business grow...

Paige Jardine is a 29-year-old Showjumper operating out of Guardian Stables with her boyfriend Nicky Galligan. Originally from Australia, Paige has been living abroad in the US for the last 10 years. She’s had a challenging last year, losing her beloved mare Chaccara Blue, but is more committed than ever to pursue the highest levels of this sport. Listen in!

Amanda Anderson is a trained saddle fitter with over 20 years of experience helping horses and riders better understand saddle fit and its impact to performance. With over 4,800 hours of instruction from a German Master Saddler, Amanda focuses on how anatomy and biomechanics influence saddle fit. Using “science and common sense” Amanda is passionate about helping riders understand how their saddle...

Philip Richter serves as Treasurer of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show, and is on the board of directors for the Hampton Classic Horse Show, the United States Equestrian Federation and more. Additionally, Philip is the president and co-founder of New York-based Hollow Brook Wealth Management, LLC, a leading independent wealth management firm that...

You may recognize her from the judges stand or perhaps from her articles in the Plaid Horse Magazine- Sissy Wickes is a Princeton University (New Jersey) graduate, a lifelong rider and trainer, a U.S. Equestrian Federation R-rated judge, a freelance journalist, and an autism advocate. Her resume includes extensive show hunter and jumper experience and she has served on the USHJA board of directors...

Shawna Karrasch is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Her powerful and humane behavioral training techniques are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. She has produced books and videos, and traveled worldwide to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses. Shawna began her training...

Tony Sandoval (aka Coach Sando) is a D1 Strength and Conditioning Coach who got his start in the equestrian space after he worked with a severely injured rider to bring her back to competition. Soon after her progress, Coach Sando decided working solely with equestrians was his passion. Being a rider himself, Coach Sando knows how to help riders feel connected to their horses and sharp in the ring...

Tamie Smith is an accomplished equestrian and ICP Level 4 Certified Instructor with over 25 years of industry experience. Specializing in Eventing, Tamie recently became the first US Winner of the Kentucky Land Rover 3 Day Event in 15 years, the first woman to win the event in 12 years, and the first US woman to win the event in 18 years. In addition to having ridden Dressage at the Grand Prix lev...

Ashlynn began riding horses at a young age in Kalispell, Montana. She began competing in three day eventing at age eleven in the Northwest area of the country. Since then, her career in three day eventing has taken her all over the United States. She spent time on the eventing circuit in California before graduating college and moving to the East coast in order to pursue eventing as a full time ca...

Christian Simonson is an accomplished dressage rider with many diverse interests. Inspired by his mother’s interest in riding, Christian discovered Dressage at the young age of six. He quickly became the protégé of USDF Gold Medalist, Gail Hoff Carmona and when, by the age of 13, Christian was ready to start showing at a national level, began training under the tutelage of Olympian, Jan Ebeling in...