The Equestrian Podcast

Lehua Custer is a USDF gold, silver, and bronze medalist as well as a trainer and judge. Originally from Hawaii, Lehua was introduced to horses by her empathic and equally equine-loving mother. She was encouraged to ride well and become a true horsewoman. Lehua moved to California to pursue a Bachelor’s in Psychology and grad school at Pepperdine University. While in California, Hilda Gurney took...

Agustin Arellano is currently on TEAM USA for polo and will be competing in the Federación Internacional de Polo (FIP), known as the polo Olympics. He has been officially announced as one of 8 top players on the USA Team who will compete in the XII FIP World Polo Championship. Agustin is a 3rd generation polo player, as his father is Julio Arellano, who is notably was one of the highest-rated polo...

Rebecca Hart has been a part of the equestrian sport since 1998. Born with a rare genetic disease called hereditary spastic paraplegia, a progressive impairment that causes muscle wasting and paralysis from the middle of the back down, Rebecca found her love for horses and soon got involved with the Paralympic movement at a regional competition in Atlanta, Ga, during which she decided to aim for i...

Annie Henderson is the Executive Director of the Equitarian Initiative, a global program that supports local communities and animal caregivers to deliver basic and advanced veterinary care to working horses, mules, and donkeys of the developing world that represent 90% of the world's horse population. The mission for Equitarian Initiative is to sustainably improve the health and welfare of working...

Gleneayre Equestrian Program is an equine facilitated learning opportunity and working student program that provides a hands-on, experience-based learning environment for people in difficult situations, including children, families, and military personnel. The Gleneayre Equestrian Program is centered around equine facilitated mental health and uses the powerful connection between horses and people...

Rob Jacobs (R.L. Jacobs) wears many hats within the industry but is probably best known for being a USEF "r" rated judge and a columnist for popular equestrian media source, Sidelines Magazine. Rob is also a well-known rider/trainer at Aleron Show Stables in Seattle, Washington, and is a USHJA certified trainer assisting in the development of individual talent. Rob has developed a talent for patie...

Ann Souders is a Community Engagement Coordinator for the Mustang Heritage Foundation, a non-profit, educational campaign focusing on raising awareness, providing education, and increasing the placement of wild horses and burros. Established in 2001, the Mustang Heritage Foundation maintains a goal of decreasing the number of wild horses and burros in BLM (Bureau of Land Management) holding facili...

Bill Rube is lifelong equestrian who has experience of all levels in the sport. Bill is currently Executive Director of the Gleneayre Equestrian Program, which offers Equine Facilitated Learning, Equine Facilitated Mental Health, and a unique Working Student Program for driven youth to match with horses in order to learn more about horse care and responsibility. Aside from his experience with Glen...

Pat Parelli is a living legend who began with creating a natural horsemanship program in 1982 with a purpose to improve the relationship between humans and horses. Pat's program is famous for promoting the concept of love, language, and leadership and has been nothing short of effective ever since. In 1984, Pat began teaching clinics, and eventually coined the name Natural Horsemanship in 1991. Pa...

Jonathon Millar and his wife, Kelly Soleau-Millar are accomplished equestrians based at Millar Brooke Farm in Perth, Ontario. Operating a busy training and sales business, the couple competes throughout North America and Europe, and recently opened new facilities in Wellington, FL. Jonathon has made quite a name for himself in the jumping ring and is the son of Canadian showjumping legend, Ian Mil...

In honor of Equitation Month over at  @USHJA , we are celebrating alongside the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association in launching the We Are U.S. Hunter Jumper Campaign! For the month of June we will be hosting both a professional and junior rider to discuss all things Equitation Month. Archie Cox is a well-known trainer and judge for some of the top Hunter/Jumper shows across the country. Currently bas...

In honor of Equitation Month over at  @USHJA , we are celebrating alongside the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association in launching the We Are U.S. Hunter Jumper Campaign! For the month of June we will be hosting both a professional and junior rider to discuss all things Equitation Month. Alexander Alston is a junior rider from Ohio with experience in all three rings, and major success in the equitation r...

Lisa Veltri is a fashion industry veteran and founder of Veltri, a brand responsible for versatile, functional backpacks and accessories which are responsibly made with sustainability in mind. Veltri began in the summer of 2021 as a collection carefully crafted with a luxury sensibility, and thoughtful purpose in mind. All products use the highest quality recycled and vegan materials because envir...

Andie Sue Roth is an active Pony Club member and a C-2 certified member in Horse Management, Dressage, Traditional Eventing and Western. Aside from her activities in Pony Club, Andie Sue is currently pursuing her riding career in Dressage, and recently she completed her USDF Bronze Medal with her trainer and former guest, Lisa Hellmer . After being adopted from China at just fifteen months old wit...

Zac Purton is a professional jockey based in Hong Kong and is a member of one of the most prestigious clubs in racing, the Hong Kong Jockey Club. With over 120 wins and 581 rides under his belt in the 2021-2022 season, Zac has been making big moves in the racing industry ever since he got started. Growing up in Australia, Zac decided he wanted to become a jockey at the young age of fourteen and to...

Lissa Bachner, a legally blind rider, has been ranked among the country's leading amateur equestrians with one of the most incredible stories to date. When she was three, Lissa was diagnosed with Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and Uveitis. By the time she was thirty, Lissa had lost her left eye and most of the vision in her right eye. Regardless of her lack of vision, she continued to ride and comp...

Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy is the Head of Equine Science at UCD, and creator of The Equilume Light Mask. Prior to her PhD in Veterinary Science from the prestigious Gluck Equine Research Center in Kentucky, she completed a BSc in Equine Science at the University of Limerick. Having worked for both Coolmore and Darley, Dr. Murphy has spent much time within the Thoroughbred industry and is an expert in...

Sharon White is an international CCI5* three-day eventing rider, trainer and Level 4 USEA ICP Certified Instructor based at Last Frontier Farm in Summit Point, West Virginia. With over 25 years of experience as a professional equestrian, Sharon is a well-respected and dedicated horsewoman who always seeks to do her best by the horses first. Sharon has 10 visits to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day...

Introducing The 3 Stride podcast! A newer addition to our space where three equestrians share a little since of humor! Hosted by three adult amateurs who love horses and sharing their experiences is Laura Fernandez, VP- Head of Industry at top audio/tech company SiriusXM, Julia Hanssen, who works in advertising as Account Manager on one of the most iconic brands Ykone, and Molly Heroy, who runs a...

Wayne Grafton is the Chairman and CEO of arguably the most iconic horse show in the United States, the Devon Horse Show. The Devon Horse Show and County Fair is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the country and this year will be held Thursday May 26th- Sunday June 5th after being canceled last year due to USEF restrictions on spectators. Internationally recognized as one of...

In honor of Jumper Month over at  @USHJA , we are celebrating alongside the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association in launching the We Are U.S. Hunter Jumper Campaign! For the month of May we will be hosting both a professional and junior rider to discuss Jumper Month and the differences between each competition zone. Anne Kursinski is a five-time Olympic athlete, and a two-time Olympic silver medalist in...

In honor of Jumper Month over at  @USHJA , we are celebrating alongside the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association in launching the We Are U.S. Hunter Jumper Campaign! For the month of May we will be hosting both a professional and junior rider to discuss Jumper Month, including an Instagram Takeover hosted by yours truly, Bethany Lee. We will be talking with both a junior and professional rider to answer...

Cait Luca known as @cowgirl.cait , is the founder of horse rescue service 501(c)(3) Lucky Break Rescue and Corral West Horse Adventures. With her classy tagline “Save a Horse, Ride a Rescue” Cait's mission for Corral West Horse Adventures is to rescue at-risk, slaughterhouse pipeline, auction, kill pen, and owner surrender horses by giving them a new life under proper care and training. The entire...

Lisa Hellmer is a USDF Bronze and Silver medal trainer and Silver USEF Para Dressage coach who provides quality, personalized dressage training for all types of horses using a cross training approach. Based in Ocala Florida, Lisa runs LCH Equestrian with her sister out of their new family stable, Sunflower Hill Farm, where she is currently in the process of developing her own Grand Prix horse. Lis...

Chester Weber is the most decorated driver in the United States. His numerous accolades have yielded prestigious recognition throughout the world. Raised in Ocala, Florida, Chester started driving competitively at a young age, under mentor Jimmy Fairclough. In 2008, Chester made history by becoming the first American to win an Individual Silver Medal in the Four-in-Hand FEI World Driving Champions...