The Scope Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In a few short weeks, young riders and diminutive equines from all over the country will flock to Lexington, Kentucky for one of the most anticipated events of the year; USEF Pony Finals.  Stepping into the Walnut Ring is the culmination of months, maybe even years of preparation and hard work. For some riders, Pony Finals is the start of an illustrious equestrian career (think Li...

Send us Fan Mail The Baran Global Hunter Classic is an event like no other and Liza Towell Boyd has put together a team like no other! Liza, along with her daughter Elle Boyd, and her brother Hardin Towell, are traveling to Valkendwaard, Netherlands, to take on six other teams in a Nations Cup style competition that includes an under saddle, a classic hunter round and a handy hunter round. After t...

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen are on location in Raeford NC for the NCHJA Annual Horse Show and tracked down the legendary pony trainer, Robin Greenwood. If you're a pony rider who wants to move to the front of the model, put this episode at the top of your playlist. Robin gave us tips on turn out, bridle fit and more. Dual discipline pony rider, Brynn Garrett gave us a pony finals preview a...

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen are on location in Raeford NC for the NCHJA Annual Horse Show. We've got the show day wrap up and so much more! USEF Judge Mike Rosser talks about some of his biggest pet peeves when he's officiating. Horse Show Manager and Course Designer Patrick Rodes discusses the many hats he wears, as well as the merits of more traditional style horse shows. And Karen...

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen are on location in Raeford North Carolina covering the 43rd Annual NCHJA Horse Show! We've got interviews with a couple of the big winners from Thursday and Friday; Bridget Hickton and Ashley Lovegrove! Karen assesses the hospitality tent and roasts the winners who dodged the pod.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jen and Karen--an equestrian professional and her former client--tackle the complex emotions and practical steps involved when a rider leaves one barn for another. In this candid conversation, Jen opens up about the ego blow and sense of loss that can accompany losing a client, sharing insights into the professional side of these transitions. Meanwhile, Karen delves into the feeli...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, Karen and Jen sit down with TikTok activist Anna Propp, known as theinsidetrack.eq, to delve into her mission of raising awareness about horse welfare through her sometimes controversial videos. Anna shares her journey into activism, explaining how she became passionate about highlighting the inhumane practices in the equine industry while advocating fo...

Send us Fan Mail We don't think you'll find a more honest and informative discussion about what it takes to ride at the NCEA Division 1 level anywhere else! Boo Major, three time NCEA National Championship winning coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, SPILLS THE TEA about what coaches are looking for in riders' resumes, how lesser known riders can set themselves apart...

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen discuss the importance of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals and why open and honest dialogue between trainers and clients is crucial to achieving these goals. Karen and Jen offer some unique insights into their own discussions regarding budgets, time commitments and when and why to pivot when it comes to goals. Whether you are the parent to an equestrian kid, you are a rider...

Send us Fan Mail We take a deep dive into barn norms when it comes to VIP Tents, tack room tailgate parties and dinners out at horse shows. Katherine Robinson, former barn mom in Jen's barn and current lifestyle influencer, drops by the studio to weigh in. We hit all the burning topics including, what happens when not everyone buys into the barn culture, who pays the trainers' bill when...

Send us Fan Mail In September 2024, North Carolina Trainer Beverly Burnette lost a dear friend. A few weeks later, born from the tragedy, Kevin and Alex McKirahan gained a passion project that could change the lives of many USHJA members. This week, their hard work finally paid off as the USHJA announced that AllyHealth is now offered to members at every level for a significantly reduced price. Ke...

Send us Fan Mail Andrew Ellis, horse show manager, paddock master and former member of the USEF Hearing Panel, talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the USEF rule violation system, the responsibility we all share to protect our equine partners and the integrity of our sport and how social media whistle blowers fit into the equation. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dan Austin discusses a typical workout week for the equestrian athletes he coaches, how he got into coaching equestrians, his experience in the saddle and how he helps his team tap into the athlete mindset. Whether you have NCEA aspirations or are just looking for some tips to get fit for the show ring, you don't want to miss this episode! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hunter Kay confirmed that he is one of the top young professional riders on the East Coast by clenching the High Score Developing Rider Award during WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival this year. Hunter joins Karen and Jen in the studio to discuss his fitness routine, how barn workouts could help riders stay motivated and why swimming might be his next sport.  Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, specializes in helping athletes reach their full potential with proper nutrition. She joins Karen and Jen to discuss macronutrients, hydration, and what to eat on show days, even if you're one of those people who says "I can't eat before I ride." Still wanting more after this episode? Tune into Kristen's show, Female Spor...

Send us Fan Mail Licensed clinical psychologist and author, Rhea Merck has worked with student athletes for over a decade. She joins Karen and Jen in the studio to discuss the techniques she has used over the years to help equestrians reach their full potential in the show ring.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen discuss a new USEF Rule that requires Licensed Hunter/Equitation Judges to have shown or trained a competitor at 3' for a 'r' rating and 3'6" for a 'R' rating. Is this inline with the judging criteria of other subjective sports? What impact could this rule have on the accessibility and fan appeal of the sport? Listen to find out wha...

Send us Fan Mail Our first guest to the studio does not disappoint! Maria Falgione is a former NCAA Equestrian, stage and screen actress and professional jockey. She helped found Synutra Equine, maker of Synchill, and the sister company, Alexsyn, which has reworked some of Synutra's best selling products into human supplements.  A true equestrian athlete, Falgione credits her former strength...

Send us Fan Mail Okay okay, we know we're a little late on this one, but we just had to discuss it...a real sports beef between equestrians Karl Cook and McLain Ward, that got keyboards clattering for a few weeks this winter. This heated debate got the whole hunter/jumper community talking, and of course, we have opinions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen discuss how often to work out and what you should be working on. You'll learn more about the Scope Workouts, including how they can be used on their own or as a supplement to an existing workout plan.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jen discuss what you need to get started with the Scope Workout; from apparel to equipment, and even some items you can find around the barn that will work in a pinch.  Support the show

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