Today's Horsewoman

Rebecca Husted is one of the world's leading large animal rescue experts.  She has 25+ years Instructing, now sole owner of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc. - all aspects of Large Animal Disaster and Emergency Preparedness; 28 years of Military Experience including active duty mobilizations (Ft. Bragg) and combat deployments (Iraq & Kuwait); 22 years freelance writing experie...

Zoe Crawford horsewoman.  Support the show

Equine journalist and horsewoman Tori Repole. Winner of the American Horse Publications award for Next Generation Award  Support the show

Rachel Gagliardi is an amazing horsewoman. She is currently serving as Miss Rodeo North Carolina, horsewoman, Veterinary Student studying for a double masters! What a talented brilliant young woman. I know you will enjoy learning more about Rachel.  Support the show

Meet Kellie Rettinger, horsewoman, trainer and drives a six horse hitch of Percherons! Kellie is an accomplished and amazing horsewoman. I think you will enjoy getting to know her and a little about her life! Support the show

Abby Hale is the founder of Abby Hale Horses in Scotland Neck. Abby has a beautiful farm in Scotland Neck, NC where she, her husband and little boy live. Abby is the founder of the International Liberty Horse Association! I know you will enjoy hearing all about this amazing woman and her journey. Support the show

Leisha Griffith is part of the BG Horsemanship with her husband Brock Griffith. She trains, transports, barrel races and is a multi-champion colt starter. Leisha has worked hard and become very successful in the horse industry along with her husband they have built a strong business, raised two wonderful children and still going strong. I know you will enjoy getting to know her. Support the show

Amanda Miller is a remarkable horsewoman. She began riding early in life and knew what she wanted. She became an upper-level Eventer and later a Judge. She attained the highest bracket for judging and is one of only nine judges in the US. She is from Clayton, NC and I think you will enjoy getting to know her. Support the show

L.A. is a 2017 recipient of the American Horse Publications (AHP) Chris Brune Spirit Award and has been delivering award-winning coverage of international equestrian sports since starting her career with the U.S. Equestrian Team, and Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.   The recipient of more than a dozen AHP media awards -- including consecutive freelance writing wins and a coveted Horse/Hum...

Susan Pattison is a very talented horsewoman and leather smith. She is an avid ranch horse competitor and reiner! She also makes some of the most beautiful leather work I have ever seen. I know you will enjoy getting to know this horsewoman. Support the show

Joan Petty has been a pillar in the equine community for three decades. Owner of Triangle Farms, Founder of Jump for the Children which has raised millions of dollars for the Duke Children's Hospital, Countless horse shows and touched thousands of lives! I know you will enjoy getting to know more about this amazing woman! Support the show

Meet Marguerite Ayers LeBauer successful horsewoman and long time trainer from Wilmington, NC.  Support the show

4H leader/liason program through NC State University.  Learn how this extraordinary program works and how you can be a part of it! Support the show

Parker Haynes Minchin is a very accomplished horsewoman. An NRHA Prime Time National Champion, Reserve Champion, and many additional titles in the sport. It was our pleasure to sit down and talk with Parker and I think you will find her inspirational and a joy to get to know. Support the show

I have known Kristin Mew for many years. She had already been very successful in the Hunter/Jumper show world at the time and was starting with  the Southern Stock Horse Association Shows. She then went on to win multiple Mustang Makeover Competitions all before she was 18! She then started actively competing in trail challenges and fell in love with Extreme Trail through EXCA. She recently won a...

Amy just returned from the Best Practices Horse Summit. I thought it would be fun to talk a little about the summit, the presentations, and some future thoughts about gathering horsewomen together. I know you will enjoy listening. Support the show

Ashley Mancuso is an amazing horsewoman, trainer, and award winning documentary film maker! I know you will enjoy getting to know Ashley. Support the show

Sarah Chastain is a successful trainer in Alabama. She trains horses of all disciplines and breeds. Her goal for 2022 was to train and find homes for 22 American Mustangs. These wild horses excel in every facet of our industry. Well Sarah has done just that. She completed her goal recently. I thought you would enjoy learning more about Sarah, the mustang program and how you can get involved. Suppo...

Have you ever thought about going on a safari in Africa? Well, horsewoman Kelsey Gascon and her husband, Michael of Gascon Horsemanship, traveled to Africa not only to go on safari but to train horses to take guests on safari in the wilds of Africa! Horses had to be comfortable with lions, elephants, and other wild animals. I know you will hang on every word as Kelsey tells us all the details of h...

Camille McCutcheon winner of the most recent Extreme Mustang Makeover. I think you will enjoy getting to know her! Support the show

Dr. Julia Fisher’s early years in the Midwest were dominated by steel, concrete, and asphalt, leaving her craving the great outdoors. Undergraduate degrees in French and Russian language (U of WI-Madison) landed a 10-year job with a French company in the Chicago area that eventually motivated her to pursue graduate work in the cognition of language use (Ph. D., U of CO – Boulder). But, years as a...

Em Lorzel is an amazing woman who grew up hearing stories of the Lac Lacroix horse of their tribe the Ojibwa. The horses had nearly become extinct. Much like our Mustangs fighting the pressures from the outside world to share the resources, the Lac Lacroix ponies got down in number to just 4 mares! (Research Heist on the Ice) for more about that. Em is a brilliant woman working on her Masters Degr...

Harriett Ling is the owner and Massage Therapist at Touchstone Massage and Bodywork. She also owns Dancing Horse Equine Massage Therapy.  Harriett lives near Pittsboro, NC and has been in the horse industry for many years. I am certain you will enjoy getting to know more about her and her businesses. Harriett will also be at the Everything Equine Expo Oct 14-16 so plan to come by and meet her in p...

Vicky Shiller is not only an avid horse lover, but she happens to co-own one of the largest feed and tack stores in North Carolina. She is a second-generation shopkeeper and has managed to keep the business not only alive but thriving for the past thirty years! I think you will enjoy finding out what is involved in this facet of the equine industry. Support the show

Jennifer Collins has been showing horses for a number of years. She is the owner of The Tack Shack and is a saddle designer. We recently caught up with her to do an episode of Carolina Hoofbeats TV out later this week and available on Farm and Ranch TV through Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku. I know you will enjoy getting to know her. Support the show