The People Behind The Horses

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine welfare, education, and performance. In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Dennis, IAABC Certified Equine Behavior Consultant, founder of Milestone Equestrian, and author of Secrets of the Horse: A New Approach to Training and Understanding...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine care, protection, and performance.   In this episode, we sit down with Meghan Mackenzie Bell, Assistant Vice President of Sales & Business Development with Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers. A lifelong horse lover, Meghan has built an imp...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine wellness and performance.   In this episode, we sit down with Laura Veenstra, a certified independent saddle fitter with over 15 years of experience working alongside veterinarians, trainers, and horse owners across Ontario. Laura shares her j...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine wellness and performance. In this episode, we sit down with Canadian 3-time Olympic Event Rider Mike Winter.   🎙 What you’ll hear in this episode: Mike’s journey from his early riding years in Canada to becoming a three-time Olympic eventing a...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals helping shape the future of equine wellness and performance. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jillian Johnson, a passionate advocate for holistic horse-and-rider care, to explore how alternative therapies are transforming equine performance. With a background in chir...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine wellness and performance. In this episode, we sit down with two inspiring leaders from Equestrian Canada, the national governing body for equestrian sport in Canada. Together, they share insights into the organization’s mission. From grassroot...

Mad Barn is proud to present the latest installment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight industry leaders shaping the future of equestrian sport and horsemanship. In this episode, we sit down with Tik Maynard, Canadian eventer, author, and two-time Road to the Horse Colt Starting Champion. Known for his relationship-first approach to training, Tik shares his insights o...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine wellness and performance.   In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Kendall, Sponsorship Director at Angelstone Events. Danielle plays a pivotal role in connecting equestrian sport with the wider community, building partnerships that allow...

Mad Barn is proud to present the latest episode of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight individuals helping shape the future of equestrian sport through leadership, innovation, and passion. In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Howard, Olympian, coach, and current Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor for the Canadian Eventing Team. From competing on the world stage wit...

Mad Barn is proud to present the next segment of our series, “The People Behind the Horses,” where we spotlight the individuals shaping the future of equine wellness and performance.   In this episode, we sit down with Amelia Newcomb, founder of Amelia Newcomb Dressage . Amelia has built an incredible platform that blends classical dressage with natural horsemanship principles, creating a holistic...

Mad Barn is excited to introduce our new series, “The People Behind the Horses,” in which we highlight industry leaders who are shaping the future of equine performance and well-being. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Worden, an Equine Sports Science Consultant with a Ph. D. in Biomechanics from the University of Guelph. Dr. Worden has worked with Equestrian Canada and top FEI riders, bri...