The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 431] A Session with Olympic Equestrian Physical Therapist, Dr. Joanna Frantz

Dr. Joanna Frantz has been helping me on the road to recovery with my broken hip! Her PT has been world class and I love her background as both an equestrian and one of the official Physical Therapists for the Olympic Para Dressage Team! Hear about how she got to where is she today treating her equestrian patients, come common ailments and injuries she sees, and some exercises I am doing to get me back in the saddle as soon as possible.

[EP 430] Reading: A Pony Met the World Today by Vivian Laughman

Reading A Pony Met the World Today with my nephew! Author Vivian Laughman owns and operates a breeding and retirement farm and was inspired to write A Pony Met the World Today after she had her daughter. She always enjoyed creative writing, and has written several short stories and articles for Young Rider Magazine. They always say write what you know - so she wrote about a pony being born on the farm! Grab a copy today on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

[EP 429] My Broken Hip Recovery Journey

On May 7, I broke my hip (technically my right femoral neck) and then had surgery on May 8 with four screws and a plate! As equestrians, we know this can often be part of the sport we love and dedicate our lives to. My community has been so supportive so I thought I'd share my journey thus far (now on week 5 of recovery) and the rehab protocol between vitamins, supplements, PT, and peptides that really seem to be helping my body heal fast and well... anything to get in the saddle faster!

[EP 428] Read Thelma the Unicorn with Me and My Niece & Nephew!

I have a million nieces and nephews so I thought I would start a fun series highlighting equestrian children's books and read them to my family... and see what funny things happen...Enjoy!!

[EP 427] The Hunters Head to The Netherlands! All About "The Baran" with CoFounder Andrew Lustig

Mark your calendar for July 11-13! If you are a hunter rider, trainer, and fan, get ready for the hunter event of the year taking place this summer in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. "The Baran" is the first of its kind Global Hunter Classic with big aspirations to grow the hunter sport. Bethany sits down with co-founder Andrew Lustig to hear all about the inaugural event. 

[EP 426] My Mom Interviews Me for Mother's Day!

My mom, Kay Cassel comes to the studio for Mother's Day, but instead of the normal format, the roles are reversed and she interviews me! We chat about my childhood, riding, memories growing up, changing my major in college, working through the grief of losing my dad, and how I made my love for riding into a multi-faceted career. Lot's of tears, but it's a good one! 

[EP 425] NEW SEASON + Why I Took a Break from the Podcast & What I Learned!

Welcome back to a BRAND NEW SEASON of the Equestrian Podcast! Bethany catches you up after taking a break during the winter show season at WEF... including why she ended up taking a long break than normal and what she learned. Hear about what's new for this season like more video, podcast vlogs, and cohosts.

[EP 424] The 2024 Annual Holiday Lookbook with Bethany Lee

After a slammed couple of weeks, Bethany is back! Join us this week as we get to hear all about her iconic annual Lookbook for the 2024 season. We even get some early Black Friday deals! Tune in to the episode and make sure to check out this year's Holiday LookBook. 

[EP 423] Hurricane Horse Preparation with Bethany Lee

Tune in this week for another solo episode from our host! After two recent hurricanes Bethany Lee has hurricane preparation for her horses down. Hear how she prepares and keeps her horses safe and and sound through bad weather. 

[EP 422] Capital Challenge and Equestrian Chic with Bethany Lee

What is equestrian chic? Join us this week with Bethany Lee as she does another solo episode! Get ready with Bethany and talk about how she achieves the equestrian chic look and what has been going on at Capital Challenge!