The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 381] How Steffie Hornig Captures Horses Through Painting

Steffie Hornig is a true horse girl from Bielefeld, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Born with an innate love for horses, Steffie's journey led her from studying fine art in Prague to immersing herself in the equestrian world. Her captivating artworks are a true testament to her deep connection with horses, each painting reflecting a blend of artistic precision and a heartfelt understanding of their unique personalities. Through her art and equestrian endeavors, Steffie invites everyone to appreciate the beauty of details and emotions often overlooked in our fast-paced world. Get ready to be inspired by Steffie's journey of combining art and equine passion on today's episode. Listen in!

[EP 380] A Lifetime Committed to Horses and Continual Learning with Alyssa Phillips

From her sparkly Western beginnings to her soaring successes in eventing, Alyssa Phillips' story is one of passion, perseverance, and a deep connection with her horses. At just six years old, Alyssa traded her Western attire for eventing, embarking on a path that led her to the adrenaline rush of cross-country. Her journey hasn't been without challenges—learning to embrace dressage, navigating the loss of her father, and the profound impact of teamwork on her career. Alyssa's pivotal moments, like winning gold in honor of her late father and her transition to the East Coast under the guidance of Jennie Brannigan, shaped her into the accomplished rider she is today. Now, Alyssa's focus is on honing her skills with her three remarkable horses: Cornelius Bo, Carrigshawn, and her top horse, Oskar. Their partnerships represent dedication, trust, and the fulfillment of Alyssa's dreams. Listen in!

[EP 379] Prioritizing Your Health and Safety while in the Saddle with Helen Abrams

Helen Abrams is an equestrian lifestyle blogger who has turned her passion for riding, fashion, and all things horses into a multi faceted online platform called Life Equestrian. As a soon-to-be mother, competitive rider, and business woman, Helen remains focused on health and well-being of equestrians by promoting safety products that help her, and all riders, stay at the top of their game. Helen returns to the podcast to talk about all her new endeavors since being one of our very first guests back in 2019 for episode six. Listen in!

[EP 378] How Emma Marlowe Took the Untraditional Path to the 1.50m

Emma Marlowe started out as an equitation rider in California. Unlike other Grand Prix riders, Emma didn't follow the traditional path of North American Youth Championships or junior jumper teams. In fact, she didn't even ride her first jumper class until she was 18, but what sets her apart is her unyielding belief in herself and her unrelenting determination to succeed. Emma's journey took a pivotal turn when she took a chance by stepping onto a plane to Wellington, Florida, eventually leading her to the CSI5* Major League Show Jumping team. With the help of American Olympian, Lauren Hough, Emma was able to land a working student position with Cara Raether Carey & Niall Carey at Trelawny, and has a job working with them to this day! Listen in!

[EP 377] How to Make the Right Decisions for Your Horse with Erika Straub

Erika Straub began riding at the age of five and continued developing her passion for the sport by committing herself to making the best possible decisions for the health of her horse. After suffering a riding accident at the age of thirteen, Erika began leaning into her intuition and seeking a better solution by making some major changes for herself and her horse. Erika's career in helping people work through trauma and create better relationships has helped her be in tune with her horse - making it easy to recognize when things aren't working out. Listen in!

[EP 376] How Alexa Pessoa Experienced Healing Through Horses

Alexa Pessoa grew up riding horses in Connecticut and trained with some of the biggest names in the industry throughout her junior career. Working with top trainers such as, Timmy Kees, Leslie Burr Howard and Kent Farrington, Alexa continued to learn and eventually moved forward with her own successful career. After a scary breast cancer diagnosis last year, Alexa shared her profound experience revealing how horseback riding became her anchor during the most challenging times of her life. Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, she found solace, control, and unwavering support in the world of equestrian pursuits. Listen in!

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[EP 375] Solo Episode- Indoors Recap & Recovery with Bethany Lee

Host, Bethany Lee, recaps a successful Indoors season wrapping up in Lexington, KY for the National Horse Show. After traveling over the last month, Bethany shares the importance of rest and recovery in preparation for the next show season not only for the horses, but for ourselves. Getting refocused for the year ahead, Bethany talks about the transition of getting back into routine, feeling rested, and enjoying what you do! Listen in.

[EP 374] What to Look For in a Trainer with Cassie Sanger

Cassie Sanger is a young eventer originally from Connecticut whose dedication to the sport has won her the top Young Rider Award. Cassie finished third overall in the CCI3*-L USEF National Championship at the Maryland 5-Star, riding Fernhill Zoro, a 14-year-old Anglo-European gelding (Verdi x Oronia 2/Voltaire) which she started leasing from Alice Roosevelt in 2021 and purchased in 2022. In addition to her most recent accomplishments, Cassie is a U.S U25 Emerging Athlete, participates on the 2023 U.S European Development Tour, was second at the ‘23 FEI Strzegom Nations Cup Team, and was third for the ’22 Young Rider of the Year. Listen in!

[EP 373] How Caroline Signorino Rounds Out her Successful Junior Career with an Incredible String of Horses

Caroline Signorino is a top Junior Hunter rider with some big finishes already in this Indoors Season. She was champion in the Large Junior Hunters at Capital Challenge and the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, as well as Grand Large Junior Hunter. Caroline also won the High Point Large Junior Hunter at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. She has an incredible string of horses, but especially a very special hunter named Drumroll, who is really the hunter to be watched this year. Listen in!

[EP 372] How Geoffrey Hesslink Became Our Leading Hunter Rider

Geoffrey Hesslink joins the podcast once again as The 2023 Pennsylvania National Horse Show Leading Hunter Rider! Thanks to his amazing horses including Drumroll, Westport, and Monarchy, it's no surprise Geoffrey has accomplished numerous wins in the hunter world with his dedication to the sport. Along with Drumroll as Champion Green Hunter 3'9", Grand Green Hunter Champion, Grand Champion Hunter, and winning the EMO High Five Award with a score of 93, Geoffrey has continued to make a name for himself all throughout indoors. Listen in as we discuss the remainder of goals set for the 2023 Indoors Season!