The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 284] How Michael Bragdell Implements Groundwork in Starting Young Horses

Michael Bragdell is a USDF certified instructor and serves as the Training Director at Hilltop Farm, a Maryland based sport horse facility that features breeding and training at the top level. Originally from Sweden, Michael has created a name for himself in developing young horses, having twice won the USEF Four-Year-Old National Championships and three USDF Dressage Final Championships on horses he started himself. Michael is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalist soon to be heading to the 2022 USDF Dressage Final Championships this November! Listen in!

[EP 283] Getting to the Root of your Health with Dr. Christina Rahm

Dr. Christina Rahm is an author, scientific researcher, and Chief Formulator for The Root Brands. After battling Lyme disease in her twenties, and multiple bouts of cancer to the present day, Dr. Rahm has worked on her health through academic, professional, spiritual, emotional, and instinctive discoveries she has made at every stage in her life while working with more than 80 countries. As a graduate from Cornell and Harvard Universities in Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Management, Nutrition, Education and Philosophy, as well as a Master of Science, Dr. Rahm has helped so many people on the path to living a healthy lifestyle. Read more at drchristinarahm.com!

[EP 282] Assessing your Horse’s Personality with Equine Performance Identities

Kaitlin Hurley is an equestrian and developer of Equine Performance Identities (EqPI), a personality test designed specifically for the equine industry. EqPI is adapted from a scientifically validated, behavioral self-assessment for people, which is an extremely effective tool in the "corporate world" for matching people with jobs, building teams and relationships, fostering engagement, and self-development. With EqPI, Kaitlin hopes to bring the value of behavioral assessments to the equine industry to create a world where every horse thrives because they are understood at an individual level. Listen in!

[EP 281] How Brandon Phillips Combines Polo with Helping Families Beat Childhood Cancer

Brandon Phillips is a professional polo player and the founder of Polo for Life. After being diagnosed and beating cancer at 14, Brandon has combined his love for polo with his mission to help others. Polo for Life is a non-profit organization that helps pediatric cancer patients and their families to provide financial assistance before, during and after treatment. Since its inception, Polo for Life has raised over $2.2 million to help those going through pediatric cancer. Listen in!

[EP 280] Riding Vest 101 with Catherine Winter

Catherine Winter is a lifelong equestrian and creator of Ride Equisafe. After picking up eventing, Catherine began her quest to find an air vest which proved to be easier said than done. This led her to create Ride Equisafe, a company focused on educating riders about safety equipment and helping them select products that are right for them. Through her mobile pop-up shops and “say yes to the vest” in-person events, Catherine is committed to helping riders stay safe. Ride Equisafe carries a variety of brands so that each rider who works with Catherine can find the product perfect for them - regardless of which brand that is. Catherine has recently expanded Ride Equisafe to include apparel that is safety-equipment compatible so that riders can look great + perform while staying safe. 

[EP 279] How Carlotta Montanari Made Four Legs On Set a Worldwide Phenomenon

Carlotta Montanari is an Italian visual artist and founder of Four Legs On Set. As a producer with over 20+ years of experience in the production industry, Carlotta has tons of familiarity with performing as an actress and working with horses on set in the entertainment industry. Combining her love for rescue horses in the film industry, Carlotta has worked with notable brands such as: Harley Davidson, Kendall Jenner, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and so many more through her Premiere Licensed Horse Rental Company based out of Los Angeles, CA. Listen in!

[EP 278] How Lisa Lourie Operates Horse Breeding and Reproduction at Spy Coast Farm with Emily Ashton and Modesty Burleson

Spy Coast Farm specializes in the breeding and development of top-quality performance horses in disciplines including the hunters, jumpers, and equitation sports. Joining the podcast once again we have the owner of Spy Coast Farm, Lisa Lourie, as well as her team Emily Ashton and Dr. Modesty Burleson. Spy Coast primarily excels in their approach to reproduction, training, competition, and sales, but additionally offers rehabilitation and fitness services including an Equine Education Center in the heart of Lexington, KY. Be sure to go back and listen to our first episode with Lisa [EP 32]. Listen in!

[EP 277] Solo Episode- Horse Show Survival Guide with Bethany Lee

Being in the middle of Indoors season, we thought it would be appropriate for our host, Bethany Lee, to share her guide on how to stay dry and comfortable while dealing with all types of weather during a weeklong horse show. With everything from what shoes to wear to how much water you should drink, Bethany has you covered with a complete horse show survival guide in this Solo Episode as well as a shopping list guide on our website! Listen in!

[EP 276] How Amanda Gomez Promotes the Life of our Thoroughbreds

Amanda Gomez is a professional show jumper, located at Rising Star Equestrian in Norco, CA, where she specializes in thoroughbred aftercare and competition. Working with OTTBs started as a lifelong passion for Amanda since her late father, Garrett Gomez, began his award-winning career as a jockey. Today Amanda enjoys competing in the Thoroughbred Makeover held each year at the Kentucky Horse Park as well as West Palms, HITS, and show series at Desert International Horse Park. Listen in! 

[EP 275] How One Rain Sheet Launched an Entire Company with Katrina Coldren

Katrina Coldren is the owner and president of The Clothes Horse, an original company that has been manufacturing horse blankets and other barn uniform necessities in the same building since 1993. Started by Edith Friedman, The Clothes Horse is famous for crafting everything from tack room drapes to trunk covers with quality and classic design. Listen in!