The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 216] Thoroughbred Reschooling with Secretariat Center Executive Director Shelley Mann

The Secretariat Center provides education and training to former racehorses with a goal for moving towards new careers. Located within the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, the Secretariat Center teaches specifically about the assets and virtues of the remarkable Thoroughbred breed. In addition to supporting its horses, The Secretariat Center also provides educational opportunities from high school through college for volunteers and for public groups. Joining the podcast today we have Executive Director Shelley Mann on to share all the ins and outs of rehoming OTTBs. Listen in!

[EP 215] Best Turned Out with Head Groom Kimberly Graves

Kim Graves is the Head Groom for professional Show Jumpers, Kent Farrington and John French. A few weeks ago she had a horse win Best Turned Out at the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, which is arguably one of the greatest honors for a Hunter Groom. Caring for some of the nicest horses in the country, Kim understands the importance of keeping horses calm, clean, and ready for their peak performances at the show. Listen in and hear about the professionalism of grooming for some of the best athletes and horses in the hunter ring!

[EP 214] Fox Chasing with Eden Kloetzli

Eden Kloetzli is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who notably shares her adventures on TikTok as The Millennial Farm Manager. Eden spends the majority of her time running her own property management company called E.K. Farm Services which provides support to farmers by assisting them with licensing and other farm centric tasks within agriculture. Eden also works out of her family's farm Foxfire Farm, and is a member of her local Hunt Club where she rides as a Fox Chaser. Listen in!

[EP 213] StreamhorseTV with Thomas B. Pierce and Natalie Mayrath

Tom Pierce and Nat Mayrath join the podcast together as the CEO and the Head Producer of StreamhorseTV. Their mission is to build an inclusive community where horse enthusiasts can join together to expand their horizons in equine sports and culture, and they celebrate the horse as the beloved common thread. Recently the company acquired EQuine AMerica Magazine and they have been making huge waves in the equestrian media industry ever since. With strong backgrounds in horse culture and media business ventures, both Tom and Nat have so much experience and hope to broadcast even more knowledge about equestrian events for not only horse lovers but the general public as well. Listen in!

[EP 212] FormaHoof Moulding Design with Alex Papantoniou

Alex Papantoniou is the CEO of FormaHoof, a patented, liquid fit moulding process creates a non-invasive, three dimensional, protective and supportive overlay on the horse’s hoof. FormaHoof delivers immediate results, assisting farriers in the fight against a multitude of hoof-related disorders, from Laminitis and White Line Disease to Hoof Cracks, High-Low Syndrome and Foal Limb Deformities. The FormaHoof Advance Polymer (AP) material mimics the way that a natural, healthy hoof operates and has been designed to flex as healthy hoof does, so the horse feels immediate relief and improved comfort. To learn more about the benefits of this amazing technique visit formahoof.com and Listen in!

[EP 211] Health & Nutrition with Ethan Lee

To continue off of our Solo Episode with Bethany all about equestrian fitness and Bethany's personal journey for staying healthy, Ethan Lee joins the podcast once again to discuss different health and nutrition guidelines for tracking macros, healthy eating, gym time, and more! Whether you're looking to start eating cleaner foods, or maybe you just need some tips on where to start in your fitness journey, this episode is for you.

Be sure to listen to- Solo Episode- Equestrian Fitness with Bethany Lee to hear how it all started!

[EP 210] A Minimalist Photo Shoot with Jedd Johnstone

Jedd Johnstone is a 3*** Eventer who overtime transitioned into becoming an equine photographer, content creator, and social media manager based out of Australia. As a professional running his business The J'Taime (named after one of his horses), Jedd really hones in on the subject matter of his photos, making them very clean and straightforward. Working in many different spaces and lighting, Jedd joins the Equestrian Podcast to share some of his creative techniques that make the perfect photo. Listen in!

[EP 209] How Dr. Sam Fielding Teaches Feel

Dr. Sam Fielding, DAOM, LAc. Joins us once again to expand our conversation about how to best navigate our feelings, insecurities, and mindset. Dr. Fielding is an Ivy league educated Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and is also the author of High Performance Secret. She is the visionary behind the transformation of women all over the country, from depression, anxiety, debilitating migraines, even late stage cancer to living an abundant vibrant life beyond their wildest dreams. In addition to being a mother of two, Dr. Fielding is a wife, competitive equestrian, skier, runner, and artist. Making the unseen tangible and clear to others in ways that helps uncover what is blocking them from healing and living their fullest lives is Dr. Fielding’s specialty. Be sure to also go back and listen to the original episode- 133! 

[EP 208] Teaching & Conservation with Charlie Moorcroft

Charlie Moorcroft is a professional trainer and conservationist who runs the Moorcroft Conservation Foundation, a non-profit organization which teaches children and adults about global conservation issues, and inspires them to make a difference and raise funds to support collaborative organizations. Alongside his partner, Geoff Teal, Charlie has taught many young riders such as Lilly Ward, Syd Shulman, Gwyneth Babington, and Elle Boyd. Listen in!

[EP 207] Solo Episode- Equestrian Fitness with Bethany Lee

Join us for another Solo Episode where host, Bethany Lee, shares her personal fitness journey. From going to the gym to riding in the saddle, from weight lifting to meal prep, Bethany explains her personal goals that may also help you better understand fitness points you may not have heard of before. Listen in to learn about calorie surplus, bulking up, calorie deficit, and everything in between.