The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 161] The Youngest Classified Para-Equestrian with Genevieve Rohner, Mom Lexi Rohner, and Trainer Annie Sweet

This team of three is made up of a mother, rider, and trainer who have come together to make Genevieve Rohner the youngest Classified National Para-Equestrian in dressage. Genevieve has been competing since the age of 5, but quickly became discovered by Hope Hand, president of the United States Para-Equestrian Association, at the age of 7. Genevieve is the only competitive Para-Dressage rider in Utah, and she is aiming to compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games. Listen in!

[EP 160] Solo Episode Q&A with Bethany Lee

Welcome to another solo episode with our lovely podcast host, Bethany Lee! In this episode Bethany answers listener submitted questions about jumping exercises, MES, the podcast, and everything in-between. Let's chat!

For anyone who submitted a question via voice memo- the winner of the My Equestrian Style stirrup pouch will be announced very soon!

[EP 159] Born into Show Jumping with Nick Dello Joio

Nicholas Dello Joio was born in Bedford, NY and grew up in Wellington, Florida. Although Nick has two equestrian parents, it was not until the age of 14 that he decided to take up riding. Now as a grand prix rider at the age of 30, he has quickly climbed up the ladder to success, following in his father’s footsteps. In 2009, Nick won his first grand prix, the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix at the Atlanta Fall Classic I, and just one week later scored another win in the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix at the Atlanta Fall Classic II. His career has only gotten broader since then. Listen in and hear about how Nick is riding today!

 

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[EP 158] Bold Steps with Shayan Richet and Desiree Lavilla

As a husband and wife duo, Shayan Richet and Desiree "Maile" Lavilla are amazing horsemen who have developed equestrian skills from training horses to trimming feet, and providing horses with the best quality care out of Thailand. In this episode the couple shares some amazing stories on how they met and started their business during the pandemic. Listen in!

[EP 157] Screenwriting with Ashley Avis

Ashley Avis is an American screenwriter, director, and producer who recently wrote, directed, and edited the modern day adaptation of Anna Sewell's classic Black Beauty, streaming on Disney Plus as of 2020. Ashley has lots of experience in film as she has produced over 100 commercials and branded content as well as four feature films. In this episode you will hear how Ashley combines her passions for both film and horses. Be on the lookout for her next up incoming documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West. Listen in!

[EP 156] The Modern Horse with Julie Young

Julie Young is the founder and chief executive officer of The Modern Horse, an online equestrian lifestyle subscription service that is known for its flagship product, the Bit Box. The Bit Box includes a selection of products across fashion, beauty, wellness, home, and tech, providing customers with new products each season to help curate their own equestrian lifestyle. With a background in riding, sales, and even vaulting, Julie has lots of experience within the industry and is a great example of how to create a business from passion within the equestrian space. Listen in!

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[EP 155] A Horse Crazy Life with Sarah Maslin Nir

Sarah Maslin Nir is an American Journalist for The New York Times and has been for nearly a decade. Sarah has covered many different stories, but one she is most known for granted her to be a finalist in the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on the working conditions of nail salon workers. With her most recent book, Horse Crazy, Sarah has touched the hearts of many people who share the same obsession for a lifestyle that surrounds such a remarkable animal. Listen in as Sarah shares her stories of navigating life as a reporter.

[EP 154] Gypsy Gold with Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson is the owner of Gypsy Gold which is home of America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses. Originally from Indiana, Dennis is most known for importing 16 of the first Gypsy Vanner horses to North America along with his wife Cindy. Together Dennis and Cindy are also the founders of The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. Listen in and hear their story of how they got to where they are today breeding some of the finest Gypsy Vanner horses!

[EP 153] A Deeper Connection with Ariana Sakaris

Ariana Sakaris has lots of experience in the art of dressage, liberty, and horsemanship training. Some of Ariana's achievements include being awarded Reserve Champion with her mare “Mermaid” in the Open Division of the 2017 Midwest Horse Fair Star Search Competition, as well as with her mare “Wild Heart” in the 2017 Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover. Ariana has given demonstrations at the National Mounted Police Colloquium and has been a clinician at the Midwest Horse Fair. She has also participated in performances alongside her mentors at events such as Breyerfest, the Denver Stock Show, and the U.S. Dressage Finals. Listen in!

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[EP 152] Putting in the Magic with Carole York

Carole York is both a writer and equine message therapist who spends most of her time running a nonprofit organization called Putting in the Magic that exists to provide a healing service for small rescue ponies, using a range of different healing modalities both on and off site. Originally from South Africa, Carole is currently based in Co Waterford, Republic of Ireland where she provides a safe place for abandoned and neglected ponies to get the proper care they need before they are eventually rehomed. Listen in!