The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 146] Family Competition with Nicola Philippaerts

Nicola Philippaerts is a successful Belgian Show Jumper with some big shoes to fill after his father, Ludo Philippaerts, who was also a big name in the show jumping industry. Nicola also rides alongside his twin brother Olivier Philippaerts and together they landed arguably one of the biggest sponsorships in the horse industry with H&M. Listen in! 

[EP 145] Farrier Opportunities with Aletia Reilingh

Aletia Reilingh is a top level dressage rider and world class farrier who teaches under the FormaHoof Academy educating horse owners and equine professionals the importance of hoof care. Aletia first became a farrier in Canada and later received a certification from Germany with many years of experience through attending University, Farrier School, and being a working student. Listen in and learn about how to become an official horseshoer as well as how to help horses with laminitis and other such hoof issues.

[EP 144] Parlanti Passion with Alan Greenstein and Francesco Iannelli

Parlanti International is one of the best known equestrian riding boot brands out there, and we are thrilled to have both the president and CEOs of the brand on the podcast to talk about all things Parlanti as well as how they introduced the brand to the United States. Combining business experience with horses, both Alan and Francesco had a vision to grow Parlanti and expand the company in a way that made the integrity of riding boots desired by so many equestrians and non-equestrians alike. You might not find a better boot out there. Listen in and learn about the many different boot styles to choose from as well as the structure and design of Parlanti riding boots.

[EP 143] Becoming a Judge with Archie Cox

Archie Cox is a well known trainer and judge for some of the top Hunter/Jumper shows across the country. Currently based out of Southern California, Archie works with many different clients and horses in training at his very own Brookway Stables. Archie is highly regarded for one of his top wins back in 1985 as he became the first male rider in over ten years to win the United States Equestrian Team Gold Medal. Listen in and hear about all the steps and experiences it takes become a judge, as well as what the judge is looking for while in the ring.

[EP 142] Confidence in your Performance with John Haime

John Haime is the president of New Edge Performance, a former professional golfer, author, and a top human performance coach. As a Human Performance Coach, John prepares performers to be their very best by helping them tap into the elusive 10% of their abilities that will elevate them to the top. This is something that anyone with a target craves and John Haime knows how to get performers there. John closes the gap for performers in business, professional and amateur sports and entertainment elevating them from where they currently are to where they want to go. Listen in as we talk about John's new highly praised book, Ride Big!

 

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[EP 141] It Started with a Belt with Adrienne Marciano of Ruespari

Adrienne Marciano is the designer and brand owner of Ruespari, an equestrian apparel brand that specializes in belts for the modern equestrian. What started out as just one belt that Adrienne designed herself soon grew into a worldwide known company. These belts are not just your typical everyday wear, they're also a fashion statement made of fully durable elastic that will last for many rides to come. Recently partnered with Nordstrom, Ruespari continues to expand and create new products that every rider can appreciate. Adrienne shares all the exciting insights on the expansion right here in the episode, as well as her experiences riding with Kevin and Dianna Babington. Listen in!

[EP 140] Making a Difference with Karl Cook

Karl Cook has been a part of the equestrian industry his entire career with over 30 FEI wins in the last decade. Starting from a young age, Karl grew up riding with both his mom and sister and quickly became a live-long learner for the sport. Karl has experience with many different levels of competition horses as he works out of his breeding farm, Pomponio Ranch Stallions. Recently Karl has used some of his most helpful learning techniques for strategic riding through the Noëlle Floyd Equestrian Masterclass and constantly uses teachable moments through his walking and talking IGTV videos on Instagram. Hear from the best, and listen in!

[EP 139] BarnManager with Nicole Lakin

Nicole Lakin is a huge innovator in the equestrian space as she is the creator of BarnManager. After seeing a need in the industry, Nicole was able to start a company based off her personal experience and the rest is history. BarnManager is an online software and app that allows equestrian professionals and managers to better organize their horse's care. The program allows you to keep all of your organized data in one place and end the paper trail to stay on top of records, appointments, competitions, and more. Access all records and information from anywhere, anytime. Listen in!

[EP 138] Work-Life Balance with Allison Kavey

Allison Kavey is an international CDI Grand Prix rider who has a successful career both in bringing horses through the levels from breaking through the FEI and rehabbing problem horses. She is a committed teacher, patient trainer, and her work is defined by her genuine affection for horses. She enjoys working with students from various disciplines and is happy to help any student who genuinely hopes to improve her riding and understanding of her horse. Listen in!

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[EP 137] Horse Owner Logistics with Madison Wiles-Haffner

Madison Wiles-Haffner is a Corporate attorney and horse lover with tons of knowledge when it comes to equine law. In this episode we're going to give you some helpful tips when it comes to drafting bills of sale, lease agreements, and SBA loans during the pandemic. Listen in as Madison shares logistics of what you should have in place as a horse owner, if you're looking to buy or lease a horse, or if you own a horse property.