The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 134] Over The Top Stables with Alexa Schwitzer

Alexa Schwitzer has focused her junior career mainly on the hunters and has occasionally dabbled in the equitation ring. With incredible results, qualifying for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, The Washington International Horse Show, and the National Horse Show, Alexa has been bringing home championships in some of the biggest venues on the east coast: The Winter Equestrian Festival, Old Salem Farm Spring, Vermont Summer Festival, HITS Saugerties. It wasn't until Alexa was aged out when she began her career as a jumper rider. Now, having an incredible string of top international show jumpers, Alexa works under the guidance of Daniel and Mark Bluman, competing at some of the largest FEI venues such as Spruce Meadows, Winter Equestrian Festival, and Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. Listen in!

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[EP 133] Healing Your Mindset with Dr. Sam Fielding

Dr. Sam Fielding, DAOM, LAc. is an Ivy league educated Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Fielding is also the author of High Performance Secret, and 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. Schedule a consultation online today and listen in!

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[EP 132] Innovative Bone Kare Products with Jay Golding

Jay Golding has worked with horses since he was very young, and has operated a large breeding farm as well as run a large hunter and jumper barn. On his many yearly trips to Europe to seek the next great horse, Jay came to know BoneKare®. The product is so popular with breeders and equestrians in Europe that Jay decided to bring it to the United States, as he saw the results and wanted to use it on his own horses. Jay then pursued bringing the product to the U.S. and became a distributer for the United States. Jay believes in BoneKare® and product is now FDA-approved, patented, and has personally helped his horses. Listen in!

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[EP 131] Jumping to the 2021 Olympics with Ashlee Bond

Ashlee Bond is and American/Israel show jumper who competes for Israel and is well known for her speed in the ring. In 2019, Ashlee won the olympic qualifiers along side her team in Moscow which gave Israel a spot in the 2020 (now 2021) summer Olympics. Ashlee is making history, as this is the first time Israel has earned a spot at the olympic level for equestrian sport. Get to know Ashlee and learn about her techniques for developing young horses in this inspiring episode about working hard and discovering your passion.

[EP 130] Team Tate Academy with Jessica Jo Tate

Jessica Jo "JJ" Tate is a successful dressage rider and creator of Team Tate Academy, an online portal that allows fellow riders to learn classical equitation principles. Curated for every rider, Team Tate Academy is easy to understand, includes video and workbook learning, and is a USDF accredited online academy. Get to know a little bit more about Jessica and her story by listening now!

[EP 129] Horse Show Involvement, Riding, and Everything In Between with Jennifer Burger

Jennifer Burger is the president of The National Horse Show as well as one of the founders of Brandywine Horse Shows. Jennifer has so much experience in the equine industry, as she has been a part of some of the country's biggest and most prestigious horse shows. Being a horse owner herself, Jennifer understands the passion equestrians share for the sport and the joy that comes from equestrian competition. Listen in!

[EP 128] The Concrete Cowgirl with Erin Brown

Erin Brown, known as The Concrete Cowgirl, began her riding career at the Fletcher Street Stables and has competed on the Mid Atlantic circuit for nearly 30 years in both the hunt seat and stock seat riding disciplines. Brown is a graduate of W.B Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences, with a major in Equine Science. She has extensive experience managing stables and is a strong advocate for riding programs serving her local communities. Brown is also an active representative on the USEF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion External Thought Leaders Group and contributed to the development of the USEF DEI Action Plan. For the past seven years, Brown has worked for the Police Departments Mounted Patrol Unit in Philadelphia. Listen in!

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[EP 127] A Show Mentality with Catherine Tyree

Catherine Tyree is one go those horse girls who, one might say "caught the bug early on in life". Horses were a huge part of Catherine's junior career, and she continued to shine professionally as an adult. Some of Catherine's wins include: a second place finish in the 2016 HITS Saugerties million dollar Grand Prix, a third place finish in the hundred $30,000 Longines FEI World Cup President's Cup at the Washington International horse show in 2019, as well as several top ribbons in Nation's Cups, WEF, Hampton Classic, and more! Recently, Catherine joined the major league show jumping A.I.M. United team that kicks off this May! Listen in!

[EP 126] Leather Care with Christian Lowe

Christian Lowe is a professional leather repairman and owner of his company, Christian Lowe Leather Care. Christian is an expert when it comes to caring for all equestrian leather goods, but especially saddles. Having tons of experience working with some of the top saddle brands around the world, Christian has curated his own line of leather care products that work well for routine upkeep and for those saddles that need a little extra care. Listen in!

[EP 125] JustWorld Leadership Management with Molly McDougall

Molly McDougall is the Outreach and Leadership Manager for JustWorld International, a nonprofit organization that transforms the lives of children in impoverished communities around the world.

The equestrian sport is fortunate to be filled with so many who can make a difference in this world. And at a time when that difference is more important than ever, JustWorld International is how we as equestrians can change the world.
Eighteen years ago, JustWorld started as a way for riders from around the world to continue to do what they love while riding for a cause. Now, thousands of riders have come together to raise funds and awareness for education and nutrition programs that assist more than 9,000 children who desperately need the help. Listen in and learn more!

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