The Equestrian Podcast

[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.

[EP 136] C-6 Equestrian with Metta Larsen & Dr. Jenny Susser

Metta Larsen and Dr. Jenny Susser are both equestrian professionals who along with Sinead Halpin Maynard, have created C-6 Equestrian, a program that encompasses “How Women Do It” and harnesses the power of women to create a new transformational space for women and their horses. In a collaborative effort, they challenge old perspectives and invite women to explore a greater connection to their energy, skill sets, and confidence to enhance personal journeys with themselves and their horses. Listen in!

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[EP 135] BitRealty with Ryan Beckett

Ryan Beckett is a professional real estate broker and founder of BitRealty. Having been in real estate in his hometown of Wellington, FL since 2004, Ryan is one of the area's premier brokers. His specialties include luxury homes, condos, equestrian properties, and land. Before building his own successful private luxury brokerage, he was partner and co-founder of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty, a franchise he sold his shares of in 2016. He is a licensed broker in Florida, New York, and California. You may also recognize Ryan from The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Listen in!

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[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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