The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 84] Aztec Diamond Equestrian with Jordan McCabe

Jordan McCabe is the founding director & brand designer of Aztec Diamond Equestrian, one of the most iconic and leading equestrian lifestyle and apparel brands on today's market. Growing up in a working class background with no extensive experience in business or textiles, Jordan started the brand from the ground up at the age of 17 when she saw a niche in the market for the products she wanted to create. In partnership with her mother, she has turned her childhood passion for design and show jumping into a leading global equestrian fashion brand. Listen in and get inspired!

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[EP 83] Today's Equestrian Media with Lenore Phillips

Lenore Phillips is the Vice President for Phelps Media Group, a company that offers clients extensive experience in branding, consulting, organizational leadership, photojournalism, news-writing, graphic design and numerous other areas. With connections across the equestrian industry, Lenore's professional career includes working for top professional riders, managers and veterinarians by sharing their stories. Listen in, as Lenore shares all Phelps Media has to offer!

[EP 82] Whole Food for Horses with Tigger Montague

Tigger Montague is the founder and formulator of BioStar, a whole-food nutrition company empowering horse and dog owners with 100% authentic supplements. Putting the horse's health first, BioStar has every product from immune support to hoof care and even treats and books. Tigger developed BioStar after curating supplements for her own horse, and after seeing very positive results, a vision for helping more horses was seen. Listen in and hear how Tigger did it!

[EP 81] Clear Rounds with Emily Moffitt

Emily Moffitt's love of horses began at a very young age. Her competitive riding career followed shortly thereafter with her first European tour beginning at the age of 14. Her tenacious spirit and will to win have continued throughout her career, with European young rider gold, the Aga Khan trophy with team GB in Dublin, and 3 GCL titles under her belt. The combination of her desire to improve and her natural talent have allowed her to continue to rise in the sport.

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[EP 80] Hart Outfitters with Harriette and Rachel

After meeting each other in China as kids, Rachel and Harriette began brainstorming to create an amazing equestrian apparel business. Combining the idea of everyday athletic clothes and horses, they have created their company, Hart Outfitters. Hart Outfitters is a 21st century contemporary fashion and athletics brand that prides itself in being an international apparel brand, with international team members from all over the globe. Listen in, to hear how these young girls made their childhood dream come to life!

[EP 79] Wellesley Equestrian with Carolyn Lavin

Wellesley Equestrian is a USA based family owned business striving to provide the highest end grooming tools, stable equipment and personalized gifts. Wellesley Equestrian is known for their custom brush sets and grooming boxes! Carolyn started this brand from her own experiences as an equestrian who always was getting her brushed mixed up with others at the barn. With the holidays right around the corner, make sure you check out Wellesley Equestrian's custom brush sets, riding crops, saddle pads and more for the perfect gift for your trainer, groom, or friend! Also special thank you to the TackHack for sponsoring this episode! 

[EP 78] Key Elements of Intentional Training with Colton Woods

Colton Woods is an evolving horseman who is dedicated to teaching his students a progressive horsemanship approach built on practical application and understanding of the horse on a mental, physical, emotional and spiritual level. To Colton, horsemanship is not just a way to train a horse, but it is everything we do with our horses and in our own lives. Colton and his wife, Maredith, own and operate Colton Woods Horsemanship based in Lexington, Kentucky. They serve the their clients through their online educational opportunities, the Heart of Horsemanship Podcast, teaching clinics around the United States, training horses and teaching lessons.

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[EP 77] Achieving the Impossible with Beatrice De Lavalette

Beatrice de Lavalette is the most critically injured survivor of the Brussels Airport terrorist bombing on March 22, 2016. As rider from the age of three, Beatrice has never given up. Five months after suffering massive internal injuries, second and third degree burns, a spinal cord injury, and the amputation of both lower legs, she was back on her beloved mare, Delegada X. Her courage and grit helped her return to school in September 2016, compete in her first para-equestrian show in April 2017, and graduate on time with her class in June 2017. Beatrice's story is one that will inspire all. Listen in! 

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[EP 76] Making Headway with Dianna Babington

Dianna Babington has been part of Kevin Babington, LLC since its inception in 1992. She dedicates her time to young riders competing in both the pony hunter and equitation ring and the jumper ring. Dianna has a foundation in the hunters from her childhood when she trained with Gary Kunsman at Four Seasons Farm. As an adult she has ridden under Kevin Babington's guidance in the jumpers for over 20 years and has trained with many other professionals including Nona Garson, Rick Francher, Albert Voorn, John Ledingham and George Morris. Listen in!

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[EP 75] Writing for Riding with Nancy Jaffer

Nancy Jaffer is a columnist for her own website, as well as editor for the book Riding for the Team from the US Equestrian Team Foundation, and is sponsored by leading equestrian book and video publisher, Trafalgar Square Books. Nancy has interviewed some of the top equestrian athletes in our sport today and has covered the most popular equestrian events. From the FEI World Equestrian Games all the way to the Olympics, Nancy has written about it all. Listen in, to hear her story!