The Equestrian Podcast

[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!

[EP 74] Developing Top Riders with Stacia Madden

Stacia Klein Madden stands out as one of the most successful and dedicated trainers of young, developing show jumping talent in the United States.  She was a top junior rider from Indiana winning the 1987 ASPCA Maclay Finals and placed in both the AHSA Medal Finals and the USET Finals East. After turning professional in 1988 she started training out of Beacon Hill Show Stables in North Salem, New York. Listen in!

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[EP 73] Boutique Equestrian Living with Hannah Selleck

Hannah Selleck owns Descanso Farm, a top quality hunter/jumper barn that produces excellent sport horses within the United States. Descanso Farm specializes in both breeding and training programs, and is based out of California. In this episode Hannah shares her accomplishments during her junior years as well as what life looks like moving forward as a competitor and businesswoman. Listen in! 

[EP 72] Creating a Sustainable Business with Quentin Judge

Quentin Judge runs Double H Farm, a successful training and sales show jumping barn based out of Wellington, FL/Ridgefield, CT, with his wife, Cayce. Quentin has worked with many top professionals such as McLain Ward, Rodrigo Pessoa, and Jan Tops to name a few. In 2012, Quentin made his Nations Cup debut at CSIO2*-W Buenos Aires, where he helped the U.S. Team win Gold, and has had many notable wins since then! Quentin has truly paved the way for himself and his career, and in this episode he shares just how he did it. Listen in!