The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 364] How to Gain the Most from Each Ride with Cassio Rivetti

Cassio Rivetti started to ride at age of seven at his father's farm in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Throughout his career, Cassio has participated in various international competitions including the Olympics and World Equestrian Games. His notable accomplishments include earning medals in several prestigious events and consistently ranking among the top riders in the world. Cassio's riding style is characterized by precision, finesse, and a deep connection with his horses. His ability to navigate challenging courses with grace and composure has earned him the respect of fellow equestrians and fans alike. Now based on the West Coast, Cassio has been racking up a string of top finishes. Listen in!

[EP 363] Why Caitlyn Connors Chose to Attend College while Also Pursuing her Equestrian Career

Caitlyn Connors is a competitive rider and owner of BreakAway Farm, based in Wellington, FL and Malvern, PA. Caitlyn started riding at 3-years-old and quickly made a career for herself by helping trainers sell ponies, breaking racehorses, and competing on the AA circuit. At the age of 18, Caitlyn became a professional and started working with luxury brand, Hermes, as a prescribed rider. Since then Caitlyn has competed for Team USA, and ridden and sold horses for top riders such as Roberto Teran Tafur and Alonso Prado Valdez. Listen in!

[EP 362] How Leah Tenney Started Her Own Interior Design Business

Leah Tenney is an international dressage rider and interior designer based in Wellington, Florida. She grew up outside of Portland, Maine, and started riding at the age of five. After graduating from Endicott College, Leah knew the traditional post-college track was not for her. Looking for a job that could fit with her schedule and passions, Leah started Leah Tenney Interiors. Based in Wellington (a natural fit for her many equestrian clients), Leah offers residential and interior design and organization services. She is passionate about her work as both a dressage rider and an interior designer, and believes that her unique experiences in both fields have given her a unique perspective on design. Listen in!

[EP 361] Solo Episode- Creating Content for the FEI Jumping European Championship with Bethany Lee

Join us for another solo episode with host, Bethany Lee, as she shares her experience not only traveling to Milano for the FEI Jumping European Championship but creating content for the event over at @fei_horse_world. From interviewing riders to meeting the FEI team, Bethany shares all about how her and her husband, Ethan, filmed TikToks to reach a wide audience of horse lovers! Listen in!

[EP 360] How Jennifer Bliss Trains and Develops Young Hunters

Jennifer Bliss grew up in New York where she showed extensively on the "A" horse show circuit as a Junior rider. As a professional, Jennifer is the owner and head trainer of Harris Hill Farms, located year round in Wellington, FL. Her main passion is developing special young hunters, and many of her biggest achievements in the show ring have come on horses that Jennifer has brought along herself- including the 2014 WCHR Developing Pro National Championship,  top placings at Devon and Indoors, National and International Hunter Derby wins, top 10 finishes in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, and recently finishing 18th at this year’s Hunter Derby Finals. 

[EP 359] How Sandra Beaulieu Creates Art From Horseback

Sandra Beaulieu is an accomplished horsewoman and artist. She was introduced to horses at the age of seven and from that day forward they have been her sole purpose in life. Sandra is passionate about all creative aspects of horses, training, performing, freestyles, and art. She is the only rider in the world that has created an entire painting from horseback, and she even offers online courses so you can teach your horse how to paint too! Follow her journey @sandrabeaulieu.official

[EP 358] From Riding Adventures to Business Ventures with Kastel Denmark’s Charlotte Jorst

Charlotte Jorst is an avid horse lover who “rode Fjord horses bareback” in her youth, but never received any formal instruction. As an adult, she shifted her focus into building a successful career as an entrepreneur and business owner, creating and growing watch brand Skagen into a distinguished company that was later acquired by Fossil. Her most recent venture is the internationally adored sun-safe athletic wear brand, Kastel Denmark. Surprisingly, Charlotte only began training and riding with the focus of competition at age 35, which is certainly the exception for a rider of her level. Her joyful dedication to her horses, natural understanding of them as individuals, and drive to improve herself and her equine partners led her to nearly immediate success. Listen in!

[EP 357] How Clare Staples Provides a Safe Haven for Wild Horses and Burros

Skydog Ranch is a forever home for wild mustangs and burros who have ended up in horrible and dangerous situations - at kill pens, auctions, or in unloving homes where they have often been starved and neglected. Skydog’s mission is to provide a safe landing for horses coming from horrible situations, stop horse consumption in other countries and encourage people to better understand what is happening with the Bureau of Land Management’s round up of Wild Mustangs. Their biggest, most important part of Skydog Sanctuary  is to shine a spotlight on ALL these issues and make mustangs and burros a talking point across the US. Listen in!

[EP 356] Live From AETA International Trade Show at Dallas Market with Bethany Lee

Where western meets english- Join us for our very first Live Podcast Episode at the AETA International Trade Show! Follow along as Bethany interviews many different guests to chat all things brands, marketing, lifestyle, and more right from the event. Featuring Amy Harper & Bailey Watson of @dallasmarket Cindy Lay of @exceptionalequestrianCatherine Winter of @rideequisafe Shaley Ham of @westdesperado Madelyn Houser of @theblondeandthebay_ Kristy Lake of @dreamersnschemerssocks Jill Tweedy of @tuckertweed Jamey Griffin of @ariatequestrian and Matilde Urdinola of @yagyariders!

[EP 355] From Working with Young Horses to Two Surprise Foals with Cara Klothe

Cara Klothe is a Grand Prix dressage rider and USDF gold, silver, and bronze medalist. Based in Lehigh Valley, PA, Cara has ridden many horses across various levels, consistently delivering top results and training with some of the best in the industry. When not riding and competing herself, Cara is usually found teaching - she feels that it’s her job to teach her students how to think through problems so they can confidently ride their own horses and achieve their goals. On June 14th of this year, Cara received quite the surprise when her mare, Lhegally Blonde, delivered not one, but twin foals. Despite excellent veterinary care, which included multiple ultrasounds, these two were completely unexpected. Cara shares the story of how Elle and Emmett (keeping in the theme of Legally Blonde) came to be and what their future holds. Listen in!