The Equestrian Podcast

[EP 354] How Allie Heninger Adapted to Riding with an Autoimmune Disorder

Allie Heninger is an equestrian and writer who currently lives in Utah with her husband, horses, and their four cats! Not only is Allie passionate about equine health and rehabilitation, but she's also interested in human health and disability, being a rider with an autoimmune disorder. Allie has adjusted her goals, advocating for other autoimmune equestrians in this space. Her story is intended to motivate, educate and inspire. You can follow Allie's journey by reading her blog at autoimmuneequestrian.com

[EP 353] How Ava Stearns Found The Perfect Student Working Position

Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that can sometimes feel hard to break into, LiveEq creates a platform where users can find their next barn, horse, or job… including working student positions. Working students have long been a staple in the equestrian world and is where many top equestrians have gained the experience to make them great riders and horse people. 

Today we’re talking with Ava Stearns, a rider with an impressive career who also happened to be a working student while competing in the top events of our sport. She shares with us the benefits of being a working student and how important it can be to finding your place in the equestrian world. Listen in!

[EP 352] FEI Dressage World Cup Finals with Anna Buffini

Anna Buffini is a professional dressage rider, longtime friend, and returning podcast guest! She has continued to be a rising star in the Dressage world, winning in both team and individual tests on young rider teams. With her continued success, Anna has several notable performances including a first and second in the 2016 USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship, a 2019 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle win, and most recently an 6th place performance in the 2023 Freestyle at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Omaha. There's no stopping her. Listen in!

[EP 351] How Weather Or Not Equestrian Came To Be with Rachel Barker

Rachel Barker is the founder of Weather or Not Equestrian, a brand dedicated to helping riders stay clean and dry in all conditions. As a lifelong equestrian, Rachel is turning her riding experience into a business and stating "I want to give back to the equestrian community that has given me so much over the years. We don’t always love riding in the rain but we need the rain for the flowers to grow. I hope Weather Or Not Equestrian can help people on those rainy days and to be able to see the beauty that comes from them." Listen in!

[EP 350] Between Eventing and Show Jumping with Charlotte Babbitt

Charlotte Babbitt is a professional Grand Prix show jumper and advanced level eventer. After beginning her career in eventing, a new job working for a professional Grand Prix show jumper helped Charlotte develop skills in both disciplines. Charlotte now competes in both with a passion for developing horses and building her career as a professional. Listen in!

[EP 349] How Aisling Byrne Overcame a Serious Injury and Started Riding Again

Aisling Byrne is an Irish international showjumper, business owner, and model whose hobby and passion is horses. She successfully competes across the UK and Europe with a string of competitive rides. Having gone through a serious riding accident in recent years and recovering from injury, Aisling's goal is to share a message of hope and positivity to others in a similar position, both inside and outside of the equestrian world. Listen in!

[EP 348] How Devin Conley Spreads Kindness Through Content Creation and Connecting to the Equine Community

Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that has long operated by word of mouth and “who knows who”, LiveEQ is here to give horse enthusiasts everywhere access to the community around them. We are excited to invite Devin Conley on the podcast to talk about all the opportunities available through the app.

Devin, also known on TikTok and Instagram as Devin Out West, shares her experience finding and building community in the horse world. She is based in Colorado and uses her platform to make folks laugh, feel something, and spread a little kindness. Listen in!

[EP 347] How the Influence of Horses Led to a Path of Sobriety with Elyse Hart

*Warning* The topics discussed in this episode may be sensitive for some listeners as it pertains to alcoholism/addiction in equestrian sport. Here at the Equestrian Podcast we believe every equestrian should have the opportunity to share their story and discuss topics that aren’t brought to light as often as they should in the equestrian industry. We believe that while some topics may be harder to talk about, it is important that we bring education and awareness to the fact that recovering from addiction is not something to be taken lightly.

Elyse Hart is a California native, equestrian, and a recovering alcoholic/addict who found comfort in horses during some of her darkest moments. In addition to being a wife and mother, Elyse shares her story of recovery and sobriety via her blog and Instagram, All Hart Equestrian. Elyse is now a dressage rider, working on developing her skills and continuing to share her story and support those in the equestrian community.

[EP 346] How Anne Hawkins Created an App for Connecting Equestrians Everywhere

Today’s interview is presented by LiveEQ, an app created to give equestrians of all backgrounds an easier way to find opportunities that fit their unique riding journey. In an industry that has long operated by word of mouth and “who knows who”, LiveEQ is here to give horse enthusiasts everywhere access to the community around them. We are very excited to have Anne Hawkins, founder of LiveEQ join us in today's episode and share about all the opportunities available through the app. Listen in!

[EP 345] How Sarah Bachor Balances Her Work Schedule as an Amateur Rider

Sarah Bachor began her riding career as a kid in New York, but took a short break when she lost her childhood pony. After some time, Sarah came back to the sport as an adult and you could say her addiction is stronger than ever. Sarah now competes in the adult amateur hunters as well as the equitation and some derbies with her current horse, Ocelot. Recently Sarah also purchased a young horse, Enzo, and chronicles her adventures of her adult amateur life on both her blog and Instagram @Oxers2Oncology. Listen in!