From the Horse Girl’s Mouth

In this episode we discuss:
Deciding when it’s safe for a client to move up.
Hitting a plateau in your riding, and how to overcome it.
When trainers feel pressure from clients.
Aryan and Kristin’s Tik Tok pet peeve.

In this episode we discuss:
Laura Fernandez, Host of the 3 Stride Podcast, discusses her journey in the horse world.
We share our thoughts on the recent Noel Floyd article.
How mainstream media affects the perception of equestrian sport.
Setting aside personal ambitions on behalf of your horse.
Loving the horse first, and sport second.
The magic of being an equestrian.

In this episode we discuss:
Finding the silver lining while healing from a riding injury.
The closing of Dover Saddlery and how this impacts the equestrian community and equestrian businesses.
How to directly support your favorite equestrian brands.
Why self-sufficiency can benefit the trainer/rider relationship.
How psychology plays a factor in being a trainer.
Trainer etiquette at horse shows.

In this episode we cover:
Aryan discusses breaking her right leg.
Kristin shares her journey with a similar injury.
With around 81% of equestrians facing injury at some point in their career, how do we overcome accidents/riding fears?
How to help someone who is struggling with an injury or accident.
Aryan and Kristin announce their monthly contest winner for April!
 

In this episode we cover:
Aryan's horse turns six.
Aryan and Kristin reflect on their time with Zues.
Owning a young horse.

In this episode we cover:
How Aryan and Kristin met, and their year-long journey together.
All that we’ve accomplished in a year and future goals.
Aryan and Kristin test how well they know each other.
What makes a successful trainer/ rider relationship.

In this episode we cover:
Aryan and Kristin discuss their new monthly contest.
Discomfort in horses, and what the signs are.
Being willing to take feedback regarding your horse, and how to embrace the unknown.

In this episode we cover:
Aryan's Pizza eating doberman.
Trusting your instincts as an equestrian.
 The fine line in student/trainer communication.

In this episode we cover:
David Reichert discusses why he created United Dressage and Jumping Club.
Creating and inclusive horse show environment.
What sets the UDJC shows apart from other horse shows.
Why feedback is so beneficial for equestrians in a horseshow setting.
The United Dressage and Jumping Club horse show structure.
Riding based of skill level vs. amateur/pro status.

In this episode we cover:
David Reichert founder of United Dressage & Jumping Club discusses his passion for the equestrian sport.
David’s journey to the US from Germany.
David’s decision to start a riding school and how this decision eventually inspired the United Dressage and Jumping Club.
Focusing on the long-term journey vs. short-term success.
The purpose of horse shows, and what they teach us as equestrians.
Developing young riders with a focus on correct riding and correct horsemanship.
Listen in next week for pt.2 of this two-part series.