The 3 Stride Podcast
A podcast that finds humor in the equestrian world. Hosted by three adult amateurs who love horses + like to dish on equestrian gossip. Laura Fernandez, who heads up a division at a top audio/tech company, Julia Hanssen, who works at an international influencer advertising agency, and Molly Heroy, who runs a successful e-commerce + mobile tack store; all with one thing in common; the passion for horses and the sport.
Episodes
216 episodes
Mustang Horse Round Ups
In this episode we cover:Julia's hair disaster involving her extensions.Molly's latest at-home renovation project.Laura's experience riding Andi for the first time.The debate over mustang roundups, includi...
Horse GLP-1, Love Is Blind & Teaching a Beginner to Ride
In this episode we cover:The reality TV shows Laura absolutely needs to start watching.J.C.'s first riding lessons and what it's like teaching your husband to ride.GLPs for horses and the latest conversations aroun...
Moving up to the 1.40’s + Garcon's Fight on the Trail
In this episode we cover: Back together in the new studio, catching up on the week, including Laura's trail rides with Garçon + a fight he had with another horse!Julia and Molly's horse show recap with favorite moment...
The Casual Barn Life Era + a Special Guest
In this episode we cover:Julia and Molly are still at the horse show and absolutely crushing itThe girls will finally be back in the studio next weekLaura and Engineer Andrew break in the new studioThe lat...
Screwworms, Texas & Why Horse Owners Are Worried
In this episode we cover:Laura is solo this week while Julia and Molly are away at a horse showRecap from a recent trip to Austin and a barn conversation that sparked today's topicWhat the New World screwworm is an...
The Story That Shook the Horse World: The Las Vegas Horse Stabbing Case
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of animal cruelty, violence toward horses, and ongoing legal proceedings. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, we cover:A timeline of the Las Vegas horse st...
A Horse Crashed Into Julia and Andi
Our hearts go out to the horses, riders, families, and everyone impacted by the tragedy at the NBHA competition in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is home for us, and we are heartbroken by what happened. This episode was recorded prior to the incident...
Noelle Floyd Recap Part 2: Where Does the Sport Go Next
In this episode we cover:We’re in the studio again!Our irrational fear with driving.Awkward Zoom calls (horse gal edition)Laura learned the art of sheath cleaning.What do horses actually want?
Noelle Floyd Recap Part 1: The Cost of Loving Horses
In this episode we cover:Back together in the studio, Garcon’s 3-month checkup and mesotherapy update, plus Julia navigating Andi coming up lame during her first week at a new job.A conversation around the fear of soft tiss...
Working Through Stubbornness with Your Horse
In this episode we cover:Contact’s ashes arrived and discussion around the beautiful memorial boxLaura, Molly, and Julia discuss beliefs around what happens after horses passLaura rides a new horse and takes a less...
Barn Moves, Grass Pastures + Horse Show Learnings
In this episode we cover:After losing Contact, Laura made the decision to move Garcon to a new barn so he could enjoy grass pastures.Taking a step back from the show ring to reconnect with the joy of horses.Riding ...
Healing Through Laughter + Knowing When to Step Down
In this episode we cover:One of the best forms of healing is laughter, so we share some much-needed laughs during a hard time.Laura admits she may have shared a little too much about losing Contact with her co-workers....
When Love Means Letting Go: My Goodbye to Contact
Laura is solo in this episode, with Molly and Julia returning next week. This is a heavier conversation that touches on loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.In this episode, Laura covers:The day everything changed and the ...
200 episodes in…why we still love horses
In this episode we cover:Celebrating 200 episodes with a huge thank you to our 3S community for all the love and support along the wayGetting a little deeper with some horse philosophical questionsWhy do we actuall...
Drama at Tack Stores
In this episode we cover:Laura rode a dressage horse and now thinks she’s going to the Olympics.Molly and Laura negotiate over the sale of a saddle.Molly shares ways tack store owners can cause major drama with bra...
A Scary Tack Malfunction
In this episode we cover:What happened to Julia’s saddle that horrified her trainer. Judging other riders without knowing the whole story.Laura’s new discovery + her big book reveal.Thank you to o...
Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype
In this episode we cover:We launched our new segment; “Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype”. Send us your memes, reels, TikToks making AA’s look like inept and incapable riders so we can flame them.What could go wro...
Julia’s Change of Wedding Plans
In this episode we cover:Julia’s latest horse communicator session-what she learned about Andi (and what surprised us)Julia’s wedding plan pivot-what changed and whyThank you to our partner
The Amateur Isn’t the Problem
In this episode we cover:We’re all over the “helpless amateur” stereotype. Why amateurs feeling undervalued despite contributing a lot of money and time to the industry. The responsibility of trainers an...
Being Too Emotional on Your Horse
In this episode we cover:Julia’s wedding date and venue announcement and why it meant a lot to Laura. When your emotions come out on your horse in the wrong way. Molly and her adult braces.What ...
Horse Fitness Routines + a USEF Warning
In this episode we cover:Catch our video clips on social! No full episodes on YouTube yet. Garcon + Andi’s fitness routine-how long we spend trotting and cantering.Molly and Julia’s trainer got a note f...
NYC, Pink Eye + Molly’s Horse Update
In this episode we cover:Update on Laura’s new gig + what happened to her eye week one.The longest we’ve all gone without jumping.How Contact is adapting to retirement life. Molly’s update on Fiona +...
James Van Der Beek and Julia Falling Off Andi 2x
In this episode we cover:James Van Der Beek and GoFundMe Kaley Cuoco sleeping in separate bedrooms with her fiance Tommy Pelphey. Results of Garcon’s neck X-RaysWhat happened in Julia’s lesson to...