In this episode we cover:

• Laura chipped her tooth in the most random way (and of course, it had nothing to do with riding)
• Our POV on The Summer I Turned Pretty and all of our thoughts on it
• Molly and Annie are back in the 1.20s!
• Molly shares her POV on handling nerves at shows
• How do you know it was time to move up
• What boxes do each of us want to check before making that move

Thank you to our partners For Horses and Whinny Water for helping to make these podcasts possible.   

In this episode we cover:

• It’s just Julia and Laura in the stu because Molly is at a show!  
• The anticipation before your ride: why morning classes feel easier and afternoons can drag
• Mental resets at shows: practical ways to push through tough moments.
• Laura’s story of meeting Conan O’Brien and what he’s really like off-camera
• The weird thing Laura does when nerves kick in

Thank you to our partners For Horses and Whinny Water for helping to make these podcasts possible.   

In this episode we cover:

• How to ride with your child on the saddle with you.  
• Reese surprised everyone with what she did right after finishing her first canter.
• Julia shares her very detailed notes from the horse communicator session with Andi.
• Molly remains skeptical, but maybe we have a new believer!

Thank you to our partners For Horses and Whinny Water for helping to make these podcasts possible.   

In this episode we cover:

• Trainer and Zone 10 Board Member, Angel Pitton, joins us to break down USEF, USHJA, and how riders can get involved with Affiliate Programs
• Treadmill vs. Hot Walker and which is better for conditioning
• Angel’s history with Molly including favorite stories and memories from her early riding days
• Training Laura and riding all her horses including who is the favorite and what makes teaching Laura both fun and challenging
• A walkthrough of the USEF Affiliate Program and the role it plays for riders, trainers, and the broader equestrian community

About Angel Pitton:  Angel started her riding career at nine years old and was all in from the start. She moved to Las Vegas in 1999 and opened Four Views Equestrian Center in 2001, where she developed juniors and amateurs to the highest levels of equitation, hunters, and jumpers, with juniors even competing in Grand Prix events. After recently selling her facility, Angel brought a small group of clients to Sagebrush Farms to continue her passion for riding and training. She also oversees the Southern Nevada Hunter Jumper Association, a USHJA affiliate, and serves on the USHJA Zone 10 Board of Directors.

Thank you to our partners For Horses and Whinny Water for helping to make these podcasts possible.   

In this episode we cover:

• Virgo season is here!!!!
• Why is Laura’s horse Garcon labeled the menace at the barn?
• Taylor Swift and Julia Hanssen have only one thing in common.  
• What was the worst present Laura has ever been given thanks to Molly.
• Julia shares a wild secret. 

Thank you to our partners For Horses and Whinny Water for helping to make these podcasts possible.   

Veterinarian Dr. Leslie Schur joins us to unpack one of the most common challenges in equine soundness: soft tissue and tendon injuries. 

We cover:

• What causes these injuries and the different types horses can sustain
• How new treatments like Prostride and Shockwave are being used
• Whether arena footing quality really impacts a horse’s long-term soundness 

In this episode we cover: 

• Adequan loading doses vs. monthly injections
• The protocol for bringing horses back to work after joint injections.
• Why are Molly’s horse, Annie,legs swollen.
• Garcon was cleared to jump post tendon injury!
• Upcoming show plans.

In this episode we discuss:

• Julia's import, Andi, is HERE!
• Engineer Andrew returns to the studio.
• Laura's ziplining adventure at the travel conference
• The purchase that Julia judged 
• Tips for acclimating a horse to a new barn and environment
• Julia's first jump school with Andi

In this episode we cover: 

• Dr. Leslie Schur, our go-to vet and a cornerstone of the Las Vegas equine scene. She’s a Michigan State grad and co-founder of Desert Pines Equine, with decades dedicated to keeping equine athletes performing at their best.
• What the latest research says about joint health and steroid injections
• Are we seeing more neck and back issues in warmbloods?
• New joint therapies that are gaining traction
• Feeding tips: grain vs. forage and what hay is best
• Summer riding 101: how heat index and air quality impact your horse’s health

Follow Desert Pines Equine Center on Instagram:  @desertpinesequine

In this episode we cover:

• Julia shares what happened to her horse Uno in the pasture
• We reflect on our heart horses and the special bonds we've had
• Julia introduces her new horse, Andi, and how it all came together
• A look at the process of international horse transportation
• Laura talks about what went down when she tried to get on her horse bareback 

In this episode we cover:

• Key findings from The Chronicle of the Horse employee survey about the equine industry’s employee crisis.
• What are the top employee frustrations from their employers.
• What employees value most including mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Why the industry needs to embrace change to retain talent. 

In this episode we cover:

• Laura shares the details about her new barn in Las Vegas.
• What she’s focusing on in her new training program
• A few training tips Laura’s picked up lately
• Julia’s back in Europe to horse shop
• How to find and work with your own broker
• Did she actually find a GP-level horse under $350k… despite every broker telling her otherwise?

In this episode we cover:

• In this episode, Laura opens up about the emotional journey of leaving her home barn after 13 years.  Laura’s former barn was truly  one of a kind...the kind of place you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. 
• Why changing barns is never an easy decision.
• The preparation and thought process behind the move.
• What she ultimately decided to do about her beloved barn cats.

In this episode we cover:

• A convo with Heidi Brown, a Las Vegas-based equestrian, photographer, mom of four, and mustang trainer, about her journey into working with wild horses.
• What the term “gentling” means and why it’s replaced the outdated idea of “breaking” a horse.
• What actually happens during a mustang roundup
• A quick recap of The Mustang on Netflix and our thoughts on how it portrays the wild horse world.

In this episode we cover:

• Laura and Julia are back in the studio while Molly’s out living her best horse show life.
• Laura scored an upgrade on her 11-hour flight to Nice.
• A few highlights from Cannes…it involves a lot of dancing.
• Julia’s heading back to Europe to find her horse after the last one didn’t vet.
• Tips on how to find the right broker when horse shopping overseas.
• And we wrap with a little airport chat.

In this episode we cover:

• The true cost of buying Grand Prix horse 
• Julia shares all the details from a $10M+ barn party in San Diego
• Laura reveals her must-haves if she ever owned a barn
• A new rule on wearing headphones while riding sparks debate
• Comparing the cost of showing in Europe vs. the U.S.

In this episode we cover:

• We’re kicking off our trainer interview series with Las Vegas-based professional rider and trainer, Jennifer Vancheri Porter.
• Learn how to build a business plan for launching a training program
• Hear about Jennifer’s dual career as a trainer and Private Risk Advisor
• Get her go-to plan for horse show prep
• And the big question: Can you actually make money with horses?

Follow Jennifer and her barn on Instagram at jjsporthorsesusa

In this episode we discuss:

• Laura’s biz travel adventures and favorite airports.
• Watchouts with the pricing when buying horses in Europe.  
• Why the horse that Julia was close to purchasing fell through.
• What Julia learned is a must have for any future PPE.
• The risk of buying a horse with a heart murmur. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Laura and Molly are in studio while Julia celebrates Mother’s Day in Cabo
• Laura being mistaken for the barn manager and giving unsolicited advice to fellow riders.
• Horse wellness updates on Annie’s eye and Garcon’s tendon
• FEI 2025 Sport Forum introduces safety vest research and a new Equine Welfare Plan
• USHJA Listening Tour raises concerns about horse welfare and overuse in competition

In this episode Laura discusses:

• Laura’s solo this week—Julia’s in Del Mar visiting her sister Katie, and Molly’s celebrating Reese’s 2nd birthday.
• An update on Julia’s horse shopping trip.  
• Why Laura chose a career in sales.
• The story of Laura’s first horse, Guverner—and the heartbreaking event that changed everything about how she is as a horse owner.

Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of animal cruelty.

In this episode, we cover a serious story out of Las Vegas: the recent death of Dr. Frehner, a veterinarian who had been facing accusations of animal cruelty.

We discuss:

• Our personal history and experiences with Dr. Frehner as a local vet.
• The dangers of rushing to judgment based on short clips without full context.
• How public backlash can spiral — and how we can encourage healthy dialogue instead of fueling cancel culture.
• The ethics of posting videos from veterinary or training sessions — are people asking for permission?

In this episode we discuss:

• Julia’s recent trip to the U.K. to find her next horse — and whether Europe really has better quality horses than the U.S.
• The barn vibes abroad: what’s different, what’s better, and what totally caught Julia off guard
• The logistics of booking a horse broker and what to expect
• Watch outs when shopping overseas (hint: the exchange rate)
• How Julia overcame the nerves of trying horses in front of strangers in a foreign country. 

In this episode we discuss:

• How to make an exit from a barn without burning bridges (yes, it’s possible!)
• Signs it might be time to move on — and how to trust your gut
• Julia’s deep dive into the art of reading horse names
• The equestrian item Molly couldn’t resist… and paid full retail price for. 

In this episode we discuss:  

• Julia is off to the U.K. for some serious horse shopping
• How she’s prepping to try horses abroad
• Riding through being sick (literally)
• The new animal at the barn that Laura is obsessed with  

In this episode we discuss:

• Julia’s exciting horse-related announcement
• The ins and outs of importing horses — and the impact of tariffs
• A few more equestrian-themed “Let Them’s”
• Plus, Engineer Andrew surprises Laura, Julia, and Molly with a pop quiz!