In this episode we cover:

• Laura’s tough decision about her lease horse Mozie (the best boy!!!).    
• Balancing your career and the horses. 

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• We have Sagebrush Farms (+ Laura’s coach/trainer) Mickie Sage on the podcast!
• Mickie Sage is a force in the equestrian community not only showing at the highest levels from WEF to FEI World Cup Qualifiers, but also qualifying riders for Devon, Maclay Finals, and more.
• How to beat show nerves.
• Nonnegotiables in a good horse and her dealbreakers.
• Biggest advice for riders who want to move up.
• Mickie’s advice on how to prep yourself and your horse for a successful show.

Welcome to Season 5 of The 3 Stride Podcast!!!

In this episode we cover:

• Molly, Julia + Laura are all back in the studio together!  Welcome to Season 5!  
• How did Molly’s daughter, Reese, break her leg?!
• Showgrounds live has rolled out video fees i.e. users can now pay to not have their videos available to the public.  
• Julia’s BIG announcement!!!

In this episode we cover:

• The story of finding Contact in Europe and trusting a friend and broker to help bring him into Laura’s life
• What the partnership was supposed to look like and how injuries slowly rewrote that plan.
• The subtle and not-so-subtle signs Contact gave me that he was ready for a different life.
• Finding the perfect spot for Contact to retire in Las Vegas.  

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.     

In this episode we cover:

• Having friends ask to ride your horse and the moment someone says “they’re a great rider” without context.
• The quiet tests you use to figure out if someone actually knows what they’re doing before they get on
• The biggest equestrian controversies of 2025, from hair testing and training misconduct to helmet debates and EHV-1

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.   

In this episode we cover:

• Our idea to launch a dedicated show jumping channel on an audio platform-think curated music, live show commentary, and inspiring rider interviews
• The real highs and lows of leasing a horse
• Laura’s looming decision on what to do when Mozie’s lease is up in February.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.   

In this episode we cover:

• Thanksgiving recap, including Molly cooking for 40+ people and Laura getting to ride Julia’s horse, Andi.
• An update on Andi’s health and recovery after cellulitis.
• Laura’s first horse show with her new barn and new trainer.
• The warm-up exercise that totally changed Laura’s ride in the ring.
• A peek inside the VIP tent at Santa Anita Park.
• The latest on the EHV-1 virus circulating in the horse community and how Las Vegas is preparing ahead of NFR.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  Our listeners can add the code 3STRIDE to receive 10% off their order at forhorsesusa.com or tackofthetown.com.     

In this episode we cover:

• Laura’s fresh start with her new trainer and what those months really look and feel like.
• How to build trust, communication, and respect from day one and why the trainer/rider relationship is everything.
• New training exercises Laura is doing with Mozie (and how they’re already shifting her ride).
• Molly + Julia’s positive dynamic with their trainer Judy.
• Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• The Italian origin story of For Horses and how Giovanna and Andrea fused fashion design with textile innovation.
• Anita Sguigna’s role as U.S. Sales and Marketing Manager 
• Inside the brand and how FH selects riders, retailers, and collaborators.
• A look into FH’s design process, rider feedback, and what’s trending in equestrian fashion right now.
• What’s next for For Horses and where riders can find the brand.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• Molly’s husband, Ryan, was in a car accident-what happened?! 
• Why Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny has been suspended and what it means for his career.
• A look at the FEI and World Anti-Doping prohibited list-including some surprising banned substances.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover:

• The horse show prep/training prior to Laura heads to Splitrock in Nov. at San Anita Park.
• The S Bend exercise and landing your leads.
• Airvests-are they still popular?  

In this episode we cover:

• Our latest pop culture obsessions including Task and a wild new book.
• Why Laura had to quit a book club.
• What happened to Julia’s horse Andi right before the show.
• How to spot the signs of cellulitis and what the treatment looks like.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. 

In this episode we cover:

• Should other people be in the ring during your lesson-helpful or distraction.
• Inside look at the Gerry Mullins (International Olympic, World and European Champ) canter pole system at Sagebrush Farms.
• Breaking down what rideability really means and how to develop it.
• Laura’s new trainer, Mickie Sage, joins the Sagebrush team as Head Trainer-and she’s an Eagles fan too.

Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

In this episode we cover: 

• Julia’s new headshaking supplement for Andi and how it’s working.
• What it takes for professionals to reinstate their amateur card.
• Pom poms in horses’ ears and whether they help.
• Why posting anonymously on Facebook is lame and why it’s better to own your opinion.
• Trainers using the word amateur to describe a bad rider and why that mindset needs to change.

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.