A Scary Tack Malfunction

The 3 Stride Podcast

The 3 Stride Podcast
A Scary Tack Malfunction
Apr 07, 2026 Season 5 Episode 198
Laura Fernandez

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

Episode Artwork A Scary Tack Malfunction 30:04 Episode Artwork Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype 36:36 Episode Artwork Julia’s Change of Wedding Plans 33:19 Episode Artwork The Amateur Isn’t the Problem 38:06 Episode Artwork Being Too Emotional on Your Horse 38:45 Episode Artwork Horse Fitness Routines + a USEF Warning 42:12 Episode Artwork NYC, Pink Eye + Molly’s Horse Update 22:34 Episode Artwork James Van Der Beek and Julia Falling Off Andi 2x 32:38 Episode Artwork Wins and Losses of the Past Week 17:11 Episode Artwork Crying in the Barn Aisle 21:32 Episode Artwork Beckham Drama, Loose Horses, and Julia’s Horse Show Recap 35:24 Episode Artwork The Work/Horse (aka Life) Balancing Act 24:34 Episode Artwork An Interview with Trainer + Coach Mickie Sage 53:05 Episode Artwork Showgrounds Live Video Fees, Broken Legs + a Big Announcement 37:57 Episode Artwork When They Tell You It’s Time: Retiring Contact 20:11 Episode Artwork Top Equestrian Controversies of 2025 33:07 Episode Artwork Show Jumping Radio Channel + Lease Decisions 18:36 Episode Artwork Split Rock in CA, Thanksgiving + EHV-1 Virus 33:31 Episode Artwork Building a Partnership with Your New Trainer 27:34 Episode Artwork Inside For Horses: The Italian Equestrian Fashion Powerhouse 27:42 Episode Artwork Darragh Kenny and the World Anti-Doping List 30:11 Episode Artwork Splitrock and S Bends 26:15 Episode Artwork Cellulitis, Task, and a Weird Book Club Story 27:18 Episode Artwork The Gerry Mullins Canter Pole System 20:58 Episode Artwork From Pro to Amateur and the Rules to Reinstate 22:18