The Scope Podcast
Two perspectives; one sport. Unfiltered conversations about the equestrian world.
The Scope Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 78: It's Not You It's Me--Navigating Horse/Rider Mismatches. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.
In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive deep into the sometimes rocky relationships between horses and their riders. They explore what happens when a horse might not be the right fit for a rider or when a trainer makes ...
Episode 77: We Thought You’d Never Ask! Our Picks for the Next USEF CEO. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.
In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner dive back into the ongoing discussions surrounding the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and its leadership challenges. After receiving a surprising phone call from USEF Presi...
Episode 76: Reining in the Cost of Horse Shows. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.
In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner dive into the pressing issue of accessibility in the equestrian world, specifically focusing on making horse shows more affordable. As they unpack a range of solutions, they tackle som...
Episode 75: Sissy Wickes--A Lesson In Judging Principles from the Principal of Judging. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.
In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner revisit their recent judging episode, which sparked a lively debate. Jen receives a text that feels like a summons to the principal’s office, and it turns out to be from their guest, S...
Episode 74: Red Flag, Green Flag, Pink Flag—Judging the Judges. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.
In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into the intriguing world of equestrian judging with their segment “Red Flag, Green Flag, Pink Flag: Judges Edition.” Drawing on recent discussions surrounding pony finals, the du...
