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The Long Ride Home
Welcome to The Long Ride Home, a podcast about American Saddlebreds — and the people whose lives are shaped by them.
Hosted by Alex Husner, a rider returning to the sport after 26 years away, this show explores what it means to find your way back to something that once defined you.
Through honest conversations with riders, trainers, and leaders in the American Saddlebred world, we dive into the stories behind the horses, the traditions of the sport, and the moments that shape both horse and human.
Because sometimes the path forward… is the long ride home.
Episodes
12 episodes
From Horse Trainer to Equine Entrepreneur with Hannah Padgett of EquiAssist
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with Hannah Padgett, founder of Phoenix Accounting and EquiAssist, to talk about the business behind the horse world and how decades spent inside the industry shaped the work...
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Coming Home to Herself: Sara Spaulding's Return to the Saddle after 22 Years Away
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with Sara Spaulding for a conversation about returning to the saddle after 22 years away and what it means to come back to something that has always felt like part of who you...
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Bonus Episode: Live at Blue Ridge Classic, with Andrea Harry
In this special bonus episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with Chapstick’s trainer, Andrea Harry of Meraki Farm, following his show ring debut at the Blue Ridge Classic in Asheville.Recorded on-site just after a...
How Dr. Lauren Magee’s Daughter Inspired Her Return to the Saddle After 30 Years
Lauren Magee never stopped loving horses. After nearly 30 years away from the American Saddlebred world, her daughter’s interest in riding created an unexpected path back to the saddle.In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Laur...
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Beyond the Blue Ribbons: Kelly Berry on the Real Side of Equestrian Sports
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex welcomes Kelly Berry, owner of KB Media Equine and creator of the docuseries Inside the InGate, for a conversation about storytelling, visibility, and the real side of equestrian spo...
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The Comeback Ride: Key Waller on Legacy, Motherhood, and Returning to the Saddlebred Ring
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex sits down with Key Waller for a conversation about family legacy, motherhood, and what it feels like to return to the Saddlebred show ring after 11 years away.Key grew up surrounded by...
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The Horsemanship Behind Every Discipline with Brody Hickman
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with Brody Hickman, founder of Brody Hickman Riding Academy, for a conversation about horses, horsemanship, and the experiences that shape a rider across disciplines.B...
Lessons from a Lifetime in Saddlebreds with Dr. Amanda O’Keefe
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex reconnects with fellow Saddlebred rider and amateur exhibitor Dr. Amanda O’Keefe for a thoughtful conversation about horses, confidence, trainer trust, and the lessons that come from a lifeti...
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Rebuilding the Rider: Strength, Stability & Starting Again with Jack Latorre of Equibody Fitness
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner is joined by Jack Latorre, Founder and CEO of Equibody Fitness, for a conversation about rider fitness, body awareness, and what it really takes to come back to the saddle with strength ...
Writing Her Way Back: Emma Hudelson on Sky Watch and Returning to the Saddle
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with Emma Hudelson, author of Sky Watch, for a conversation about horses, writing, and the lasting pull of the American Saddlebred.Emma shares how her fascina...
Meet My Trainer: Andrea Harry, Owner of Meraki Farm
In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with her trainer, Andrea Harry, Owner of Meraki Farm, for a conversation about horsemanship, timing, and the journey that brought them together.As a key part of Alex’s return t...
After 26 Years Away: Finding My Way Back to American Saddlebreds
In the very first episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner shares the deeply personal story behind her return to the American Saddlebred world after 26 years away.From her final memory of walking out of Freedom Hall at 15 years old to ...
