In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by international 4* event rider Mary Bess Davis. Mary Bess Davis is the trainer and owner of the world-class equestrian facility, Triple Creek Eventing, located in Mansfield, Georgia. Mary Bess grew up in an equestrian family and from a young age participated in fox hunting, vaulting, pony club, and hunters. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in biology, all while building her training, selling, and coaching business at Triple Creek Farm. Mary Bess has produced multiple horses through the Advanced level and has had young ..read more

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by mindset coach and host of the Equestrian Mastermind Podcast, Natalie Hummel. Natalie went from being a top-level event rider to a life coach who's all about helping athletes conquer the challenges holding them back. Natalie received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisville with a major in Psychology and a minor in Wellness. She was also the head research assistant in the learning and performance lab and went on to obtain her Wellcoaches certification and Mastery Coach certification. Natalie’s work focuses on building capacity ..read more

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by international 4* event rider Kimberly Cecere. Kimberly Cecere is an up-and-coming event rider with two FEI wins, one national win, and three top 20 finishes at the 4*Long level. Kimberly grew up on her parent's farm in Littleton, Massachusetts, where her mom ran a riding school. Kimberly attended the University of Kentucky, where she got an undergraduate degree in equine science and business. After graduating, she got a job as the assistant coach of the hunt seat team at Bridgewater College while getting her MBA at North Central University. K ..read more

In this episode, Lucy talks to the founder of the popular equestrian brand Dapplebay, Leah Kaufmann. Leah grew Dapplebay from one design into many recognizable products that can be seen all across the horse industry, uniting fellow horse lovers everywhere. She also co-hosts the equestrian workshop with Bethany Lee, a workshop where equestrian businesswomen get together to talk about their ideas, marketing strategies, and more. Leah has a seven-month-old daughter named Claire. They discuss how Leah grew her brand from the ground up, her riding career pre-motherhood, how she had to adjust the wo ..read more

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by 4* event rider and US Olympic team selector Jon Elliott. Jon started riding at an early age and went on to develop numerous upper-level event horses and have an influential role in the eventing world. On his horse Aspen, Jon finished 4th at the Rolex Kentucky CCI*** in 1998. In addition to his long-time partnership with Aspen, Jon completed the Burghley CCI**** in England and the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** on Kilcoltrim. In 2004, Jon and his wife Suzy started Aspen Farm in Yelm, Washington, with the intent of running high level events on the west ..read more

In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is dealing with show anxiety and burnout from working with horses. They discuss creating safety within the nervous system’s window of capacity so that she doesn’t feel a need to constantly prove herself and put others’ needs before her own. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her face any resistance to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety so that she can improve her performance at shows and prioritize herself in everyday life ..read more

In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Natalie coaches Jordan through her fears and feelings of unworthiness as she advances in her training. The session explores Jordan’s childhood experiences influencing her current mindset, with exercises in self-forgiveness and self-compassion. Natalie encourages Jordan to find safety and connection within herself, rather than external validation. Jordan learns to manage her emotions, particularly fear in show jumping, by being present and embracing her feelings. Natalie’s empathetic guidance helps the client build resilience, emotional regulation, and self ..read more

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead and Tik Maynard are joined by event riders Lindsay and Xavier Traisnel. Lindsay and Xavier Traisnel are based out of Ontario, Canada, where they own and run Windsor-Essex Equestrian Center, an elite training program that focuses on producing top horses and riders. Lindsay has been named to multiple Canadian High Performance lists and was selected to compete on the Canadian Eventing Team at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, where they won gold. Along with team gold, Lindsay was the highest-placed Canadian, earning a bronze medal with her hors ..read more

In this episode, Lucy talks to well-known blogger Raquel Lynn. Raquel is the creative horsewoman behind some of the industry's most beautifully curated blogs, Horses and Heels and Stable Style. Raquel released her first book, Stable Style: Barn Inspiration for All Equestrians, in 2020, after four years of running a blog featuring the world’s most gorgeous barns. She also developed a collection of luxury candles inspired by favorite barn scents and freelanced for publications like Horse Illustrated and American Paint Horse Journal. In October 2023, Raquel had her first child, London. They discu ..read more

In this episode, Lucy talks to the founder of Urban Cowgirl Ranch, Brianna Noble, also known as the “Urban Cowgirl.” Brianna Noble is an accomplished horsewoman who focuses on expanding the reach and accessibility of riding and horsemanship sports to communities that are generally excluded from the sport, including youth of color and economically disenfranchised populations. Brianna is pioneering sustainability by keeping horses and livestock within inner city spaces. She became well known after a photo of her on her horse in downtown Oakland during a George Floyd protest went viral. In additi ..read more