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Practical Horseman Podcast
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The Practical Horseman podcast features conversations with respected riders, industry leaders and horse care experts to inform and inspire listeners. Co-hosted by Practical Horseman editor Sandra Oliynyk and multimedia content assistant Julia Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Lillie Keenan
This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition, is with show jumper Lillie Keenan. We spoke with Lillie in late September not long after she and longtime partner Fasther came in second in the $5 million CKPC International Grand Prix at the Spruce Meadows...
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Will Coleman
In this episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition, we talk to Will Coleman, this spring’s winner of the Defender Kentucky CCI5* and team bronze medalist from the summer FEI Eventing World Championships in Aachen, Germany. In Aachen, Coleman and Diabolo, a...
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Olivia Dutton
In this episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition and Farnam, we talk to rising eventing protégée Olivia Dutton—daughter of the legendary eventer Phillip Dutton—fresh off her individual bronze finish with Irish Sport Horse gelding Jewelent at the inaugural…
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Rodrigo Pessoa
This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Farnam and Tribute Equine Nutrition, is with Olympic show jumper Rodrigo Pessoa. We spoke with Rodrigo in late June shortly before he was named to the Brazilian team for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026. To give you a little more...
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Crystal Young
In this episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Farnam and Tribute, we talk with top up-and-coming hunter rider Crystal Young about her special partnerships with MTM Nonchalant and his owner Adelle Alletto, why she fell in love with hunters, the strong horsewomen who shaped her...
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Kelsey Epperson
This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition and Farnam, is with hunter/jumper trainer and rider Kelsey Epperson. We spoke with Kelsey in early May as she was gearing up for summer horse shows with her horses and clients. To give you a little more…
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Tommy Greengard
This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Dechra, is with eventer Tommy Greengard. We talked to Tommy in spoke in early April after his 1-2 placing in the Galway Downs International CCI4*-S. To give you a little more background on Tommy, he started riding at the age of 6 at a...
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Derek Braun
This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Zoetis, is with Derek Braun, the competition organizer of the FEI World Cup™ Finals Forth Worth 2026. We talked to Derek in mid-February as he and his team were busily preparing to host this premier event in Fort Worth, Texas. To give…
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Amanda Steege
This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Equi-Analytical, is with hunter/jumper trainer and rider Amanda Steege. We talked to Amanda in mid-March as the winter circuit was winding down for her, her clients and her horses after solid performances at the World Equestrian Center…
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Karl Cook
In this week's Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Cosequin, Sentinel and Zoetis, we spoke with Olympic show jumping team silver medalist Karl Cook. He and his Olympic mount Caracole de la Roque traveled to Paris as the alternate combination for Team USA. But after Kent Farrington withdrew…
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James Alliston
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with international eventer James Alliston. In early July 2024, Alliston and Karma, his and Ric Plummer’s U.S.-bred Oldenburg mare, helped the U.S. Eventing Team earn a second-place finish at CHIO Aachen in Germany.…
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Boyd Martin
This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with three-time U.S. Olympic eventer Boyd Martin. Boyd moved from Australia to the United States in 2007 in pursuit of his international eventing dreams. Then, in 2009, he became an American citizen. Boyd has since...
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Charlotte Skinner-Robson
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with longtime Kentucky Three-Day Event announcer, Charlotte Skinner-Robson.
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Geoffrey Hesslink
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with leading hunter rider and top trainer, Geoffrey Hesslink.
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Elisa Wallace
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by the Mustang Classic, is with five-star eventer and mustang trainer, Elisa Wallace.
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PHOD Pod: The Importance of the Rider's Leg
On this week’s episode, hunter trainer Louise Serio talks about the importance of using your leg first, as well as using the seat and leg to communicate more so than the hand. She also explains the importance of using the inside leg to outside rein to help the horse balance properly.
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Liz Reader, Trainer of the Year
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Cosequin, is with Practical Horseman’s 2023 Trainer of the Year, Liz Reader.
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2023 Washington International Horse Show
This special episode, sponsored by Cosequin®, features the top three finishers of the $450,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*.
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2023 Maryland 5 Star
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by USRider, hear from top riders at the 2023 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill.
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PHOD Pod: The Horse's Vision and Line of Sight
On this week’s episode, the late and great Jim Wofford gives a lecture about horses’ vision and balance, including horses’ eyes and their line of sight. He goes on to talk about martingales and the concept of being on the bit, and how this can inhibit the jump. Wofford brings this back around to...
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Berry Porter
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with top hunter, jumper and equitation trainer, Berry Porter.
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2023 Capital Challenge Horse Show
This special episode from the 2023 Capital Challenge Horse Show features interviews with top finishers including John French and Nick Haness.
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Megan Kepferle
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, is with international eventer Megan Kepferle.
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PHOD Pod: Rein Connection
On this week’s episode, German riding instructor Ronny Riemer explains rein connection. He clarifies that a loose rein is not a hanging or loopy rein, because that allows the bit to bounce in the horse’s mouth, causing irritation. Rather, a loose rein means a soft hand that maintains connection…
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PHOD Pod: Introducing Water from the Ground
On this week’s episode, natural horsemanship expert Chelsea Canedy demonstrates different ways she introduces a horse to going through water obstacles. She explains how to encourage the horse's curiosity towards an object and positively reinforces the horse any time she makes a move toward or in...
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Hunter Holloway
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, is with leading international show jumper, Hunter Holloway.
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Bill Schaub
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by USRider, is with 2023 National Show Hunter Hall of Fame inductee Bill Schaub. Because Bill is such an accomplished hunter and equitation trainer, he and host Sandy Oliynyk talk about riding and training both horses and riders.…
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PHOD Pod: Moving Up to Preliminary Show Jumping with a Hot Horse
On this week’s episode, CCI5* event rider and ICP Level IV Certified Instructor Ashley Johnson helps a young rider moving up to Preliminary Level with the skills necessary to have a successful show jumping round in competition. The emphasis is on exercises to control the bigger stride needed and...
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Special Edition: The Event at Rebecca Farm
Hi. I’m Stephanie Ruff, content manager for Practical Horseman. Welcome to this special edition of the Practical Horseman podcast sponsored by Cosequin®. Cosequin® ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa…
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PHOD Pod: Settling Anxious Horse Over Fences (Part 2)
On this week’s episode, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a hunter course with a bending line in part two of this two part series. With nervous horses, sometimes repetition helps the horse relax, but it is important that the rider stay relaxed as well. She also stresses the...
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Practical Horseman Podcast: Jenny Karazissis
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with is with top West Coast hunter competitor and trainer, Jenny Karazissis.
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PHOD Pod: Settling Anxious Horse Over Fences (Part 1)
On this week’s episode, sponsored by Spalding Labs, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a typical hunter course in part one of this two part series. With a spooky horse, she advises the rider to support the horse but not override the horse. The rider also needs to be confident,...
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Geoff Teall
This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Sentinel, is with respected hunter and equitation judge, Geoff Teall, who shares his thoughts on what makes a winning round.
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PHOD Pod: Hind End to Front End
On this week's episode of the PHOD Pod, international five-star eventer Sharon White trains a rider through an early spring session with exercises designed to make her horse more rideable and adjustable.
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Max Amaya
This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with one of the top trainers in the United States and the owner and founder of Stonehenge Stables, Max Amaya.
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PHOD Pod: First Spring Cross-Country School
On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton guides several horse and rider pairs through their first spring outing on cross country. With an emphasis on calm rides while keeping the horse responsive to the leg, his instruction works for all levels of riders.
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Will Coleman
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Spalding Labs, is with Olympic eventer and World Championship team silver medalist Will Coleman.
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Tamie Smith
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Seen Through Horses, is with top international eventer and 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5* winner, Tamie Smith.
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PHOD Pod: Stacia Madden's Training & Competition Philosophy
On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, Stacia Madden, owner of Beacon Hill Show Stables and one of the most successful equitation trainers in the United States, shares her highly successful training and competition philosophy.
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Practical Horseman Podcast: FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final III
This special episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by WeatherBeeta, comes to you from the 2023 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final. Hear from riders at the press conference after the conclusion of final class.
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Practical Horseman Podcast: FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final II
This special episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Silver Honey, comes to you from the 2023 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final. Hear from riders at the press conference after the conclusion of Final II.
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Practical Horseman Podcast: FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final I
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by ADM Animal Nutrition, comes to you from the 2023 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final. Hear from riders at the press conference after the conclusion of Final I.
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PHOD Pod: Circle Gymnastic
On this episode of the PHOD Pod, sponsored by Cosequin, you’ll hear hunter trainer Louise Serio instruct a rider over a Circle Gymnastic exercise. She then explains the importance of riding this simple exercise correctly as well as commenting on how to ride it, common mistakes and how to fix them.
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PHOD Pod: How Cross-Country Jumps are Measured
On this episode of the PHOD Pod, course designer John Michael Durr explains how the same jump can be different heights based on the placement of the jump on the ground.
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Kevin Keane
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Practical Horseman OnDemand, is with veterinarian and top-level eventer, Kevin Keane.
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PHOD Pod: Using a Rope Halter
On this episode of the PHOD Pod, Nations Cup show jumper Sloane Coles recommends using a rope halter for horses that are difficult, strong, or inexperienced.
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Kama Godek
This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina, is with top trainer and international show jumper, Kama Godek.
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PHOD Pod: What Makes a Good Horseperson
On this episode of the PHOD Pod, renowned trainer Holly Hugo-Vidal shares what she believes makes a good horseperson, including always putting the horse’s needs first and understanding all aspects of a horse’s well-being.
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Kristy Hererra
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Practical Horseman OnDemand, is with Grand Prix jumper and top hunter competitor, Kristy Herrera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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PHOD Pod: Create Suppleness at the Walk
On this episode of the PHOD Pod, Keri Kampsen demonstrates suppling her young horse. Using her leg for rhythm on a circle, she creates focus in her horse and effectiveness of the aids at the walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Practical Horseman podcast features conversations with respected riders, industry leaders and horse care experts to inform and inspire listeners. Co-hosted by Practical Horseman editor Sandra Oliynyk and multimedia content assistant Julia Murphy.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Practical Horseman podcast features conversations with respected riders, industry leaders and horse care experts to inform and inspire listeners. Co-hosted by Practical Horseman editor Sandra Oliynyk and multimedia content assistant Julia Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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