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Two Trips and a Drag
by tjseclk
two professional horse trainers invite friends from the hunter jumper industry to talk horse training and life challenges in the sport horse industry.
Episodes
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Tally Ho, Swap Off: Inside Medal Finals & Hunting Chatter
Hosts Trena and Sam discuss the weekend’s horse-show drama — medal finals, judging controversies over lead swaps in junior hunters, and whether faults should be scored numerically — plus highlights from local shows and rainy Grand Prix wins. They also share fox-hunting lingo (tally ho, hark, low...
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Episode 50 — Tailgates, Hounds & Hunter Trials
Celebrating their 50th episode, the hosts share stories from recent hunter trials, a legendary tailgate, and a lively day following the hunt by car. They reminisce about meeting hounds, road whipping, and the unique traditions and attire of fox hunting. Along the way they swap funny anecdotes…
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Episode 49 — Hunter Trials, River Glen & Show Ring Stories
Hosts Trena and Sam catch up in Episode 49, covering upcoming hunter trials and a pairs and teams show, the River Glen farm listing, recent big wins (including a 3'3 USHJA medal and Ben Mayer’s victory), and frustrations with pay-to-watch livestreams. They swap riding and injury stories, talk fox...
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Banamine, Beagles, and Big Trucks: Last Day of Summer Recap
Hosts Trena and Sam celebrate nearly a year of podcasting and recap a busy long weekend of horse shows, weddings, and foxhunting prep. Sam shares a dramatic story about being stung repeatedly by a carpenter bee while judging, plus other antics. Trena describes attending the Hampton Classic,...
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Hunters, Handy Rounds & Summer Hacks: Inside the Kentucky Derby Finals
In Episode 47 of Two Trips and a Drag, Trena and Sam catch up on turning 47 before diving into a lively recap of the Hunter Derby finals at the Kentucky Horse Park — from the handy round and scoring to a controversial $3,000 late entry fee and a rain delay that shook up the night. They discuss...
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Pony Finals, Golf Cart Showdowns & a Jackhammer Surprise
Episode 46 covers Pony Finals highlights and controversies, an awe-inspiring vaulting competition at Tryon, and Team USA’s big win at the Dublin Horse Show — plus colorful anecdotes about golf cart parades, puissance thrills, and a fox‑hunting detour. Hosts Trena and Sam share first‑hand…
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Prize Money, Drug Rules, and Pony Bets — Episode 45
In episode 45 of Two Trips and a Drag, Sam and Trena discuss local horse shows, new USEF drug rule changes (including Zyrtec and Robaxin), judging chaos from rainy warm-ups, and the risks of medication misuse. They also debate proposals to add prize money to equitation divisions, the decline of...
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Smoke, Scams and Stall Discounts — Episode 44
Hosts Trena and Sam cover a mix of light and serious topics: product reviews (a failed Honey Love bra and a beloved shower foot scrubber), TV recs, and reactions to reality-show filming at barns. They discuss current horse-world concerns — wildfire smoke canceling shows and health risks, people...
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Heat, Horses & Fireworks: Episode 43 Wrap-Up
Hosts catch up after a busy weekend—talking July 4th fireworks, dogs and horses reacting to noise, a private Lake display, and attending WEC and a VIP reception where friends won big. They share personal stories about farm life, travel, and social highlights from the summer. They also dive into...
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Adult Horse Camp, Heat Waves & Horse‑Show Survival Tips
In Episode 42 Trena and Sam catch up on summer horse‑show life — from dreaming up an "adult horse camp" to surviving scorching shows, steward and EMT responsibilities, and clever turnout ideas like the track system. They also discuss Bold Minstrel's Hall of Fame induction, recent New York City...
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Upperville Thoroughbreds, Barn Cameras, and the Vegas Horse Attacks
On this episode the hosts recap the Upperville thoroughbred $25,000 class and celebrate the versatility and spirit of off-the-track thoroughbreds, while debating whether to keep these classes open and how best to showcase them. They also dig into current events: a troubling story about a teen...
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Dollar’s Great Escape — Devon Drenched and Social Media Sparks
Hosts celebrate the 40th episode while trading stories about a 30-year-old paint named Dollar who escapes, Devon’s rain-soaked chaos and calls to invest in heritage horse shows. They discuss social media bullying over a young rider montage, dive into horse-related idioms, touch on driving and...
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Sonny Brooke Stables Secrets and the substitute trainer pitch
In this episode Trena and Sam sit down with Krystle Bridges of Sonny Brooke Stables after judging a horse show to talk barn life, course design, coaching tricks, and the ups and downs of showing—from training tips and junior riders to earning school credit for riding. They also digress into…
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The Madigan Squeeze & Other Equine Secrets
A relaxed, philosophy‑driven episode about horses, featuring the Madigan squeeze for newborn foals, why some horses seem calmer under saddle, and how equines are used in therapy and healing. Hosts discuss horse behavior and studies on heart‑rate mirroring, and end with light travel stories and...
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: Happy Mother’s Day with Two Trips and a Drag
On this Happy Mother’s Day edition of Two Trips and a Drag, hosts share personal milestones, from a graduate’s proud moment to a daughter hearing her mother preach, plus reflections on nurse mares and community support. The episode covers travel woes after Spirit Airlines’ collapse, fears of...
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Mint Juleps, KY 3-day eventing and Horseworld Hot Takes
Hosts Sam and Trena banter about cross‑country at the four‑ and five‑star events, praise standout horses like Argyle, and react to the bold, stomach‑dropping jumps that made the courses so intense. They discuss Kentucky Derby and Oaks picks and betting, share a quick mint julep how‑to, celebrate...
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Kentucky Three‑Day Breakdown — Jogs, Angles, and Safety Questions
Episode 35, "Two Trips and a Drag," takes listeners to the Kentucky Rolex three‑day with lively commentary on the jogs, the five‑star Grand Prix, and the crowd atmosphere. The hosts walk through course design highlights — multiple water elements, risky angles, frangible pins, and the physical...
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Tails, Trainers, and Derby Plans: Stories from the Ring
The hosts catch up after a busy weekend judging local horse and hound shows, sharing funny and heartfelt stories about jumps, halflingers, hounds, and cold-weather mishaps. They discuss Kentucky Derby picks and party plans, debate the ethics of fake and weighted tails, reminisce about old show...
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Re-Ride Rule Meltdown: When One Request Stops the Ring
This episode covers a heated debate over the new re-ride rule that disrupted a busy horse show, causing logistical headaches for gate staff, judges and competitors. Hosts also recap standout classes, a "haunted" outside line in Memphis, charming young riders, hound show curiosities, and a...
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Episode 32: Geldings, Clickbait Ponies, and Fort Worth Cowboy Boots
Trena and Sam catch up in Episode 32: a delayed gelding, highlights from the Fort Worth Nations Cup, and the joys of spring horse shows. They trade barn stories, brainstorm clinic ideas and creative horse names, and vent about rising show office fees and clunky entry systems. They also imagine...
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No Music, Just Tea: Braiding Bans, AI Judges and Easter Ponies
Two hosts chat through a lively episode about Easter weekend, pony birthday parties with Teddy the pony, and life at the horse show gate. They debate braiding etiquette and possible braiding restrictions, praise braiders’ care for horses, and discuss tech trends—phones in the barn, AI judging...
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Viral In‑Gate Star Harold Walston: Horses, Therapy & TikTok
In Episode 30 of Two Clips and a Drag, hosts Trena and Sam welcome Harold Walston, the viral in‑gate personality, to talk about his journey from the hunter ring to running the Ranch of Opportunity, an equine program for adolescent girls. They discuss Harold’s background in hunters and jumpers…
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From Grand Prix to Giant Jumps — Brody Robertson on Crafting Show-Stopping Courses
Episode 29, "Two Trips and a Drag," features Grand Prix rider and jump builder Brody Robertson discussing his work designing and building show-jumping courses for major events, sponsor jumps, and private clients. Brody and the hosts share stories about event vibes, volunteer support, safety cups...
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Buzzerless Jumpers, New USEF Drug Rules & Stall Sanitation Fears
Two hosts trade horse-show stories from a windy, freezing weekend that warmed into fun — announcer mishaps, kids’ pearls of wisdom, pony quirks, and a lighthearted trip to Epcot. They dig into a controversial new USEF drug rule that could suspend horses for a year, debate stall sanitation and...
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Two Trips and a Drag Ep.27 Pt.2 — Horse Names, Band Trivia & Cop Cars
Episode 27, part two of Two Trips and a Drag: the hosts relive a traffic stop in Peachtree City, discuss phone laws and a lecture from Ryan, and celebrate a surprisingly pleasant outcome. The conversation then moves to horse-show stories, a playful trivia game guessing whether names are bands or...
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Horse Genes and Family Confessions — Two Trips and a Drag #26
On episode 26 of Two Trips and a Drag, hosts Trena and Sam welcome Trena’s sister Chris to share family memories about riding, Buckle the dog and his daughter Brush, and the idea of a “horse gene.” They discuss riding traditions, including why riders mount from the left, and explain confirmation...
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Episode 25: Doha Horse Rescue, Epcot Adventures, and Trainer College
On episode 25 Sam and Trena recap an Epcot spring-break trip, discuss the dramatic rescue of 175 horses flown out of Doha, and share barn updates, hunt week highlights, and a carriage horse headed to a therapy program. The conversation pivots to a detailed proposal for a four-year "trainer…
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Steppin' Free Stories: Ponies, Derbies & Dumpster Dives
Hosts Sam and Trens welcome Victoria Free from Steppin' Free Farms for a lively conversation about barn life, pony and hunter-jumper careers, training philosophies, and running a busy lesson and showing program. The episode mixes practical horse talk—developing young horses, derby successes, and...
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Mercury, Mud, and Mayhem: A Wild Weekend at the Horse Show
Two friends trade weekend stories: Mercury in retrograde, wild weather and wind that upended horse jumps, a dramatic Pony Mom ribbon confrontation, and a steward who kept things from spiraling. They also recap fox hunting, a lively hunt ball with bourbon tastings, and behind-the-scenes judging...
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The national Horse Show moves to Tryon & Hunt Ball Gowns — Ep. 22
Hosts trade playful banter about language quirks and a confessed Diet Coke habit before diving into horse-show talk. The episode focuses on the National Horse Show moving to Tryon, weighing conveniences, concerns about facilities and travel, and asking for listener feedback. They also share World...
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They Took the Horse Swap Away: The Equitation Final Controversy
Hosts return after a break to chat from WEC Ocala about the five‑star week, stunning stallions, and a challenging equitation class that tested top riders with no‑stirrups and multiple rounds. They debate rule changes in equitation finals, lament the loss of the horse‑swap test, and praise…
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Ice-Mageddon & Horse Drama: Episode 20 Shenanigans
Hosts celebrate episode 20 while prepping for "Ice-mageddon," swapping stories about horse care, barn bargains, transport risks, and rescue concerns. They discuss podcast tech struggles, judging and USEF frustrations, college riding cuts, and a planned Oregon Trail wagon ride — all with humor and...
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Ribbons, Vaulting and Grand Prix: A Night with Mallory Vale
Hosts Triena and Sam chat with Grand Prix rider and breeder Mallory Norton Vale about barn life, a mysterious package of antique ribbons, and raising a daughter who vaults and rides. They cover vaulting horses, managing a busy Ocala farm, traveling to shows like Dinard and Thermal, and balancing...
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Authentic Hustle: How Jay Built a Boutique Horse Business and an IEA Program
In this New Year episode hosts Trena and Sam welcome Jay Moore to share his path from Montgomery, Alabama to riding in college, working for top trainers, and building his own boutique business, Authentic LLC, in Huntsville. Jay describes his years at Finley, working for David Beisel and others,...
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From Memphis Rescue to Rising Costs — Holiday Confessions
Sam and Trena celebrate the holidays with a mix of heart and humor: a surprise rescue of a blind, deaf senior dog from a veteran, family holiday updates, and funny Memphis escapades. They also dig into serious industry talk about rising costs for trainers and lesson programs, charity highlights...
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Roatan, Re-Rides and Foxhounds — Episode 16
Sam returns from a wild cruise trip — no Wi‑Fi, a shocking $100 soda cup, nonstop drinks, a belly‑flop contest, and sunny highlights from Roatan. The hosts also dig into horse show controversies like heavy class schedules, the new re‑ride rule, and judging headaches. They finish with a deep dive...
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From IHSA to 3‑Star: Adora, Ocala and a Rider's Grit
Hosts Trena and Sam celebrate downloads, trade barn‑party stories and sponsor wishlists before welcoming eventer Sammy McCarthy. Sammy shares her riding roots (IHSA at Murray State), her long partnership with the mare Adora, training with top coaches, and the unexpected detour of emergency eye...
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Christmas Carriages & Gators: Behind the Scenes at Lawton Stables
Hosts chat with Haley Zimmerman about Lawton Stables on Hilton Head — its holiday traditions, trail and carriage rides, the lively petting zoo and the care that keeps visitors coming back. They share memories from college days, barn stories, local shows and why the farm is a beloved holiday...
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Episode 300: Thanksgiving, EHV-1 Alert & Barn Biosecurity Survival Tips
In this 300th episode they cover Thanksgiving plans, podcast updates, and a deep dive into the recent EHV-1 outbreak — sharing first-hand experience from a Finley outbreak, critical biosecurity tips (daily temperatures, true quarantine, and hose/bucket hygiene), and the role of social media in...
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Two-Point Drama, Social Media & Irish Foxhunting Stories
Episode 12 of Two Trips and a Drag celebrates milestones with hosts Trena and Sam and guest Leah Smaller. They discuss the Blessing of the Hounds, hunting attire and helmets, and hilarious foxhunting memories from Ireland. The conversation also covers Finley college days and alumni connections,...
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Maria Kneipp guest & Pony Finals Shenanigans
Three longtime friends chat about horse shows, old barn stories, trials and sales, a hot-mic judge controversy, and proud parent moments from the sidelines. They swap funny memories from Pony Finals and WEC, discuss horse trials and trials-to-buy, share hiring misadventures, and celebrate small...
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Episode 10: Building Better Hunters — Raising Safe, Confident Young Horses
Episode 10 features hosts Trena and Sam in conversation with Katie Armstrong of Hunter's Ridge about training young horses. They discuss groundwork, backing, trailer-loading techniques, and the importance of starting horses correctly from weanling through two-year-old school to build safe,...
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Episode 9: Halloween at the Horse Show — Costumes, Chaos & Candy
Hosts Trena and Sam celebrate Halloween with a lively recap of a horse show costume parade — from Maleficent horns and disco saddle pads to a pony that rolled, farted and stole the spotlight. They dive into industry debates including mane-pulling and controversial drug-testing methods, rising...
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Drug Rules, Rising Costs and Fox Hunts: Inside Episode 8
Hosts catch up after a big weekend at the shows, discussing dramatic jump-offs, the growing cost of horse showing, and heated debates over proposed drug-rule enforcement. They also cover fox hunting traditions, barn economics, and why listeners should read and comment on rule changes that could...
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Hauling Horses, Halloween Plans, and Lead Line Dynasty — Two Trips in the Drag
Join Trena and Sam as they chat live with horse professionals Matt Martin and Camille Maynard while the guests are on the road hauling horses to Aiken. The episode covers lead-line triumphs, show prep, barn breeding updates, hunter and jumper insights, favorite show grounds and meals, and a lot…
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EB's Amateur Return: Judging, Rules and Horse Show Confessions
Hosts Trena and Sam chat with guest Elizabeth (EB) Blaisdell about her recent reinstatement to amateur status, the highs and lows of judging, and debates over scoring, lead changes, and hunter standards at rated and local shows. The episode mixes practical judging tips and rule discussions with...
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Three-Foot Olympics, Fox Hunts & the Traveling Bracelet
Hosts Trena and Sam welcome Ashley Bailey of Anchor Way Farm to recap the Gladstone Equitation Finals and the inaugural Adult Amateur Hunter Championships — the "Three-Foot Olympics" — covering course design, swag, and insider show-day stories. They also share fox-hunting tales, setup rituals,...
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Fox Hunting 101: Colors, Flights & Hunt Week Secrets
Hosts Trena and Sam dive into fox‑hunting traditions—membership, hunt colors, flight order, and what hunt week in Virginia is really like—while sharing personal weekend stories about juniors, hunting horses, and ring life. They also cover horse‑world news and gossip, including high‑profile...
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Episode 2 with new the theme song!
Trena and Sam play their new theme song for the podcast, Two Trips and a Drag. And we didn’t get AI to write a summary for this one so you’ll have to listen to see what we talked about.
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First Ride: Two Trips and a Drag Launches with Horse-Show Confessions
Hosts Trena and Sam introduce their new podcast, explain the name "Two Trips and a Drag," and trade lively stories from the horse-show world — from favorite venues and sketchy hotels to long hauls and behind-the-scenes chaos. They dig into modern issues like social media’s effects on buying and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
two professional horse trainers invite friends from the hunter jumper industry to talk horse training and life challenges in the sport horse industry.
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tjseclk
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two professional horse trainers invite friends from the hunter jumper industry to talk horse training and life challenges in the sport horse industry.
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