All Episodes

Episode 74: Red Flag, Green Flag, Pink Flag—Judging the Judges. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 73: Blowing Rock vs. Big Box--The Heartfelt Charm Of Heritage Horse Shows. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

From the Vault: Navigating Performance Anxiety in Equestrian Sports with Dr. Rhea Merck. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

From the Vault: What’s so Great About Pony Finals Anyway? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 72: Investing in Horses--How to Turn a Large Fortune into a Small Fortune? Presented By Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 71: Can the Next USEF Leader Shake off the Social Media Haters? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 70: Are Exhibitors Shooting Themselves in the Foot with their Digital Cameras? A Horse Show Photographer Speaks Out. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union

Episode 69: Navigating Disappointment--Our Junior Hunter Finals Experience. Presented By Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 68: Training Rides—Essential Tool or Expensive Crutch? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 67: Outsourcing Equestrian Education—Master Essential Barn Skills with YouTube Wizardry. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 66: Amateur Hour—Debunking Myths and Misinformation Surrounding Adult Riders. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 65: Under the Influence—Are Equestrian Sports Ready for the Next Social Media Superstar? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 64: Sissy Wickes’ Passion is Paving the Road to the Top for the Next Equestrian Superstars. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 63: The Shots Heard Round the Horse World—Micheal Barisone and Lauren Kanarek. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union.

Episode 62: Red Flag, Green Flag, Pink Flag—Horse Show Edition. Presented By Founders Federal Credit Union

Episode 61: Nepotism in the Horse World—How Big of an Advantage Do Trainers’ Kids Have? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union

Episode 60: Derek Braun—The Interview That Disappeared. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union

Episode 58: Secrets to a Smart Pre Purchase Exam with Dr. Magda Wylie, presented by Founders Federal Credit Union

Episode 57: Challenging the Elite—WEF Controversies and the USEF's Disconnect

Episode 56: Braider Gate--The Drama Behind the Mane

Episode 55: Double Trouble—New Drug Rules Hold Owners and Trainers Accountable

Episode 54: Moving Up—Who Calls the Shots When Riders Want to Jump the Gun?

Episode 53: The Price of Passion—Rita Crundwell’s Crime

Episode 52: Equestrian Equality--Do Male and Female Riders Compete on Level Ground?

Episode 51: From Show Ring to Stand Up Stage—Comedian Maxi Witrak is the Equestrian Entertainer We All Relate To

Episode 50: Coaching Conundrums or Red Flags for Riding Students? 🚩

Episode 49: Daniel Geitner is Building a Unified Voice For Professionals with The United States Equestrian Trainers Association

Episode 48: From “Emerging” to Mainstream—Increasing The Visibility of NCEA Equestrian

Episode 47: The UC Davis Shakeup--A Stark Warning for NCEA Equestrian Teams

Episode 46: Sound Decisions--Navigating The "Extras" in Equestrian Care

Episode 45: New Year, New Goals—Five Essential Resolutions for Equestrians

Episode 44: Redefining Relationships—Is it Possible to be a Student AND a Client?

Episode 43: Why The German Riding Instructor Thinks American Equestrianism is All Wrong

Episode 42: Ask Us Anything--But We Can't Promise You'll Like Our Answers

Episode 41: Is AI Smarter Than a Horse Trainer?

Episode 40: Roll On--Tales and Tips from an Equine Relocation Specialist

Episode 39: The Customer is Always Right...Even If They Wave Red Flags? 🚩

Episode 38: We Didn't Make a Cent on This Gift Guide So You Should Definitely Trust Us. And Our Naughty And Nice Lists.

Episode 37: Boarder Beware? Barn Rules That Range from Reasonable to Red Flags 🚩

Episode 36: What's the Catch? Catch Riding, Working Student Positions and Labor For Lessons Arrangements

Episode 35: Could A Price INCREASE Help Make Equestrian Sports More Accessible?!?

Episode 34: Certified Success--Trainer Certification Programs Need Stamp of Approval From Industry Leaders

Episode 33: Left Behind—Balancing Client Expectations and Life on the Road

Episode 32: Bridging the Gap--Appreciation For Equestrian Professionals and Amateur Clients

Episode 31: The Great Divide—Discontent Between Equestrian Professionals and Amateur Clients

Episode 30: Pain, Pressure & Partying—A Recipe for A Circuit Addiction

Episode 29: Save the Tire Kicking for the Car Lot, And Other Horse Buying Do's and Don'ts

Episode 28: Dressed to impress--The Pressure of Perfection in Equestrian Sports

Episode 27: From Swanky Scrim Sheets to Sponsored Soirees, How Your Barn's Brand is Everyone's Business

Episode 26: What's a Nice Guy Like You Doing in a Sport Like This? Luke Tanner Speaks Up On Sportsmanship and Gender Dynamics in Equestrian Competition.

Episode 25: The Road Less Traveled—How Single Discipline Teams Offer an Alternative Route to NCEA/NCAA Equestrian Competition, with Head Coach, Tash Vitkovic

Episode 24: Class Warfare--The Debate Over Proposed USEF Class Limits

Episode 23: Common Rider Injuries and Emergency Preparedness for Riders, Trainers and Parents

Episode 22: Importing a Horse on a Door Dash Salary!?!

Episode 21: Add To Cart; Do Buyers Need Professional Advice or Just a PC to Purchase a Horse?

Episode 20: Horse Show Etiquette—Cracking The Unwritten Code

Episode 19: What's So Great About Pony Finals Anyway?

Episode 18: Liza Boyd and her Team of Family Members set to Compete for €300,000 in The Baran Global Hunter Classic

SPECIAL EPISODE: SCOPE ON THE ROAD--Pony Powerhouses Robin Greenwood and Brynn Garrett, and the Sunday Horse Show Wrap Up

SPECIAL EPISODE: SCOPE ON THE ROAD--USEF Judge Mike Rosser, Horse Show Manager and Course Designer Patrick Rodes and the Saturday Horse Show Wrap Up.

SPECIAL EPISODE: SCOPE ON THE ROAD--North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association Annual Horse Show Thursday/Friday Wrap Up!

Episode 17: When Riders Move on; Navigating the Client/Trainer Breakup

Episode 16: A popular TikTok Activist, Discusses the Fight For Horse Welfare in a Bullying Culture

Episode 15. The TRUTH about what it takes to ride for an NCEA/NCAA D1 Equestrian Team, with former head coach, Boo Major

Episode 14. Equestrian Athletes. SMART goals require honest trainer/client communication. Or, Setting Goals like the boss that you are.

Episode 13. Equestrian Sports. Barn Culture and the Horse Show Social Scene, with Lifestyle Influencer and Horse Show mom, Katherine Robinson

Episode 12. Rider wellness. "We gotta do something." In the wake of tragedy, a North Carolina Trainer said this to her client and friend Kevin McKirahan. Fifteen months later, with his help, USHJA is offering members an affordable healthcare option.

Episode 11. Equestrian Sports. A former member of the USEF Hearing Panel, Andrew Ellis, discusses the USEF rule violation system and social media whistle blowers.

Episode 10. Rider Fitness. Dan Austin, NCEA Equestrian strength and conditioning coach and power lifting world record holder.

Episode 9. Equestrian Athletes. Hunter Kay discusses why his high school hurdling career never got off the ground, working for famed trainers and dog rescuers Danny and Ron, and a potential pickleball partnership with Karen.

Episode 8. Rider Wellness. Sports Dietician Kristen Ziesmer discusses fueling riders' bodies for optimal performance on horse show days and training days. Spoiler alert; charcuterie boards and hard seltzers are not enough.

Episode 7. Rider wellness. Psychologist Rhea Merck discusses competition anxiety, parental pressure, coaching styles and Karen's boiled peanut trauma.

Episode 6. Equestrian Sports. Are the new competition pre-requisites for USEF Licensed Hunter/Equitation Judges really in the best interest of the sport??

Episode 5. Equestrian Athletes. Maria Falgione talks athleticism, work/life balance and how the current Houston Texans Strength Coach helped her career as a jockey.

Episode 4. Equestrian Sports. Karl vs. McLain, the feud we've been waiting for.

Episode 3. What you need to work out with the Scope

Episode 2. From Newbie to Elite Athlete; How to work out with Scope

Episode 1. Welcome to Scope, Meet Karen and Jen