Equestrian Skills: Recent Episodes
Jenny Thompson
Ever wonder about jobs in the equine industry? Join us as we interview industry professionals from riding instructors to equine surgeons and everything in between. Come get a peek into the lives of these equine professionals.
In this episode, we chat with Emily Urban of The Rising Equestrian Pro about online education for equine professionals (professional riders, trainers, instructors, etc.). Emily has taken her expertise as a professional rider/trainer/instructor and turned it into an online course where she "demystifies what it is like to be a riding professional", as well as teaches business skills to help future professionals be successful.
Creating additional revenue streams and diversifying income is something that many equine professionals are interested in doing these days and Emily has done a fabulous job of it! Come follow along as she shares her journey and what it is like teaching both in person and online as an equine professional!
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
You can get in touch with Emily via Instagram (@risingequestrianpro) or her website: www.risingequestrianpro.com
Podcasts mentioned: Major League Eventing and How to Market Your Horse Business
The Dressage Foundation scholarships for youth and young professionals: https://www.dressagefoundation.org/grants-and-programs/apply/young/overview.html
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In this episode, we learn all about the world of equine photography from Lisa Dolny. Lisa has been an equine photographer in the Atlanta area for many years - and get this, she went full-time with her photography business at the beginning of the pandemic. She has a fun story to tell about that!
If you have ever wondered what its like being an equine photographer and what skills are needed to be successful in this position, this episode is for you!
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
Lisa Dolny Photography (mention this podcast for 10% off!): https://www.lisadolnyphotography.com/
Horses in Focus podcast: https://horsesinfocus.libsyn.com/
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In this episode, we learn all about what it is like to start and run an equine nonprofit from Erin Chimberoff. Erin started Hand, Hoof, & Heart in 2013 as a therapeutic riding facility. Since then, she has allowed it to organically grow into an organization that not only provides a therapeutic lesson program, but also therapeutic recreation opportunities by providing a place where members of the community can work on their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through the interaction with horses. Erin describes it as "a place for people to become the best version of themselves". Don't we all need a little of that?
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
Hand, Hoof, & Heart Website: https://www.handhoofheart.org/
AllPony Website: https://allpony.com/
LessonsinTR's Activities for Therapeutic Horseback Riding Book: http://www.lessonsintr.com/buy-the-book/
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In this episode, we get to hear all about the world of equine bodywork (specifically the Masterson Method) from Stephanie Wilkins of High Point Equine Bodywork. Stephanie shares about her journey towards helping her horse, Lincoln, find release and relief through the Masterson Method and how she has been able to turn this particular type of equine bodywork into a career helping clients improve their performance, communication, and relationship with their horse. I bet you didn't realize all that could be achieved through equine bodywork, huh?
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
High Point Equine Bodywork Website: https://www.highpointequinebodywork.com/
Masterson Method: https://mastersonmethod.com/
Beyond Horse Massage book/DVD/streaming: https://mastersonmethod.com/product/beyond-horse-massage-dvd/
Jec Ballou - 55 Corrected Exercises for Horses: https://www.jecballou.com/store/p/55-corrective-exercises-book
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In this episode, we explore life as a professional show jumping groom with our guest, Laurie Broome. Laurie has been a five-star professional groom for many years, working as both a groom in show jumping and as an FEI groom in eventing. In the short time I have known Laurie, I quickly realized that she has some amazing multi-tasking, organizational, and people skills; which are often needed in her job! Come join us as Laurie shares all about life and career.
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
Show Grooms International (placement agency): https://www.facebook.com/showgroomsinternational
International Grooms Association: https://www.internationalgrooms.org/
Major League Eventing Podcast: https://www.majorleagueeventing.com/podcast
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In this episode, we chat with Amanda McCoy, the founder of Athens Area Horse Community (AAHC). This community organization is dedicated to solving local equine-related problems such as the maintenance of a local horse park, the preservation of pasture land, and the decline in skilled equine workers. Amanda initially started AAHC as a Facebook group to share information and it has quickly grown into a full time job. Come listen along and learn how Amanda has taken her passion for horses and her desire to make a positive change into her community into a unique career!
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
AAHC Website: https://www.athensareahorsecommunity.com/
AAHC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horsingaroundinAthens
AAHC Membership Drive: https://www.athensareahorsecommunity.com/become-a-member/
4-H Club: https://4-h.org/
United States Pony Club: https://www.ponyclub.org/
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In this episode, we chat with the lovely Regan Rivas of Brittany Purcell and Associates. Regan specializes in buying and selling properties and land that includes barns, pastures, riding rings, etc. in Northwest Georgia. She has found a unique way to combine her love of people with her passion for horses. Come join us as we take a peek into her life!
Show Notes:
Come find us on Instagram & Facebook: @equestrianskills
Regan: regan@brittanysells.com
StyleMyRide - https://www.stylemyride.net/
Elation Breeches - https://elationbreeches.com/
Mane Monogram - https://www.facebook.com/TheManeMonogram
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