Podcasts about ride iq

Despite the title, this lesson isn't just for veteran horses. With thoughtful exercises designed to promote relaxation and suppleness, it's great to help any horse work out tension and feel balanced, loose, and ready to perform.  ✅ This lesson is great for...

If your horse feels tight or balled up, this ride will help them let go of tension and move freely. You'll dive straight into canter work—Doug's go-to strategy for unlocking a horse's movement—using counter canter and leg-yields to create balance and flow. This is a challenging ride for both horse and rider, but by the end, you'll have a looser, more connected horse underneath you. ✅ This lesson is great for...

Great riding starts with great position. In this lesson, Holly Hepp Hudspeth walks you through the fundamentals of rider position, focusing on how small adjustments can create big changes in your horse's balance and straightness. ✅ This lesson is great for...

If your horse struggles with consistent connection or tempo, this Ride iQ lesson will be a perfect fit! ✅ This lesson is great for...• Being deliberate about where your horse steps, working toward better geometry• Learning to anticipate and prevent unwanted tempo changes• Getting your horse consistently working from your leg into your hand ✅ Some skills to expect• Transitions between walk and trot• Transitions between working trot and a more forward trot• Spiraling circles at walk and trot ✅ Where to rideThis lesson can be done anywhere you have room for a 20-meter circle. ✅ Before you rideHack or walk your horse for 10–15 minutes. ✅ Lesson plan• 1:00 — Walking, 20-meter circle• 4:45 — Trotting, 20-meter circle, slowly spiraling down to a 10-meter circle, leg yield out on the circle, repeat, in both directions• 18:35 — Trotting, 20-meter circle, asking for a forward trot, in both directions• 20:05 — Walk and pat your horse! ✅ Time spent in each gait• Walk: 6 minutes• Trot: 16 minutes ✅ Meet Your Coach: Kyle Carter (Eventing)Kyle Carter competed in the 2008 Olympics and helped secure a silver medal for Canada in the 2010 World Equestrian Games. He's known for his calm and insightful coaching style and his dry, relatable humor. ✅ Ready for more?Ride iQ is riders' go-to for on-demand lessons, expert coaching, and a vibrant community—all designed to help you achieve your personal best in the saddle. Start your free trial today at Ride-iQ.com and discover the tools to achieve your riding goals. Ride iQ membership includes:✅ Unlimited Audio Lessons: Access a library of 450+ lessons with new lessons added weekly.✅ Exclusive Private Podcasts: Enjoy interviews and insights from top riders and experts.✅ Live Ask An Expert Events: Get answers to your questions in weekly live sessions.✅ Supportive Community: Connect with riders and coaches in a private Facebook group. Please remember to prioritize safety while enjoying your ride. By using this audio lesson, you agree to assume responsibility for any risks associated with riding activities.

Sinead is riding her mare Athena who is a bit sensitive and hot. In this lesson, Sinead works on teaching Athena to halt when she says "whoa" aloud from the walk, trot, and canter. Sinead rewards Athena with a treat after she halts. She uses this verbal "whoa" aid in many other areas of her training and finds it to be a super useful tool to have especially with a nervous horse. ✅ This lesson is great for... • Practicing and teaching your voice aid • Using food (treats) as a motivator • Developing a new way to slow and relax your horse ✅ Some skills to expect • Teaching and practicing "Whoa" at the W/T/C ✅ Where to ride This lesson can be done anywhere you have room to W/T/C ✅ Before you ride Make sure you have plenty of treats in your pocket! ✅ Lesson plan 1:00–Walking around the arena while Sinead explains the exercise 9:20–From the walk, reins in one hand, treat in the other hand, prompt your horse to halt using verbal signal "whoa", give them a treat, allow them to stand for a few moments, walk on, repeat in the other direction 13:10–Trotting, reins in one hand, treat in the other hand, prompt your horse to halt using verbal signal "whoa", give them a treat, allow them to stand for a few moments, walk on 16:50–Trot to canter transition, cantering, prompt your horse to halt using verbal signal "whoa", give them a treat, allow them to stand for a few moments 19:00–Pat your horse! ✅ Time spent in each gait Walk: 12 minutes Trot: 5 minutes Canter: 2 minutes ✅ Meet Your Coach: Sinead Halpin Maynard (Eventing) Sinead Halpin Maynard is a US 5* event rider and ICP Level III certified coach with multiple top 10 finishes at the highest level, including 3rd at Kentucky and 2nd at Burghley. Riding with Sinead is inspiring and insightful—her coaching bridges the gap between natural horsemanship and High Performance. ✅ Ready for more? Ride iQ members get unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride lessons, expert Q&As, and a community of riders and top coaches at their fingertips. Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠ and discover your personal best. Ride iQ membership includes: ✅ Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the complete library of 450+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday ✅ In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational, including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts ✅ Weekly live virtual Ask An Expert events: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach or guest expert every week and can ask any questions they have ✅ Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really something! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ. By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

Use this lesson as a warmup or a full ride. ✅ This lesson is great for... • Getting horses through, supple, and responsive to the leg and contact in the bridle • A warmup or full ride • Any level and type (hot or lazy) of horse • Rider position cues ✅ Some skills to expect • Transitions between walk, trot, and canter • Lengthening and collecting in the trot and canter • Sitting and rising trot • Stretchy trot • Work on a large circle ✅ Where to ride Jon is in a large arena (200x95m) but this lesson is easy to adapt to to a field or alternate arena size ✅ Before you ride Go for a 15+ minute hack or walk around the ring ✅ Lesson plan 1:00–Walking around while Jon talks about the lesson 4:00–Walking, large circle, transition to halt, walk on, repeat 5:00–Trotting, large circle, ask them to stretch down, in both directions 8:30–Trotting, large circle, sit for 10 steps and then post, repeat in both directions 10:50–Cantering, large circle, transition to trot, transition to canter, repeat, in both directions 16:00–Walk break 17:30–Trotting, large circle, ride walk-trot transitions with only 3 steps of walk, in both directions 22:30–Cantering, large circle, lengthen and collect the stride, repeat in both directions 27:00–Walk and pat your horse! ✅ Time spent in each gait Walk: 5 minutes Trot: 12 minutes Canter: 10 minutes ✅ Meet Your Coach: Jon Holling (Eventing) Jon Holling is a US 5* event rider and coach, ICP Level IV certified, and the US National Safety Officer to the FEI. Riding with Jon feels like working with a friend who genuinely wants you to succeed. He's easygoing and candid but knows how to get the best out of every ride with clear, thorough coaching. ✅ Ready for more? Ride iQ members get unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride lessons, expert Q&As, and a community of riders and top coaches at their fingertips. For just $29.99/month or $299.99/year, you can enjoy the freedom to ride with expert guidance whenever you need it. Start your 14-day free trial at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠ and discover your personal best. Ride iQ membership includes: ✅ Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the complete library of 450+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday ✅ In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational, including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts ✅ Weekly live virtual Ask An Expert events: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach or guest expert every week and can ask any questions they have ✅ Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really something! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ. By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

Use this lesson as a warmup or a full ride. ✅ This lesson is great for...

Use this lesson as a warmup or a full ride. This lesson is great for... Responsiveness Suppleness Feel-good training advice Some skills to expect Transitions between walk, trot, and canter (no walk to canter or vice versa) Trot on a 10-12m circle Canter on a 16-18m circle Sitting trot (very limited, optional) Where to ride Kyle is in a 60m x 24m arena, but this lesson is easy to adapt to to a field or alternate arena size Before you ride Go for a hack or walk around the ring Consider placing markers at each end of your ring to indicate 4 meters off the wall (e.g., flower box, cone, etc.). Lesson plan 0:30–Walk around the arena in both directions 5:00–Trot around the arena in both directions followed by a 20-meter circle with transitions to the walk and back to the trot on the circle and 10-12-meter circles mixed in at the trot 17:20–Canter work on a 20-meter circle to a slightly smaller 18-meter circle 20:00–Canter to trot and back to canter on the 18-meter circle and then a 16-meter circle 22:50–Walk break 24:10–On the opposite lead, canter to trot and back to canter on the 18-meter circle and then a 16-meter circle 28:10–Trot around the arena 2-4 meters off the wall and work on walk transitions in both directions 30:40–Canter around the arena 4 meters off the wall while working on trot transitions in both directions 33:10–Walk and pat your horse! Time spent in each gait Walk: 7 minutes Trot: 15 minutes Canter: 12 minutes Meet Your Coach: Kyle Carter (Eventing) Kyle Carter competed in the 2008 Olympics and helped secure a silver medal for Canada in the 2010 World Equestrian Games. He He's known for his calm and insightful coaching style, and he brings years of experience to each lesson. Ready for more? Ride iQ members get unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride lessons, like this, hundreds of expert Q&As, and a community of riders and top coaches at their fingertips. For just $29.99/month or $299.99/year, you can elevate your training and enjoy the freedom to ride with expert support whenever you need it. Start your 14-day free trial at Ride-iQ.com and discover your personal best.

RIDE iQ FULL EPISODE | ASK AN EXPERT Did you know that Ride iQ has tons of amazing content to listen to when you're off your horse, too? This track is an episode Ask An Expert (AAE), a live weekly podcast that covers all sorts of equestrian topics. Ride iQ members are invited to submit questions ahead of time or attend the live podcast recording to get the answers they're looking for directly from the week's featured expert. This episode of AAE is a conditioning schedule workshop for pairs competing at Training level - Preliminary level in eventing. If you're not an event rider, this conversation is still super insightful and can be applied to the discipline of your choice. During the episode, Jon Holling will share 6-week conditioning schedule templates for each level and he'll go over how you can customize the schedule to your specific horse and circumstances. Meet Your Coach: Jon Holling Jon is a US 5* event rider. He coached the Area IV Young Rider team to multiple gold medals. He is Vice Chairman of the USEF Eventing Sport Committee and National Safety Officer for the US to the FEI. He is an ICP Level IV coach. About Ride iQ Ride iQ is a mobile app that gives everyone access to the world's best coaches and equestrian experts! For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

RIDE iQ FULL EPISODE | ASK AN EXPERT Did you know that Ride iQ has tons of amazing content to listen to when you're off your horse, too? This track is an episode Ask An Expert (AAE), a live weekly podcast that covers all sorts of equestrian topics. Ride iQ members are invited to submit questions ahead of time or attend the live podcast recording to get the answers they're looking for directly from the week's featured expert. This episode of AAE is a conditioning schedule workshop for pairs competing at Starter level - Novice level in eventing. If you're not an event rider, this conversation is still super insightful and can be applied to the discipline of your choice. During the episode, Jon Holling will share 6-week conditioning schedule templates for each level and he'll go over how you can customize the schedule to your specific horse and circumstances. Meet Your Coach: Jon Holling Jon is a US 5* event rider. He coached the Area IV Young Rider team to multiple gold medals. He is Vice Chairman of the USEF Eventing Sport Committee and National Safety Officer for the US to the FEI. He is an ICP Level IV coach. About Ride iQ Ride iQ is a mobile app that gives everyone access to the world's best coaches and equestrian experts! For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who feels like she isn't in control of the narrative or her physical state when she is riding. They discuss the process of tuning into sensation to help create a regulated nervous system so that she can feel safe and in control of her mind and body while riding. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her identify the misunderstandings she created as a young adult and learn to feel safe with those sensations so that she can thrive from a place of mind-body connection. Sign up for Natalie's workshop ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Sign up for Ride iQ ⁠⁠here

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is overwhelmed in the warmup ring at jumping competitions and wants to learn how to stay present in that environment. They discuss an experience she had as a kid where she was scared after a fall and didn't receive the support and security she needed to process that fear. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her turn towards fear so that she can heal her younger self and be one step closer to widening her nervous system's capacity to handle the warmup arena. Sign up for Natalie's workshop ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Sign up for Ride iQ ⁠⁠here

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who feels like regardless of how much progress she makes, she will never be a good enough rider. They discuss people's tendency to learn from a shame-based approach and the challenges of learning to ride with a trainer who sold a young and green horse to a beginner rider. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her heal from past experiences and recognize the misunderstanding that excellence is relative when, in reality, it comes within. Sign up for Natalie's workshop ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Sign up for Ride iQ ⁠⁠here

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is anticipating bad behavior during her rides and has become afraid over jumps, on the flat, and on hacks. They discuss the horse she had as a kid that frightened her and made her feel like she couldn't make progress, and the patterns were established from that experience. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help heal her younger self and find safety from within so that she can stay present and give her horse the benefit of the doubt. Sign up for Natalie's workshop ⁠here⁠ Sign up for Ride iQ ⁠here

In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is worried about what the future holds and just wants to enjoy every day with her horse. They discuss the misunderstandings that were established after her beloved pony was suddenly taken away when she was fifteen and how she worries that the same thing will happen with her current horse. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her heal from the experience she had when she was younger and learn to appreciate the present moment without worry. Sign up for Natalie's workshop here Sign up for Ride iQ here

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter Gray Peter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at Ride-iQ.com✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at Ride-iQ.com✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at Ride-iQ.com✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

In this dressage test playbook, world-renowned dressage judge Peter Gray goes movement-by-movement through the test. He describes how to execute the most accurate test and avoid common mistakes to get the best scores possible. Meet Your Coach: Peter GrayPeter was a judge at the 2022 FEI World Championships for Eventing in Pratoni, Italy. He is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. He has both ridden in and coached at the Olympics in the sport of eventing. ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠✨ For just $29.99/month, Ride iQ membership includes:

On today's show, we're chatting with the Ride IQ team on how you can use this nifty app to upskill your training game for you and your horse. We get the Making the Makeover update from riders, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch, and what's new with their Makeover hopefuls. We wrap up with a training tip from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations, and introduce you to our adoptable horse. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 127Hosts: Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Jody BuschNew Vocations Segment: HorseAdoption.org - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we're chatting with the Ride IQ team on how you can use this nifty app to upskill your training game for you and your horse. We get the Making the Makeover update from riders, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch, and what's new with their Makeover hopefuls. We wrap up with a training tip from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations, and introduce you to our adoptable horse. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 127Hosts: Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Jody BuschNew Vocations Segment: HorseAdoption.org - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

This session is the second within a 10-part series with Natalie Hummel. The series is designed for you, whether you're wanting to create a better relationship with your horse or take on a big goal. The sessions will help you clear your mind, understand your nervous system, and use your physical experiences to your advantage so you can have the best rides of your life. In each session, Natalie provides step-by-step guidance and tools to achieve your goals and overcome your internal and external blocks. With Natalie's help, you will get to know your unique nervous system and learn how to channel it to work for you rather than against you. In this episode, Natalie details how to calm your overactive mind. Natalie explains what's happening biologically when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and outside your window of capacity. She outlines signs you can look out for that indicate your nervous system is over aroused. Next, Natalie guides you through an exercise to help you calm your overactive mind. Meet Your Coach Natalie Hummel: Natalie is a transformative life coach who assists clients of all riding levels in conquering fear, doubt, and overwhelm. Listen to the full session and all other Ride iQ content by starting your free trial at Ride-iQ.com.

This session is the second within a 10-part series with Natalie Hummel. The series is designed for you, whether you're wanting to create a better relationship with your horse or take on a big goal. The sessions will help you clear your mind, understand your nervous system, and use your physical experiences to your advantage so you can have the best rides of your life. In each session, Natalie provides step-by-step guidance and tools to achieve your goals and overcome your internal and external blocks. With Natalie's help, you will get to know your unique nervous system and learn how to channel it to work for you rather than against you. In this episode, Natalie discusses changing the way people show up to their goals and common patterns people use to go after their goals. Natalie uses a visualization exercise to help you define your goals and approach them in a way that gives you a better chance of achieving them. Meet Your Coach Natalie Hummel: Natalie is a transformative life coach who assists clients of all riding levels in conquering fear, doubt, and overwhelm. Listen to the full session and all other Ride iQ content by starting your free trial at Ride-iQ.com.

On this special episode of Adulting with Horses, Natalie and I want to highlight some friends of ours with amazing small, women-owned businesses! Even better, they have each offered a special promotional discount, between 15-25% depending on the brand, for our listeners. We are joined in person by several of these wonderful brands so listen in to hear about them in their own words! Below is a list of our participants and what they are offering. For each website site, enter promo code AWH23 to get big savings this November 24-December 1st (or use their site wide sale!). Don't wait, you won't find savings like this anywhere else! Ride IQThe Ride iQ mobile app coaches you in real-time. Choose from hundreds of on-demand audio lessons to improve your position, try new exercises, and start seeing progress.Ready to roll through Dec 1. All new members will receive 30% off their first payment for any membership type. Sign up at Ride-iQ.com or go directly to the sign-up page, account.Ride-iQ.com. Monthly ($29.99/mo), quarterly ($79.99/qtr) and annual ($299.99/yr) memberships are all fair game for the promo, but you receive the biggest savings for the annual at $90 off! Here is a step-by-step sign-up guide for listeners to navigate the membership site. Veltri SportCreated by a fashion industry veteran and equestrian daughter, Veltri backpacks, belts, and accessories offer the synergy of fashion and function for both men and women through responsibly made, versatile, high-end products for the active lifestyle. Get your discount at www.veltrisport.com. BotoriBOTORI is on a mission to design comfortable and practical performance riding apparel that equestrians want to wear all day, every day. All riding tights, breeches, and BOTORI designed tops are proudly made in the USA. Use your promo code at www.botori.life. Dapplebay My mission is to infuse your life with a little extra horse girl magic. The designs you'll find here are the result of countless hours listening to customers like you and refining my products to meet the highest standards of quality and aesthetics. Explore Dapplebay and discover the perfect matchy set that brings you confidence in the ring, or find the perfect gift for your barn bestie. Get your discount at www.dapplebay.com. Zero Proof Horse Treats/ Barn Dog BitesZero Proof Horse Treats are an alcohol free horse snack that mimics the flavors of your favorite cocktails. Your horses will love them! Save the liquor for your own glass. Your horse can continue to blame their crazy antics on the wind, random plastic bags, or whatever else sets them off on a given day. They just can't blame it on the alcohol. Zero Proof Horse Treats and Barn Dog Bites are made with distillers grains from local Kentucky distilleries and a limited number of other ingredients, all which you can pronounce, so you can feel good feeding to your horses, donkeys, or other livestock. Use your discount code at

FULL LENGTH LESSON PREVIEW  |  Tack up and press play! ✅ Great for responsiveness, focus ✅ Includes several W/T/C transitions In this lesson, Kyle works on a lot of walk/trot and trot/canter transitions on a circle to encourage his horse to focus and refine his responsiveness to the aids. Before You Ride Nothing you need to see before you ride. Horse / Rider Experience Level This is a useful exercise for horses and riders of all levels. Pony Club Certification This lesson is well-suited for horse/rider pairs at a C-1 level or above. Horse Temperament This is a great exercise for horses that tend to get behind the leg. Lesson Preview 1:00: Walking around the arena, encouraging an active step 5:20: Trot work, around the arena, in both directions 7:50: Walk / trot transitions, on a 20-meter circle, in both directions 14:40: Canter work, 20-meter circle, trot/canter transitions, in both directions 19:30: Trotting, stretching forward trot 21:20: Walk, debrief and pat your horse! ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes: ⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠ Ride iQ Membership Includes: Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the Ride iQ mobile app and the complete library of 180+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday Visual support and video lessons: Many Ride iQ audio lessons are supported by a 45 second to 6-minute-long video. The app also has full video lessons for members to watch when they aren't riding In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts Weekly live virtual Office Hours: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach every week and can ask any questions they have Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really somethin'! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too! Invitations to Ride iQ events: These include sponsored course walks, competition parties, and special virtual events. Ya, you're VIP. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ.  By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

FULL LENGTH LESSON PREVIEW  |  Tack up and press play! ✅ Great for horses at any level ✅ Includes transitions between gaits and within the trot and canter In this lesson, Jon is riding a Trakehner named Prophet. Jon uses transitions to help the horse become more connected, through, and supple. Jon stays on a large circle to practice transitions between gaits and within the trot and canter. Arena Size / Specifications 20m x 60m arena Before You Ride Nothing to see before you ride. Horse / Rider Experience Level This is a useful exercise for horses and riders that are comfortable with collecting and lengthening the canter. Pony Club Certification This lesson is well-suited for horse/rider pairs at C-1 level or above. Horse Temperament This is a great exercise for all horse types. Lesson Preview 1:00: Walking around while Jon talks about the lesson 4:00: Walking, large circle, transition to halt, walk on, repeat 5:00: Trotting, large circle, ask them to stretch down, in both directions 8:30: Trotting, large circle, sit for 10 steps and then post, repeat in both directions 10:50: Cantering, large circle, transition to trot, transition to canter, repeat, in both directions 16:00: Walk break 17:30: Trotting, large circle, ride walk-trot transitions with only 3 steps of walk, in both directions 22:30: Cantering, large circle, lengthen and collect the stride, repeat in both directions 27:00: Walk and pat your horse! ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes: ⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠ Ride iQ Membership Includes: Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the Ride iQ mobile app and the complete library of 180+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday Visual support and video lessons: Many Ride iQ audio lessons are supported by a 45 second to 6-minute-long video. The app also has full video lessons for members to watch when they aren't riding In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts Weekly live virtual Office Hours: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach every week and can ask any questions they have Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really somethin'! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too! Invitations to Ride iQ events: These include sponsored course walks, competition parties, and special virtual events. Ya, you're VIP. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ.  By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

FULL LENGTH LESSON PREVIEW  |  Tack up and press play! ✅ Great for young horses that are working on basic lateral work ✅ Includes leg-yield at the trot, counter canter, and adjusting the canter stride In this lesson, Jon is riding a 5-year-old French bred horse named Irving. Jon focuses on suppling and bending in the warmup and then finishes the ride with some basic lateral work and counter canter. Arena Size / Specifications 20m x 60m arena Before You Ride Nothing to see before you ride. Horse / Rider Experience Level This is a useful exercise for horses and riders that are comfortable with counter canter. Pony Club Certification This lesson is well-suited for horse/rider pairs at C-2 level or above. Horse Temperament This is a great exercise for all horse types. Lesson Preview 1:00: Walking around while Jon talks about the lesson 4:00: Trotting, 20m circle, in both directions 9:00: Trotting, 20m circle, sit for 10 steps and then post, repeat in both directions 11:30: Cantering, 20m circle, in both directions 13:40: Walking, take a short break 17:00: Trotting, around the arena, ride walk-trot transitions, leg-yield across the diagonal, in both directions 19:00: Cantering, around the arena, ride counter canter, lengthen and collect on a circle, in both directions 23:30: Walk and pat your horse! ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes: ⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠ Ride iQ Membership Includes: Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the Ride iQ mobile app and the complete library of 180+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday Visual support and video lessons: Many Ride iQ audio lessons are supported by a 45 second to 6-minute-long video. The app also has full video lessons for members to watch when they aren't riding In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts Weekly live virtual Office Hours: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach every week and can ask any questions they have Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really somethin'! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too! Invitations to Ride iQ events: These include sponsored course walks, competition parties, and special virtual events. Ya, you're VIP. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ.  By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

FULL LENGTH LESSON PREVIEW  |  Tack up and press play! ✅ Great for improving rideability in the walk, trot, and canter ✅ Includes lengthening and collecting the trot and canter In this lesson, Jon is riding a 5-year-old French bred horse named Irving. Jon focuses on the quality of gaits and works on adjusting the stride on a circle. Arena Size / Specifications 20m x 60m arena Before You Ride Nothing to see before you ride. Horse / Rider Experience Level This is a useful exercise for horses and riders that are comfortable with adjusting the canter stride. Pony Club Certification This lesson is well-suited for horse/rider pairs at C-1 level or above. Horse Temperament This is a great exercise for all horse types. Lesson Preview 1:00: Walking around the arena, transitioning between walk and free walk 9:00: Trotting, 20m circle, sit for 10 steps and then post, in both directions 11:50: Cantering, 20m circle, in both directions 15:00: Trotting, 20m circle, collect and lengthen the stride, in both directions 19:45: Walking, take a short break 24:00: Cantering, 20m circle, spiral in and out, collect and lengthen the stride, in both directions 30:20: Walk and pat your horse! ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes: ⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠ Ride iQ Membership Includes: Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the Ride iQ mobile app and the complete library of 180+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday Visual support and video lessons: Many Ride iQ audio lessons are supported by a 45 second to 6-minute-long video. The app also has full video lessons for members to watch when they aren't riding In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts Weekly live virtual Office Hours: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach every week and can ask any questions they have Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really somethin'! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too! Invitations to Ride iQ events: These include sponsored course walks, competition parties, and special virtual events. Ya, you're VIP. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ.  By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

FULL LENGTH LESSON PREVIEW  |  Tack up and press play! ✅ Great for introducing half halts to green horses ✅ Includes W/T Jon is riding his green 5-year-old Kurt. Before You Ride Nothing you need to see before you ride. Horse / Rider Experience Level This is a useful exercise for green horses and/or riders. Pony Club Certification This lesson is well-suited for horse/rider pairs at a C-1 level or above. Horse Temperament This is a great exercise for all horse types. Lesson Preview Horse and rider should be warmed up prior to the lesson 4:30: Trot work, 20-meter circle, slow the gait as much as possible to a forward trot, in both directions 12:30: Trot work, around the arena, slow the trot and build the trot forward on the long side, in both directions 15:20: Walk, debrief and pat your horse! ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes: ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠ Ride iQ Membership Includes: Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the Ride iQ mobile app and the complete library of 180+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday Visual support and video lessons: Many Ride iQ audio lessons are supported by a 45 second to 6-minute-long video. The app also has full video lessons for members to watch when they aren't riding In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts Weekly live virtual Office Hours: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach every week and can ask any questions they have Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really somethin'! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too! Invitations to Ride iQ events: These include sponsored course walks, competition parties, and special virtual events. Ya, you're VIP. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ.  By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

FULL LENGTH LESSON PREVIEW  |  Tack up and press play! ✅ Great for straightness from inside leg to outside rein, rider position focused ✅ Includes stretching into the contact in W/T/C In this lesson, Ashley works on encouraging her horse to stretch straight into her outside contact in the walk, trot, and canter. Ashley really focuses on her own body positioning and her aids to get her horse's body straight. This is a great lesson for anyone looking to really concentrate on their position! Before You Ride Nothing you need to see before you ride. Horse / Rider Experience Level This is a useful exercise for horses and riders of all levels. Pony Club Certification This lesson is well-suited for horse/rider pairs at a C-1 level or above. Horse Temperament This is a great exercise for all horse types. Lesson Preview 1:00: Walking around the arena, working on moving forward and back in the walk, in both directions 11:50: Walking, around the arena, asking your horse to stretch forward 13:50: Trotting, around the arena, asking her horse to stretch forward in the trot, transition between a more collected trot to a stretched-out trot, in both directions 20:40: Trotting, 20-meter circle, sitting trot into a transition to canter 22:10: Cantering, 20-meter circle, pushing the horse to stretch forward into the outside rein 24:10: Walk and pat your horse! ✨Start your 14-day free trial and get full access to hundreds of lessons and podcast episodes: ⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠⁠ Ride iQ Membership Includes: Unlimited on-demand audio lessons: Access to the Ride iQ mobile app and the complete library of 180+ audio lessons with new lessons added every Tuesday Visual support and video lessons: Many Ride iQ audio lessons are supported by a 45 second to 6-minute-long video. The app also has full video lessons for members to watch when they aren't riding In-app private podcasts: Ride iQ private podcasts are both entertaining and educational including interviews with your favorite top riders and experts Weekly live virtual Office Hours: Members have direct access to a Ride iQ coach every week and can ask any questions they have Access to the private FB community: The camaraderie and sense of community within this group is really somethin'! You'll find Ride iQ coaches and founders here, too! Invitations to Ride iQ events: These include sponsored course walks, competition parties, and special virtual events. Ya, you're VIP. Release of Liability: In consideration of my use of this audio lesson provided by Ride iQ, I expressly agree and contract that Ride iQ and its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me or my horse as a result of the use of the audio lesson, regardless of whether such injuries result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Ride iQ.  By using this audio lesson, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me or my horse, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge Ride iQ, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising as a result of the use of said audio lesson. I understand and acknowledge that activities with horses, including the use of this audio lesson, involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.

Cofounding sisters Kinsey and Jessa Lux think they've found the next big opportunity in sports tech, audio lessons for horseback riders. But the equestrian market is way smaller than say, running or cycling. Is a passionate market enough to excite investors, or is Ride iQ too niche to become a billion dollar business? Today's investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond. To learn more about Kinsey and Jessa's equestrian startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Ride iQ show page. And for a deep dive on the companies featured on the show, subscribe to The Pitch Insider. Enjoying the podcast? Use this link to text a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long sit down with Kyle Carter, a very accomplished eventer and co-founder of Ride IQ, to talk horses. Topics are many and varied but include fitness and conditioning, relationship with the horse, the challenges of showing horses at the highest levels (spoiler alert: they're a lot like the problems we face at the lower levels), philosophy of sport, Ride IQ, and much more. Horse owners of all disciplines will want to listen to every minute of this fantastic discussion!

✨If you're ready for episode 4, it is already available in the Ride iQ app. ⁠⁠Start your free trial⁠⁠ and listen now.✨ **Content contains mature language** This is the fourth session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. This episode was recorded on July 17th, 2023. In the fourth and final episode, Natalie prompts the group to reflect on the last three sessions and analyze the progress they have made. In the fourth episode, they discuss various topics related to their takeaways from this process: • Learning to be vulnerable and uncomfortable in order to make progress. • Learning how to come back to neutral in their nervous system and psychology. • Analyzing everyone's strengths and the progress they've made within themselves. • The value in having each other as a support system. Join Natalie, Jon, Tamie, Will, and Sinead in this exciting conversation on progress. ✨Equestrian Mastermind is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Every membership includes a 2 week free trial. The next episode of Equestrian Mastermind has already been released in the Ride iQ app. Sign up at ⁠⁠account.ride-iq.com⁠⁠ and download Ride iQ in the iOS or Android app store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨

✨If you're ready for episode 4, it is already available in the Ride iQ app. ⁠⁠Start your free trial⁠⁠ and listen now.✨ **Content contains mature language** This is the third session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. This episode was recorded on May 15th, 2023. In the third episode, they discuss various topics related to the window of capacity and building a tolerance to nervous system sensation, including: • How each individual reacts when they get overwhelmed with stress or pressure. • Feeling the sensations that come with emotions and how it affects the nervous system and window of capacity. • A visualization exercise that focuses on finding and expanding the window of capacity. • The importance of approaching stressful situations from within your window of capacity. Join Natalie, Jon, Tamie, Will, and Sinead in this exciting conversation on the nervous system's window of capacity. ✨Equestrian Mastermind is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Every membership includes a 2 week free trial. The next episode of Equestrian Mastermind has already been released in the Ride iQ app. Sign up at ⁠⁠account.ride-iq.com⁠⁠ and download Ride iQ in the iOS or Android app store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨

✨If you love this episode and you're ready for episode 3, it is already available in the Ride iQ app. ⁠⁠⁠Start your free trial⁠⁠⁠ and listen now.✨ **Content contains mature language** This is the second session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. This episode was recorded on April 3rd, 2023. In the second episode, they discuss various topics related to their relationship with fear and learning to embrace it including: • What would they want out of the sport if fear wasn't a factor? • A realistic view of the challenges professionals face in their personal and professional lives. • A visualization exercise that gives clarity to what type of support each person needs. • Figuring out the next steps to get past any roadblocks and closer to a goal. Join Natalie, Jon, Tamie, Will, and Sinead in this exciting conversation on embracing fear. ✨Equestrian Mastermind is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Every membership includes a 2 week free trial. The next episode of Equestrian Mastermind has already been released in the Ride iQ app. Sign up at ⁠account.ride-iq.com⁠ and download Ride iQ in the iOS or Android app store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨

✨If you love this episode, we have good news! The second episode is already availble in the Ride iQ app. Start your free trial and listen now.✨ This is the first session of Equestrian Mastermind with top riders Sinead Halpin Maynard, Jon Holling, Tamie Smith, and Will Faudree guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. Natalie prompts the group to talk about the visions they have for their career and what might stand in the way of their success. In the first episode, they discuss various topics related to inner and outer goals and the steps they must take to achieve those goals: • What would they want out of the sport if fear wasn't a factor? • A realistic view of the challenges professionals face in their personal and professional lives. • A visualization exercise that gives clarity to what type of support each person needs. • Figuring out the next steps to get past any roadblocks and closer to a goal. Join Natalie, Jon, Tamie, Will, and Sinead in this exciting conversation on gaining perspective. ✨Equestrian Mastermind is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Every membership includes a 2 week free trial. The next episode of Equestrian Mastermind has already been released in the Ride iQ app. Sign up at account.ride-iq.com and download Ride iQ in the iOS or Android app store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Olympic event rider and Ride iQ coach and co-founder Kyle Carter. Kyle Carter is a Canadian 5* event rider that won a team silver medal at the 2010 Kentucky World Equestrian Games, team silver at the 2007 Rio Pan Am Games, and competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, all on his horse Madison Park. Kyle also placed second in 1999 Rolex Kentucky CCI4*-L. Kyle served as the coach for the Guatemalan and Venezuelan eventing teams and holds the record for coaching the most gold medalist at the FEI North American Youth Championships. In this episode, Kyle discusses various topics related to the factors that make a successful rider, including: • Taking over the late Jimmy Wofford's role of writing predictions for the Chronicle of the Horse. • The challenge riders face when it comes to finding owners that will support their dream of winning medals and finishing top 10 in 5*'s. • Comparing different rider's performances at Kentucky vs Badminton and the role that horsemanship plays in winning. • Dealing with difficult horses and creating a working relationship that allows the rider to understand the horse. • The factors that make a truly great cross-country horse. Join Kyle and Sinead in this exciting conversation on staying true to yourself and the horse.

✨In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com/Quiz.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Karl Slezak is a Canadian 5* event rider that recently won the CCI 4*-S at the Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event on Hot Bobo. Karl discovered eventing at the age of 15 and has gone on to develop numerous horses up the levels, many of them finishing top 10 at the CCI 4* level. Karl represented Canada at the 2002 North American and Young Rider Championships on Private Ryan, the first horse he trained to the 3* level. Karl won a team bronze medal at the 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru on Fernhill Wishes and he continues to be on the Canadian Eventing team short and long lists. In this episode, Karl discusses various topics related to his success competing at the 4* and 5* levels, including: • Winning the 4*-S at Kentucky and looking back on his overall experience. • The new era of the Canadian high-performance program and the progress it's made in the past few years. • The differences in the level of competition and crowds at horse trial in England vs the US or Canada. • Improving his horse's confidence on cross country and helping them overcome their fear of crowds. • Leaving Canada and starting a business in the US during the pandemic. • Improving his performance by learning to relieve pressure and stay cool in high stress situations. Join Karl and Sinead in this exciting conversation on becoming a top Canadian event rider. ✨Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Visit ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠ to get started.✨

✨In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/Quiz.⁠ ✨ On today's episode, Sinead is joined by German Olympic event rider Bettina Hoy. Bettina has competed for Germany in multiple Olympics games, World Championships, and European Championships. She was the first German woman in a championship and rode in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and 2004 Athens Olympics. Bettina has been incredibly successful on multiple horses, one of them being Ringwood Cockatoo. This pair won team bronze at the Blenheim European Championships in 2005, team gold at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, and individual bronze at the 2007 European Championships. Bettina was the coach for the Dutch eventing team from 2017-2019. She also coached the Mars Bromont Rising U25 Grant Program in 2022. In this episode, Bettina discusses various topics related to her career as a rider and coach, including: • Her father's influence on her riding career from a young age. • Being naïve about pressure early in her career and eventually realizing that she needed to work harder. • Her approach to teaching feel and the value in having a trainer occasionally ride your horse. • Knowing that the sport was not about physical strength but understanding your horse and being able to adjust to the situation. • Dealing with different personalities as a coach and realizing that not everyone is as determined or willing to learn as they could be. • Using rider fitness to minimize miscommunication between you and your horse, establish a correct position, and teach your brain to talk to certain parts of your body. ✨Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/quiz⁠. ✨

✨In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/Quiz.⁠ ✨ On today's episde, Sinead is joined by Canadian Olympic event rider Mike Huber. Mike is a 5* event rider that has been at the top of the sport from a young age. He finished 13th at the 1978 World Championships at only 18 years old, making him one of the youngest riders ever named to an international team. Mike competed at the 1980 Olympic Games aboard Gold Chip and won an individual gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games on Quartermaster. Mike served as President of the USEA from 1993 to 1995, was a chairman of the USEF Eventing Performance Committee from 2001 to 2008, and served as an Olympic selector from 1996 to 2000. Mike also found success coaching the Area V Young Rider Team for 20 years. He was inducted into the USEA Eventing Hall of Fame in 2015. In this episode, Mike discusses various topics related to his career and the evolution of high-performance eventing, including: • How fitness work has evolved to keep the horses sounder for longer while still optimizing their fitness. • Trying different disciplines as a kid created a great foundation and taught him a variety of techniques. • The lessons Mike learned in his residency program with Jack Le Groff. • Allowing riders to choose their individual coach vs having a team coach that works with everyone. • The evolution of the thoroughbred horse in eventing. ✨Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/quiz⁠. ✨

✨In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/Quiz.⁠ ✨ On today's episode, Sinead is joined by Hannah Klep, 4* event rider, EA NCAS coach, and Ride IQ coach. Hannah is a successful Australian event rider and has competed to the 4* level on her OTTB Reprieve. This pair also represented Australia at the Oceania Championships in New Zealand in 2019. Hannah is on the National Eventing Youth Recognition Squad and has a string of horses that she is bringing up the levels. She started her own training and coaching business in 2019 and is an EA NCAS (Eventing Australia National Coaching Accreditation Scheme) coach. In this episode, Hannah discusses topics related to coaching and her journey to being a FEI event rider, including: • The racehorse industry in Australia and her experience riding racehorses. • The coaching certification process in Australia and the benefit of having that qualification. • How she started eventing and quickly moved up the levels. • Hannah's experience competing in her first 4* and learning how to cope with the pressure. • Common themes in coaching and the lessons she has learned as a coach. • Her future goals for riding and coaching. ✨Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/quiz⁠. ✨

✨psssst! There's a special offer at the beginning of this episode!✨ In this episode of In Stride, Sinead is joined by Prue Barrett, 5* Australian event rider, Equestrian Australia National Performance Director for eventing, and Ride iQ coach. Prue has represented Australia in two World Equestrian Games and was shortlisted for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Prue led the Australian Eventing Team to a win at the 2016 Aachen CHIO Nations Cup and a Team Bronze Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In this episode, Prue discusses several topics related to coaching and team management, including: • The challenges of being a team coach • Her managing style and approach to managing a team • Having the funding and management to improve performance • The pressure of being a coach compared to a rider • Her perspective on why there are more men than women in coaching • Her experience collecting data to help select a team • How she has created a team that allows the individual to shine Enjoy! ✨Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at ⁠Ride-iQ.com/quiz⁠. ✨

✨psssst! There's a special offer at the beginning of this episode!✨ In this episode of In Stride, Sinead and Tik Maynard are joined by Dan James, a highly accomplished horse trainer with expertise in multiple disciplines, but is best known for his exceptional work in liberty training. Dan James is a world-renowned trainer who won the Road to the Horse International Colt Starting World Championship in 2012 and the “Way of the Horse” at Equitana Asia Pacific in 2008. He is also a finalist of Mustang Makeover and has won numerous Freestyle Reining Championships. Additionally, Dan's horses have been featured in many TV shows, films, and photography projects, making him a well-respected figure in the equine industry. In this episode, Dan James discusses various topics related to horse training, including: The challenges of shifting between disciplines The lack of information on liberty training compared to other disciplines like dressage or jumping His mindset for training versus performing His experience working in equine entertainment His approach to horsemanship clinics and what a typical session looks like The importance of realizing that less is more when it comes to horse training The advantages of liberty work and the opportunities it can open up Join Dan, Tik, and Sinead in this exciting conversation on horse training and liberty work. ✨Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at Ride-iQ.com/Quiz. ✨

✨ In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ. With Ride iQ, you can take a lesson with a top coach anytime you want through access to hundreds of listen-while-you-ride audio lessons. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at Ride-iQ.com/Quiz.✨ Lauren Sprieser is a renowned international grand prix dressage rider, trainer, and blogger for the Chronicle of the Horse. With her experience producing numerous FEI horses and riders, Lauren is a respected authority in the dressage world. In this episode of In Stride, Lauren shares her insights on a range of topics related to building a successful career in the equestrian industry. Topics Equestrian business models Syndicates Money conversations in dressage Managing employer-employee relationships Burnout Handling adversity Defining success for yourself Join host Sinead and Lauren as they delve into the bigger picture of achieving success in the equestrian world. ✨ Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by some of the world‘s best coaches. Membership also includes weekly invitations to Office Hours (Q&A with an equestrian expert), access to exclusive podcasts, dressage test playbooks, and more. All for only $29.99/month. Every sign up includes a 14-day no-risk free trial. Get your personalized lesson recommendations at Ride-iQ.com/Quiz. ✨