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Horse Person

by Caroline Culbertson · English · Sport

Being a horse person is like this: the more you learn, the more you realize you know nothing... at all. So, with all the different "bubbles" of the horse world, how can we all get into the same room to share a little bit of curiosity, perspective, and humanity with each other? Welcome to Horse Perso

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 53 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026 · 51 min

Want to Ride Into Your 80s? Start Training for It Now, with Nina Hammarström Thornberg

The Middle Aged Horsewoman Series is proudly presented by Kalio Equestrian Skincare , high-performance skincare created for riders. Visit kalioequestrian.com and use code HORSEPERSON15 for 15% off your order sitewide. We plan our horses' workouts, obsess over their soundness, and carefully manage their recovery. But how much thought do we give the body sitting in the saddle? In this installment of our Middle Aged Horsewoman Series, Caroline and Beth sit down with trainer and biomechanics expert Nina Hammarstrom Thornberg to explore how to build the strength, mobility, balance, and…

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23 Sep 2026 · 55 min
She Thought She'd Lost Her Nerve in the Saddle: The Midlife Shift Riders Need to Understand with Steph Bradley
This episode is presented by Kalio Equestrian Skincare, the title sponsor of our Middle-Aged Rider Series. High-performance skincare created specifically for riders and trusted by 5,000+ equestrians and counting. Use discount code HORSEPERSON15 for 15% off your order at www.kalioequestrian.com At 52, Steph Bradley was an advanced dressage rider who suddenly found herself too frightened to canter her safe, familiar horse. She was also experiencing debilitating hip pain and had been told she would eventually need a hip replacement. Five years later, after recognizing the role hormonal changes…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Your Brain Has Changed: How Middle Age Can Make You a Better Rider, with Dr. Jenny
This episode is sponsored by Kalio Equestrian Skincare. High performance skincare for riders, trusted by 5000+ riders and counting. www.kalioequestrian.com Welcome to the first installment of our Middle-Aged Rider Series, where we're exploring how to ride better, feel better, and stay in the sport we love as our bodies, brains, and lives change. We're kicking things off with sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser to unpack why riding can feel different in middle age. But before you click away, it's not all bad! There's actually a lot of good news, and we dive into it in this series. From…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
REBROADCAST: America's Wild Horses with Clare Staples of Skydog Sanctuary
This episode is sponsored by Hooves and Paws. Get 15% off by using this URL: www.hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson With America's wild horses back in the national conversation, we're revisiting our conversation with Clare Staples, founder of Skydog Sanctuary and one of the country's most recognizable wild horse advocates. She discusses the deep spiritual connection she feels with horses, the challenges of running a sanctuary, and the importance of preserving wild horse families. Clare also touches on the legislative landscape affecting wild horses and her efforts to inspire change through…
12 Aug 2026 · 49 min
How Is Anyone Affording This? You Called In!
Get 26% off a membership to ClipMyHorse.tv JUST in time to watch the FEI World Championships in Aachen! Go here ( https://go.cmh.tv/horse- person/ ) and use code HPAACHEN26 for your discount. We asked, you called in! How do horse people actually afford this sport? In this special anonymous episode, horse people from across the financial spectrum share what they earn, what their horses really cost, the sacrifices they make, & how money shapes their experience in the sport. Let's look at the financial realities, worries, and philosophies that horse people have - and the questions we're too…
5 Aug 2026 · 59 min
Why Your Horse Feels Heavy in the Hand (It Might Be the Thoracic Sling) with Vet Physiotherapist Calli Charles
Get 26% off a membership to ClipMyHorse.tv JUST in time to watch the FEI World Championships in Aachen! Go here and use code HPAACHEN26 for your discount. If your horse feels heavy in the hand, struggles with transitions, trips, or just doesn't seem to move as freely as they should, the thoracic sling could be part of the answer. Veterinary physiotherapist Calli Charles ( @vetphysiophyle ) joins us to explain what the thoracic sling actually is, how it influences movement and performance, and how to recognize signs of dysfunction in your own horse. We also discuss the role of conformation,…
29 Jul 2026 · 28 min
Horse Person Mini: Irene Neuwirth on the Hunter Ring, Jewlery & Second Acts
This episode is sponsored by Hooves and Paws. Get 15% off by using this URL: www.hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson Every so often, we bring you a lighter conversation with someone whose love of horses has shaped their life in unexpected ways. This week, Beth sits down with award-winning jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth to talk about rediscovering horses as an adult, building a world-class creative business, developing young hunters, and why riding has made her a better entrepreneur. It's a fun conversation about ambition, creativity, and embracing your inner horse girl, no matter where life takes…
22 Jul 2026 · 42 min
Booked with Beth: MARE by Emily Haworth-Booth
When people ask horse people why we love horses so deeply, it feels impossible to explain. In this first episode of Booked with Beth , a new series where Beth Behrs sits down with authors writing about horses, she talks with Emily Haworth-Booth, author of the extraordinary memoir MARE . What begins as a conversation about a book quickly becomes something much bigger: an exploration of grief, identity, menopause, creativity, womanhood, and the mysterious way horses seem to restore something essential in us. Emily shares the deeply personal story that inspired MARE , from navigating early…
15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Becky Moody: Good Horses (and Riders) Are Built, Not Discovered
This episode is proudly sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services It's easy to assume Olympic horses look like future champions from the very beginning, but Becky Moody's didn't. Of the 3 horses she had at the time, her future Olympic mount was actually the least impressive. From evaluating young horses to creating positive tension instead of stress, British Olympian Becky Moody explains the principles that guide her training, coaching, and horse selection. She shares why trainability often beats brilliance, how to develop more independence as a rider, and what she…
3 Jun 2026 · 53 min
The Wilder Way: Eva zu Beck on Horse Trekking + the Courage to Live Differently
This episode is sponsored by Hooves & Paws. Go to www.hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson to get 15% off your order! In this episode, adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck joins us for a conversation about freedom, discomfort, curiosity, and what it means to feel truly alive. We discuss her solo horseback trek across Mongolia (and yes, we got into the logistics, which made the planner type A in us slightly panic), the lessons horses have taught her about wildness and resilience, and why she's intentionally "rewilding" every part of her life... from where she lives…
24 May 2026 · 38 min
The Dover Saddlery Collapse, And Who's Left in Its Wake
For decades, Dover Saddlery was part of the fabric of horse sport in America. But after store closures, liquidation, and reports of unpaid vendors sent shockwaves through the equestrian industry, bigger questions began to emerge. In this episode, Caroline sits down with Piper Klemm , publisher of The Plaid Horse , to unpack how the story unfolded behind the scenes, what private equity's growing presence in horse sport could mean for the future of the industry, and why this moment may reveal deeper economic fragilities within equestrian sport itself. Read Piper's piece about this topic HERE
13 May 2026 · 47 min
The Internet's Favorite Horse Girl: Esme Higgs
This episode is proudly sponsored by Hooves and Paws. Go to hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson or use code HP15 for 15% off your order. No shipping minimums, 365-day return policy, hundreds of thousands of happy customers. Esme Higgs grew up as a shy horse-crazy kid in a non-horsey family. But as a teenager, she persuaded her parents to film her on her horse who had a knack for picking up the wrong lead. She wanted to see if she could figure out why he was picking up the wrong lead, but then her phone ran low on storage. "No problem," she thought. "I'll upload it to Youtube to free up storage."…
6 May 2026 · 49 min
Better Riding Starts in Your Seat: A Physio's Perspective
This episode is sponsored by Hooves and Paws . Use code HP15 for 15% off your order. Let's just get this out of the way: There is no such thing as a symmetrical rider. In this episode, we're joined by physiotherapist and rider Maeve Sheridan, and we go deep into the rider's seat. We talk about why it matters so much and why many of us are chasing the wrong things when we try to "fix" it. We talk about: Why every single rider has asymmetries and why that's not a failure What your seat really is from a mechanical standpoint How your pelvis, hips, and breath affect your horse more than you…
29 Apr 2026 · 59 min
Beyond Heartland: The Real Life of Amber Marshall
This episode is proudly sponsored by Hooves and Paws. Go to hoovesandpaws.com/horseperson or use code HP15 for 15% off your order. No shipping minimums, 365-day return policy, hundreds of thousands of happy customers. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69dfae47-e58c-8333-9041-7be529e6067d-11" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> For nearly two decades, Amber Marshall has shaped how millions of people see horses through Heartland. B ut who is she beyond the…
22 Apr 2026 · 52 min
The Ride After Loss: Starting Over with a New Horse, with Dr. Jenny Susser
After losing all three of her horses within a year, sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser returns to share what it really looks like to begin again. In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological reality of getting back in the saddle after loss, from the unexpected voice in your head telling you to "get off," to the brain's need for familiarity, certainty, and control. Dr. Jenny breaks down how to distinguish fear from intuition, how your nervous system impacts your riding, and why starting over can feel so overwhelming even for experienced riders. We also talk about practical…
15 Apr 2026 · 53 min
Most of Us Aren't Riding 6-Figure Horses (And That's Okay) - with Maddie Houser of @theblondeandthebay_
This episode is sponsored by Corro. Click here and use code horsewoman15 at checkout. There's a version of this sport that tells you success looks one way: the right horse, the right path, the right goals. And then there's real life, especially as adult amateurs. We have financial hurdles, time constraints, and changing priorities, It's time to embrace that. In this conversation, Madelyn Houser of @theblondeandthebay_ got really honest about her journey from losing her confidence, to completely redefining what success looks like as an amateur rider riding unconventional horses in the sport…
8 Apr 2026 · 59 min
From the Tevis Cup to Hollywood: Glynn Turman on a Life Shaped by Horses
This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian - luxury equestrian apparel without the luxury price tag. Use code horseperson15 for 15% off your order at checkout. In this episode, Beth sits down with Emmy Award-winning actor and lifelong horseman Glynn Turman to explore the deep connection between presence, acting, and horses. From growing up in New York City sneaking off to ride in Central Park stables to competing in endurance races like the Tevis Cup and stepping into the rodeo world, he shares how horses have been a constant grounding force throughout the highs and uncertainties of his…
1 Apr 2026 · 43 min
The Story Behind the Story: Inside Sarah Maslin Nir's Investigation of Jimmy A. Williams and George Morris
If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse in sport, visit #WeRideTogether for crisis resources. Trigger Warning - This episode discusses sexual abuse. In 2018 and 2019, two of the most powerful figures in horse sport were banned for abusing minors. Today's guest tells us how she shined a light on the abuse for the world - outside of just our insular horse world - to see. In this episode, investigative journalist Sarah Maslin Nir takes us inside how those stories were uncovered with a detail most people would have missed (shout out to the incredible Mollie Bailey who first reported on…
18 Mar 2026 · 55 min
What Will It Take to Make Equestrian Sport Mainstream? With Frankie Thieriot
This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian - luxury equestrian apparel without the luxury price tag. Use code horseperson15 for 15% off your order at checkout. What would it take for equestrian sport to become mainstream? Caroline sits down with Frankie Thieriot - founder of Athletux, upper-level event rider, and longtime commentator - to explore what's really holding the sport back. We talk storytelling and vulnerability, sponsorship and social media. We unpack how equestrian sport is evolving and what riders, brands, and media need to do to grow it. In this episode: Why storytelling is…
11 Mar 2026 · 59 min
Back to Basics: The Foundation That Fixes Everything with Amelia Newcomb
This episode is supported by Nordic Autofeed. Use HP10 for a 10% discount to support your horse's gastric health through consistently timed hay feedings. Go to www.NordicAutofeed.com What does "go back to the basics" actually mean beyond the cliché? Caroline and Beth sit down with USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix rider Amelia Newcomb of Amelia Newcomb Dressage to break that phrase down into clear, actionable steps. Amelia shares the three core areas she always returns to when something isn't working: groundwork, rider position, and the dressage training scale. From the simple but powerful…
4 Mar 2026 · 45 min
Brain First, Bravery Second: Concussion Science for Riders
This episode is sponsored by Nikovian . Use code horseperson15 for 15% off your order at checkout. This episode is also supported by Nordic Autofeed . Use code HP10 for a 10% discount. Go here to learn more and take a crucial step in supporting your horse's gut health with timed, consistent forage feeding. In this episode, Caroline sits down with Dr. Erica Gaertner, a board-certified sports medicine physician and former professional equestrian, to break down what every rider needs to understand about concussions. What actually qualifies as a concussion? How have treatment protocols evolved…
25 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Beth Behrs: From Two Broke Girls to Dressage, Facing Anxiety, & Becoming a Beginner Again
This episode is supported by Nordic Autofeed . Use HP10 for a 10% discount to support your horse's gastric health through consistently timed hay feedings. When actress Beth Behrs joined Horse Person as full-time co-host, we knew we had to flip the mic and tell her story. In this candid conversation, Beth opens up about her journey from overnight fame on hit show Two Broke Girls to finding healing and purpose in the horse world. She shares how panic attacks led her to equine therapy with Cassandra Ogier's Reflective Horse program, why rescuing her first mare changed her life, and how dressage…
18 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
REBROADCAST: Social Media, Spirituality, and Stepping Away from Sport (Kinda) with Anna Buffini
This episode was originally published on The Horsewoman's Almanac on Oct 01, 2025. We're re-sharing it here following the news that Anna has fully stepped back from Dressage and is leasing her horses out to Sofie Holmes and Ashley Donadt. Next week, we'll return to our regularly scheduled Horse Person content. Anna Buffini is a professional dressage rider who has competed for the U.S. Dressage Team in 5 nations cups following an extremely successful junior career. She's inspiring and educating horse people everywhere through her huge social media presence, and is just one of our favorite…
11 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
You & Your Horse's Brain: How Understanding the Type of Horse You Have Can Change Your Training, with Leo Rauscher
This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. In this ep of Horse Person, Caroline is joined by horse behaviorist and trainer, Leo Rauscher, whose work has influenced some of the top show jumpers in the world like Daniel Deusser, Lorenzo de Luca, Luciana Diniz, and Ashlee Bond. Leo's philosophy centers on the idea that horses are always communicating, and nearly everything they do is driven by self-preservation. Together, we challenge the assumption that pushy, tense, spooky, or "checked out" behavior is a dominance or respect problem. Instead, Leo invites us…
4 Feb 2026 · 41 min
Warwick Schiller Has Changed Lots of People and Horses. He Had to Change Himself, Too.
This episode is presented by Corro. Use code horsewoman15 at checkout for $15 off your order. What if true strength in horsemanship isn't control—but awareness? Today, internationally respected horseman, author, podcaster and clinician Warwick Schiller shares how his journey with horses led him to question traditional training, emotional suppression, and the classic cowboy archetype. What began as a search for better horse behavior became a deeper exploration of vulnerability, intention, and how our internal state directly affects the horse. Warwick opens up about the horse that challenged…
28 Jan 2026 · 54 min
High Performance Care Without a High Performance Budget with Dr. Erica Lacher
This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. Go to www.connaway.net to learn about how you can protect your horse. Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher's eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials , is now available, and you can use code CAROLINE for $20 off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health . Most of us are feeling the financial squeeze of maintaining horses and wanting to do our absolute best by them in the midst of the cost of everything rising. So, one of the big things we have to…
21 Jan 2026 · 50 min
She Wasn't the Trainer's Kid. She Didn't Start Young. She Still Went to the Olympics.
This episode is proudly sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services Irish Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle didn't come from money or an equestrian legacy. In fact, when she decided to give serious dressage training a go in her mid-20s, she was working in retail. Abi has overcome far more in her 40 years than many people, including extreme domestic abuse, the death of her brother, mental health struggles, and more. She speaks in this episode about what changed when someone close to her finally said, 'You don't have to live like this,' and she began to take her mental health…
19 Jan 2026 · 9 min
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: What's Happening with Horse Person?
Caroline is joined by a special guest to announce a change about the show. Weigh in - we want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @horsepersonpodcast or email me - caroline[AT]horsepersonpodcast.com
19 Dec 2025 · 31 min
Matt Brown and Cecily Clark Address Horse Abuse in an Open Letter to the Equestrian Community
Today I'm going to do something a little different on the podcast and I'm going to read a letter written to the equestrian community by husband and wife team Matt Brown and Cecily Clark. Matt and Cecily were one of the first interviews I did for this podcast, and I really enjoy their perspective and respect their willingness to put bold ideas and statements forward, especially with regard to horse welfare and social license. Matt is a member of the U.S. Eventing Team and five-star competitor. He was an alternate for the Olympic team in eventing and also develops young horses for sport.…
15 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Clare Staples of Skydog Sanctuary Found Her Purpose Protecting America's Wild Horses
This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian . Use code horseperson15 for 15% off at checkout. This episode first appeared on The Horsewoman's Almanac. Click here to subscribe to that show - for free! In this episode, Clare Staples shares her journey from a horse-loving child in England to becoming a leading advocate for wild horses in America. She discusses the deep spiritual connection she feels with horses, the challenges of running a sanctuary, and the importance of preserving wild horse families. Clare also touches on the legislative landscape affecting wild horses and her efforts to…

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Horse Person is a English sport podcast from Caroline Culbertson. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Caroline Culbertson
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 53 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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