In this episode we cover:

• The true cost of buying Grand Prix horse
• Julia shares all the details from a $10M+ barn party in San Diego
• Laura reveals her must-haves if she ever owned a barn
• A new rule on wearing headphones while riding sparks debate
• Comparing the cost of showing in Europe vs. the U.S.

In this episode we cover:

• We’re kicking off our trainer interview series with Las Vegas-based professional rider and trainer, Jennifer Vancheri Porter.
• Learn how to build a business plan for launching a training program
• Hear about Jennifer’s dual career as a trainer and Private Risk Advisor
• Get her go-to plan for horse show prep
• And the big question: Can you actually make money with horses?

Follow Jennifer and her barn on Instagram at jjsporthorsesusa

In this episode we discuss:

• Laura’s biz travel adventures and favorite airports.
• Watchouts with the pricing when buying horses in Europe.
• Why the horse that Julia was close to purchasing fell through.
• What Julia learned is a must have for any future PPE.
• The risk of buying a horse with a heart murmur.

In this episode we discuss:

• Laura and Molly are in studio while Julia celebrates Mother’s Day in Cabo
• Laura being mistaken for the barn manager and giving unsolicited advice to fellow riders.
• Horse wellness updates on Annie’s eye and Garcon’s tendon
• FEI 2025 Sport Forum introduces safety vest research and a new Equine Welfare Plan
• USHJA Listening Tour raises concerns about horse welfare and overuse in competition

In this episode Laura discusses:

• Laura’s solo this week—Julia’s in Del Mar visiting her sister Katie, and Molly’s celebrating Reese’s 2nd birthday.
• An update on Julia’s horse shopping trip.
• Why Laura chose a career in sales.
• The story of Laura’s first horse, Guverner—and the heartbreaking event that changed everything about how she is as a horse owner.

Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of animal cruelty.

In this episode, we cover a serious story out of Las Vegas: the recent death of Dr. Frehner, a veterinarian who had been facing accusations of animal cruelty.

We discuss:

• Our personal history and experiences with Dr. Frehner as a local vet.
• The dangers of rushing to judgment based on short clips without full context.
• How public backlash can spiral — and how we can encourage healthy dialogue instead of fueling cancel culture.
• The ethics of posting videos from veterinary or training sessions — are people asking for permission?

In this episode we discuss:

• Julia’s recent trip to the U.K. to find her next horse — and whether Europe really has better quality horses than the U.S.
• The barn vibes abroad: what’s different, what’s better, and what totally caught Julia off guard
• The logistics of booking a horse broker and what to expect
• Watch outs when shopping overseas (hint: the exchange rate)
• How Julia overcame the nerves of trying horses in front of strangers in a foreign country.

In this episode we discuss:

• How to make an exit from a barn without burning bridges (yes, it’s possible!)
• Signs it might be time to move on — and how to trust your gut
• Julia’s deep dive into the art of reading horse names
• The equestrian item Molly couldn’t resist… and paid full retail price for.