Inside Equine Minds by EqPI Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:40:27 -0400 https://www.equineperformanceidentities.com en-us © 2026 Inside Equine Minds by EqPI yes Support this Podcast 681361d5-e5dd-5ca5-bbed-1d820c113fbb EqPI - Equine Performance Identities episodic false Get to know the personalities of the most successful horses of different disciplines. Learn how their personalities influence the way they are managed, trained, and their overall success.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) horse, horses, equine, equestrian, personality, behavior, profiling, horse training, horsemanship, horseback riding, horse showing EqPI - Equine Performance Identities https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cwtm2uq3xjarayvqiw3z06hdmcnu?.jpg Inside Equine Minds by EqPI https://www.equineperformanceidentities.com Kaitlin Hendry Goodluck Suncat: From Wild to World Champion Goodluck Suncat: From Wild to World Champion Untouched to world champion in less than 72 hours? That's the story of Goodluck Suncat, newly nicknamed Rumor. Tik Maynard, defending world champion, partnered with this borderline feral, three-year-old Quarter Horse at the 2025 Road to the Horse to clinch the World Championship of Colt Starting. Tik (of Copperline Equestrian) and Chelsea Canedy (of Unexpected Farm and proud new owner of this cuddle bug) join me to give the inside scoop of Rumor's personality and dish on what it takes to turn a green youngster into a champion. Spoiler alert: it’s not just talent—it’s trust, timing, and a touch of luck.

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]]> Untouched to world champion in less than 72 hours? That's the story of Goodluck Suncat, newly nicknamed Rumor. Tik Maynard, defending world champion, partnered with this borderline feral, three-year-old Quarter Horse at the 2025 Road to the Horse to clinch the World Championship of Colt Starting. Tik (of Copperline Equestrian) and Chelsea Canedy (of Unexpected Farm and proud new owner of this cuddle bug) join me to give the inside scoop of Rumor's personality and dish on what it takes to turn a green youngster into a champion. Spoiler alert: it’s not just talent—it’s trust, timing, and a touch of luck.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-17210482 Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2719 Low Independence, High Extraversion, High Stability, Low Structure 2 10 full false Zhaplin Langholt: Seeing... TRIPLE?! Zhaplin Langholt: Seeing... TRIPLE?! Zhaplin is a standout in the Adult Amateur Grand Prix dressage scene, best known as the accomplished partner of Charlotte Jorst of Kastel Denmark. But beyond his success in the ring, Zhaplin has gained attention for something even more (or less?) unique—his clones! In this episode, Charlotte shares insights into Zhaplin’s personality as a Grand Prix champion and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his genetic doubles, Led Zhaplin and Stairway to Heaven. Tune in to hear how these equine copycats are living up to the legacy encoded in their DNA. 

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]]> Zhaplin is a standout in the Adult Amateur Grand Prix dressage scene, best known as the accomplished partner of Charlotte Jorst of Kastel Denmark. But beyond his success in the ring, Zhaplin has gained attention for something even more (or less?) unique—his clones! In this episode, Charlotte shares insights into Zhaplin’s personality as a Grand Prix champion and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his genetic doubles, Led Zhaplin and Stairway to Heaven. Tune in to hear how these equine copycats are living up to the legacy encoded in their DNA. 

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-17130530 Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2778 High Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, Situational Structure 2 9 full false Clovercroft's Hero of the Heart: The Sire of Pony Dreams Come True Clovercroft's Hero of the Heart: The Sire of Pony Dreams Come True With a breeding career spanning two decades, "Hero" of Clovermeade Welsh Ponies has quite literally been at the beginning of many a child's pony fairytale. As a three-time Pony Hunter Sire of the Year and helping his breeder Cheryl Patton grasp the Pony Hunter Breeder of the Year title eight times - that's right... EIGHT - his legacy speaks for itself. Cheryl joins as our guest with her daughter Elizabeth to share what it is about Hero's personality that makes him such a stud - pun 100% intended.

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]]> With a breeding career spanning two decades, "Hero" of Clovermeade Welsh Ponies has quite literally been at the beginning of many a child's pony fairytale. As a three-time Pony Hunter Sire of the Year and helping his breeder Cheryl Patton grasp the Pony Hunter Breeder of the Year title eight times - that's right... EIGHT - his legacy speaks for itself. Cheryl joins as our guest with her daughter Elizabeth to share what it is about Hero's personality that makes him such a stud - pun 100% intended.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-17042793 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2920 Low Independence, Situational Extraversion, High Stability, Situational Structure 2 8 full false Qredit Hilltop: "King Q" Reigns Qredit Hilltop: "King Q" Reigns Qredit has not only proven himself as a top dressage horse and a top dressage stallion, but he also makes himself known to the other stallions at Hilltop Farm, hence the nickname "King Q." But once he's quickly said his piece, he goes back to being a laidback and uncomplicated dude. Quirks are not his thing - it takes too much effort to be weird! He prefers to be straightforward, to stick with the people he knows, and to stay focused on the business at hand. Oh, and keep those blankets to yourself!

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]]> Qredit has not only proven himself as a top dressage horse and a top dressage stallion, but he also makes himself known to the other stallions at Hilltop Farm, hence the nickname "King Q." But once he's quickly said his piece, he goes back to being a laidback and uncomplicated dude. Quirks are not his thing - it takes too much effort to be weird! He prefers to be straightforward, to stick with the people he knows, and to stay focused on the business at hand. Oh, and keep those blankets to yourself!

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16912396 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2723 High Independence, Low Extraversion, High Stability, Situational Structure 2 7 full false On Tour: Slow Start, Swift Ascent On Tour: Slow Start, Swift Ascent On Tour may have had a late start to his pony hunter career, completing his green year when he was 10 years old, but "Morley" wasted no time making a name for himself. Although his late arrival to the show circuit meant he had a bit more growing up to do than his competitors, his catch rider Kenzie Smith and her mom Heather Acker knew just how to hold his hand to build his confidence, keep him happy, and reach his potential. 

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]]> On Tour may have had a late start to his pony hunter career, completing his green year when he was 10 years old, but "Morley" wasted no time making a name for himself. Although his late arrival to the show circuit meant he had a bit more growing up to do than his competitors, his catch rider Kenzie Smith and her mom Heather Acker knew just how to hold his hand to build his confidence, keep him happy, and reach his potential. 

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16874984 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2169 Low Independence, High Extraversion, Low Stability, High Structure 2 6 full false Rincoola Milsean: Tenacious Pocket Rocket Rincoola Milsean: Tenacious Pocket Rocket Where "Roy" lacks in the size department, he makes up for in personality, which fits perfectly with his reputation as the cartoon character of North Star Sport Horses. "He's so different from any other horse," according to his owner and rider Charlotte Jacobs. But with time, this small and mighty chestnut gelding taught Charlotte exactly what he needed, enabling him to soar far above the expectations she had. Through communication, compromise, and connection, the duo was able to earn the title of the USEF Reserve Grand Champion Jumper in 2024.

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]]> Where "Roy" lacks in the size department, he makes up for in personality, which fits perfectly with his reputation as the cartoon character of North Star Sport Horses. "He's so different from any other horse," according to his owner and rider Charlotte Jacobs. But with time, this small and mighty chestnut gelding taught Charlotte exactly what he needed, enabling him to soar far above the expectations she had. Through communication, compromise, and connection, the duo was able to earn the title of the USEF Reserve Grand Champion Jumper in 2024.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16767894 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2342 High Independence, High Extraversion, Low Stability, High Structure 2 5 full false On Point: Sweet with a Work Ethic On Point: Sweet with a Work Ethic Sometimes all a horse needs is a confident, supportive hand to hold, so-to-speak. Alisa and Jason Berry were able to give "Porter" just that, allowing him to shine in record time in the 3'6" Amateur Owner Hunters. Building trust and building confidence were the building blocks of the Berrys' training program, enabling Porter to secure the USEF Grand Champion Horse of the Year title in 2024. 

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]]> Sometimes all a horse needs is a confident, supportive hand to hold, so-to-speak. Alisa and Jason Berry were able to give "Porter" just that, allowing him to shine in record time in the 3'6" Amateur Owner Hunters. Building trust and building confidence were the building blocks of the Berrys' training program, enabling Porter to secure the USEF Grand Champion Horse of the Year title in 2024. 

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16707179 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2789 Low Independence, Situational Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure 2 4 full false Kat Play: The Border Collie of Cutting Horses Kat Play: The Border Collie of Cutting Horses At the highest level, the best cutting horses don't just like to do their job - they need to do it. Kat Play is one of these special horses, and Monty Buntin, NCHA Hall of Fame trainer, understands how to support Kat Play's personality to maximize his instinct to separate the cow from the herd. As so many of the super successful horses do, Kat Play has his quirks, such as being claustrophobic and being particular about his routine and his people, but when he knows what to expect and when he has his support team around him, Kat Play regularly finds himself among the best in the world.

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]]> At the highest level, the best cutting horses don't just like to do their job - they need to do it. Kat Play is one of these special horses, and Monty Buntin, NCHA Hall of Fame trainer, understands how to support Kat Play's personality to maximize his instinct to separate the cow from the herd. As so many of the super successful horses do, Kat Play has his quirks, such as being claustrophobic and being particular about his routine and his people, but when he knows what to expect and when he has his support team around him, Kat Play regularly finds himself among the best in the world.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16611228 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2155 High Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure 2 3 full false Hilton II: Jumper Turned Derby-Winning Hunter Hilton II: Jumper Turned Derby-Winning Hunter It may have taken a few years, but Keely McIntosh Minturn found Hilton's calling in Hunter World. Once upon a time, Hilton in hunters would have been unthinkable, but after he suffered a serious injury, Keely put Hilton in the amateur owner hunters to give him a step down from his jumper job. As fate would have it, he loves it! Then after Keely suffered her own serious injury, Hilton helped Keely build back her confidence, which was only fair after she helped him overcome some behavioral challenges of his own when they first partnered!

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]]> It may have taken a few years, but Keely McIntosh Minturn found Hilton's calling in Hunter World. Once upon a time, Hilton in hunters would have been unthinkable, but after he suffered a serious injury, Keely put Hilton in the amateur owner hunters to give him a step down from his jumper job. As fate would have it, he loves it! Then after Keely suffered her own serious injury, Hilton helped Keely build back her confidence, which was only fair after she helped him overcome some behavioral challenges of his own when they first partnered!

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16514138 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2756 Situational Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure 2 2 full false INXS: An Eager, Willing Dance Partner INXS: An Eager, Willing Dance Partner INXS (pronounced "In Excess"), a talented Grand Prix dressage horse, is learning how to harness his intensity without resulting in tension. Ali Potasky, who co-own INXS with Kathy Priest, has been helping him find his zen since the day she got him 5 years ago. He is enthusiastic, sensitive and wants to please so badly - almost too much. But with Ali's calming patience and her focus on helping him find confidence both as a horse and as an elite athlete, the two have found a rhythm to their partnership and have achieved huge success at shows such as Dressage at Devon and the US Dressage Finals.

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]]> INXS (pronounced "In Excess"), a talented Grand Prix dressage horse, is learning how to harness his intensity without resulting in tension. Ali Potasky, who co-own INXS with Kathy Priest, has been helping him find his zen since the day she got him 5 years ago. He is enthusiastic, sensitive and wants to please so badly - almost too much. But with Ali's calming patience and her focus on helping him find confidence both as a horse and as an elite athlete, the two have found a rhythm to their partnership and have achieved huge success at shows such as Dressage at Devon and the US Dressage Finals.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-16437746 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2407 Low Independence, Situational Extraversion, Low Stability, High Structure 2 1 full false Baloutinue: Confident and Personable Olympic Medalist Baloutinue: Confident and Personable Olympic Medalist Rumor has it Balou was "very, very, very, very difficult" as a young horse, but he is now one of the best show jumpers in the world, including two Olympic silver medals. Laura Kraut joins as our guest to talk about how she and her team meet his personality related needs. From giving him "soup," hacking him out, letting him choose how long he lunges and warms up for... it's all about keeping "Business Balou" and "Personable Balou" happy and knowing when to tailor to which.

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]]> Rumor has it Balou was "very, very, very, very difficult" as a young horse, but he is now one of the best show jumpers in the world, including two Olympic silver medals. Laura Kraut joins as our guest to talk about how she and her team meet his personality related needs. From giving him "soup," hacking him out, letting him choose how long he lunges and warms up for... it's all about keeping "Business Balou" and "Personable Balou" happy and knowing when to tailor to which.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15849107 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1906 High Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure, Jumpers 1 10 full false Fiontini: A Fiercely Independent Dressage World Champion Fiontini: A Fiercely Independent Dressage World Champion "Fio" is ready to conquer the world, but it's taken Anna Buffini some time to convince Fio that they have to do it together and that Fio cannot, in fact, compete in dressage without a rider - although Fio sometimes thinks otherwise! Fiercely independent and one of the most talented dressage horses in the world, the sky is the limit for Fio if she can learn to trust in Anna as her dance partner. Through patience and consistency, Anna has wormed her way into Fio's heart and, one nap at a time, the two are forging a relationship for the ages.

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]]> "Fio" is ready to conquer the world, but it's taken Anna Buffini some time to convince Fio that they have to do it together and that Fio cannot, in fact, compete in dressage without a rider - although Fio sometimes thinks otherwise! Fiercely independent and one of the most talented dressage horses in the world, the sky is the limit for Fio if she can learn to trust in Anna as her dance partner. Through patience and consistency, Anna has wormed her way into Fio's heart and, one nap at a time, the two are forging a relationship for the ages.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15771181 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1934 High Independence, Low Extraversion, High Stability, High Structure, Dressage 1 9 full false Anna Buffini Kaitlin Hendry Taking A Mistress: The Epitome of "Willingly Guided" Taking A Mistress: The Epitome of "Willingly Guided" When you think of a champion reiner, the words "chill, sweet, and forgiving" are probably not at the top of the list to describe them, but that's exactly what "Romeo" is! He is the perfect blend of talent and temperament to juggle his non-pro owner Bevin Zimmerman and Open trainer Jesse Gentile without batting an eye. As the "picture of 'willingly guided,'" Romeo does exactly what he's told and nothing more, but as Bevin has learned, that has its challenges for someone who is learning! But when things click, magic happens and Romeo shines.

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]]> When you think of a champion reiner, the words "chill, sweet, and forgiving" are probably not at the top of the list to describe them, but that's exactly what "Romeo" is! He is the perfect blend of talent and temperament to juggle his non-pro owner Bevin Zimmerman and Open trainer Jesse Gentile without batting an eye. As the "picture of 'willingly guided,'" Romeo does exactly what he's told and nothing more, but as Bevin has learned, that has its challenges for someone who is learning! But when things click, magic happens and Romeo shines.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15706729 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1993 Low Independence, Situational Extraversion, High Stability, Low Structure, Reining 1 8 full false Quantum Leap: The "Genuine" Eventer Quantum Leap: The "Genuine" Eventer While he may give off jock vibes galloping around the cross-country course, Quantum is really just a big softy to those who know him personally. For people who really get to know him, he'll do anything, and it's these relationships that really give him the confidence he needs to be a top 5* event horse. Sam Cuomo, Doug Payne's head groom, talks with me about how she makes sure she's meeting Quantum's needs when at home and on the road.

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]]> While he may give off jock vibes galloping around the cross-country course, Quantum is really just a big softy to those who know him personally. For people who really get to know him, he'll do anything, and it's these relationships that really give him the confidence he needs to be a top 5* event horse. Sam Cuomo, Doug Payne's head groom, talks with me about how she makes sure she's meeting Quantum's needs when at home and on the road.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15598227 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1802 Low Independence, Situational Extraversion, High Stability, High Structure, Eventing 1 7 full false Babylon: A Ham of a Hunter Babylon: A Ham of a Hunter Babylon is known as much for his boisterous personality as his talent in the hunter ring. In addition to collecting tricolors in the small junior hunters and performance hunter ring, "Crumbles" can be heard announcing himself in the morning on the way to the warmup ring and can be found pulling the fly masks and blankets off of his neighboring stall buddies. John French joins me to discuss how he's taken steps to ensure that Crumbles stays the happy, mischievous ham that he is while still achieving the massive success that he has experienced.

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]]> Babylon is known as much for his boisterous personality as his talent in the hunter ring. In addition to collecting tricolors in the small junior hunters and performance hunter ring, "Crumbles" can be heard announcing himself in the morning on the way to the warmup ring and can be found pulling the fly masks and blankets off of his neighboring stall buddies. John French joins me to discuss how he's taken steps to ensure that Crumbles stays the happy, mischievous ham that he is while still achieving the massive success that he has experienced.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15442170 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1821 High Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, Low Structure, Hunters 1 6 full false Don John: Agreeable, yet Strict, Dressage Olympian Don John: Agreeable, yet Strict, Dressage Olympian When it comes to equipping "DJ" for Olympic-level dressage success, Nick Wagman says it comes down to two things: structure and sugar cubes! DJ is as sweet as they come, as long as you prove your trustworthiness first. The people on his team can make or break DJ's day (and Nick's bones!) if they skip a step in his strict routine or if they don't allow time for a trusting relationship to develop. But when all things align, DJ is championship material as he has proven by his massive success in the sandbox!

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]]> When it comes to equipping "DJ" for Olympic-level dressage success, Nick Wagman says it comes down to two things: structure and sugar cubes! DJ is as sweet as they come, as long as you prove your trustworthiness first. The people on his team can make or break DJ's day (and Nick's bones!) if they skip a step in his strict routine or if they don't allow time for a trusting relationship to develop. But when all things align, DJ is championship material as he has proven by his massive success in the sandbox!

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15417790 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2094 Low Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure, Dressage 1 5 full false Sparkys Shining Doll: The All Business Reiner Sparkys Shining Doll: The All Business Reiner "Marvel" might have a cool, steady demeanor in the barn, preferring a good roll in the dirt over playing on the lunge line (even when he's cooped up at shows), but he is all business and ready to put on a show when he steps in the ring. Ty and Rhea Pole of Blue Collar Horse Company discuss what makes Marvel such a good candidate for giving the kids a ride to winning reining world titles.

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]]> "Marvel" might have a cool, steady demeanor in the barn, preferring a good roll in the dirt over playing on the lunge line (even when he's cooped up at shows), but he is all business and ready to put on a show when he steps in the ring. Ty and Rhea Pole of Blue Collar Horse Company discuss what makes Marvel such a good candidate for giving the kids a ride to winning reining world titles.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15313161 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2782 High Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure, Reining 1 4 full false Anthony Patch: From "Dangerous" to 5 Stars Anthony Patch: From "Dangerous" to 5 Stars Anthony Patch, a failed racing thoroughbred better known as "Al" (#goalgo) to his fans, was bought as a "dangerous" four-year-old by Lainey Ashker as her next Eventing prospect. Despite his quirks (although the quirky ones are the best ones, according to Lainey), Lainey brought him up through the levels, teaching him everything from jumping corners to standing in ice boots. The pair competed at big tracks such as the Kentucky 3-day and Burghley. Al had all the scope in the world, but he demanded accuracy and perfection, and Lainey credits him for making her the rider she is today and for teaching her a more refined style of riding that's necessary to compete at the top levels of Eventing.

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]]> Anthony Patch, a failed racing thoroughbred better known as "Al" (#goalgo) to his fans, was bought as a "dangerous" four-year-old by Lainey Ashker as her next Eventing prospect. Despite his quirks (although the quirky ones are the best ones, according to Lainey), Lainey brought him up through the levels, teaching him everything from jumping corners to standing in ice boots. The pair competed at big tracks such as the Kentucky 3-day and Burghley. Al had all the scope in the world, but he demanded accuracy and perfection, and Lainey credits him for making her the rider she is today and for teaching her a more refined style of riding that's necessary to compete at the top levels of Eventing.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-14977284 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2472 Low Independence, High Extraversion, Situational Stability, High Structure, Eventing 1 3 full false So Enchanted: Pony Hunter Extraordinaire So Enchanted: Pony Hunter Extraordinaire So Enchanted, known as Lex around the barn, has too many tricolors to list! In addition to a clean sweep at Pony Finals in 2016, Lex was 2022 USEF/Smartpak Grand Champion Pony Hunter of the Year. When you think of such a successful pony hunter - especially a small such as Lex - you likely think that the pony will just pack around anybody, but you'd be wrong in this case! While she won't do anything bad, Lex needs the right team of trainer, rider and groom to truly bring out her best. Listen to this episode where I meet with Patricia Griffith and Caroline Passarelli to learn how the team behind her makes sure she is happy and ready to strut her stuff in the show ring.

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]]> So Enchanted, known as Lex around the barn, has too many tricolors to list! In addition to a clean sweep at Pony Finals in 2016, Lex was 2022 USEF/Smartpak Grand Champion Pony Hunter of the Year. When you think of such a successful pony hunter - especially a small such as Lex - you likely think that the pony will just pack around anybody, but you'd be wrong in this case! While she won't do anything bad, Lex needs the right team of trainer, rider and groom to truly bring out her best. Listen to this episode where I meet with Patricia Griffith and Caroline Passarelli to learn how the team behind her makes sure she is happy and ready to strut her stuff in the show ring.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-14909300 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1811 High Independence, Situational Extraversion, High Stability, High Structure, Hunters 1 2 full false Villanueva Conrad: The Bridleless Grand Prix Jumper Villanueva Conrad: The Bridleless Grand Prix Jumper You read that right.... BRIDLELESS. Brendan Wise and his gelding Villanueva Conrad (aka Lyric) are determined to do what many have deemed impossible. They're making a name for themselves for showing in the jumper ring with only a neck rein... And not just any jumper class, but the Grand Prix classes! What makes Lyric a good candidate for bridleless work? Are there personality prerequisites to do bridleless work? How does Brendan prepare Lyric to show in these "fish bowl" environments? These are all questions that we dive into to get a peek inside the mind of Lyric, the bridleless Grand Prix jumper.

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]]> You read that right.... BRIDLELESS. Brendan Wise and his gelding Villanueva Conrad (aka Lyric) are determined to do what many have deemed impossible. They're making a name for themselves for showing in the jumper ring with only a neck rein... And not just any jumper class, but the Grand Prix classes! What makes Lyric a good candidate for bridleless work? Are there personality prerequisites to do bridleless work? How does Brendan prepare Lyric to show in these "fish bowl" environments? These are all questions that we dive into to get a peek inside the mind of Lyric, the bridleless Grand Prix jumper.

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]]> EqPI - Equine Performance Identities Buzzsprout-15088911 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2606 Low Independence, Low Extraversion, High Stability, High Structure, Jumpers 1 1 full false Trailer: Inside Equine Minds Trailer: Inside Equine Minds We’ve all heard of stories of amazing horses who achieve success against all odds. Take Seabiscuit as an example. He lost his first 17 races. In fact, he was described as laid back, lazy and lethargic. He was only 15 hands tall and had short legs with knobby, crooked knees. Does that sound like a famous racehorse to you? And yet, Seabiscuit was the top money winning racehorse in the 1930’s, even setting a record! 

The physical nature and training of a horse is just one component of success. There is also a mental component that has a big impact. Great horse people understand that they must meet both the physical and mental needs of a horse in order for them to reach their full potential. Seabiscuit’s trainer, Tom Smith, took the time to figure out these mental needs for Seabiscuit, which ultimately lead him to a famous and memorable racing career.   

While the physical requirements of the top equine athletes are much better understood, information about the mental aspect remains vague and mysterious at best. Join me, Kaitlin Hendry, as I meet with trainers, riders and grooms to dive deep inside the equine minds of the most successful horses in various disciplines. My new podcast, Inside Equine Minds, takes you behind-the-scenes from the horse’s perspective, to learn about how they are trained and managed in a way that strengthens their mental game and fuels their success.

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]]> We’ve all heard of stories of amazing horses who achieve success against all odds. Take Seabiscuit as an example. He lost his first 17 races. In fact, he was described as laid back, lazy and lethargic. He was only 15 hands tall and had short legs with knobby, crooked knees. Does that sound like a famous racehorse to you? And yet, Seabiscuit was the top money winning racehorse in the 1930’s, even setting a record! 

The physical nature and training of a horse is just one component of success. There is also a mental component that has a big impact. Great horse people understand that they must meet both the physical and mental needs of a horse in order for them to reach their full potential. Seabiscuit’s trainer, Tom Smith, took the time to figure out these mental needs for Seabiscuit, which ultimately lead him to a famous and memorable racing career.   

While the physical requirements of the top equine athletes are much better understood, information about the mental aspect remains vague and mysterious at best. Join me, Kaitlin Hendry, as I meet with trainers, riders and grooms to dive deep inside the equine minds of the most successful horses in various disciplines. My new podcast, Inside Equine Minds, takes you behind-the-scenes from the horse’s perspective, to learn about how they are trained and managed in a way that strengthens their mental game and fuels their success.

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