Amateur Hour: An Equestrian Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Horse Show Episode 2 May 07, 2019

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In this episode, the crew discusses the Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event and what they like and don’t like about shows. And a lot about poop. Keep listening to the very end for a surprise serenade.

The Inclusion Episode Apr 23, 2019

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The Inclusion Episode
On this episode, the crew discusses the value of amateurs to the equestrian sport and the importance of inclusion in equestrian advertising.
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Controversial Rule Episode Apr 09, 2019

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On this episode, the crew discusses controversial rules, such as the mileage rule and age limit classes. They also discuss bringing along green horses, and Claire successfully segues the conversation to talking about her daughter.

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Ask Me Anything Episode, Part 2 Mar 26, 2019

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In Ask Me Anything Part 2, the crew answers more listener submitted questions, such as what type of high school kid the horses would be. The crew also weighs in on the crop and spur debate and discusses having a forgiving mindset.

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Ask Me Anything Episode, Part 1 Mar 12, 2019

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On this episode of Amateur Hour, the crew mixes things up by doing an Ask Me Anything style format where they respond to listener submitted questions. They discuss everything from which Olympian they would most like to lesson with to what one thing they would change about their horses if they could.
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Listener Submitted Topics Episode Feb 26, 2019

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In this episode, the crew discusses listener submitted topics about flatwork routines and body image. The crew also discusses favorite saddle brands and plays a very serious game of horsey Never Have I Ever.

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Horse Show Fail Minisode Feb 19, 2019

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Our first minisode! Claire and Taylor read some “horsey fail” listener submissions, share their own personal fail stories and laugh... a lot. WARNING: contains slightly adult language and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

The Valentine’s Day Episode Feb 12, 2019

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Amateur Hour! In this episode all about love, the crew tells their horsey love stories, discusses balancing time with their human loves and their horse loves, and talks about making social media a loving place for yourself and others. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll leave feeling all lovely-dovey (maybe— don’t hold us to that one).

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Ask a Judge Jan 29, 2019

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In this episode, Kelly and Claire interview Sissy Wickes, a R USEF judge and editor of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Of course, they ask the most important question currently facing hunter riders: how do judges really feel about burgundy show coats. They ask some other important questions too, including many listener submitted questions.

The Horse Show Episode Jan 15, 2019

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Are you an anxious ammy at shows? Cool! Us too! In this episode, the crew discusses dealing with show ring nerves, show day routines, and most embarrassing show memories. You’ll never look at a Starbucks banana the same way again! The crew also gives details for the big Instagram giveaway.