Emily Hamel's Corvett never saw a 5-star he couldn't finish. But first, you have to actually be able to get on him. "Barry" doesn't do "generic horse." He's opinionated and particular, but despite his quirks, or maybe because of them, the two became the first North American pair to complete every 5-star event in the Northern Hemisphere. Listen in to hear how Emily learned to work with Barry instead of trying to change him.

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Vitus K is hard to forget thanks to his expressiveness in the jumper ring. Vitus can consistently be found on the podium with JJ Torano, and in the last 4 years, he's been either USEF Horse of the Year or the runner up in his respective division. Piloted by JJ, the pair earned the top honor in 2025 in the High Junior Jumpers, and in 2026, have already claimed numerous wins including Devon and Upperville. Although he's what some would call "lazy" at home, Vitus finds his spunky alter ego at shows and is eager to show his love for his job, especially in front of the crowd! Join host Kaitlin Hendry as she speaks with JJ and Danielle Torano to discuss what it is about Vitus's personality that makes him so successful as a jumper.

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Not every great partnership starts perfectly... just ask Paige Walkenbach. When she first sat on "Parker," he reared and her trainer made her get off. But Paige saw something worth believing in and insisted on bringing him home. She sits down with host Kaitlin Hendry to talk about building a relationship with Parker and about all the care and attention it took to ultimately three-peat capturing the Large Junior Hunter Horse of the Year title.

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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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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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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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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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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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