The 3 Stride Podcast
A podcast that finds humor in the equestrian world. Hosted by three adult amateurs who love horses + like to dish on equestrian gossip. Laura Fernandez, who heads up a division at a top audio/tech company, Julia Hanssen, who works at an international influencer advertising agency, and Molly Heroy, who runs a successful e-commerce + mobile tack store; all with one thing in common; the passion for horses and the sport.Â
For Min, the best pup, a Broken Hand & a First 1.45m
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In this episode we cover:
Laura’s broken hand, how she’s functioning, and yes…she’s still riding.Remembering Julia’s beloved rescue Chihuahua, Min and dedicating this episode to her.Julia’s latest adventures in the show ring, including her first-ever 1.45m class.Thank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Farrier Photoshoots & Hot Takes
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In this episode we cover:
It's just Laura and Julia in the stu this week while Molly is off at a horse show!Julia's photoshoot with our farrier and what she did that was scary AF.Our quick hot takes on all things horses!Thank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Horse Shows, AWNY & Harry Jowsey
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In this episode we cover:
Laura's trip to NYC for Advertising Week and hanging with Harry Jowsey.Laura leaving her purse in an Uber and somehow getting it back.Julia's horse show in Temecula and her game plan for the 1.40s.Our thoughts on BBLs, facelifts and plastic surgery.Thank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Horse Stretching, Chiropractors & a $750K Horse
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In this episode we cover:
How flood irrigation actually works and why it’s so common around horse propertiesGarcon was absolutely not interested in participating in his photoshootSomeone bought a $750K horse with a history of colic surgery-would you take that risk?Horse prices, commissions and how expensive this sport continues to getGarçon’s latest chiropractic workStretching exercises for horses, what we do and whether they actually make a differenceHorse chiropractors who use a mallet-and our thoughtsDaylight Saving Time and the annual struggle of losing riding timeThe 1.40s + An Instagram Investigation
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In this episode we cover:
Julia’s wedding updates, including the issues with the designer she ordered her dress from.A full and completely unnecessary (haha!) analysis of a comment left on a friend’s IG post from a horse showJulia’s horse show recap and what it's been like in the 1.40sThank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Geese Gone Wild + Learning New Horses
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An Interview with Dr. Wyatt Winchell : Necks, Neuro, EPM, etc.
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In this episode we cover:
Dr. Wyatt Winchell’s new venture, 3W Equine Sports MedicineGoing out on his own + navigating a non-competeNeck arthritis, injections + when your horse’s neck may be the problemHow vets diagnose neurological issuesEPM signs, diagnosis, treatment + recoveryRanking 10 popular horse modalities from 1–5PEMF, red light, laser, shockwave, massage + moreWhat’s worth your money...and what can you skip?Check out Dr. Winchell: Link
Thank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Reining, EPM & Parents Paying for Your Horse
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In this episode, we cover:
Laura gets inspired by reining competition The Run For A Million and might be ready to make a discipline switch!JC’s interview with Arielle Kebbel from The Vampire Diaries and Marshals.Molly shares her very important dental hygiene tips.Molly discovers that her horse, Fiona, has EPM.Why there is absolutely nothing wrong with your parents paying for your riding.Laura’s running “weapon” and her very real fear of coyotes.Thank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Jersey Shore, Jumping & Trainer Drama
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In this episode, we cover:
Laura’s trip back East and her time at the Jersey ShoreJulia riding Andi under the lights at home and what happened 👀How to talk to your trainer when you feel like your horse’s health care isn’t being managed correctlyBen Maher and Point Break’s heartbreaking stop in the individual final at the 2026 Show Jumping World Championships in Aachen...after coming into the final sitting in third.Thank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
So…Laura Might Buy a Baby Horse in Europe
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In This Episode We Cover:
A Silvan (aka Laura's former lease horse) updateLaura looking at baby horses in Europe.The benefits of buying a young horse in Europe and leaving it there to developFormal show jackets and how much color is too much colorMolly’s sneak peek at next year’s big show colors...including HOT PINKWhy certain coat colors are being banned at horse showsThank you to our partner For Horses for supporting The 3 Stride Podcast!
Life After the Show Ring
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In this episode, we cover:
How to find the right retirement or leisure riding barn for your horseThe biggest things owners should look for when evaluating a facilityMAJOR red flags and watchouts you don’t want to ignoreRetirement barn horror stories and what owners can learn from themHow to acclimate a show horse to retirement and a slower-paced lifestyleWhat makes 3B Ranch in Las Vegas a top retirement option on the West CoastHow to make sure your horse stays happy, healthy, and well cared for in their next chapterThank you to...
Brand Meetings + Harry Jowsey Riding Horses
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In this episode, we cover:
We’re all back together in the stu!!!Laura’s latest work trip and somehow finding a way to bring up horses in a very big brand meeting.Laura’s very awkward spray tan experienceMolly’s kids’ first day of schoolHarry Jowsey + horses- another random topic we had to riff about.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
Walking Away From the Horse Show World
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In this episode we cover:
Laura shares the story of her journey with Garçon for almost a decade.Why she's stepping away from the horse show world, what led to the decision, and why she has zero regrets.What's next for Garçon, what riding looks like moving forward, and why this isn't goodbye to horses-just the start of a new chapter.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
Horse Show Gossip Reddit Threads, Weight Training + $20K Worth of Jumps
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In this episode we cover:
Horse Show Diva Reddit thread + the latest horse show gossipLaura's new weight training/workout obsessionThe surprising cost of buying horse jumps-about $20KLaura talks about how much she misses jumpingThank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
A Trail Riding Disaster in Wyoming
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In this episode we cover:
A recap of Laura and her husband J.C.’s trail riding disaster in Wyoming.Julia’s awkward trail riding experience that included pretending to be a part of someone else's family. Molly shares an update on her friend Hailey and her horse Sully post the traumatic stabbing incident.ÂThank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
Mustang Horse Round Ups
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In this episode we cover:
Julia's hair disaster involving her extensions.Molly's latest at-home renovation project.Laura's experience riding Andi for the first time.The debate over mustang roundups, including why some people support them and why others strongly oppose them.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible! You can receive 10% off with the code 3STRIDE with Tack of the Town or with For Horses!Â
Horse GLP-1, Love Is Blind & Teaching a Beginner to Ride
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In this episode we cover:
The reality TV shows Laura absolutely needs to start watching.J.C.'s first riding lessons and what it's like teaching your husband to ride.GLPs for horses and the latest conversations around their use.Why being a horse trainer is one of the hardest jobs in the industry.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this episode possible! You can use the code 3STRIDE for 10% off. Â
Moving up to the 1.40’s + Garcon's Fight on the Trail
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Back together in the new studio, catching up on the week, including Laura's trail rides with Garçon + a fight he had with another horse!Julia and Molly's horse show recap with favorite moments + lessons learned, including a big "ruh roh" moment from Molly...A conversation about moving up to the 1.40m level and why the challenge is more about riding, precision, and strategy than height.Tips on knowing when you're ready to move up and the mental and technical adjustments that come with it.Thank yo...
The Casual Barn Life Era + a Special Guest
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In this episode we cover:
Julia and Molly are still at the horse show and absolutely crushing itThe girls will finally be back in the studio next weekLaura and Engineer Andrew break in the new studioThe latest on Garçon and Laura's more casual approach to barn lifeWhy taking the pressure off has been a game changer for both horse and riderLaura shares some of the rituals she and her husband J.C. have built into their relationship over the yearsEngineer Andrew gives an update on his dating lifeThank you t...
Screwworms, Texas & Why Horse Owners Are Worried
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In this episode we cover:
Laura is solo this week while Julia and Molly are away at a horse showRecap from a recent trip to Austin and a barn conversation that sparked today's topicWhat the New World screwworm is and why it's making headlinesHow screwworm affects horses, livestock, and other animalsSigns and symptoms horse owners should knowTreatment and prevention tipsCould it spread in the United States?What horse owners should be watching for right nowThank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this episode possible! You can u...
The Story That Shook the Horse World: The Las Vegas Horse Stabbing Case
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of animal cruelty, violence toward horses, and ongoing legal proceedings. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode, we cover:
A timeline of the Las Vegas horse stabbing case.What happened at the NBHA Vegas Super Show.The horses, owners, and competitors involved.The latest court hearing and legal developments.The equestrian community's response.Our thoughts on a tragedy that has deeply impacted the horse world.Please note that this case is ongoing, and information discussed reflects publicly available reporting available at the...A Horse Crashed Into Julia and Andi
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Our hearts go out to the horses, riders, families, and everyone impacted by the tragedy at the NBHA competition in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is home for us, and we are heartbroken by what happened. This episode was recorded prior to the incident, but we will be discussing it on our next recording. We are keeping everyone affected in our thoughts.
In this episode, we cover:
Nothing like a good meltdown in the car. New horse-related tattoos and Molly's tramp stamp era. A horse crashed into Julia and Andi! What's hap...Noelle Floyd Recap Part 2: Where Does the Sport Go Next
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In this episode we cover:
We’re in the studio again!Our irrational fear with driving.Awkward Zoom calls (horse gal edition)Laura learned the art of sheath cleaning.What do horses actually want?Where are all the riding schools?!If we could keep only one thing from today's horse world and completely reinvent the rest, what did we all recommend saving?Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.
Noelle Floyd Recap Part 1: The Cost of Loving Horses
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In this episode we cover:
Back together in the studio, Garcon’s 3-month checkup and mesotherapy update, plus Julia navigating Andi coming up lame during her first week at a new job.A conversation around the fear of soft tissue injuries and why that anxiety is something so many horse people can relate to.The question raised by Noelle Floyd: has the wealthiest version of the horse world become the version everyone else is expected to answer for?Whether horses are really one sport or two very different experiences: elite competition versus th...Working Through Stubbornness with Your Horse
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In this episode we cover:
Contact’s ashes arrived and discussion around the beautiful memorial boxLaura, Molly, and Julia discuss beliefs around what happens after horses passLaura rides a new horse and takes a lesson for the first time in awhileGarcon’s stubbornness about moving forward and arena resistanceHorsemanship conversation around patience vs. forceThank you to our amazing partner For Horses for supporting our podcast. Use the the code 3STRIDE for 10% off. Â
Barn Moves, Grass Pastures + Horse Show Learnings
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In this episode we cover:
After losing Contact, Laura made the decision to move Garcon to a new barn so he could enjoy grass pastures.Taking a step back from the show ring to reconnect with the joy of horses.Riding at a barn without a trainer-for now.Molly shares her takeaways from the last show, including lessons on bending lines.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
Healing Through Laughter + Knowing When to Step Down
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In this episode we cover:
One of the best forms of healing is laughter, so we share some much-needed laughs during a hard time.Laura admits she may have shared a little too much about losing Contact with her co-workers.Julia opens up about having to overcome a lot in the show ring at Temecula.Why stepping down in height can be the smartest move for both horse and rider.Learning to give yourself grace while staying focused on the long game.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping...
When Love Means Letting Go: My Goodbye to Contact
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Laura is solo in this episode, with Molly and Julia returning next week. This is a heavier conversation that touches on loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.
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200 episodes in…why we still love horses
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In this episode we cover:
Celebrating 200 episodes with a huge thank you to our 3S community for all the love and support along the wayGetting a little deeper with some horse philosophical questionsWhy do we actually love horses…and has that answer changed over time?Describing our horses without anything tied to riding, training, or competingIf the sport disappeared tomorrow…what would our relationships with our horses really look like?If your horse couldn’t do the job anymore…would things truly stay the same?Thank you to our partner For Horses f...
Drama at Tack Stores
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In this episode we cover:
Laura rode a dressage horse and now thinks she’s going to the Olympics.Molly and Laura negotiate over the sale of a saddle.Molly shares ways tack store owners can cause major drama with brands.The boot brand that always breaks down. ÂThank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
A Scary Tack Malfunction
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In this episode we cover:
What happened to Julia’s saddle that horrified her trainer. Judging other riders without knowing the whole story.Laura’s new discovery + her big book reveal.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.
Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype
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In this episode we cover:
We launched our new segment; “Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype”. Send us your memes, reels, TikToks making AA’s look like inept and incapable riders so we can flame them.What could go wrong when you touch another person’s horse without them knowing-even if it was with the best intentions. The organization and standards of show barns. Molly and Julia's upcoming show plans.What Molly learned to do differently with riding Annie. Molly's confession!!!!Â
Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this pod...
Julia’s Change of Wedding Plans
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In this episode we cover:
Julia’s latest horse communicator session-what she learned about Andi (and what surprised us)Julia’s wedding plan pivot-what changed and why
Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.
The Amateur Isn’t the Problem
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In this episode we cover:
We’re all over the “helpless amateur” stereotype. Why amateurs feeling undervalued despite contributing a lot of money and time to the industry.  The responsibility of trainers and the barn culture to not keep depicting amateurs as clueless horse owners.What does burnout and frustration look like for amateurs? Â
Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
Note: Laura apologizes for her audio quality!!! Getting a better set-up for the next one. At home recording life!!!
Being Too Emotional on Your Horse
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In this episode we cover:
Julia’s wedding date and venue announcement and why it meant a lot to Laura. When your emotions come out on your horse in the wrong way.  Molly and her adult braces.What does “load the cluck” mean?? Â
Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
Horse Fitness Routines + a USEF Warning
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In this episode we cover:
Catch our video clips on social! No full episodes on YouTube yet.  Garcon + Andi’s fitness routine-how long we spend trotting and cantering.Molly and Julia’s trainer got a note from USEF about showing a supposedly lame horse.Horse transformations when paired with the right person.  Julia’s 10-year old riding helmet-need to get that bad boy replaced.
Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
NYC, Pink Eye + Molly’s Horse Update
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In this episode we cover:
Update on Laura’s new gig + what happened to her eye week one.The longest we’ve all gone without jumping.How Contact is adapting to retirement life.  Molly’s update on Fiona + Annie.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
James Van Der Beek and Julia Falling Off Andi 2x
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In this episode we cover:
James Van Der Beek and GoFundMe Kaley Cuoco sleeping in separate bedrooms with her fiance Tommy Pelphey. Results of Garcon’s neck X-RaysWhat happened in Julia’s lesson to make her fall not once, but TWICE.  Molly and her panel w/ EQ Business Women!Wins and Losses of the Past Week
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In this episode we cover:
Laura, Julia and Molly share their wins/losses of the past week.Molly’s digital detox.Laura just got TikTok and who she’s following. Random talk about sending nudes. ÂThank you to our partners at For Horses for supporting our podcast. Â
Crying in the Barn Aisle
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In this episode we cover:
Saying goodbye to Mozie and the emotional whiplash of sending a lease horse back.What Laura passed along to the next leasee aka a novel of a note.Navigating communication with trainers when emotions are high and decisions are final.The very real, very insane cost of this sport emotionally and financially.Why horses teach us attachment, loss, and resilience all at once.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible. Â
