Interviews
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Equestrienne: Kathy Palm, PATH Intl.
Therapeutic riding takes a special place in my heart. My eldest daughter has Cerebral Palsy and has been riding in a PATH Intl. program since she was four years old. In addition to the physical and occupational therapy benefits, the level of confidence she has acquired is immeasurable. I’ve watched her struggle with being different, with normal teenage girl drama, and isolating herself when she feels sad. Horses and her therapeutic riding facility have always been the one constant she can rely on.
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Equestrienne: Jamilyn Anthony, Equiconnect
What is your experience with horses? I have loved horses all of my life. In my circles, we call it the sickness and horses are the only cure. I owned a horse as a teenager and paid for all expenses since my parents had no desire to fund this hobby. Then when I went to college, I lost tough of horses for many years. When my teenage daughter got a wild hair that she wanted to go hang out at the mall – I suggested perhaps she could do some volunteer work. She selected a nearby Therapeutic Riding Center. (no she doesn’t have the sickness). She loved working there and…
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Equestrienne: Christina Povolotsky
Christina is the founder of Fit Equine, a website dedicated to education for horse owners. Learn how a young woman in Southern California saw a need and is on a mission to help horse owners everywhere! What is your experience with horses? I was always a horse crazy kid. I read books about horses, watched every horse movie, and learned everything I could with the resources available. My parents weren’t into horses, but somehow, there was always something that kept pulling me towards the barn. When I was twelve years old, I was taking lessons and trail riding every now and then, but I really wanted to surround myself with…
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Equestrienne: Cathy Woods
What is your experience with horses? As a lifelong yogi and long-time horsewoman, it was only natural that I applied yogic principles and practices to my horsemanship from ground to saddle. I’ve been teaching yoga for 31 years and approximately 12 years ago created a program called Body, Mind, Equine. This program teaches how to use the whole of authentic yoga (not just postures) to improve our horsemanship and our lives in a multitude of ways. I offer this program nationwide as clinics, demos, and retreats. In 2020 Horse and Rider Books/Trafalgar Square Books published my comprehensive book, Yoga for Riders. In 2021, WeHorse launched two of my courses: The…
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Equestrienne: Diana De Rosa, Equine Journalist
Diana De Rosa is a veteran equestrian photo journalist, who has traveled the world and has recorded equestrian history for over 35 years. Her story and photography have taken her to over 30 countries. An accomplished rider herself, De Rosa understands the horse world from many different angles.
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Equestrienne: Mandee Flanders, The Leadline Podcast and Horse Family Magazine
Mandee Flanders is a woman on a mission to support equine entrepreneurs. I met her first at Equine Affaire in 2019, when she stopped by my author table to introduce herself and we chatted for awhile. I love her energy and enthusiasm, but I especially love her mission to create a community in the horse world. Mandee Flanders is a long-time marketing professional and even longer-time horsewoman. At the young age of 20, she was an ambitious entrepreneur looking for ways to get further involved in the horse industry without breaking the bank. Not one to be deterred by lack of funds, Mandee found a way to maximize her skills…
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Equestrienne: Christy Landwehr, Certified Horsemanship Association
Christy Landwehr has been active in the horse industry for over 35 years. Hunter/jumper, dressage, side saddle, western pleasure, hunter pleasure, barrel racing, endurance riding and saddle seat equitation are just some of the disciplines Christy has competed in at the local, regional and national levels in multiple breeds. She has been teaching children and adults how to ride for over 30 years. Christy is a Master Level Riding Instructor and Equine Facility Manager through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and has taught students in 4-H and Pony Club. She is Past President of the American Youth Horse Council and past board member for the Colorado Horse Council. She also…
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Equestrienne: Danielle Shugard, Physical Therapist for Equestrians
What is your experience with horses? I started riding when I was eight and spent most of my teenage years riding in the hunter jumper world and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center. I took a small horse break to go to Northeastern University in Boston, to get my doctorate degree in physical therapy. I then returned to Monmouth County, working in a traditional PT setting and riding in my spare time. After having my two girls and my spare time going to zero, I wanted to combine physical therapy and horses. The pandemic shutdown in March 2020 gave me time to focus on what I wanted my business to…
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Equestrienne: Chris Cassenti
What is your experience with horses? I was born with a love of horses. I had horses as a kid and grew into a successful & highly respected business established in 1978 to present time. I have a 42-horse facility, HUGE Lesson Program, and employ professional trainers & Instructors. Over the last several years, I have a wonderful clientele of women aged 50-84 who are getting back into riding or have been taking lessons and now want to own their own horse. More, I have been on BOD of many professional equine associations, including MFBF Equine Advisory Committee, respected USEF “R” Judge & NEHC Judge, and recipient of many prestigious awards. Finally, I…
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Equestrienne: Karen Bowersox
Welcome back to my #beBold series on female equestrians making a difference in the horse world. Today we meet Karen Bowersox, one half of the couple at Major League Eventing. What is your experience with horses? I started riding when I was 7 years old. I grew up mainly doing hunters but always wanted to event. As I got older, married and became a mother of 2 sons I started riding again and then eventually bought an OTTB to start Eventing. Both of my sons started riding and I began teaching lessons at a local farm. Now my youngest son is pursuing a career in Eventing and is riding with…
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Equestrienne: Samantha Harvey
I strongly believe in women supporting women. I am proud to introduce you to Samantha Harvey, a horse trainer and coach from Idaho. She has a unique view of horsemanship and one that I find absolutely intriguing. Want to learn more about her? Please keep reading! What is your experience with horses? I developed Alternative Horsemanship training theories based on my equine-related experiences over the past 25 years. I offer riding lessons, groundwork sessions, lessons in jumping, Dressage, cross country, competitive trail, endurance, trail, western riding and horsemanship. My background includes 3-Day Eventing (riding under Australian & German Olympic level riders while based in Europe), working under three-time World Cup Grand Prix…
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Equestrienne: Sabine Schleese
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and spending time with Sabine Schleese at the American Horse Publication conference in Hunt Valley, Maryland in 2018. Sabine is the woman behind Schleese Saddlery, which she runs with expert saddle-fitting husband Jochen. Together they moved to Canada from Germany and created a unique saddle company that was the first of its kind to identify a need between the female and male physiology in saddle fit, and also provide a course to teach others how to saddle fit as well. Read on to learn more about Sabine and the strides she is making for females in the equestrian world! Hi Sabine, tell us…
