Welcome to podcast #29 with Lisa Williams (and a cameo by Campbell- the wonder horse). Lisa has been on the most amazing journey with Campbell, logging something over 40,000 kilometers by plane and horse trailer as she competes at the top level of Show Jumping. In this podcast Lisa shares with us her adventures, lessons learned and how being a top horsewoman (and business woman) has enabled her to achieve inspiring success…..and have a really happy and healthy partner in Campbell. Look for...

Hunter-Jumper Equitation Holland Forget the clock. Remember the ride TM Welcome to Podcast #28 with our special guests from the Hunter World: Patricia Bade van Motman, Joan Laarakkers-Scharffenberger, and Robin Swinderman Mitchell. This past weekend I attended a judging seminar for Hunters in the Netherlands and was delighted to interview these fabulous ladies for the JB Podcast. Hunter-Jumper Equitation Holland is a group of people who have come together to develop the sport of Hunters in...

An inspiring interview with the amazing Mclain Ward!

Welcome to podcast #26- An interview with Morgan Lashley, equine veterinarian from the Netherlands. We sat down with her at the Dressage Masterclass hosted by Paard and Lifestyle Website. In this in-depth interview we talk about everything from top sport horses to working with working horses in 3rd world countries and everything in between. She also talks about what she did right as a teenager to set her up for being a veterinarian- a super listen for inspirational veterinarians :)  

We change gears a little bit in this podcast. We interview Sanne Beijerman who is a Grand Prix dressage rider but also an Equestrian Sports Psychologist. This is a terrific podcast for riders looking to improve their competitive performance. Sanne has a training centre in the Netherlands and helps riders with setting and reaching their goals!  

Pulling this interview out of the archives! I sat down with Helen Langehanenberg at the Dressage Master Class organized by Paard and Lifestyle website. Helen Langehanenberg is a german olympic dressage rider. She has won Silver at the Olympics, Gold at the World Champs in Normandy, Gold at the European Champs in Herning, and a Gold at the World Cup in Gothenberg.  I love her out look on life and focus on her family!  

I sat down with the legendary Ingrid Klimke at Equitana 2017 in Essen Germany. I don't think this wonderful and talented rider needs any introduction. Some seriously awesome riding knowledge bombs in this podcast. 

From the master herself. How DO you ride the half halt???!! An excerpt from the Jaxson and Berry Podcast. Full interview coming soon.

Welcome to podcast #22 with the famous Linda Tellington-Jones.  We were on location at Equitana 2017 in Essen, Germany. If you want to have your mind blown in terms of incredible shopping, educational opportunities, and if you are as horse crazy I am…. you gotta visit!  During Equitana I had the privilege to sit down with Linda and talk about her life and what has made her the incredible horsewoman, educator, and prolific writer that she is today. Her charm and lightheartedness come across...

Welcome to podcast #20! Interview with Carl Hedin. Carl is a swedish grand prix dressage rider and trainer. He runs his own training business: Eques Management in Sweden. He specializes in training horses to top level of sport and scouts dressage horses for clients. This is a fantastic interview with a business minded and driven equestrian with his sights set firmly on Tokyo. You can find him on Istagram: hedincarl Website equesmanagement.com

Welcome to podcast #19!! Interview with Tristan Tucker.  Tristan Tucker is a horseman from Melbourne Australia and now based out of the Netherlands. A passionate dressage rider and horse trainer he dedicated his time to bridging the gap from on-the-ground-horsemanship to competitive sport- developing confidence in both horse and rider.  This is a super podcast and you get to really know Tristan and where he is coming from. Plus we talk about martial arts and his alter-ego: Brett...

Welcome to podcast # 18! Meet Rien van der Schaft: A classical dressage trainer and rider. Rien runs his stable with his wife: Inge, and Daughter: Romy. The stable is based in Apeldoorn, NL. Rien was on the Dutch Team from 1979-1983. He represented the Netherlands at two European Championships and the World Championships and has started over 9 horses in the Grand Prix ring to date. We met up with him at the Paard en Lifestyle (http://paardenlifestyle.com) Masterclass this September where he...

Welcome to Podcast #17 In this On-Location interview at the Longines Global Champions Tour in Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena, we sit down with Kevin Jochems- A 21 year old Dutch Grand Prix Rider. 

Welcome to podcast #16! In this On-Location interview at the Longines Global Champions Tour in Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena, we speak with John Whitaker about the upcoming (at the time) Olympics and what it takes to have such a successful and long career such as his. I was so thrilled to land this interview with the legendary rider who rode the legendary Milton! I hope you will enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed speaking with John! 

Welcome to Podcast #15. My teenage self is so excited to bring you this interview. I remember watching Laura compete on television- my nose practically pressed up against the TV. To get the opportunity to sit down and have a one-to-one conversation with this legendary Amazone (Dutch/German for female rider....pretty cool don't you think?) is a dream come true. this podcast is packed with incredible insight and draws on Laura's many, many years as one of the best riders in the world! Enjoy!

Welcome to podcast #14, an interview with Olympic Show Jumper Nicola Philippaerts! In this On-Location interview at the Longines Global Champions Tour in Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena, we speak to Nicola about what it takes to be a rider on the big tour and how he was planning for the Olympics. With major wins at the Grand Prix Level, sponsorship by H&M, and an Olympic experience, this is a great interview with a talented and successful equestrian!

We are delighted to bring you this interview with Aletia Reilingh and Anky van Grunsven! Anky is a legend in the dressage world and quite the celebrity in the Netherlands. She was won the World Cup nine, count 'em, NINE times. She has 3 Olympic Gold Medals to her name. She is LEGENDARY.

Welcome to Podcast # 13- An interview with the incredible Reed Kessler! We recorded this interview in the Netherlands @ Outdoor Gelderland where she won first place in the CSI3* aboard Cos/Can. Reed is a focused and determined equestrian who represented the USA at the 2012 London Olympics (youngest rider to ever do so at the age of 17) and has over $2Million dollars in career earnings.

Welcome to Podcast # 12! In this powerhouse of a Podcast, we have Tineke Bartels and Imke Schellekens-Bartels! This incredible mother-daughter team have 6 Olympic games and 3 Olympic medals between them. They also run the prestigious and successful Academy Bartels- a dressage training center in the Netherlands. This interview is packed with great energy and of course insight into their methods and training ideas. Enjoy! Don't forget to let us know what you think in the comments section. 

Enjoy this great interview with junior rider Jodie Hall-McAteer. Jodie rides internationally for Great Britain and has numerous big wins, including a silver at the Europeans. We met up on location at the Jumping Achterhoek competition in Vrangender, NL- just after a big win. This 15 year old is ambitious, insightful, surprisingly superstitious....and is friends with the famous Whitaker family.

David and I post-interview just outside of Aachen in Fall 2015.  In this podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with David Dewispelaere- An American Grand Prix Dressage Rider and Trainer with a life long passion for dressage and horses. David has the unique perspective of having lived, trained, and competed in both the USA and Europe. 2-Time US Freestyle Champion, David shares with us his equestrian journey, passion for happy horses, and why he...

I met up with Kathi, right after she won her class at M level, in Schleswig-Holstein. Check out the podcast to hear her thoughts on moving up the levels and a special place you should visit in Schleswig-Holstein! 

I met up with Lena Timm on location at a horse show in Schleswig-Holstein. Check out the interview to find out about the funny way she got her start in horses and why Holstein is the best place in the world for horses! Enjoy! 

In podcast #6 we meet Janet Foy- A dressage trainer, rider, 4* Judge and Author of: “Dressage for the not so Perfect Horse” and “Dressage Q&A”.  I had a really great time speaking with Janet- She shares with us her journey and draws from her multidisciplinary beginning to share some deep insights into the equestrian world! Jumping, dressage, whatever, this interview is for you!  

I am so excited to bring the Jaxson and Berry world an interview with Partick Van der Schans. This guy is a true horseman and comes from a family of top Show Jumpers himself. Patrick and I recorded the interview in the tent upside the show ring at the Dutch Young Horse Championsip in Ermelo. This interview is a must listen to as Patrick draws on his big tour experience and lifetime of eqiestrian knowledge to share with his unique and effective view on developing yourself as a rider and having...