Cassidy is just your average horse-crazy girl! She knew she HAD to figure out a way to make a career that kept her surrounded by horses.Cassidy abruptly quit her corporate job without any idea of what she was going to do. She picked up a $400 camera, downloaded a free app on her iPad, and started taking and editing photos of any horse she could get in front of her camera.That little hobby sparked a complete redirection of her life. She can usually be found lying across a barn aisle getting the perfect shot or in a field of tall grass proclaiming, “YES, THIS IS THE SHOT!”​ On this episode, we talk to Cassidy about her career change and about losing her Instagram account! 

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#68- Cassidy Brooke: Equestrian Photography and Client Relationships

"You know that next level bond that occurs when you connect with another human over the fact you both enjoy riding giant animals that spook at leaves? Horse girls just *get* each other a little better and that’s why Dapplebay™ exists. We create fun, conversation-starting designs so you can show off your sport with style...and a little sass! We call this horse girl power, and we’re on a mission to use it to unite and inspire equestrians of all kinds." Leah founded Dapplebay in May 2011. She tells us about how she manages her brand and the benefits of Pony Club! You won&apos;t want to miss this one. 

#67 Leah Kaufmann- Brand Management and Pony Club

On this episode of LNR we talk with Alexa Lee! She shares her journey as a competitive rider and about her OTTB. 

#66- Alexa Lee: From Slaughter to Horse of the Year

On this episode of LNR we talk to Erin from @silveroaksfarm ! She talks to us about planning her barn, fox hunting, and how she found her trainer. Erin Gouveia of Silver Oaks Farm is an accomplished equestrian, award winning photographer, and an artist.   She was born and raised in San Diego, California, graduated from Colorado State University, and now resides in Park City, Utah on a small ranch with her husband.  She has had careers in Medical Research, Zookeeping, and most currently Photographer at Erin Kate Photography. Follow Erin on Instagram at @silveroaksfarm and find her equestrian inspired fine art photographs and handmade goods in her Etsy shop SilverOaksFarm. 

#65 - Erin Gouveia: In the Life of an Equestrian, Photographer, & Artist.

Samantha Capoferri (Cap-oh-fairy) is the owner and head trainer at Gallifrey Farm, LLC., a private Dressage training facility outside of Savannah, GA, as well as a full-time Professor of Equestrian Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design. She graduated from Meredith Manor International Equestrian College in 2007 with certifications at the highest levels in Riding Instruction, Equine Training and Equine Sports Massage Therapy. She holds a B.A. in Equine Studies from West Virginia University (2009) and a M.S. in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University (2017).Samantha is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist with scores earned on self-trained horses and is currently working towards her Gold Medal. Until the COVID shut down she is enrolled in the USDF ‘L’ Judge program and hopes to be able to complete this in APR 2021. Her personal horses and passion lie in Draft Crosses and they have been Champion or Reserve Championfrom Training Level to FEI for the USDF All Breeds awards every year since 2015.Her teachers, Felicitas von Nuemann Cosel (First Choice Farm, MD) and Cynthia Thaxton (High Point Farm, GA) help her to instill proper biomechanical work with horses to bring about the natural beauty and harmony of any breed through the levels of Dressage. She is a firm believerthat Dressage is for every horse regardless of the saddle on their back. She utilizes her degree in Kinesiology to help teach this delicate work to her riders by focusing on their own biomechanics in the saddle to focus on the independence of the seat to bring about the quality of gaits from their horses.⬇️ Follow RAMM on social media @rammfence ⬇️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rammfenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rammfence/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rammfence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rammfenceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rammfence/

#64 - Sam Capoferri: Teaching, Training, & Riding in the Equestrian World

History teacher by day and horse girl 24/7, Susan Friedland shares an authentic look at equestrian life on her award-winning blog Saddle Seeks Horse and in her freelance writing for equine publications. Topics ranging from why stirrups and bits don’t mix, how to break in new riding boots the easy way along with travel adventures for the equestrian are the foundation of saddleseekshorse.com which has been serving up content since 2013. Horses Adored and Men Endured: A Memoir of Falling and Getting Back Up, Susan’s first book, has a 5-star rating on Amazon and has garnered praise from UnTacked, Horse and Style and fellow authors Jean Abernethy (of Fergus the Horse fame) and Carly Kade. Susan is owned by a cuddly Doberman and a tall, dark, and handsome Thoroughbred gelding who just made his successful debut as a fox hunter. Trot along with Susan and her OTTB Knight on social media at Instagram or Facebook at @saddleseekshorse or visit saddleseekshorse.com to tag along on equestrian adventures via blog email updates.

#63 Susan Friedland- Equestrian Authorship

On this episode, we talk to Margaret Ostrowski. She has been a fence judge for the Rolex and the World Equestrian Games. She recounts stories of her times judging and tells us rules that bystanders need to follow at events. 

#62 Margaret Ostrowski- The In's and Out's of Fence Judging

On this episode we talk to Sue Wilson owner of the Hay OptiMizer. She talks to us about the importance of grazing and the benefits of using a slow feeder. 

#61 Sue Wilson - Optimal Care for Your Horses

On this episode, we talk to Pat Nulis, owner of So Southern! She talks to us about starting a business, growing a business, customer service, and women entrepreneurship. You can find her website here: https://so-southern.com/

#60 Pat Nulis- Custom Equestrian Products

This is a podcast that you are going to want to watch. On this episode, Marc talks to us about how he and his brother got into creating rocking horses. He gives us a tour of his workshop and shows us all of the influential clients he has worked with. 

#59 Marc Stevenson- The Rocking Horse Makers

On this episode, we talk to Jill Tweedy, owner of Tucker Tweed. She talks to us about having a successful business and finding balance. You won't want to miss this episode! 

#58 Jill Tweedy- Equestrian Handbags and More

On this episode, we talk to mobile doggie groomer Sarah Reese. We discuss care for your barn dogs, mobile animal care units, and starting a business! Sarah was recently nominated for the Top 20 under 40 Women in Toledo. 

#57 Sarah Reese - Careers in Animal Care

On this episode, we talk about horse fencing! From ordering to the horses coming home, we discuss all of the steps to creating that perfect paddock. 

#56 Late Night Riders - Horse Fencing 101

On this episode, we talk about Barn Financing. What products should you invest in, products you can add in later, and special considerations.  

#55 Late Night Riders- First Things First: Barn Financing

A lifelong horse lover, Amy Daum began her career in the horse industry more than two decades ago after first earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, and then a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Business Management from Johnson & Wales University. After working in equine insurance for five years, both in underwriting and in retail sales, she then joined the U.S. Eventing Association where for seven years her roles included Director of Communications, editor of Eventing USA (the USEA’s national bi-monthly magazine), and Project Manager of the USEA’s American Eventing Championships.  In 2008 she switched gears back to the insurance industry as the CEO and Managing Partner of Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, and in 2019 Broadstone became a division of Marshall & Sterling Insurance, one of the nation’s top 25 privately-owned insurance agencies.  Amy’s riding background spans across disciplines, from Western Pleasure and Hunter/Jumpers as a teenager, and Eventing and Dressage as an adult. Horses and horsepeople are her passion, and she considers herself blessed to have a career that allows her to combine that passion with a mind for business. When she’s not working to help horse owners find the best insurance plans to protect their horses, she’s on the dance floor as a ballroom and Latin dancer, or at home refereeing skirmishes between her cat Roo, and Ella, her recent German Shepherd rescue.

#54 Amy Daum - Equine Insurance

Late Night Riders is an equestrian lifestyle podcast presented by RAMM Horse Fencing and Stalls. We discuss everything from different riding disciplines ranging to equestrian health & wellness. Join us every Friday night for a new episode!