The Horse Girl Gazetteer

This week, Georgia sat down with Curtis again to chat about the Pack Mules!Speaking topics include: pack saddles, mule virtues, and wayward kitchen boxes.For more from Curtis, you can find his website at https://curtismoorewrites.com/ or on Instagram!To support us directly, visit patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette

A couple notes! First, there was an audio issue with this episode! That means that my (Georgia's) mic did NOT record correctly, so i was reliant on the meeting audio. Unfortunately, that does mean that my spoken parts are of a pretty low quality. That said, the content went so well and the conversation was so good that I did not want to ruin it with a rerecord. Please have patience with the audio, we will be back to normal in the next episode. Second, this was recorded in November of 2025. Some of the information may feel dated with the events of the last week, but there is still much to be gained from this conversation and the information shared is still good. If you are looking at the title and thinking "what does that have to do with horses?" I ask you to just trust me and give it a try. Our agricultural and farming economy RELIES on immigrant workers. This episode talks about those issues as a whole, including how farms may be impacted. There are not specific stories of violence, but we do talk about familial separation, incarceration, violence, and violation of rights. To learn more about Jill's organization and to find resources, you can visit https://www.vaapvt.org/Enjoy!

This week, Georgia chatted with Sydney again. This time about all things toxic trainers! Please note, this episode is specifically about how trainer relationships can turn sour. It is not indicative of the GOOD trainers who are out there. Second note, we mention that there is no formal licensure requirement in the US. This is not entirely accurate, as the state of Massachusetts does require a license to teach horse back riding. However, as far as I am aware at the time of writing this, they are the only state with such a requirement. Enjoy!Georgia

This week, Georgia sat down with good friend and excellent horsewoman Maggie! They chatted about Maggie's life as a working student and how it has shaped her riding.Speaking topics include: working students, area 1 eventing, community, and hyping each other up.

This week, Georgia sat down with Kelly to chat about how their neurodivergences have intersected with their careers as horse girls. Speaking topics include: ADHD and autism, honesty, and asking "is this real?"Enjoy!

This week, Georgia and Gemma sat down again to talk about how our relationships with horses started. Speaking topics include: early domestication, moose, the agricultural revolution, and Icelandic trail rides. To support us directly, visit Patreon.com/HorseGirlGazetteThank you to Two Horse Tack for your partnership! Use code HorseGirl10 at TwoHorseTack.com for 10% off your purchase. Enjoy!

This week, Georgia got to chat with Lindsey about her wonderful horse Rascal. Speaking topics include: rescues, rehab, and sharing is caring. Enjoy!

This week, Georgia sat down with Gemma with the intention of talking about goals and commitment levels. Well! They only talked about that for a minute, but the rest had some great soapbox moments!Speaking topics include: fitness, horse husbandry, sharing your horse, and lesson kids.To support us directly, visit patreon.com/HorseGirlGazetteEnjoy!

This week, Georgia sat down with Roan to talk all things Gay Rodeo!Speaking topics include: Creation of the IGRA, events offered, support needs, and how to get involved!If you are looking for more listening about the history of Gay Rodeo, check out Outward's Slapping Leather episode.To support Roan's efforts to support newcomers to the scene, you can donate to https://ko-fi.com/roancowgirl/goal?g=12If you're interested in competing in Utah's Gay Rodeo event next month, you can visit https://igrarodeoregistration.com/registration/UGRA2025. If you need help with registration fees, you can get in touch with Roan @roancowgirl on most major social media platforms.Happy listening! 

This week, Georgia sat down with Caitlyn of Roaming C Equine to talk about nutrition and how we can meet our horse's biological needs.Speaking topics include: forage based diets, "hot" horses and alfalfa, and realistic applications.To support us directly, visit Patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette Enjoy!

This week, Georgia sat down with Curtis to chat about the Wild Horse and Burro act.Speaking topics include: the efficacy of the act, what is actually means, and how we can improve.For more from Curtis, you can find his website at https://curtismoorewrites.com/ or on Instagram!Enjoy! To support us directly, visit Patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette

Welcome to the start of our history series! This week's episode centers on evolution and how the modern horse came to be.Speaking topics include: the equus family, why zebras aren't domesticated, and where horses came from.For more fun, and to support the project directly, you can join the Patreon at patreon.com/HorseGirlGazetteEnjoy!

This week, Georgia had the pleasure of chatting with Cowboyjen to talk about her nontraditional life, and where horses have found their place in that.Speaking topics include: Growing up butch, AIDS activism, finding your place in horses, and career exploration.You can find Jen by Googling "cowboyjen" or following her end-of-episode shoutouts.Enjoy!Join us on Patreon to support this work, and for even more content! Patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette

Part one of a series on diversity and inclusion! Georgia and Max chat about some of their experiences as LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating horses, and how people can be allies in the equestrian community.Speaking topics include: psychological safety, allyship, rainbow marketing, and if we would want to be our horses.For more, join us at Patreon.com/HorseGirlGazetteEnjoy! 

This week Georgia was joined by friend and fellow boarder, Dakota! The two of them discuss the role that money plays throughout the horse experience.Speaking topics include: leasing vs owning, prevalence of horses, working vs recreational, and showing.Visit Patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette for more

This week, Georgia sat down with close family friend Jennie to chat about horses and Lord of the Rings. Half the audio was recorded from a video call as Jennie lives across the country, so please be patient with this first try! Speaking topics include: Horse actors, childhood imagination, and historical context for LOTR horses.

This week, Georgia sat down with her mother to chat about how the horse bug started in the family.Speaking topics include: kids and horses, changes in training practices, utilizing privilege, and horse shopping.Enjoy!

This week, Georgia and Kate talk about how the first step to doing better is knowing better.Speaking topics include: holding empathy, letting go of ego, and enjoying the learning process.

This week, Georgia and Kate chat with Elaine about what it's like to "start over" as a horse person. Being someone who rides in childhood and then returns as a parent can be challenging!As always, thank you to Sophie Wagner for sound editing! If you want to join in the conversation, head on over to patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette

Georgia and Kate are joined by Olivia Testa to talk about all things posture and balance! If you are interested in The Balance Through Movement method that is discussed, you can visit their website at https://btmmacademy.com/Speaking topics include: what is good posture, how has our understanding of horse training and development changed over the past 20 years, and how our energy impacts equine performance.If you are interested in joining the conversation, head on over to patreon.com/HorseGirlGazette