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Two perspectives; one sport. Unfiltered conversations about the equestrian world.
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Send us Fan Mail Red Flag, Pink Flag, Green Flag: The Show Barn Edition Jen and Karen are back with a fan-favorite format, this time tackling policies you'll mostly find at show barns. Several of today's topics came straight from Jen's trainer group chat, so expect some real grassroots opinions (the clean version, anyway). Karen hears each policy cold and gives her gut reaction, and the two don't always agree. They cover: Minimum horse show requirements — and whether trainers should charge a ...
Send us Fan Mail Should your lease contract include a social media clause? Jen Barker and Karen Tanner reopen the social media can of worms, picking up where their barn branding episode left off. This time the spark is a trainer's post asking how professionals balance kids sharing their riding journey with protecting a horse's reputation, and its owner's. Karen has been on both sides, leasing horses for her son and leasing out a horse they owned. Jen brings the trainer's view. Together they c...
Send us Fan Mail Jen Barker and Karen Tanner unpack the US Equestrian Federation’s appointment of Sonja Keating as its next CEO. They discuss whether the decision represents meaningful change, question the transparency of the search process, and debate whether members should have a greater voice in selecting leadership. The conversation also explores unity across disciplines and between stakeholders, and what Keating can do to earn the membership’s trust—while offering her a fair chance to le...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Scope, Jen Barker surprises co-host Karen Tanner with a very personal question: what turns a casual riding family into a fully committed equestrian one? They unpack the unexpected pull of competition, the realities of growing a lesson program, and whether being upfront about the costs and expectations of leasing, owning, and showing can scare away potential riders. Jen and Karen also explore ways to make competition more accessible—from in-barn shows an...
Send us Fan Mail Karen Tanner and Jen Barker decode the hidden language of horse-sale ads in this hilarious episode of Scope. From “game” ponies and “specific homes” to “barn favorites,” “in your pocket,” and horses with "playful puppy personalities,” they translate familiar sales phrases into the practical truths buyers need to hear. Along the way, they share plenty of laughs—and one important reminder: bring an experienced trainer along before choosing your next horse. Support the show
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