Three women bonded by their passion for horses sharing their dreams, failures, knowledge, ideas, and stories, usually while sipping a beverage together!
Episode 15: We Are Back!
After an extended spring break, we’re back—with updates, stories, and some exciting things on the horizon. In this catch-up episode, Emily, Shelley, and Shawna share what’s been going on behind the scenes and what’s coming next.
In this episode:
Emily opens up about Jellybean’s serious health scare, what it took to advocate for her dog, and why trusting your gut matters.
Shawna shares her journey back to riding after a major injury.
Shelley gives a sneak peek into the launch of the Ride Well Training Tracker, which is why she's been MIA!
We’re excited to be back with more stories, more horse talk, and more content to help you and your horse thrive. Thanks for sticking with us. We missed you!
And don't forget the link to the wine we were drinking from Clementine Carter Winery. Such a special place!
26 Feb 2025
Green Bean OTTB Update
Winter weather, new horses, and busy barns—Shelley, Emily, and Shawna dive into the whirlwind of their lives in this heartfelt and entertaining episode. They swap personal stories about their horses, from the ups and downs of training to the deep emotional bonds that come with life in the equestrian world.
Shawna shares the journey of her new mare, Mary Jane Chrome, as she transitions from the racetrack to a second career, while Shelley and Emily open up about their own experiences retraining thoroughbreds. The conversation also takes a reflective turn, touching on the impact of loss in their equestrian journeys and the excitement of new beginnings.
And to top it all off? A bit of humor with PanGloss, a horse who just might have a future as an equine advice columnist.
Join us for this lively, candid, and heartfelt discussion—you won’t want to miss it!
In this episode, we're drinking the Gratsi boxed wine again. Such a great everyday drinking wine. You can order it here and get 2 free glasses, which is fun!
Emily is drinking her "grocery store wine" (we were in separate locations), Meiomi Pinot Noir. It's one of her everyday favorites.
16 Feb 2025
How We Look at Training Programs
In this conversation, the hosts discuss their daily lives as horse owners, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences. They delve into the different perspectives they each bring to horse care and training, highlighting their unique roles in the equestrian world. The conversation covers insights into breeding practices, the importance of horse health and training strategies, and how to prepare horses for competition. The hosts emphasize the individuality of each horse and the need for tailored approaches in training and care. In this conversation, Emily and Shelley discuss the intricacies of horse training, emphasizing the importance of starting from a solid foundation, recognizing plateaus, and the role of physiotherapy in enhancing a horse's performance. They explore how to interpret horse behavior, the balance of stress in training, and the significance of documenting progress over time. The dialogue also touches on the development of young horses and the need for patience and understanding in the training process.
Tonight we're drinking some awesome box wine! It's called Gratsi and their red and rose is really good. We haven't tried the white yet.
Shawna has an affiliate link. Here's an offer for 2 Free Bàcaro Wine Glasses for your first order at Gratsi. To accept, use her referral link HERE.
Also, this is fence Emily mentioned. Hard to believe the horse wasn't hurt but they literally barely had a scratch. Horses!
7 Feb 2025
The Impact Coaches have on Students
In this episode, Emily, Shawna and Shelley talk about the impact coaches have on students. They talk about their personal experiences, lessons learned, and what they look for in a coach. It’s a thought provoking discussion and will hopefully help you reflect on your coaching experience. If you are a coach, it’s interesting to listen to the impact you have on students. It’s a tricky job and can take a lifetime to get right!
We’re drinking wine from Sculpterra again. This will be a common occurrence. We are drinking Pinot Noir from the Heroe line, which is both delicious and affordable (win win!). Learn more about the winery here: https://sculpterra.orderport.net/wines/Heroe
31 Jan 2025
Shelley’s Annual Public Service Announcement
In this episode of Stable Sisters, Shelley shares her annual public service announcement regarding horse health, emphasizing the importance of taking a horse's temperature when administering medication. She recounts her personal journey with her horse, Trep, detailing the challenges they faced with his health issues, the eventual diagnosis of cholangiohepatitis, and the lessons learned from their experiences. The episode serves as a poignant reminder for horse owners to be vigilant about their horse's health and to communicate effectively with their veterinarians.
No beverage on this podcast, even though Shelley could use one while relaying this story.
24 Jan 2025
Dream Barn & Trailer Features
In this episode of the Stable Sisters podcast, hosts Emily Rosenbaum, Shawna Thomas, and Shelley Thomas brainstorm what features their dream barn and trailer would have, if money was no object. These features emphasize the importance of organization, airflow, safety, and comfort for horses.
We are drinking (much to Shelley’s delight!) an old vine zinfandel called Wild Thing, from Carol Shelton Vineyard. It was a gift to Emily from her aunt, and we all enjoyed it! Thank you auntie!!
15 Jan 2025
Instructor, Trainer, or Coach? What do you need?
Emily shares her expertise on distinguishing between instructors, trainers, and coaches, helping listeners determine their ideal role for personal growth and success.
6 Jan 2025
Creative Winter Training Exercises
Winter can be tough! Frozen ground, darkness, and small indoor arenas that encourage too much circle work! In this podcast, Emily and Shelley give you 15 creative winter training exercises you can do with your horse to get through this dark, cold time. These exercises will help develop your horse’s skills and improve your relationship. Enjoy!
During this podcast we are drinking wine from Sculpterra, this super lovely winery in Paso Robles. Even if you aren’t a wine drinker, it’s worth going to the winery to see the giant sculptures and other artwork. We are drinking Pinot Noir from the Heroe line, which is both delicious and affordable (win win!).
Learn more about Sculpterra Winery here: https://sculpterra.com/
Show Notes:
Here is a list of the exercises Emily and Shelley shared.
If you’d like a stretching program for your horse, request your free copy by sending Shelley as message here.
Thank you for listening!
1 Jan 2025
Creating Training Blocks
Follow along as Shelley coaches Emily through analyzing her 2025 goals on her mare Pippa, and creating 8-week training blocks to move dreams to action. Our “action taking” beverage during this podcast is a cabernet from Ghost Pines. It was a gift to Emily from one of her clients - thank you!
Show Notes:
Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon
The goal setting and training block framework reviewed in this show.
Interested in a goal setting session? Contact Shelley at info@shelleythomasphysio.com for details.
23 Dec 2024
Dreaming & Scheming, 2025 Goals
Emily, Shawna, and Shelley give a big picture overview of their 2025 goals. They’ve each got some business and personal goals, and especially Shawna, are looking forward to closing out 2024. While dreaming and scheming, we are drinking some of our favorite “everyday” wine by Imagery. Even if you aren’t a wine drinker, this winery creates beautiful wine labels that are worth checking out.
Show Notes:
Imagery winery. We were drinking the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon.
https://www.imagerywinery.com/our-story/art/
16 Dec 2024
Favorite Moments and Holiday Drinks in 2024
Stable Sisters Emily, Shawna, and Shelley share their favorite moments and holiday drink recipes from 2024, offering a taste of joy and warmth during the holiday season.
9 Dec 2024
Lunging is Not an Exorcism
Equine experts Emily Rosenbaum, Shawna Froese, and Shelley Thomas discuss the importance of rest and play in horse training, offering practical tips for a balanced approach.
3 Dec 2024
Winter 101: Clothing, Clipping, and Blanketing
Emily, Shawna, and Shelley share thoughts about surviving (cuz thriving might be a bit ambitious) in the winter cold. They also get asked a lot of questions about clipping and blanketing horses so chat about those topics also. This episode pulls human and horse clothing and temperature management into one fun episode, while sipping espresso martinis.
Here are all the show notes, as promised!
Espresso Martini Recipe:
Into shaker with ice
2 ounce vodka
1 ounce coffee liquor
1 ounce espresso
Shake shake shake and pour
Clothing Links:
Action Heat heated insoles
Ororo heated vest
Piper winter breeches
Free Ride Equestrian winter breeches
Mobile Warming heated gloves
Horze fleece lined boots
CC Beanie that we all wear! (https://ccbeanie.com/)
Shelley’s Ariat boots she loves
Horseware blankets (https://www.horseware.com/en-us/horse-blankets)
23 Nov 2024
The Stable Sisters Podcast Launch
Emily Rosenbaum, Shawna Thomas, and Shelley Thomas share their dreams, failures, and knowledge about living a horsey life, empowering listeners with inspiration and insights.
23 Nov 2024
Get to Know Us with Rapid Fire Questions
We thought it would be fun to do a round of rapid fire questions (and we promise we didn't practice!). This episode continues on with introductions so you can learn more about our horse philosophies. We've got some fun beverage trivia to share too! Thanks for listening!
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