The Ride
The Ride brought to you by Horse&Rider is a bi-weekly podcast co-hosted by Editor Nichole Chirico and Digital Editor Emily Carey. In each episode, Chirico and Carey sit down with some of the industry's top trainers, clinicians, and professionals to share inspiring stories, training philosophies, and the importance of living your best Western horse life.
Episode · Aug 12, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 140: Nathan Piper on the Road to Success & The Run For A Million
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Nathan Piper is brought to you by Farnam For Nathan Piper, success in the reining industry didn’t happen…
Episode · Jul 14, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 139: Gina Schumacher on International Competition & Building a Reining Program of Her Own
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Gina Schumacher is brought to you by Farnam From growing up riding reining horses in Europe to becoming a…
Episode · Jul 1, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 138: Ranch Sorting Down Under: Cindy Henderson on Growing the Sport Across Australia
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Cindy Henderson is brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition. Ranch sorting may have its roots in the United…
Episode · Jun 19, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 137: Abbie Phillips on Taking the Leap to the Open and the Horses Along the Way
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Abbie Phillips is brought to you by Farnam. Abbie Phillips grew up riding horses on her family’s ranch,…
Episode · Jun 2, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 136: Tanner Sperle on Everything Happening Behind the Pens at a Ranch Sorting
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Tanner Sperle is brought to you by Tribute Equine. Tanner Sperle didn’t plan on making ranch sorting his…
Episode · May 27, 2026
The Ride Podcast Bonus Episode: The Blueprint of the Modern Performance Horse
The bloodlines that built the modern Western performance horse were forged across decades of match races, cattle drives and arena competition—and in this bonus…
Episode · May 19, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 135: How Lee and Holly Francois Weathered Adversity and Kept Winning
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Holly & Lee Francois is brought to you by Farnam. Lee and Holly Francois have built more than a successful…
Episode · May 6, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 134: Michael Cooper’s Journey to Hall of Fame Cutting Horse Trainer
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Michael Cooper is brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition. Michael Cooper didn’t come up through the…
Episode · Apr 22, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 133: Ben Beckett and Qualifying for The Run For A Million
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Ben Beckett is brought to you by Farnam Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control. Ben Beckett was raised in…
Episode · Apr 7, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 132: Jordan Williams: From Ranch Kid to World’s Greatest Horseman
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Jordan Williams is brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition Jordan Williams & Jaymes Bond at the 2026…
Episode · Mar 10, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 131: Inside Equine Reproduction with Dr. Ben Espy
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Dr. Ben Espy is brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition. Board-certified theriogenologist Dr. Ben Espy has…
Episode · Feb 10, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 129: Peter DeFretias on Becoming a Million Dollar Rider
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Peter DeFretias is brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition. Peter DeFreitas is an NRHA professional based…
Episode · Jan 14, 2026
The Ride Podcast Ep. 128: Kody Ward and Ranch Sorting
This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Kody Ward is brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition. Kody Ward has built a career rooted in horsemanship.…