Inside Equine Minds by EqPI
Get to know the personalities of the most successful horses of different disciplines. Learn how their personalities influence the way they are managed, trained, and their overall success.
Episodes
11 episodes
Baloutinue: Confident and Personable Olympic Medalist
Rumor has it Balou was "very, very, very, very difficult" as a young horse, but he is now one of the best show jumpers in the world, including two Olympic silver medals. Laura Kraut joins as our guest to talk about how she and her team meet his...
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Episode 10
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31:46
Fiontini: A Fiercely Independent Dressage World Champion
"Fio" is ready to conquer the world, but it's taken Anna Buffini some time to convince Fio that they have to do it together and that Fio cannot, in fact, compete in dressage without a rider - although Fio sometimes thinks otherwise! Fiercely in...
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Episode 9
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32:14
Taking A Mistress: The Epitome of "Willingly Guided"
When you think of a champion reiner, the words "chill, sweet, and forgiving" are probably not at the top of the list to describe them, but that's exactly what "Romeo" is! He is the perfect blend of talent and temperament to juggle his non-pro o...
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Episode 8
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33:13
Quantum Leap: The "Genuine" Eventer
While he may give off jock vibes galloping around the cross-country course, Quantum is really just a big softy to those who know him personally. For people who really get to know him, he'll do anything, and it's these relationships that really ...
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Episode 7
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30:02
Babylon: A Ham of a Hunter
Babylon is known as much for his boisterous personality as his talent in the hunter ring. In addition to collecting tricolors in the small junior hunters and performance hunter ring, "Crumbles" can be heard announcing himself in the morning on ...
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Episode 6
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30:21
Don John: Agreeable, yet Strict, Dressage Olympian
When it comes to equipping "DJ" for Olympic-level dressage success, Nick Wagman says it comes down to two things: structure and sugar cubes! DJ is as sweet as they come, as long as you prove your trustworthiness first. The people on his team ca...
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Episode 5
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34:54
Sparkys Shining Doll: The All Business Reiner
"Marvel" might have a cool, steady demeanor in the barn, preferring a good roll in the dirt over playing on the lunge line (even when he's cooped up at shows), but he is all business and ready to put on a show when he steps in the ring. Ty and ...
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Episode 4
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46:22
Anthony Patch: From "Dangerous" to 5 Stars
Anthony Patch, a failed racing thoroughbred better known as "Al" (#goalgo) to his fans, was bought as a "dangerous" four-year-old by Lainey Ashker as her next Eventing prospect. Despite his quirks (although the quirky ones are the best ones, ac...
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Episode 3
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41:12
So Enchanted: Pony Hunter Extraordinaire
So Enchanted, known as Lex around the barn, has too many tricolors to list! In addition to a clean sweep at Pony Finals in 2016, Lex was 2022 USEF/Smartpak Grand Champion Pony Hunter of the Year. When you think of such a successful pony hunter ...
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Episode 2
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30:11
Villanueva Conrad: The Bridleless Grand Prix Jumper
You read that right.... BRIDLELESS. Brendan Wise and his gelding Villanueva Conrad (aka Lyric) are determined to do what many have deemed impossible. They're making a name for themselves for showing in the jumper ring with only a neck rein... A...
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Episode 1
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43:26