The 3 Stride Podcast
A podcast that finds humor in the equestrian world. Hosted by three adult amateurs who love horses + like to dish on equestrian gossip. Laura Fernandez, who heads up a division at a top audio/tech company, Julia Hanssen, who works at an international influencer advertising agency, and Molly Heroy, who runs a successful e-commerce + mobile tack store; all with one thing in common; the passion for horses and the sport.
Episodes
203 episodes
200 episodes in…why we still love horses
In this episode we cover:Celebrating 200 episodes with a huge thank you to our 3S community for all the love and support along the wayGetting a little deeper with some horse philosophical questionsWhy do we actuall...
Drama at Tack Stores
In this episode we cover:Laura rode a dressage horse and now thinks she’s going to the Olympics.Molly and Laura negotiate over the sale of a saddle.Molly shares ways tack store owners can cause major drama with bra...
A Scary Tack Malfunction
In this episode we cover:What happened to Julia’s saddle that horrified her trainer. Judging other riders without knowing the whole story.Laura’s new discovery + her big book reveal.Thank you to o...
Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype
In this episode we cover:We launched our new segment; “Breaking the Adult Amateur Stereotype”. Send us your memes, reels, TikToks making AA’s look like inept and incapable riders so we can flame them.What could go wro...
Julia’s Change of Wedding Plans
In this episode we cover:Julia’s latest horse communicator session-what she learned about Andi (and what surprised us)Julia’s wedding plan pivot-what changed and whyThank you to our partner
The Amateur Isn’t the Problem
In this episode we cover:We’re all over the “helpless amateur” stereotype. Why amateurs feeling undervalued despite contributing a lot of money and time to the industry. The responsibility of trainers an...
Being Too Emotional on Your Horse
In this episode we cover:Julia’s wedding date and venue announcement and why it meant a lot to Laura. When your emotions come out on your horse in the wrong way. Molly and her adult braces.What ...
Horse Fitness Routines + a USEF Warning
In this episode we cover:Catch our video clips on social! No full episodes on YouTube yet. Garcon + Andi’s fitness routine-how long we spend trotting and cantering.Molly and Julia’s trainer got a note f...
NYC, Pink Eye + Molly’s Horse Update
In this episode we cover:Update on Laura’s new gig + what happened to her eye week one.The longest we’ve all gone without jumping.How Contact is adapting to retirement life. Molly’s update on Fiona +...
James Van Der Beek and Julia Falling Off Andi 2x
In this episode we cover:James Van Der Beek and GoFundMe Kaley Cuoco sleeping in separate bedrooms with her fiance Tommy Pelphey. Results of Garcon’s neck X-RaysWhat happened in Julia’s lesson to...
Wins and Losses of the Past Week
In this episode we cover:Laura, Julia and Molly share their wins/losses of the past week.Molly’s digital detox.Laura just got TikTok and who she’s following. Random talk about sending nudes. &nb...
Crying in the Barn Aisle
In this episode we cover:Saying goodbye to Mozie and the emotional whiplash of sending a lease horse back.What Laura passed along to the next leasee aka a novel of a note.Navigating communication with trainers when...
Beckham Drama, Loose Horses, and Julia’s Horse Show Recap
In this episode we cover:Tell Me Lies, Beckham Drama + Heated Rivery Contact took over an hour to load him in the trailer and then what happened?!How Contact is adjusting to retirement life.<...
The Work/Horse (aka Life) Balancing Act
In this episode we cover:Laura’s tough decision about her lease horse Mozie (the best boy!!!). Balancing your career and the horses. Thank you to our partner
An Interview with Trainer + Coach Mickie Sage
In this episode we cover:We have Sagebrush Farms (+ Laura’s coach/trainer) Mickie Sage on the podcast!Mickie Sage is a force in the equestrian community not only showing at the highest levels from WEF to FEI World Cup Quali...
Showgrounds Live Video Fees, Broken Legs + a Big Announcement
Welcome to Season 5 of The 3 Stride Podcast!!!In this episode we cover:Molly, Julia + Laura are all back in the studio together! Welcome to Season 5! How did Molly’s daughter, Reese, break her leg?!<...
When They Tell You It’s Time: Retiring Contact
In this episode we cover:The story of finding Contact in Europe and trusting a friend and broker to help bring him into Laura’s lifeWhat the partnership was supposed to look like and how injuries slowly rewrote that plan.
Top Equestrian Controversies of 2025
In this episode we cover:Having friends ask to ride your horse and the moment someone says “they’re a great rider” without context.The quiet tests you use to figure out if someone actually knows what they’re doing before th...
Show Jumping Radio Channel + Lease Decisions
In this episode we cover:Our idea to launch a dedicated show jumping channel on an audio platform-think curated music, live show commentary, and inspiring rider interviewsThe real highs and lows of leasing a horseL...
Split Rock in CA, Thanksgiving + EHV-1 Virus
In this episode we cover:Thanksgiving recap, including Molly cooking for 40+ people and Laura getting to ride Julia’s horse, Andi.An update on Andi’s health and recovery after cellulitis.Laura’s first horse show wi...
Building a Partnership with Your New Trainer
In this episode we cover:Laura’s fresh start with her new trainer and what those months really look and feel like.How to build trust, communication, and respect from day one and why the trainer/rider relationship is everyth...
Inside For Horses: The Italian Equestrian Fashion Powerhouse
In this episode we cover:The Italian origin story of For Horses and how Giovanna and Andrea fused fashion design with textile innovation.Anita Sguigna’s role as U.S. Sales and Marketing Manager Inside the bran...
Darragh Kenny and the World Anti-Doping List
In this episode we cover:Molly’s husband, Ryan, was in a car accident-what happened?! Why Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny has been suspended and what it means for his career.A look at the FEI and World Anti-Dopin...