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Educating the equine industry to bring us closer together as a community! I have always been passionate about promoting the equine industry and helping to inspire the next generation of horsemen and women. One of my main goals with this podcast is to provide new learning opportunities to grow their and my own knowledge of other disciplines, breeds, and several different topics that they are not apart of or no nothing about! I want to open people's minds to continue to learn more about horses and the industry to help continue their education as we are always learning and growing! I also want to help bridge the gap between the different worlds we seem to have created within the industry.

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March 19, 2026Episode 259 min

Fulfilling Dreams for Cowgirl Businesswomen with Bossmares Board Member Ellen Bell and Cowgirl Manifesto Author Marissa Burger!

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am talking all about Bossmares and the incredible grants they offer for businesswomen in the western and equine industries with Ellen Bell and Marissa Burger! Building a business or pursuing your educational pursuits not only takes a lot of hard work, but also support from others. Bossmares is not just an organization that helps to fund your dreams, but helps women in the western industry network and connect with one another for advice and fellowship! When we have the support from others it gives us the confidence we need to see the our goals and ideas clearly for the good we want to do for others and for our businesses. Give your businesses the leg up you deserve and apply for a grant today!If you are interested in applying for a grant you can find the application here: Bossmares Inc due March 31stYou can follow them on Instagram and FacebookYou can purchase Marissa's books on Amazon or her websiteCowgirl Manifesto on InstagramEtalon Discount code: Cowgirl5Support the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

March 12, 2026Episode 152 min

"Staying Plugged in" Why Collegiate Equestrian Teams are important to the Equine Industry and for Colleges with Texas Tech Equestrian Team Coach Tabatha Taylor

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am sharing my amazing conversation with a lady who I not only grew up showing horses with, but also has built an incredible career as an equestrian team coach. Tabatha Taylor is the head coach of the Texas Tech Equestrian Team and a longtime friend who has so many great insights into the challenges facing collegiate equestrian teams today and how we can help to ensure their future in the industry.The important impact being on a team can have on a student athlete's education and life from diversity, networking, and so much more. How it is important for them to stay connected with their community in the equine industry. Also, for the students who are looking to ride on a team in college or maybe you're a parent of a student she shares such amazing advice on what she looks for as a coach, how to choose the best team and school that is best suited for you, getting noticed by teams, and so more! I feel this episode will inspire more important conversations on this important topic and I hope it will help students who dream of riding on a competitive equestrian team! You can follow Texas Tech Equestrian Team on Facebook or InstagramIf you have any questions or want to reach out to Tabatha you can email her at tabatha.taylor@ttu.eduEtalon and use discount code Cowgirl5Support the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

February 5, 2026Episode 11 min

Season 3 Trailer: The Future of the Podcast and the Equine Industry and What you can Look Forward Too!

Send us Fan MailNot a lot to say in this short episode of the podcast! I am just popping in to share with you my goals for this season of the podcast and the topics I hope to discuss with guests!This season my goal is to focus on the future of the equine industry from the next generations, breeding, the challenges it faces and so much more! Creating encouraging and educational conversations and inspire us to help make more positive changes for the benefit of the industry! Make sure you are following on whichever platform you listen to the podcast and on social media! EtalonUse discount code Cowgirl5 for 5% off! Support the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

December 31, 2025Episode 1452 min

Happy New Year! Ending 2025 with a Bang and Looking to The Future of Lesson Programs in the Equine Industry with Christy Landwehr

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, it seems only fitting to talk about the future on New Year's Eve. I sat down and talked with Christy Landwehr who is very well accredited Master Riding Instructor and NRHA Sponsorship Director to name a few of her titles. Lesson programs play such a vital role for so many riders in the equine industry and a lot of us can remember that first lesson pony or horse we rode for the first time that we fell in love with and who changed our lives forever! In this episode, Christy and I discuss how what defines a lesson horse today has changed and how trainers in specific disciplines can do more to introduce new riders to the sport of riding. How open and honest communication between instructors and parents is essential to the safety of the student and for the running of the instructor's business, how thinking creatively can help attract parents to lesson programs and so many more topics. As we look into the 2026 and all the hopes and goals we have for the year, it is important to be having these type of conversations to remember that a student's first experience in the saddle is positive for them to continue to grow and thrive in the industry! Resources & Links: Christy Landwehr on InstagramChristy Landwehr on FacebookEmail: clandwehr@nrha.comExplore your horse's future with EtalonDiscount code: Cowgirl5Join the TEC Email List!Check out the TEC blogSupport the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

December 4, 2025Episode 1342 min

Leaving a Legacy, Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and Managing a Horse Show during the EHV-1 Outbreak with Cheryl Cody!

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I am honored to share with you my incredible conversation with Cheryl Cody. Recent inductee into the National Cowgirl Museum Hall of Fame and the NRHA Hall of Fame! She is an award winning journalist, photogragher, author and the smile reining competitors love to see at horse shows! She has truly built such a beautiful life and career and influenced everyone around her greatly! In this episode you'll hear her talking about the four main things she has lived by; to show up, work hard, be kind, and help the next person in line! How creativity is so helpful in the promotion and growth of the equine and western industries. As well as in managing horse shows, especially when unexpected obstacles come up! I had so much fun talking with Cheryl and left feeling so much more inspired with my own life! We talk about everything from who most inspires her, her foundation, what these recent honors mean to her and even about her love for Hallmark Christmas movies! Resources & Links: Take your horse's legacy to the next level with EtalonDiscount code: Cowgirl5Join the TEC Email List!Check out the TEC blogVisit the Cowgirl Museum!Support the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

September 25, 2025Episode 1245 min

Real Fit for Real Cowgirls with Whitney Lloyd of MarkWest Denim!

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I had the great opportunity of getting to speak with a very special guest who is changing the game for the horse industry in the form of jeans! Whitney Lloyd is the founder and owner of MarkWest Denim and as a horse girl and rider herself, she saw a need to create a riding jean for women that would help fix a lot of the common issues a lot of us girls have in the saddle from our jeans rubbing and giving us sores to having the perfect place to keep our phone while we are riding! Whitney shares her story of how horses shaped and influenced her life growing up riding on her grandfather's ranch and taking lessons, the design process, how MarkWest is supporting the industry and the community and so much more! I had such an incredible conversation with her and I can't wait for y'all to listen! markwestdenim.comIG: @markwestdenimFB: @markwestdenimSupport the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

July 16, 2025Episode 1158 min

"Do I Really Belong Here?", Imposter Syndrome Insights for Equestrians from the Elevate Your Ride Ladies

Send us Fan MailI know I am a day earlier than when I usually bring you a new episode, but I am just too excited about today's episode! This topic is something that has been on my heart to do an episode about for a long time and I knew I needed the right people to bring on to have this conversation with and boy did I pick the right people! Returning to the podcast from Season 1, Lauren and Ellie from Elevate Your Ride not only have the knowledge, but the experience to back up everything they share and talk about to help riders from a fitness and mindset perspective as you heard in our first episode together. In today's episode, what they both share about imposter syndrome and those feelings when we doubt ourselves and question if we deserve what we have is so incredible! Seriously, I am petitioning for them to speak at more events! I feel that Imposter Syndrome in the horse industry is often overlooked or swept under the rug and is something that needs to be talked about more! I took so much away from our conversation and I know you will too! Elevate Your RideFB: @elevateyourrideIG: @elevate.your.rideSupport the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

July 3, 2025Episode 1046 min

"Suddenly Roan!"-Should I start a Horse True Crime Podcast and All things Roan with Christa Lafayette and Laura Simiele from Etalon!

Send us Fan MailToday's episode comes to you the day after my birthday and at the start of 4th of July weekend! I am joined by two returning guests this week Christa Lafayette and Laura Simiele of Etalon to introduce some exciting additions to their programs, the new research they have found and published about Roan Horses, and the launch of their July Promo! Roan horses are so uniquely beautiful with their eye-catching appearance and they have a long history in many different breeds of horses. Until now a lot of the research that was done previously about them was not published or we could not source it. That is where Christa and her team have stepped in to test and discover fascinating information about Roans and their genetic makeup. As a color genetics nerd, I learned so much from our conversation and it was so much fun talking with them again. I am so thankful that they chose me to have this important discussion that I believe will have a huge impact on the equine industry! etalondx.com to learn more about this researchFB: @etalondx and IG: @etalondxSupport the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

June 26, 2025Episode 943 min

Navigating the Business of Horses: Balancing Passion and Expertise with Equine Lawyer Polly Hey of Hey & Hey Attorneys

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am talking with this week's guest all about not only equine law, but understanding that the more homework you do and the better you protect yourself the less confusion you will have in buying your next horse, running your horse business, or any of your dealings within the equine industry. Polly Hey of Hey & Hey Attorneys is an equine lawyer based in California, but is also licensed to practice in California and Tennessee and she is sharing her passion and knowledge for horses, the law, and the industry with me and you the listeners. We talk about several important topics that affect everyone in the horse world, trainers, owners, riders, and more. From sales and operating a business to current topics that might affect your transactions in the future. Polly and I had such an educational and fascinating discussion and I can't wait for you to hear it and I hope it helps you in starting to do your research for your next horse purchase or whatever business you are doing in the industry! Follow Hey & Hey or Blue Ribbon law on social media: IG: @blueribbonlawFB: @blueribbonlawYou can find her book on Amazon at this link! www.blueribbonlaw.comSupport the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!

June 12, 2025Episode 855 min

"Doing Things That Give You Butterflies!" and all things Equine Insurance with Cassidy Carpenter of Olive Insurance Agency

Send us Fan MailOn Today's episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with a lady who also is a horse crazy lady like me, but that is where are familiarity ends because although we share the same last name we are not related.Cassidy Carpenter is a Co-owner of Olive Insurance Agency in Lubbock, TX that she has been very successful in running with her business partner going on 10 years now. She has developed quite the career specializing in equine and commercial insurance, but in this episode we focused on the equine side of course. Through her years in business she has seen a wide variety of claims and really built a team of agents and clients around her that she loves and works 24/7 for! She is so passionate about advocating for her clients' needs, educating them so they understand everything about their policies, working closely with carriers about what is working and what needs to change and more. We talk about so many other topics in this episode from Equine disease outbreaks to her latest cooking obsession! I had so much fun talking with Cassidy and I learned so much more about Equine Insurance that I didn't know before our conversation! Equine insurance isn't the most glamorous topic in the industry, but as Cassidy says in the episode it is life insurance for your horse and as horse crazy people we want to make sure that the people taking care of helping us protect our horses are communicating with us clearly and honestly so we can continue to enjoy what we love to do! Enjoy my conversation with Cassidy!You can contact Cassidy and her team through their website: theoliveagency.comFollow them on Facebook and Instagram @oliveinsuranceSupport the showConnect with Abby and The Educated Cowgirl: Follow on Instagram @theeducatedcowgirl and @theabbymae2 Follow on Facebook @theeducatedcowgirlFollow on Tiktok @abbymaeTECCheck out the websiteDon't miss an episode so don't forget to follow the show or sign up for the email newsletter!