We are Back - Life Catch Up Session
Stable Sisters
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...
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Green Bean OTTB Update
Stable Sisters
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...
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How We Look at Training Programs
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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...
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The Impact Coaches have on Students
Stable Sisters
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...
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Shelley’s Annual Public Service Announcement
Stable Sisters
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...
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Dream Barn & Trailer Features
Stable Sisters
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 . It was a gift to Emily from her aunt, and we all enjoyed it! Thank you auntie!!
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Instructor, Trainer, or Coach? What do you need?
Stable Sisters
Sometimes you need an instructor. Other times a trainer, and often you need a coach. What’s the difference? How do you figure out what you need? Emily shares her thoughts in this “Stable Sisters Shorts” episode.
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Creative Winter Training Exercises
Stable Sisters
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...
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Creating Training Blocks
Stable Sisters
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: Interested in a goal setting session? Contact Shelley at for details.
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Dreaming & Scheming, 2025 Goals
Stable Sisters
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/
info_outlineWinter 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.