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Hosts Trena and Sam discuss the weekend’s horse-show drama — medal finals, judging controversies over lead swaps in junior hunters, and whether faults should be scored numerically — plus highlights from local shows and rainy Grand Prix wins. They also share fox-hunting lingo (tally ho, hark, low bridge), stories from the hunt field, a successful horse trial ride, and lighter moments about dog grooming, snake-bite first aid, and pumpkin-shooting fun.

Celebrating their 50th episode, the hosts share stories from recent hunter trials, a legendary tailgate, and a lively day following the hunt by car. They reminisce about meeting hounds, road whipping, and the unique traditions and attire of fox hunting. Along the way they swap funny anecdotes about selling saddles online, family mishaps, snake bites and inventive cocktails, and discuss upcoming shows and events. Warm, conversational, and full of horsey humor, this episode captures the social side of the sport and the joy of spending time outdoors with friends, horses, and hounds.

Hosts Trena and Sam catch up in Episode 49, covering upcoming hunter trials and a pairs and teams show, the River Glen farm listing, recent big wins (including a 3'3 USHJA medal and Ben Mayer’s victory), and frustrations with pay-to-watch livestreams. They swap riding and injury stories, talk fox hunting adventures, horse colors and trends, and share plans for tailgate contests, ribbons, and photo spots. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes snapshot of event planning, community equestrian life, and the fun, social side of showing — all with enthusiasm, humor, and conversation about preserving great facilities and enjoying the season’s best rides.

Hosts Trena and Sam celebrate nearly a year of podcasting and recap a busy long weekend of horse shows, weddings, and foxhunting prep. Sam shares a dramatic story about being stung repeatedly by a carpenter bee while judging, plus other antics. Trena describes attending the Hampton Classic, visiting historic horse sites, and watching top riders in the Grand Prix. They discuss foxhunting topics—cubbing versus hound-walking, hound behavior, and upcoming Green Creek Hunter Trials—along with colorful tailgate memories and event planning details. Practical takeaways include an anecdote about Banamine used for human heat issues and an open invitation to join the hunter trials and tailgate festivities.

In Episode 47 of Two Trips and a Drag, Trena and Sam catch up on turning 47 before diving into a lively recap of the Hunter Derby finals at the Kentucky Horse Park — from the handy round and scoring to a controversial $3,000 late entry fee and a rain delay that shook up the night. They discuss standout rides (including their favorite, Chappy), differences between hunters and jumpers, international highlights from Aachen, and practical summer horse-care hacks like disposable helmet liners, insect repellents, and quick tail fixes. The hosts close by asking listeners to weigh in on when it’s too hot to teach or ride, inviting audience participation for their next poll.

Episode 46 covers Pony Finals highlights and controversies, an awe-inspiring vaulting competition at Tryon, and Team USA’s big win at the Dublin Horse Show — plus colorful anecdotes about golf cart parades, puissance thrills, and a fox‑hunting detour. Hosts Trena and Sam share first‑hand reactions, behind‑the‑scenes observations, and lighthearted banter throughout the episode.

In episode 45 of Two Trips and a Drag, Sam and Trena discuss local horse shows, new USEF drug rule changes (including Zyrtec and Robaxin), judging chaos from rainy warm-ups, and the risks of medication misuse. They also debate proposals to add prize money to equitation divisions, the decline of lesson programs, exciting new equestrian parks, and viral barnyard antics—like a groom caught peeing in a stall. The hosts close with humorous ideas about gambling on pony finals and industry observations.

Hosts Trena and Sam cover a mix of light and serious topics: product reviews (a failed Honey Love bra and a beloved shower foot scrubber), TV recs, and reactions to reality-show filming at barns. They discuss current horse-world concerns — wildfire smoke canceling shows and health risks, people posting negative test-ride videos (sparking talk of NDAs), and the corporatization of pre-purchase vet checks. The episode ends on hopeful notes: a proposal to reduce stall costs for long stays, Tryon hosting a secret five-star selection trial for the U.S. eventing team, and the podcast’s growing international audience.

Hosts catch up after a busy weekend—talking July 4th fireworks, dogs and horses reacting to noise, a private Lake display, and attending WEC and a VIP reception where friends won big. They share personal stories about farm life, travel, and social highlights from the summer. They also dive into practical horse-care topics: managing heat at shows (ice, fans, cold-hosing), EAP lessons, strict biosecurity and bucket hygiene, and tricks for quick cooling. The episode closes with thoughts on the new premier jumping league, the Faultless series, marketability of the sport, and a generational poll idea about reality shows in barns.

In Episode 42 Trena and Sam catch up on summer horse‑show life — from dreaming up an "adult horse camp" to surviving scorching shows, steward and EMT responsibilities, and clever turnout ideas like the track system. They also discuss Bold Minstrel's Hall of Fame induction, recent New York City carriage incidents and their consequences for the horses, plus listener shout‑outs and barn anecdotes.

On this episode the hosts recap the Upperville thoroughbred $25,000 class and celebrate the versatility and spirit of off-the-track thoroughbreds, while debating whether to keep these classes open and how best to showcase them. They also dig into current events: a troubling story about a teen accused of stabbing horses at a Nevada competition, the pros and cons of barn surveillance and security, recent horse-show technology like biometric girths, and broader concerns about USEF/USHJA governance and preserving historic venues.

Hosts celebrate the 40th episode while trading stories about a 30-year-old paint named Dollar who escapes, Devon’s rain-soaked chaos and calls to invest in heritage horse shows. They discuss social media bullying over a young rider montage, dive into horse-related idioms, touch on driving and Belmont updates, and share lighthearted barnyard banter and listener updates.

In this episode Trena and Sam sit down with Krystle Bridges of Sonny Brooke Stables after judging a horse show to talk barn life, course design, coaching tricks, and the ups and downs of showing—from training tips and junior riders to earning school credit for riding. They also digress into lighter topics: a pocket hose product review, the news of Dover Saddlery closing, wildlife on the farm, and a humorous idea for a substitute trainer service, all punctuated with personal stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

A relaxed, philosophy‑driven episode about horses, featuring the Madigan squeeze for newborn foals, why some horses seem calmer under saddle, and how equines are used in therapy and healing. Hosts discuss horse behavior and studies on heart‑rate mirroring, and end with light travel stories and banter.

On this Happy Mother’s Day edition of Two Trips and a Drag, hosts share personal milestones, from a graduate’s proud moment to a daughter hearing her mother preach, plus reflections on nurse mares and community support. The episode covers travel woes after Spirit Airlines’ collapse, fears of aluminum shortages affecting Diet Coke and trailers, and an update on a woman driving horses across the Midwest. In horse-world talk, they celebrate show wins, discuss judging education and grassroots shows, recall funny memories, and pitch quirky ideas like a Diet Coke semi, a Trainer Survivor island, and a blind judge prank.