Riesa Lakin is a life-long equestrian who currently works at Corro as the Head of Partnerships. Riesa works with various media partners, athletes, and industry institutions to get the word out about this new online-retailer. As the One Source For All Things Horse, Corro's mission is to help simplify the process of shopping for horse supplies and making horse care more accessible across the US--regardless of discipline or breed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to working at Corro, Riesa spent most of her career working for media companies including Time Inc., Bustle Media Group, and StyleCaster Media Group. She eventually moved over to the brand side, working for Esteé Lauder Companies before starting her own marketing consulting company. It was during this time that she met the founders of Corro and was able to merge her excitement for marketing and startups with her long-time love for horses.&nbsp; Tune in to discover where Riesa's passion meets the mission of the company. Shop now and use BEYONDTHESADDLE10 at checkout to get 10% off! https://corroshop.com/

Ep. 40: Head of Partnerships at Corro, Riesa Lakin

Travis Burns is an Associate Professor of Practice in the department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Travis is a Certified Journeyman Farrier with Therapeutic and Educator Endorsements from the American Farrier’s Association. He is also a Fellow in the Worshipful Company of Farriers from the United Kingdom. Travis has served the American Farrier’s Association in the past as President, regional director, chairman of the education committee, and tester. He currently serves as an examiner for the association’s certification program. Tune in to learn about the American Farrier's Association, and the importance of using a certified farrier. Learn more about the AFA now by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanfarriers.org%2F&amp;token=899c26-1-1634146752201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">americanfarriers.org/</a>!

Ep. 39: American Farrier's Association, Travis Burns

Stacey is a travel expert, blogger, hiker, and rider who has worked in the adventure travel business since 2003. Her Active Riding Trips is the premier provider of world-class equestrian vacations in over 17 countries, and her commitment to offering only the best experiences for avid horseback riding enthusiasts includes personally inspecting each trip to assure the best in services, personal comfort and amenities.Tune in to be transported to Peru and Africa as Stacey shares some of her favorite trips as well as her advice on how to land your dream job.

Ep. 38: Active Riding Trips President, Stacey Adams

Whitney Allen is the President of American Horse Publications(AHP) and has been on the board since 2009. Whitney is a '98 graduate of Centenary University's equine science program and holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management from the University of Kentucky. She began working for the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) in 2005 and is currently the Managing Director of Sponsorship and Advertising. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lives in Lexington, KY with her husband and two dogs. Whitney's resume is impressive, but she also relates to the horse-crazy girl that lives in all of us. Tune in for a fun conversation!

Ep. 37: USHJA Managing Director of Sponsorship and Advertising, Whitney Allen

Michelle Bonds realized her passion for horses as an undergrad at Murray State University and never looked back. That passion led her to a masters in agricultural communications from Oklahoma State University and a career in marketing and communications. As the director of marketing for the Mustang Heritage Foundation, Michelle works to further the Foundation’s mission to help bring more mustangs and burros home by overseeing all marketing and communication efforts.Tune in for an educational episode that gives you an inside look at all of the events, programs, and missions of the Mustang Heritage Foundation including the Extreme Mustang Makeover, the Trainer Incentive Program, and more!This season on Beyond the Saddle: April through June 2021 we dive into the careers of event planners in the equine industry.This episode is brought to you by the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Learn more about their dedication to helping the more than 50,000 wild horses and burros that live in holding today by visiting mustangheritagefoundation.org.

Ep. 36: Mustang Heritage Foundation with Michelle Bonds

This bonus episode is a collaboration between Katie Clinebell of Beyond the Saddle Podcast and Denise Alvarez of How to Market Your Horse Business Podcast. When you think of the equine industry, you may think horse trainers, riders and instructors, or barn managers. But there’s a depth to the industry that many don’t even realize. In this episode, you’re going to meet 5 professionals with unique careers in the equine industry plus the practical marketing tip you can learn from each one. You'll get to hear the origin story of how Beyond the Saddle came to be! Learn more about this episode here: https://www.stormlilymarketing.com/post/5-hidden-careers-equine-industry-how-they-crush-marketing-with-katie-clinebell

BONUS EPISODE: 5 Hidden Careers in the Equine Industry and How They're Crushing Marketing

Beyond the Saddle host, Katie Clinebell, and guest Megan Berg of Flying M Photography summarize the Makers Season: Episodes 29-34. Tune in to hear highlights of each episode as well as what to look forward to on the podcast next season.

Ep. 35: Makers Season in Review

Mary Campbell is the founder of Mare Modern Goods, an equestrian brand whose mission it is to create beautiful, well design products that tell the story of the human-horse connection. Mary lives in Atlanta with her wife, three dogs—Paul, Annie and Albert—and horse, Socorro, fondly known as&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/tags/themaremare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#themaremare</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.Tune in for an uplifting episode full of entrepreneurship advice, horsey puns, and an inside look at the bright and bold equestrian design destination, <a href="https://maregoods.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mare Modern Goods</a>. This season on Beyond the Saddle: January through March 2021 we dive into careers that fall within the theme of "Makers" or creatives in the equine industry such as illustrators, photographers, tack makers, and more!This episode is brought to you by the <a href="https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/podcast " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Practical Horseman Podcast</a> which features conversations with respected riders, industry leaders and horse-care experts to inform, educate and inspire.

Ep. 34: Founder of Mare Modern Goods, Mary Campbell

Kailey Klein is a western artist, self taught leather worker, cowboy gal, mother, and ranch wife. She is the artist and owner behind <a href="https://www.magpiewestleatherco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magpie West Leather Co.</a> where she creates vibrant one of a kind tooled leather pieces. Kailey lives on a large cow calf operation on the Rocky Mountain front of Montana with her husband and young daughter.Tune in for advice on building a business out of your passion and to hear her take on the importance of passing on tradition to the next generation as an equine industry professional.This season on Beyond the Saddle: January through March 2021 we dive into careers that fall within the theme of "Makers" or creatives in the equine industry such as illustrators, photographers, tack makers, and more! This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://horseandrider.com/podcasts/the-ride-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ride Podcast by Horse&amp;Rider</a>: your resource to live today’s Western horse life.

Ep. 33: Leather Worker and Western Artist, Kailey Klein

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