The Scope Podcast
by Jennifer
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Episode 85: From Central Park to Capitol Hill--How Your Vote Shapes…
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About this podcast
Two perspectives; one sport. Unfiltered conversations about the equestrian world.
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The newest 20 of 89 episodes
- Episode 85: From Central Park to Capitol Hill--How Your Vote Shapes The Horse World. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 24 minSend us Fan Mail Early voting is breaking records, and Jen and Karen are talking about where politics and the horse world overlap. No endorsements, just honest conversation. They…
- Episode 84: Show Up or Pay Up, and Other Red, Green, and Pink Flags. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 26 minSend us Fan Mail Red Flag, Pink Flag, Green Flag: The Show Barn Edition Jen and Karen are back with a fan-favorite format, this time tackling policies you'll mostly find at show…
- Episode 83: To Post or Not to Post—Social Media Clauses in Lease Contracts. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 27 minSend us Fan Mail Should your lease contract include a social media clause? Jen Barker and Karen Tanner reopen the social media can of worms, picking up where their barn branding…
- Episode 82: A New USEF CEO, an Old Question; What Changes Now? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 27 minSend us Fan Mail Jen Barker and Karen Tanner unpack the US Equestrian Federation’s appointment of Sonja Keating as its next CEO. They discuss whether the decision represents…
- Episode 81: From Casual Lessons to Full Blown Horse Person--What Radicalized You? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 22 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of The Scope, Jen Barker surprises co-host Karen Tanner with a very personal question: what turns a casual riding family into a fully committed…
- Episode 80: From "Spicy" Mares to "Puppy Dog Personalities"--Decoding Horse Sales Ads. Presented By Founders Federal Credit Union. · 26 minSend us Fan Mail Karen Tanner and Jen Barker decode the hidden language of horse-sale ads in this hilarious episode of Scope. From “game” ponies and “specific homes” to “barn…
- Episode 79: Where Have All the Horse Shows Gone? Right Here With Us! Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 25 minSend us Fan Mail In this lively episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into the vibrant world of local horse shows, particularly in the Southeast. The duo…
- Episode 78: It's Not You It's Me--Navigating Horse/Rider Mismatches. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 35 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive deep into the sometimes rocky relationships between horses and their riders. They explore what…
- Episode 77: We Thought You’d Never Ask! Our Picks for the Next USEF CEO. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 27 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner dive back into the ongoing discussions surrounding the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and…
- Episode 76: Reining in the Cost of Horse Shows. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 21 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner dive into the pressing issue of accessibility in the equestrian world, specifically focusing on…
- Episode 75: Sissy Wickes--A Lesson In Judging Principles from the Principal of Judging. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 43 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner revisit their recent judging episode, which sparked a lively debate. Jen receives a text that feels…
- Episode 74: Red Flag, Green Flag, Pink Flag—Judging the Judges. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 30 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into the intriguing world of equestrian judging with their segment “Red Flag, Green Flag, Pink…
- Episode 73: Blowing Rock vs. Big Box--The Heartfelt Charm Of Heritage Horse Shows. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 21 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into the charm and community spirit of heritage horse shows, specifically focusing on the…
- From the Vault: Navigating Performance Anxiety in Equestrian Sports with Dr. Rhea Merck. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 30 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker welcome the esteemed Dr. Rhea Merck, a sports psychologist and author, to explore the intricacies of…
- From the Vault: What’s so Great About Pony Finals Anyway? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 30 minSend us Fan Mail In honor of one of our favorite events of the year, we’re trotting out this classic episode! In this lively episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner…
- Episode 72: Investing in Horses--How to Turn a Large Fortune into a Small Fortune? Presented By Founders Federal Credit Union. · 27 minSend us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of the Scope Podcast, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into the intriguing world of horse investment. With the backdrop of the…
- Episode 71: Can the Next USEF Leader Shake off the Social Media Haters? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 23 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner dive into the complexities of leadership within the equestrian community, focusing particularly on…
- Episode 70: Are Exhibitors Shooting Themselves in the Foot with their Digital Cameras? A Horse Show Photographer Speaks Out. Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union · 32 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of The Scope Podcast, hosts Jen Barker and Karen Tanner dive into the fascinating world of horse show photography with special guest Bailey Smith…
- Episode 69: Navigating Disappointment--Our Junior Hunter Finals Experience. Presented By Founders Federal Credit Union. · 25 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Scope, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into an unexpected journey that intertwines a quest for authentic matcha with the rollercoaster…
- Episode 68: Training Rides—Essential Tool or Expensive Crutch? Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union. · 24 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of The Scope Podcast, hosts Karen Tanner and Jen Barker dive into the often misunderstood world of training rides in the equestrian sport. They…







