Two Trips and a Drag

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.