Two Trips and a Drag
Two equine professionals with a humorous take on current affairs and other random topics from their perspective of a lifetime in the horse industry. Guests from across disciplines join us to discuss the highs and lows of equine sport.
Epic Tails of Ribbons Horses and Epic Fails
Just like our song says ... Trena Kerr and Sam McCarthy have over 100 years combined knowledge, as both trainers and competitors ...from local shows to National finals, from buying horses out of fields to shipping horses internationally. Throw in a little fox hunting, some 3 day eventing and mix in a little young horse and sport horse breeding.
We are professional trainers that have competed at all the venues, shown good horses and not so good horses, and have had a lot of fun along the way. Our guests are industry professionals from all parts of the horse world, we invite you to listen, laugh, and join us for our weekly struggles and victories.
Episodes
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
1hr 2 min
Hosts Trena and Sam dive into fox‑hunting traditions—membership, hunt colors, flight order, and what hunt week in Virginia is really like—while sharing personal weekend stories about juniors, hunting horses, and ring life.
They also cover horse‑world news and gossip, including high‑profile lawsuits, judging anecdotes from local shows, vaulting highlights, tailgate tales, and a touching story about Dollar, a beloved retired schoolmaster.
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
59 min
Trena and Sam play their new theme song for the podcast, Two Trips and a Drag. And we didn’t get AI to write a summary for this one so you’ll have to listen to see what we talked about.
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
52 min
Hosts Trena and Sam introduce their new podcast, explain the name "Two Trips and a Drag," and trade lively stories from the horse-show world — from favorite venues and sketchy hotels to long hauls and behind-the-scenes chaos. They dig into modern issues like social media’s effects on buying and selling horses, the controversial Western Pleasure/undersaddle canter, and the need for better mentoring and cross-discipline oversight. Expect candid takes, humor, and plans for future episodes about burnout, alternatives to USEF, and guests who can defend or explain divisive practices.