“Champions do not become champions when they win an event, but in the hours, weeks, months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.”
While my quest is not to change the world, my inspiration is to help influence and motivate people like myself with stories from those individuals who have help change me. - Priscilla
EPISODE ONE
An accomplished horsewoman, devout coach and student of our sport. Marilyn shares her story from starting off with and love of horses from beyond a fence line wishing she could pet them to a full encompassing career that’s still strong today.
EPISODE TWO
Discussing ‘feel’ and connection to horses in a little different way than you’d expect… with former steeplechase icon Jay Meister!
EPISODE THREE
Accomplished equestrian, courageous and inspirational throughout my career, and motivational team member to everyone at our farm.
EPISODE FOUR
Known to many as the Huntsman and Master of The River Hills Foxhounds, Outrider at many of the Point to Point and sanctioned Steeplechase Races on the East Coast, and Grand Prix trainer and rider.
EPISODE FIVE
One of my very good friends and globetrotting equine dentist P. J. Arnold.
pjjockey@gmail.com +13023328719
EPIDSOE SIX
Passionate coach and true horsewoman that has inspired me through watching her hard work and dedication to horses and her sport of Eventing. You can reach Sally at: SallyCousins@aol.com
EPISODE SEVEN
Former Steeplechase jockey, turned Grand Prix show jumper, husband, brother, my dear friend, and just a cool human. I hope this episode helps highlight the importance of taking the road less traveled and remembering along the way to not take life too seriously. Your next best adventure may be a ‘hello’ away. Hadden Frost - Instagram Facebook
EPISODE EIGHT
Racehorse trainer based out of the Fair Hill Training Center in Fair Hill, Maryland. Tim run a very personalized program that focuses on each horse as an individual with his hands on approach to care, daily training, and genuine horsemanship that our industry needs more of. Tim Woolley (410) 920-0482 Facebook wooleykins@aol.com
EPISODE NINE
Smart, hardworking, and dedicated young horsewoman who’s proving to the horse world that no matter what, you can follow your dreams! Tune in to see what exciting plans Hannah has in store and we are so excited to follow the journey, let’s jump in! Hannah Saucy +1 (215) 272-2924 Hannahsaucy@gmail.com Facebook Instagram
EPISODE TEN
Our founder Priscilla Godsoe to the podcast hosted by Molly Pirrung! Priscilla currently operates her training facility out of Nottingham, Pennsylvania and has a keen focus of helping to improve each horse and rider combination through a reflective community at Covert Farm. Primarily focusing on show jumping Priscilla’s program reflects dedication, and mindfulness to all the beautiful moments we get the share with our love of horses.
Adding these little bonus nuggets to help you feel less stuck on your own journey… why? Because I don’t want to be stuck either! Let’s get real…horses, life, the journey - it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. Let jump in to the 1% … and I’d LOVE to hear your journey as well priscillagodsoe@gmail.com
EPISODE ELEVEN
Pressure Proof Academy’ Psychology Coach, she’s currently undergoing her PhD, working a full time job, managing and competing a string of eventers, a mom of two wonderful children, and wife - Melissa juggles the world on her shoulders and finds her energy and excitement by helping others in their horse journey!
Melissa McLain - +1 (302) 540-6356
Hey, friends. So, I just wanted to say, we have been drinking the Kool-Aid here at Covert Farm. It's been awesome. That Kool-Aid, I think, is just a bunch of positive energy. We've all really been a great team. And I think if I have anything to kind of add to our horse world right now, it's find yourself a good team, not just your vets, not your farrier, not your trainer, but just the people around you that support you.
Welcome back, everyone! We’re still riding high from the excitement of our recent horse show—what an incredible weekend! From confident strides to major breakthroughs, it was amazing to see the progress horses and riders have made. We’re taking a moment to reflect, celebrate the wins, and gear up for our next big event coming up on June 14. Let’s jump in!”
AMY FAISON & KIRSTEN SCHUITEMA
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Faison and Kristen Schuitema—professional riders for Pastured Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to thoroughbred aftercare. These two women are the embodiment of hard work and heart, making it no small feat to steal even an hour of their time. Though a technical glitch -meant my mic wasn’t working (huge apologies!), I couldn’t bring myself to scrap this recording. What Amy and Kristen share here is too powerful to lose—raw, real, and incredibly inspiring. From life in the saddle to the deeper mission of giving retired racehorses a second chance, this conversation is gold. We hope to revisit this chat with a retake or a reflection episode at the end of 2025, but for now, let Amy and Kristen’s passion speak for itself. 🔗 Learn more: pasturedplace.org