In this engaging episode of the On the Rail podcast, Crysta Brown, an accomplished APHA and AQHA horseman, sits down to share her extraordinary journey in the equestrian world.
Originally from California, Crysta discusses her relocation to Northern Ireland, driven by a chance meeting that transformed her life. The episode covers diverse topics such as Crysta's recent successes at the APHA Western National Show in Las Vegas, the challenges of promoting Western horse sports in Ireland, and the complexities of balancing her career across two continents.
Crysta sheds light on working with young Irish riders, the intricate process of breeding and shipping horses between the U.S. and Europe, and cultural differences in training methods.
She also elaborates on training show jumpers, using technology for remote lessons, and her innovative strategies for creating accessible educational resources for horse enthusiasts.
Crysta underscores her dedication to expanding digital horse training and her plans for the future, including breeding performance horses and enhancing her training services in Europe.
00:00 Welcome and Giveaway Announcement
02:15 Introducing Our Guest: Krista Brown
02:30 Krista's Journey to Northern Ireland
05:12 Challenges and Triumphs in Training
07:28 Experiences at the APHA Western National Show
09:51 Building a Western Riding Community in Ireland
19:30 Breeding and Importing Horses
22:51 Cultural Differences in Horse Training
25:55 Challenges with Untouched Horses
27:05 Incremental Training Approach
28:49 Showjumping Training Insights
30:59 Youth Horse Sense Differences
32:54 Digital Training Resources
36:21 Virtual Lessons and Coaching
39:25 Specialties and Training Techniques
46:21 Future Goals and Aspirations
48:31 International Training Logistics
50:59 Contact Information and Final Thoughts
