* Warning * The topics discussed in this episode may be sensitive for some listeners as it pertains to sexual abuse and misconduct in equestrian sport.
In this episode we discuss:
- The life-changing moment Carrie first learned about her daughter's abuse
- Turning personal pain into action: the creation of #WeRideTogether
- Understanding the environments where grooming and abuse can occur
- The prevalence of sexual misconduct in equestrian sports and the barriers to addressing it
- How a culture of silence in equestrian circles fuels abuse
- Exploring the role of SafeSport and law enforcement in addressing abuse
If you are in need of help, resources, or want to read stories of abuse survivors from horse sport and beyond, go to www.weridetogether.today