115. Experience Training Across Borders with Crysta Brown
115. Experience Training Across Borders with Crysta Brown  
Podcast: On The Rail
Published On: Mon Oct 21 2024
Description: 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