Alexa Pessoa grew up riding horses in Connecticut and trained with some of the biggest names in the industry throughout her junior career. Working with top trainers such as, Timmy Kees, Leslie Burr Howard and Kent Farrington, Alexa continued to learn and eventually moved forward with her own successful career. After a scary breast cancer diagnosis last year, Alexa shared her profound experience revealing how horseback riding became her anchor during the most challenging times of her life. Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, she found solace, control, and unwavering support in the world of equestrian pursuits. Listen in!
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[EP 250] Understanding Wild Horse Management Practices with Ann Souders
[EP 249] How Horses bring out the Best in People with Bill Rube
[EP 248] How Pat Parelli Coined the name Natural Horsemanship
[EP 247] How Jonathon Millar and Kelly Soleau-Millar Implement Care into their Expansive Training Program
[EP 246] How Archie Cox Lays the Groundwork for Judging Top Equitation Rounds for USHJA
[EP 245] Celebrating Equitation Month Alongside USHJA with Alex Alston
[EP 244] How Lisa Veltri Creates Fashionable Backpacks for the Every Day Active Lifestyle
[EP 243] Sights Set for 2024 Paralympics and How Andie Sue Roth Makes her Goals a Reality
[EP 242] Zac Purton Describes Life as a Successful Jockey during the Height of COVID-19
[EP 241] How Lissa Bachner Overcame Impossible Odds with her ”Seeing Eye Horse”, Milo
[EP 240] Dr. Barbara Murphy Introduces Light Therapy for Breeding and Performance
[EP 239] How Three-Day Eventing Rider Sharon White Keeps a Positive Attitude when Training for Success
[EP 238] How to Find Humor in the Equestrian Space with The 3 Stride Podcast- Laura Fernandez, Julia Hanssen, and Molly Heroy
[EP 237] Wayne Grafton shares his Favorite Devon Horse Show Traditions
[EP 236] How Anne Kursinski Promotes the Jumper Sport through USHJA
[EP 235] Celebrating Jumper Month alongside USHJA with Junior Rider Hailey Royce
[EP 234] How Cait Luca gives Rescue Horses a Second Chance and What We Need to Know
[EP 233] Lisa Hellmer Shares her Passion for Para-Dressage Development
[EP 232] What Makes a Good Driving Team with Chester Weber
[EP 231] How Lauren Sprieser Takes her own Horses to the Grand Prix Dressage Level
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