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 367] From Beach to Barn in Wellington, Florida with Jenna Steffens
[EP 366] How Keely McIntosh Transitioned Her Horse from the Jumpers to Hunters
[EP 365] How Gonzalo Busca Keeps His Horses Motivated
[EP 364] How to Gain the Most from Each Ride with Cassio Rivetti
[EP 363] Why Caitlyn Connors Chose to Attend College while Also Pursuing her Equestrian Career
[EP 362] How Leah Tenney Started Her Own Interior Design Business
[EP 361] Solo Episode- Creating Content for the FEI Jumping European Championship with Bethany Lee
[EP 360] How Jennifer Bliss Trains and Develops Young Hunters
[EP 359] How Sandra Beaulieu Creates Art From Horseback
[EP 358] From Riding Adventures to Business Ventures with Kastel Denmark’s Charlotte Jorst
[EP 357] How Clare Staples Provides a Safe Haven for Wild Horses and Burros
[EP 356] Live From AETA International Trade Show at Dallas Market with Bethany Lee
[EP 355] From Working with Young Horses to Two Surprise Foals with Cara Klothe
[EP 354] How Allie Heninger Adapted to Riding with an Autoimmune Disorder
[EP 353] How Ava Stearns Found The Perfect Student Working Position
[EP 352] FEI Dressage World Cup Finals with Anna Buffini
[EP 351] How Weather Or Not Equestrian Came To Be with Rachel Barker
[EP 350] Between Eventing and Show Jumping with Charlotte Babbitt
[EP 349] How Aisling Byrne Overcame a Serious Injury and Started Riding Again
[EP 348] How Devin Conley Spreads Kindness Through Content Creation and Connecting to the Equine Community
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