Podcast Spotlight: Crysta Brown -California native and APHA & AQHA Professional
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our interview-style podcasts with an inspiring conversation featuring Crysta Brown, a Californian-born AQHA & APHA trainer now based in Northern Ireland. Crysta’s passion for Paint and Quarter horses is infectious, and her journey across the Atlantic has brought fresh ideas and insights to the Irish equestrian scene.
This interview marks an exciting new chapter for the Equitas podcast, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guest to kick things off. Whether you’re an avid equestrian, an advocate for accessibility in the sport, or simply curious about Crysta’s story, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.
In this episode...
Crysta’s Journey: From her Californian roots to her new life in Northern Ireland.
Equestrian Cultures Collide: How training methods, facilities, and accessibility differ between the US and Ireland.
Adapting Training Goals: How Crysta adjusted her methods to meet the needs of local riders and horses.
Access and Inclusion: Why accessibility in equestrian sports matters, and what can be done to improve it.
The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland: Crysta shares the story behind this exciting initiative.
Crysta also has exciting plans, goals, and ambitions for the future including a youth project aimed at helping young Irish riders keen to aim towards the Youth World Games at the APHA World Championships!
Explore More from Crysta on Equitas
Crysta is also a regular contributor to Equitas, where her educational and insightful articles dive into many of the topics discussed in the podcast. You can find all of Crysta's articles HERE.
Want to be a guest on the podcast?
If you, or someone you know has a story to tell and would like to chat on the podcast, please feel free to get in touch! Remember, you don't have to be offering anything profound... we love chatting to the "everyday equestrian" just as much as we do from the medal-winning professional!
