Inside the Showjumping World with Olympian Laura Kraut | Episode 125

This week, the guys sit down with Olympian Laura Kraut for a conversation that steps outside the reining pen and into a completely different side of the horse industry.

They talk through what makes showjumping unique—from the team aspect at the highest levels to how young horses are developed, how breeding decisions differ, and what separates top riders when it comes to picking a horse. Laura also shares how the industry operates in the U.S. compared to Europe, what it’s like spending summers in Holland, and how the sport has evolved over the years.

The conversation covers everything from Thoroughbreds and the development of Warmbloods to safety equipment like air vests, splitting prize money, and the realities behind the price tag of top-level horses. There’s also a lot of discussion around how differently the showjumping and reining industries operate, from training timelines to competition structure.

Along the way, the guys mix in plenty of laughs—covering everything from “list your injuries” to Nutella waffles—and even touch on Laura’s connection to Mandy from years ago.

Thank you so much to Laura for joining us on this episode!