In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, we welcome Katie Staib, co-founder of the Equine Professionals Club, a platform created with her sister Shelby to revolutionize communication and connection in the horse industry.Katie shares her inspiring journey through the competitive equestrian world—from hunter/jumpers to dressage, from working student to recognized dressage medalist—while navigating the mental and emotional toll of high-performance culture. She opens up about learning to prioritize faith, values, and well-being over identity tied to achievement.With over a decade in the equestrian community, Katie brings deep insight into how burnout can manifest and how intentional boundaries and grace can create space for lasting joy and purpose in both horsemanship and life.We dig deep into:The pressure to perform and how it can distort identity.Reclaiming mental health through faith, boundaries, and community.What you value at your core – if that were to be taken away, what is left?Why it's okay to step away—and how to return with grace.The vision behind the Equine Professionals Club and its industry-wide impact.This episode is filled with encouragement for equestrians who feel burned out, unseen, or unsure of their next step and for those who are passionate about nurturing and shaping the next generation -- not only in the horse world, but beyond.Helpful LinksFind Katie on Instagram at @equineprosclubStableminded Counseling Stableminded Coaching for EquestriansLiberated Equestrian MembershipFinding CalmLiberated Equestrian Retreat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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