Brody Hickman
Founder, Brody Hickman Riding Academy
Brody Hickman is the founder of Brody Hickman Riding Academy in North Carolina. With a background spanning Saddlebreds, Morgans, Quarter Horses, reining, Western pleasure, and Hunter Under Saddle, Brody brings a cross-discipline perspective to his teaching. His academy focuses on building confident, capable horsemen by helping students understand horse care, safety, handling, and foundational riding skills before choosing a discipline.
6
June 2, 2026
The Horsemanship Behind Every Discipline with Brody Hickman
Send a Message In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner sits down with Brody Hickman, founder of Brody Hickman Riding Academy, for a conversation about horses, horsemanship, and the experiences that shape a rider across disciplines. Brody’s path began with Saddlebreds and Morgans, then expanded into Quarter Horses, reining, Western pleasure, and teaching. Through each chapter, one theme has stayed consistent: before riders choose a discipline, they need to understand the horse. T...
Guest: Brody Hickman