Dr. Amanda O’Keefe
Dr. Amanda O’Keefe is a lifelong horsewoman and experienced amateur exhibitor in the American Saddlebred world. Raised around horses in New Hampshire, Amanda fell in love with Saddlebreds at a young age and has built a life around the breed, the show ring, and the people who make the sport meaningful. Through years of riding, showing, and learning from each horse along the way, she brings a thoughtful perspective on confidence, trainer trust, ring strategy, and the lessons that come from a lifetime in Saddlebreds.
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May 19, 2026
Lessons from a Lifetime in Saddlebreds with Dr. Amanda O’Keefe
Send a Message In this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex reconnects with fellow Saddlebred rider and amateur exhibitor Dr. Amanda O’Keefe for a thoughtful conversation about horses, confidence, trainer trust, and the lessons that come from a lifetime in the sport. Alex and Amanda used to ride together at Cricket Hill, and their conversation brings a shared history to the surface, from the influence of their mothers to the memories, horses, and people that shaped their early years in the Sad...
Guest: Dr. Amanda O’Keefe