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Adulting with Horses Clubhouse LIVE: Chaos and Cocktails with Guest Nichole Chiciro
Episode 77 • 30th January 2026 • Adulting with Horses • Adulting with Horses
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In this lively episode, Heather Wallace, Natalie Keller Reinert, and Ashley Winch come together for a fun and chaotic discussion about their lives, adulting, and the equestrian world. They kick off the conversation with a humorous introduction, referencing their previous holiday hijinks episode and the idea of bringing chaos to their listeners through a live stream. The trio shares personal anecdotes, including Heather's recent experiences with Rice Krispie treats for dinner and the stress of closing on a house while preparing for the Westminster Dog Show. They also touch on the challenges of adulting, the weather, and the quirks of their horses, leading to a light-hearted exploration of their lives as horse enthusiasts.

As the conversation unfolds, the group welcomes surprise guest Nichole Chiciro of Horse & Rider, and dives into various topics, including the differences in their living situations, the absurdity of horse names, and the unique personalities of their equine companions. They share laughs over their horses' antics and the challenges of managing them in unpredictable weather.


The episode captures the essence of friendship, humor, and the relatable chaos of adulting, all while celebrating their love for horses and the equestrian lifestyle. In this lively episode, the hosts engage in a humorous and candid discussion about their experiences with horses, personal anecdotes, and the quirks of adulting. They share stories about their horses' personalities, particularly focusing on a mare who has strong opinions about her companions and life in general. The conversation flows into light-hearted banter about travel mishaps, the challenges of social media, and the joys of drinking and shopping. As they navigate through various topics, the camaraderie among the hosts shines through, making for an entertaining and relatable episode.


Keywords adulting, horses, equestrian, podcast, humor, chaos, horse names, weather, friendship, lifestyle, horses, adulting, travel stories, equestrian life, humor, personal anecdotes, horse personalities, social media, friendships, podcast


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00:00 Introduction and Holiday Hijinks

01:52 Adulting Adventures and Chaos

05:55 Introducing Nichole and Her Background

10:01 Food, Drinks, and Equestrian Stories

13:59 Horse Mishaps and Personal Anecdotes

15:47 Horse Transformations and Quirky Names

19:32 Superstitions Around Changing Horse Names

21:02 Barn Fitness vs. Gym Fitness

26:01 Weather Woes and Equestrian Life

33:19 The Opinionated Mare

34:44 Travel Tales and Packing Tips

38:23 Nostalgia and Old Photos

41:10 Traveling with Style

48:41 Never Have I Ever: Equestrian Edition

49:23 Playing Never Have I Ever

52:11 Horse-Related Anecdotes

56:09 Caffeine and Cold Brew Conversations

01:00:26 Adulting Wins of the Week

01:01:39 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Us

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www.adultingwithhorsespodcast.com

Instagram @adultingwithhorsespodcast

Twitter @AdultingHorses

Facebook Group, The Clubhouse: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adultingwithhorsespodcast/

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AdultingWithHorsesPodcast

Thank you for being a little weird with us, horse girl! If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your player of choice, join our Adulting with Horses Clubhouse on Facebook where you can become part of the show! Also, it’s a great place to meet other horse crazy women. Thanks and see you next time!

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