Building trust & connection with your horse - Oscar Hernández in the Equine 74 podcast

From Costa Rica to Ocala – Oscar Hernández’s Journey with Horses
and Horsemanship


In this episode of the Equine 74 podcast, host Christian speaks
with Oscar Hernández, a showjumper, trainer, and horse dealer
from Costa Rica, now based in Ocala, Florida. Oscar shares how
growing up on a cattle farm and his father’s classical training
in Spain shaped his foundation in horsemanship.


He talks about his move to the U.S., building his own business,
and his philosophy of sourcing kind, rideable horses for amateur
riders. Oscar recalls special horses in his life—including his
first mare Skippy—and emphasizes the importance of trust and
connection.


The episode also covers fitness routines, modern sport horse
demands, and Oscar’s experience with Equine 74. He shares the
remarkable transformation of a tense, ulcer-prone horse using the
supplement and how “letting the horse tell you” has become his
guiding principle.