Born in Warwickshire, England, Louisa Anne Barton grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon, immersed in the world of horses from an early age. Riding before she could walk, she developed a deep passion for equestrian life through pony clubbing, gymkhanas, fox hunting, three-day eventing, and the hunter/jumper circuit.

In 1999, Louisa relocated to Ocala, Florida—known as the Horse Capital of the World—where she purchased her first Tennessee Walker and experienced Western riding for the first time. She fell in love with the region’s scenic trails and enjoyed many years with her beloved gaited horse, Sundance, who lived to the remarkable age of 35. Today, she is the proud owner of a Mustang, a pony, and two miniature donkeys, and she still rides whenever time allows. A devoted mother and grandmother, Louisa’s life remains centered around her passion for horses.

Since 2013, Louisa has hosted The Horse Talk Show, delivering exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of major equestrian events, horse races, and interviews with top professionals across all breeds and disciplines. Her show, broadcast on television, radio, and podcast platforms, provides engaging equine news and entertainment, allowing fans to experience the equestrian world vicariously through her adventures. Her expertise extends beyond broadcasting—she has worked in veterinary hospitals and owned a horse boarding facility, giving her firsthand knowledge of horse care and industry needs.

For the past eight years, Louisa has served as the Director of the Equine Initiative for the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP)—the only chamber in the world with such an initiative. She has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the equine and non-equine communities, developing events like equine-themed parades and career expos to educate and engage people of all ages. Through her leadership, CEP has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to introduce students to the importance of Ocala’s $4.3 billion equine industry. Additionally, she played a key role in the creation of bronze plaques and bricks in Ocala’s downtown square, commemorating the region’s rich equestrian heritage.

Louisa’s advocacy extends to equine welfare and disaster relief. She has led fundraising efforts and personally delivered supplies to horse owners affected by natural disasters across multiple states. Through her work with the CEP’s Equine Advocacy Committee, she continues to address key industry concerns, including immigration policies affecting equine workers and support for charitable horse-related causes.

Whether she’s riding on the trails, reporting from a racetrack, or championing equine education and advocacy, Louisa Anne Barton remains dedicated to making life better for horses and the people who love them.

At a young age, Pete was fascinated with animal training and behavior. While in college, he pursued an animal science degree where he discovered an aptitude for getting along with horses that no one else could handle. His innate abilities allowed him to build rapport with the horses that he worked with. Pete continued his education by learning from and dedicating his time to some of the top horsemen in the US. Pete had now been teaching and training professionally across the country for over 15 years and has created his own training program called Complementary Horsemanship. Pete's style of training is based on psychology and understanding how horses communicate. He enjoys showing his students how the groundwork they do directly relates to the work they do in the saddle. Pete has developed a sequence of exercises called Walk the Line that will increase relaxation, connection, confidence, and communication in both horses and humans. Along with Walk the Line, Pete uses his fun and imaginative personality to enable his students to better understand the nature of the horse.

Born and raised in Ocala, Florida, Kylie Mabe has been immersed in the equine world from a young age, starting with a pony and later transitioning into the ranching world with her Quarter Horses. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the equine industry—comprising trainers, farriers, and judges—Kylie benefited from invaluable guidance throughout her upbringing.

During her school years, she actively participated in a variety of extracurricular activities, including FFA, Student Government, National Honor Society, Youth Advisory Board, and Marching Band Colorguard.

After graduating from North Marion High School in May 2023, Kylie joined The Horse Talk Show, where she began gaining hands-on experience in the production world. Since joining the team, she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and now specializes in filming, editing and has even stepped in front of the camera to conduct interviews. Although as of August 2025, Kylie has a full time position elsewhere that she is very passionate about, she still assists in many show roles including onboarding and training new staff and creative ideas and projects for the show. Kylie is fully capable of managing all aspects of the show and continues to support the Show in her off time. She continues to expand her expertise in production and media management through ongoing hands-on experience, self teaching and training others. She is a priceless asset to the team, even in her part-time role.