#51 - Recruiter by Day, Breyer Queen by Night: The Double Life of Kristy Donaldson

This episode features Kristy Donaldson, a high-volume recruiter at Chewy by day and a full-blown horse and Breyer model enthusiast by night. Kristy’s world is a fascinating blend of real horses, collectible horses, YouTube creativity, and early morning barn rides before work. We talk about her journey into dressage, her obsession with Breyer models, and how she balances the two worlds like a pro.

Key topics we discussed in 6 bullet points:

1. The world of Breyer model horses and how Kristy grew a collection of over 300

2. The surprising resale value of rare models and the collector economy behind them

3. Starting a YouTube channel and what content horse people actually want to see

4. Riding at 6 a.m. and juggling shows with a full-time job at Chewy

5. Why horse people secretly (and not so secretly) hire other horse people

6. The misunderstood beauty and grind of dressage for adult amateurs

   
   

Bonus fact:
Kristy once scored a bullseye on her very first horseback archery attempt, combining her two passions—horses and archery—into one epic moment.

Social media links for the guest:
YouTube: Blue Eyed Breyers
Instagram: @blue_eyed_breyers and @spartographer07

Social media links for Horse People Podcast:
Instagram: @horsepeoplepodcast
LinkedIn: Horse People Podcast

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