Horse Girl Life Lessons | Live With Maxi Witrak | Ep 46

In this episode of the Equestrian Adult Amateur Podcast, I’m joined by Maxi Witrak — a comedian, actor, and lifelong horse girl whose story perfectly blends humor, heart, and honesty.

Maxi grew up riding horses in Seattle before moving to Los Angeles, where she built a career in comedy and acting. We talk about how her mom first introduced her to the horse world, the many disciplines she explored growing up — from Arabians and Morgans to hunter-jumper and Western — and why she still dreams of owning a cutting horse someday.

She opens up about a formative and traumatic childhood experience of having her pony sold, how that moment shaped her emotionally, and why horses continue to teach empathy, responsibility, and care for something bigger than yourself. We also dive into the contrast between performance nerves on stage versus in the show ring, and how she ultimately realized her path was always meant to be in art and performance rather than professional riding.

Maxi shares what it’s like to be an equestrian in the comedy world, how leaning into horse-related humor on social media helped her grow a following, and the challenges of maintaining realness as an audience gets bigger. We talk candidly about dealing with online criticism — especially when it comes from people close to you — and her advice for anyone trying to build a personal brand online.

And yes… we absolutely get into the story of an LA trail ride with bottomless mimosas that went wildly off the rails.

This episode is funny, vulnerable, and incredibly relatable for anyone navigating creativity, visibility, and staying grounded while chasing big goals.