Natalie Keller Reinert on "The Jump", EFWP for April 6, 2026 by WERM Flooring

In this episode of Horses in the Morning, hosts Glenn DeGeek and Jamie Jennings welcome Natalie Keller Reinert, author of the new novel *The Jump*, to discuss her latest standalone work that diverges from her popular *Adulting with Horses* eventing series. The book explores the intense, isolating world of a young working student who idolizes a trainer she’s long admired, only to uncover troubling truths about the stable and the industry’s darker undercurrents. Natalie shares her organic, character-driven writing process—emphasizing discovery over rigid outlines—and reflects on how real-world trainer scandals influenced the narrative. The conversation also touches on her growing media presence, including a clothing line with Mare Goods inspired by the book’s characters, and the ongoing development of her TV series adaptation. The episode balances this literary spotlight with lighthearted segments, including a vivid recounting of a tornado warning during a dinner in Norman, Oklahoma, and a roundup of equestrian 'first world problems' submitted by listeners, ranging from vacation dilemmas to horses refusing to pee without judgment. The hosts close with a reflective note on the repetitive nature of life and the importance of seizing non-routine moments.