Best NRHA Podcasts (2024)

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The Nuances of the Reining Back Up for June 13, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING 40:40

7d ago40:40

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode will we take a deep dive into the nuances of how to get an amazing reining back up on your horse with NRHA Professional Brandon Brant and NRHA Judge and Trainer Craig Schmersal. Listen in... Horses in the Morning NRHA Episode 3453 Links: Link to sound file for the hearing impaired Hosts of the NRHA…

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Lisa Lockhart Professional Barrel Racer, Over $3Million in Earnings 1:43:48

8d ago1:43:48

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Professional Barrel Racer from Oeirichs, South Dakota. With more than 17 NFR qualifications under her belt, Lockhart has made barrel racing history multiple times since she began competing. And, over the past five years Lisa has been a very consistent competitor finishing top five in the World Standings every year. As competitive as she is inside t…

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The 2024 NRHA Derby Episode for May 9, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING 44:29

1M ago44:29

44:29

In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we find out more from Jim Kiser, the owner of Kiser Arenas, on how to get your arena dirt perfect for you and your horse sport. We will chat with Taylor Zimmerman our NRHA Derby Freestyle Champion from last year and Gina Marie Schumacher our 2023 Derby Non Pro Champion to find out more about what …

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Rookie Reiners, for April 11, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we are going to learn more about our Rookie Reiner program and how you can get involved after you do our Green Reiner program. Episode 3406 Links: Link to sound file for the hearing impaired Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and Sara Honegger of the NRHA Title Sponsor: National R…

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How to Get Your Horse Started in Reining - NRHA Novice Horse Classes, for March 14, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING 34:15

3M ago34:15

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In this NRHA Reining podcast, we will chat about how to get to utilize the NRHA Novice Horse division. We will chat with NRHA Professional and 2023 NRHA World Champion Peter DeFreitas to find out more. We will also have our new NRHA Commissioner on the show Billy Smith to discuss the direction that the NRHA is headed. Episode 3386 Links: Link to so…

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NRHA Entry Level Reining for February 8, 2024 by EC Pro 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

In this National Reining Horse Association Reining podcast, we will be chatting about how to get involved in reining with the NRHA Green Reiner Program that is sponsored by Classic Equine. We will chat with NRHA Judge Ann Salmon Anderman and Non Pro Rider Allison Thorson to find out more. This NRHA Reining podcast episode is sponsored by EC Pro so …

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NRHA Futurity Recap for January 11, 2024 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 49:25

5M ago49:25

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In this National Reining Horse Association Reining podcast, we will have the opportunity to chat with our 2023 Futurity winners Lane Colston and Brian Bell. This is the largest reining competition in the world and had nearly $3 million in prize money! Listen in…. Episode 3341 Links: Link to sound file for the hearing impaired Hosts of the NRHA Mont…

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Holidays With NRHA for December 14, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 37:59

6M ago37:59

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will chat with NRHA Corporate Partner CINCH Jeans and Classic Equine —both of which have been NRHA Corporate Partners for 25 years! We will also talk with incoming executive committee member, NRHA Judge and Professional Sebastian Petroll. Episode 3323 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: C…

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Big Money Horse Shows! Nick Dowers and Andrea discuss the changes in the horse show industry. 1:48:40

7M ago1:48:40

1:48:40

Big Money Horse Shows! Nick Dowers and Andrea discuss the changes in the horse show industry with high dollar purses and additional show dates. An open discussion on the possible changes required to pursue the Big Money Shows, training, care, strategies, logistics and communication with the owners. Andrea and Nick review Andrea’s first trip to the …

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What is the NRHA Futurity for November 9, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 48:27

8M ago48:27

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will chat with Casey Deary past NRHA Futurity Champion and Frank Costantini past NRHA President and currently with Markel insurance who sponsors the Sale that takes place at the Futurity each year. Listen in.... Episode 3303 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and Sara Ho…

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Learn More About the Run Down and Sliding Stop in a Reining Pattern for October 12, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 39:07

8M ago39:07

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will be diving into the reining run down and sliding stop with NRHA judge Van Luse and NRHA Professional Josh Crawley. Episode 3284 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and Sara Honegger of the NRHA Title Sponsor: National Reining Horse Association Guest: Van Luse Guest: …

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How to Get a Great Spin on Your Reining Horse for September 14, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 50:26

9M ago50:26

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will discuss the nuances of the spin and how to train your horse one step at a time to achieve it with NRHA Judge Hoot Bricker from Pennsylvania and NRHA Professional Josiane Gauthier from North Carolina. Listen in.... Episode 3264 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and …

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Circles in Reining - What You Need to Know for Training Your Horse for August 10, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 58:02

11M ago58:02

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will dive into a specific maneuver in the reining pattern of the large and fast circles, the small and slow circles and the lead change with NRHA Professional Shane Brown and NRHA Judge Drake Johnson. Listen in.... Episode 3244 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and Sara…

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Youth Leaders in Reining for July 13, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 47:21

11M ago47:21

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode; Coming off of an exciting 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, learn more about youth programming, scholarships and opportunities through the National Reining Horse Youth Association Past Vice President Grace Wilson and current NRHyA President Adrianna Runzo. Episode 3224 Links: Hosts of the NRHA …

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What Exactly is the NRHA Derby for June 8, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING 42:22

1y ago42:22

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will take a deep dive into what exactly is the NRHA Derby with Jack Medows the Non Pro Derby Champion last year, Jennifer Hoyt with FEI Para Reining and Abby Budd who won Reserve Champion in the Freestyle Reining class at the Derby last year. Episode 3200 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episod…

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NRHA for May 11, 2023: How Does the Judging Work in Reining? - HORSES IN THE MORNING 55:36

1y ago55:36

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REINING EPISODE: We meet NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter and then take a deep dive into how the equine western sport of reining is judged by chatting with Patti Carter the Senior Director of Education and Officials for NRHA, and Eugenio Latorre the chairman of the NRHA Judges Committee who happens to live in Spain! HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 31…

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NRHA: Reining 101, An Introduction to the Sport - HORSES IN THE MORNING 42:38

1y ago42:38

42:38

In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will meet our co-host Sara Honegger and hear her horse adventure that led her to working for the NRHA. Long time NRHA member and NRHA Futurity Champion Shawn Flarida will join us to talk about what it takes in conformation and attitude to make a good reining horse. Finally, we meet our leader, …

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Ty Murray - Nine-time World Champion professional rodeo cowboy talks Horsemanship and the need to respect the horse. 1:37:48

1+ y ago1:37:48

1:37:48

Ty Murray - Nine-time World Champion professional rodeo cowboy. He was one of the top rodeo contestants in the world from the late 1980s to early 2000s. He is an inductee of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the all-around category. He is one of the co-founders and a board adviser of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). Fro…

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Sarah Dawson NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, 2022 Leading NRCHA professional 1:08:12

1+ y ago1:08:12

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Sarah Dawson NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, 2022 Leading NRCHA professional with $376,819. 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion. Sarah’s husband Chris is also a NRCHA Million Dollar Rider making Dawson Performance Horses a real powerhouse in the cow horse industry. Sarah is the daughter of Richard & Cheryl Winters, Richard is a well known cli…

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Anna Buffini: FEI Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer. A rising star in USA Dressage 1:23:22

1+ y ago1:23:22

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Anna Buffini: FEI Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer. A rising star in USA Dressage, earned several top results early in the 2021 season with her Hanoverian mare, FRH Davinia La Douce, placing third in the FEI Grand Prix and FEI Grand Prix Special CDI3* at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival and third in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Andrea and Ann…

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Wes Ashlock NCHA Western Bloodstock 2 Year Old High Seller $1.5M 1:26:31

1+ y ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Wes Ashlock from Abilene, TX. NCHA 2YO trainer with numerous NCHA Western Bloodstock high selling 2 year old prospects. 2022 High seller Hot Twice selling for a record $1,500,000.00 Wes has a NCHA LTE in excess of $500,000. His wife Lindy is also a very talented Non Pro with 2 Futurity finalist in 2023 and over $2M LTE with NCHA…

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2022 “The Run For A Million” Rider & Horse Review with Casey Deary, Corey Cushing, Shawn Flarida & Kain Emmons odds, predictions, rumors and background on the elite 16 rider/horse field 1:28:41

2y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

Listen in on a conversation with Andrea and fellow professionals Casey Deary NRHA 3M Rider, Corey Cushing NRCHA 3M Rider, Shawn Flarida NRHA 6M Rider And Kain Emmons NRHA Professional/Judge discuss the 2022 The Run For A Million event. They share the horses they will ride and how they prepare. Kain provides a fans prospective on ‘his picks”, rumors…

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Tim McQuay NRHA Hall Of Fame Rider/Breeder 1:31:09

2y ago1:31:09

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Tim McQuay, NRHA Hall Of Fame, 11 years as NRHA’s All-Time Leading Money Earner, First $3 Million Dollar Rider in the NRHA, along with playing a fundamental role in the Reining breeding industry He has devoted his time to educating numerous professionals and serving on committees in the NRHA as a judge, professional, owner & rider. Tim has develope…

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Don Murphy, NRCHA Hall Of Fame Member, “The Trainers Trainer”, Great conversation with Andrea the day after his first time showing a cow horse at the NRCHA Derby. 1:39:14

2y ago1:39:14

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Don Murphy, NRCHA Hall Of Fame Member. Born and raised on a ranch in California, Don shadowed and learned from many of the great West Coast horsemen. As Don continued to build his reputation as a showman and trainer, other professionals took notice of his gift for “teaching” his sport. He is know as “The Trainers Trainer”. From Non Pros to many of …

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Shawn Flarida & Andrea Fappani talk about the finer points of Horsemanship. 1:10:16

2+ y ago1:10:16

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Shawn Flarida & Andrea Fappani talk about the finer points of Horsemanship. With 14+ Million in NRHA earnings between the two of them this conversation gets into how these two riders communicate/understand their horses at the highest level of performance. Enjoy this unique conversation about the importance of horsemanship and how the very best lear…

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Horsemanship With Nick Dowers 1:21:55

2+ y ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Nick and Andrea get into horsemanship and its benefits for all disciplines at all levels. This conversation is a sample of how Nick Dowers, Shawn Flarida and Andrea will share decades of high level experiences in communicating and understanding the ways horses learn and perform in the upcoming Las Vegas Symposium in February 2022. Nick is a two tim…

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Billie Bray Along For The Ride 1:46:18

2+ y ago1:46:18

1:46:18

Billie Bray - Chief Marketing Officer and co-owner of the well know equine company Equibrand from Granbury TX. Equibrand represents Classic Equine, Classic Ropes, Rattler Ropes and Martin Saddlery. Bray is well-positioned to grow the Western industry while simultaneously Billie hopes to have an influence on other families to support the cowboy way …

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Janet Van Bebber- AQHA Chief Racing Officer on Along For The Ride 1:30:15

3y ago1:30:15

1:30:15

Janet VanBebber is the Chief Racing Officer for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). VanBebber is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the racing department, Racing Challenge and related programs. Janet plays a key role in developing and implementing programs and objectives to promote the advancement of Quarter Horse racin…

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2021 Run For A Million with Taylor Sheridan, Guest Interview with Gina Maria Schumacher 1:19:40

3y ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Taylor is a screenwriter, director, actor, 5 time nominee for Academy Award, co-creator of Yellowstone and creator/producer of Run For A Million, as well as extremely passionate about horses. Taylor sits down to update us on developments on his many Film/TV projects (Yellowstone & Last Cowboy) and plans for the up and coming RFTM in August. Gina Ma…

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Lloyd Cox NCHA 10 Million Dollar Rider Cutting Horse Trainer 1:26:37

3y ago1:26:37

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Lloyd Cox has proven himself to be one of the cutting industry's top horse trainers. An unassuming cowboy from Marietta, Oklahoma– he earned himself the honor of being the first 10 Million Dollar Rider in Western performance horse history in 2021. Lloyd is an NCHA Rider Hall of Fame inductee and was the NCHA leading money earning rider in 2003, wit…

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NRHA 2021 Review With Steve Ross 1:07:06

3y ago1:07:06

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Take a listen as Andrea and Steve Ross (NRHA Judge, NRHA Professional, Horse Broker, Event/TV Commentator) review and discuss the NRHA Reining events slated for summer and fall 2021, the influx of larger purses and the major events. The conversation gets into the "trickle down effect" and how and why it has increased the value and scarcity of quali…

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Nick Dowers Along For The Ride 1:56:21

3y ago1:56:21

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Master horseman Nick Dowers stands in a league of his own when it comes to understanding and developing the mind of a horse. His track record for starting colts for the best in the business is unparalleled, and his performance record is equally matched in the show arena. His million dollar rider NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby and Road To The Hor…

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Charlie Cole & Jason Martin Along For The Ride 1:58:21

3+ y ago1:58:21

1:58:21

Jason Martin & Charlie Cole own Highpoint Performance Horses in Pilot Point, Texas. Highpoint Performance Horses specializes in training all around horses. They trail and compete in many events from western pleasure and trail to jumping and even barrel racing. At High Point they keep approximately 45 - 50 horses in training and travel between Flori…

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Ben Roethlisberger Along For The Ride 1:16:31

3+ y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Benjamin Roethlisberger, nicknamed "Big Ben", NFL quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Winning QB in two out of three Super Bowls. Drafted in 2004 by the Steelers in the first round, he has played his entire career as a Steeler. Ben shares his interest and love for animals and how he uses his horses to relax and clear his mind. A candid conversa…

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Troy Heikes Along For The Ride 2:02:46

3+ y ago2:02:46

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Troy Heikes– NRHA Professional Trainer/Coach - Troy's journey of becoming a well respected horse trainer and proud owner of the 4M AQHA Stallion "Jacs Electric Spark" is quite complex. His openness and discovery regarding his own personal challenges which included a rather abnormal introduction to becoming a trainer, to battles with mental health, …

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Aaron Moses - Along For The Ride™ 1:45:03

3+ y ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Aaron Moses 29 is located in Pilot Point, Texas and specializes in Western Pleasure Futurity Horses. Aaron, is a 13x All American Quarter Horse Congress Champion, 5 Time AQHA World Champion and NSBA World ChampionBy Jim Essick Too Tall Pacific Range

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Brett Stone- Along For The Ride™ 2:06:27

3+ y ago2:06:27

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Brett Stone is one of a handful of trainers most accredited for introducing a soft, more collected and body broke style of training reining horses which has led to the "modern look" of today's reining athletes. The 1992 NRHA Open Futurity Champion aboard Boomernic, Brett’s love for horses took him on a journey that allowed him the opportunity to ri…

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Vaughn Zimmerman NRHA Million Dollar Owner 1:18:36

3+ y ago1:18:36

1:18:36

NRHA Million Dollar Owner Zimmerman, of Rogersville, Missouri, served on the initial board of the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) from 2001 through 2004 and is an RHF Gold Donor. He served several years as an NRHA Board member (2005-2009) and was a member of the NRHA Finance, Sale, Hall of Fame, and Sire & Dam Committees. An NRHA Corporate Partner a…

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Dr John Newcomb Along For The Ride 1:50:08

3+ y ago1:50:08

1:50:08

Dr John Newcomb, DVM is very passionate about the health and well being of horses that compete at the highest level and will share in this podcast what it takes to keep and maintain top-level equestrian athletes. He is the practicing veterinarian at Fappani Performance and many other performance horse, jumping and dressage horse barns. John has bee…

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Sandy Collier Along For The Ride 1:20:20

4y ago1:20:20

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Sandy’s highly respected training methods are the result of a lifetime of success, her positive mental attitude and her personal style as a perfectionist. She has a wealth of advice for riders of every discipline and shares 30+ years of professional experience through her hands-on horse training clinics and training videos. Her rare talent as an ed…

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Teddy Robinson 7 Time NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion -Along For The Ride 1:41:33

4y ago1:41:33

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Teddy Robinson, First NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Current earnings exceeding $2 million. He is one of the winningest riders in the history of the reined cow horse, with seven NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Championships and two World’s Greatest Horseman titles to his name. With over $100K in NCHA and Over $100K in NRHA earnings Teddy is a well rou…

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Katie Tims Along For The Ride 2:47:41

4y ago2:47:41

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Our ALONG FOR THE RIDE™, Episode #23 is with Katie Tims. Many of you followed every word she wrote during her career as the Editor for Quarter Horse News. Katie was born and raised in Surprise Valley, an extremely "rural" northeastern corner of California– growing up on a cattle ranch which now spans five generations. She started riding horses with…

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PodFlash- Patty Tiberg Vice President Morris Equine Group 27:49

4y ago27:49

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News Flash - Patty Tiberg Publisher & Vice President of Morris Equine Group, including Quarter Horse News, Western Horseman, Barrel Horse News, Equi-Stat, Horse City, NBHA, Road To The Horse, Western LifeStyle Retailer. Patty discuss the digital future of Quarter horse news and the decision to suspend the print version of Quarter Horse News.…

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Arek Boulding - Farrier Along For The Ride™ 1:24:32

4y ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Arek Boulding - Arek has been providing Fappani Performance’s farrier work since 2002. Arek is at the top of his trade and has setup and shoed many champions in multiple disciplines. Rarely will one find the combination of skill, knowledge and commitment in understanding the movement and mechanics of performance horses at the highest level. Andrea …

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Training the Open NRHA Futurity Horse– Andrea Fappani 2:30:53

4y ago2:30:53

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Training the Open NRHA Futurity Horse– Andrea takes you through the entire process of what it takes to own, train, manage and show a Futurity horse. The importance and emphasis of the two year old foundation, the equipment, care/feeding, costs, work week and exceptions. He will also explain his strategy and the process of choosing his final three f…

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Amberley Snyder- Along For The Ride ™ 1:17:53

4y ago1:17:53

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Amberley’s story of triumph over tragedy. This is a story of a cowgirl whose love for horses overpowered all challenges put in her path. Her rodeo career began at a young age and her future was destined for success. A truck accident changed Amberley’s life at age eighteen, leaving her paralyzed. She has let the challenges she faces refine her, not …

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InstaGram Live Question & Answer With Andrea Fappani April 2020 1:38:57

4y ago1:38:57

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Take a listen...We've grabbed a few questions and answers from our first LIVE Along For The Ride™ Instagram Q & A... It was an great opportunity to interact with some of our listeners and discuss a variety of subjects– all very good questions and it's just the beginning of what we plan to do more of in the future. "ASK, LEARN, LISTEN" more to come!…

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Casey Deary Along For The Ride™ 1:40:02

4y ago1:40:02

1:40:02

Casey Deary NRHA 1.9 Million Rider and one of the big, big personalities of the reining industry. Andrea and Casey exchange training techniques and philosophy on their show horses and find they have much in common. Casey is always fun and entertaining to speak with while providing an overview into how top level trainers understand and care for thei…

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Bob Avila Along For The Ride™ 1:41:41

4y ago1:41:41

1:41:41

With over 37 AQHA World and Reserve World Champion titles in multiple events combined with multiple NRHA & NRCHA Open titles Bob Avila is acknowledged by his peers as one of the most versatile and accomplished horsemen. NRCHA Million Dollar Rider and Hall Of Fame Member Bob is a 3 time Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion. In addition, he is a NRHA Open F…

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Dr. Jim Morgan DVM, Million Dollar Rider, Finalist 40 NRHA Futurity Finals 1:32:55

4+ y ago1:32:55

1:32:55

Forty years, forty horses, forty NRHA Futurity finals! Dr. Jim Morgan, DVM reached an ultra impressive milestone in his reining career during the 2019 NRHA Futurity. At 74 years old, he’s still showing three year olds at the biggest event of the year. Dr. Morgan is the oldest NRHA million-dollar rider in history of Reining and still extremely compe…

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