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Married With HorsesMwH 126: TC LongThis episode with of Married With Horses is with our good friend TC Long. TC is a jack of all trades when it comes to western sports. He announces all sorts of events and has for years. He got his start with Booger Barter in the mid-00’s and has been going strong ever since. He produces barrel races (Elite Barrel Racing) and rodeos. He also has a monogramming business called Rodeo Monogram Shop that, you guessed it, works with rodeo folks (and others) producing hats, jackets, sponsor shirts, etc. This guy really has his hand in a lot of...2021-02-051h 54
Married With HorsesMwH 125: Welcome to the New Year. Same as the Old Year...Howdy! It’s been an interesting few weeks since our last podcast! We hope all of you are enjoying 2021 so far and are sticking to all of your goals!! In this episode we discuss our recent ski trip and many other things! We talk about our health and fitness regime. We discuss social media a bit and talk about healthy mindfulness. On the barrel racing front, we talk a little bit about the ongoing Odessa, TX rodeo, discuss other rodeo issues, and talk about the do’s and don’ts of back shoes on your barrel horse. We end the co...2021-01-151h 03
Married With HorsesMwH 124: Dr. Jyme NicholsHowdy! This episode is with the guest we’ve had on more than any other. It’s our favorite equine nutrition genius, Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. On this episode we mainly discuss Stride’s new fantastic foregut product GASTRO PHIX! We’ve discussed a lot about hind gut issues (including leaky gut) in the past, but this time we focus on the foregut of your equine athlete. Gastro Phix officially drops the first of 2021, BUT by reading this and listening to our podcast YOU get the early release! You can go to StrideAnimalHealth.com and...2020-12-211h 21
Married With HorsesMwH 123: Rough, Tough, Real StuffHowdy! Welcome back... It’s a been a while. In this episode we talk about life. We talk about where we’ve been and why we haven’t been on the mics in a while. We get real about some things and Jackie digs deep to discuss struggles she’s been dealing with over the last little while. We also talk about the recent action in rodeo and barrel racing, recap the NFR, talk about the recent futurities, etc. We hope you enjoy it! We’ve sure missed y’all! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSC...2020-12-161h 13
Married With HorsesMwH 122: Emily MillerWelcome Back! This episode of the podcast is with pro barrel racing superstar, Emily Miller! We talk about her horses, this crazy rodeo season, the upcoming relocated Wrangler NFR at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX, and her upcoming wedding in less than a month! It was an interesting conversation with this great cowgirl who’s been tearing it up over the last few years!! Thanks for hanging out with us and listening! Thanks for hanging out with us! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be...2020-09-101h 44
Married With HorsesMwH 121: Seth and Ashley SchaferHowdy! We had a great conversation with Seth and Ashley Schafer for this episode of Married With Horses. Together this couple has been a force in the barrel racing industry over the better part of the last decade. We dive into their past, their start in the barrel racing world, discuss her horses both current and past, and talk about their training techniques that has seen Ashley be a constant fixture at the pay window over the years. We even answered a few questions from listeners at the end! Thanks for hanging out with us!2020-09-081h 56
Married With HorsesMwH 120: Q&AWhat’s up MwH Family! We hope everyone is resting and enjoying their Labor Day 2020! This episode of the podcast is a Question & Answer episode! We answer a bunch of questions that our listeners asked on social media. We discussed pro rodeo associations, farrier selection, recovering and riding postpartum and post-injury, ulcer prone horses, moving from futurities to rodeos, free-running horses, feeding hay at jackpots, leg poultice, and more. Be sure to give it a listen! It’s a great hour long distraction during your commute or while you’re cleaning up around the house or barn today!2020-09-0759 min
Married With HorsesMwH 119: We’re Back!We’re back from a few months break in podcasting while the world was trying to burn down around us! Well, that’s not actually true, but between raising kids and horses, keeping businesses running, having surgery, and the general mayhem of the COVID-19 pandemic we figured a short hiatus from podcasting wouldn’t be the worst thing. Well, enough of that and back down to business! On this episode we talk about the last few months of our lives, Jackie’s neck surgery, we talk about Imanonstop Princess, discuss Lane’s stinky laundry, and answer 5 or 6 questions from our listen...2020-09-021h 09
Married With HorsesMwH 118: Jamie Lee ScottWelcome Back! This episode of Married With Horses is with USA Today Best Selling Author, Jamie Lee Scott. Jamie has penned a number of novels over her prolific writing career. Jamie talks about her writing process, where her stories and characters come from, and gives a boat load of tips to aspiring writers. She’s also a lifelong lover and rider of horses. We discuss this passion, her writing, and more during our chat. You can find out more about Jamie Lee Scott HERE and get her books on Amazon or Apple Books! Thanks for hanging out wit...2020-05-082h 41
Married With HorsesMwH 117: Q&A - Futurities, Leg Care, Hackamores, Pandemic Schedule, and MORE!Welcome Back! On this episode of the podcast we answered a ton a questions from our social media pages. We talked about preparing futurity horses, hackamores, leg care, EIPH, cold brew coffee, Jackie’s favorite run ever, and MORE! Thanks for asking questions and tuning in! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app of choice (5-STARS!!!). You can catch us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and all the others! Also, be sure to go...2020-05-041h 31
Married With HorsesMwH 116: Ty and Stevi HillmanHowdy! Welcome Back! This episode of the podcast is with Ty and Stevi Hillman. Stevi, having just come off her barrel racing win at The American before the quarantine started, has qualified for the last 4 NFRs! Her husband, Ty, hauls all across the nation with her and is a personal coach and mental strength content creator. Check out more info at PrepareToWin.tv. Together they’ve become a force over the last many years and had quite a bit of great info about the mental side of sport and life. We hope you enjoy it and get as...2020-04-301h 33
Married With HorsesMwH 115: Amberley SnyderHowdy! Welcome back! This episode of the podcast is with one of our favorite people, Amberley Snyder. A year removed from the release of “Walk, Ride, Rodeo,” a Netflix movie made about her inspiring story, she came on to chat about all the things that have gone on and are going on in her life over that time. When there’s not a pandemic occurring, she continues to be a key note speaker at many different events and gatherings. She also took trips to Columbia this year for stem cell treatments that we discussed in detail. We ended...2020-04-281h 35
Married With HorsesMwH 114: Dr. Jyme NicholsWe’re back with the guest we’ve had on our podcast more than any other, Dr. Jyme Nichols. Our favorite equine nutrition expert. We talk about HER new podcast called FEED ROOM CHEMIST and all the great info you can find in it! Be sure to subscribe today! We also discuss a new feed that Bluebonnet Feed has just released called Equilene Pro Care. We talk about all the technology it has in it, the types of horses it was created for, and what it was created to do. We also get a chance to answer a few ques...2020-04-241h 35
Married With HorsesMwH 113: Garrett and Brittany TonozziWelcome Back! On this episode of the Married With Horses Covid Chronicles (just kidding, kinda) we talk with Garrett and Brittany Tonozzi. Brittany, a 2-time World Champion Barrel Racer and 13x NFR qualifier, and Garrett, a 2x NFR qualifier and top team roper, are a power couple in western sports. We discuss many things like what their life is like during the shutdown, give some of our opinions on the current situation, talk about breeding, talk about our kids and kids in general, and mostly just get a chance to chat to good friends. Thanks for hanging o...2020-04-231h 27
Married With HorsesMwH 112: Joseph Diaz - Mr. MathHowdy! Welcome Back!! On this episode of the podcast we chat with Joseph Diaz, owner of an award winning math tutoring service, MrMathEducation.com. As parents to 2 kids (and knowing we have TONS of listeners in our same boat), we wanted to have Joe on to discuss the finer points of attempting to teach our kids from home during this pandemic situation. This conversation was FULL of very detailed information on WHAT TO DO and WHAT NOT TO DO in regards to our children’s at-home learning. There were so many gems during this talk that Jackie to...2020-04-201h 24
Married With HorsesMwH 111: Trent and Joy WargoHowdy! A couple of new episodes in as many days... WHAAAAAATTT?? Weird, I know, but we’re not done, we have many more convos with folks coming up soon so be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and FOLLOW our social media pages! On this episode of the show we talked with Trent and Joy Wargo. This episode guest came much requested! Joy has made a name for herself in the barrel horse training world for the last decade and has become one of the top trainers in the entire sport. Trent, a well-respected farrier by...2020-04-182h 16
Married With HorsesMwH 110: Johnny and Emily DudleyHowdy! It’s been a while since we’ve released a new episode with all the craziness going on these days, BUT we have some great shows planned starting with this one with our friends Emily and Johnny “Backflip” Dudley. We’ve talked with Johnny in the past on the show and this time had the pleasure of chatting with his better half, Emily, as well. Emily is co-owner of Deuces Wild Tack. This company, ran by her and her mom, Angela, has been creating beautiful tack sets (and so many other things) over the better part of the last...2020-04-171h 25
Married With HorsesMwH 109: Flu Season, Bad Luck, and Life goes on...Howdy! We’re back with you after a couple week hiatus of our ENTIRE family having the flu AND the worst luck with one of our beloved horses. The horse business and caring for animals in general isn’t for the faint of heart and always keeps us on our toes. We talk briefly about all this before discussing some current barrel racing events as well as answering a few questions from the ol’ world wide web. Thanks for hanging out with us! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast...2020-02-1754 min
Married With HorsesMwH 108: Kathryn Franklin - RodeoTax.comHowdy! This episode of the podcast is with Kathryn Franklin from RodeoTax.com and is all about tax season. Specifically the nuance of dealing with the horse and cattle industry, rodeo, equine sports, and everything in between. It’s the beginning of tax season, so this episode is being released right on time. We discuss tips and tricks that allow you to be proactive when prepping tax documents, tracking expense, mileage, and much more. We discuss important dates, dispel some myths, talk about audits, and really try to dive deep into taxes and finance in an interesting co...2020-01-251h 52
Married With HorsesMwH 107: Dr. Jyme Nichols: Bluebonnet Feeds & Stride Animal HealthHowdy! This episode of the podcast is with our favorite expert of equine nutrition, Dr. Jyme Nichols of Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. We start the conversation off talking about mare care and nutrition during the breeding/foaling/growth process. We then get to MANY questions from social media regarding equine nutrition including joint care, foundered horses, the AMAZING 21-Day Gut Health Program, PSSM horses, NSC/ESC/WSC, molasses, and MUCH more! We really think you’ll enjoy the episode and you’ll absolutely learn something. If you have horses this episode and the previous others we’ve...2020-01-212h 18
Married With HorsesMwH 106: Barrel Racing and Breakfast CerealHowdy! On this episode of the podcast we talk about random things... hence the title. We give our usual wrap on the past weekend of barrel racing and what’s been going in the rodeo and futurity world. We talk about bit mouthpieces, riding with AirPods, 5yo futurities, Captain Crunch, PUBG, and much more! Thanks for hanging out with us... Oh, and that’s 2 for 2 on Mondays so far in 2020!! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app o...2020-01-131h 02
Married With HorsesMwH 105: Shine Bright Like A DiamondHowdy! It’s been over a month since we’ve last recorded a podcast and that feels like FOREVER! We’re pumped to be back with you guys today chatting about all that’s been going on with us over the last month and what we’ve been up to. We talk a while about Jackie’s 2020 futurity horse, So Flitn Famous aka DIAMOND, who competed in her first futurity of the year this past weekend in Edna, TX. We also answer a couple of questions from social media which goes COMPLETELY off the rails, but all it all it was a fun...2020-01-061h 18
Married With HorsesMwH 104: Thanksgiving Week, BFA, Prairie Chickens, Hunt a Killer, and Random ChatHowdy! On this episode of the podcast we discuss all the random things going in our lives. Calls from the principal’s office, prairie chicken field trips, Thanksgiving week, and a cool game we’ve been playing called Hunt-A-Killer. We also recap the 2019 BFA Championships and talk about all the awesome winners and horses. We discuss the start of the 2020 futurity season and discuss that a bit. We end the show by answering questions from social media regarding paying taxes in the horse business, race track horse care, bit questions, podcast sponsorships, and cemeteries... yes, cemeteries! Hope you guys enjo...2019-11-261h 22
Married With HorsesKC and Gayle Jones - Pro Fantasy Rodeo, RodeoGuess.com, and Rodeo VegasWelcome back! It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve been able to roll a show out but we came back with a BANG with one of our MOST favorite couples in all of western sports, KC and Gayle Jones. We’ve been friends with these 2 for a while now and not sure why it took us THIS long to FINALLY have them on. Aside from being a rodeo family (Gayle is a barrel racer and KC is a 9x NFR Qualifying Steer Wrestler), they are also the proprietors of some well known entities in the wo...2019-11-211h 51
Married With HorsesMwH 102: Cheyenne Wimberley: 2019 NFR Qualifying Barrel RacerHowdy! Welcome back! This episode of MwH is with newly minted 3x NFR Qualifier, Cheyenne Wimberly. Prior to this season, this lifelong cowgirl from the Lone Star State, last qualified for the world’s richest rodeo in 1998. 21 years, dozens of horses, and hundreds of life experiences later, she’s right back at the top of the sport that she’s always been in love with. A talented horsewoman from a race horse and rodeo family, Cheyenne will be leaning on a ton of experience heading into this year’s finals. She’ll also be heading west to the Thomas...2019-11-061h 41
Married With HorsesMwH 101: Jen Arnold - Barrel Racer and Rockstar WifeHowdy! Welcome back! This episode is with Jen Arnold. Jen is a barrel racer that grew up in SE Mississippi and currently lives in the Nashville, TN area. She’s won the 2013 AQHA Amateur Barrel Racing World Championship, has competed in pro rodeo, and qualified for her circuit finals. Jen has a unique story in that she is married to a real life rockstar. In 2009 she married frontman and lead singer of the multi-platinum band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold. We discuss her life, her rockstar marriage, her barrel racing, her barrel breeding program, and so much more on...2019-10-221h 23
Married With HorsesMwH 100: Kennedy LeJeune - Buying and Selling HorsesHowdy! On this episode of the podcast we talked with Kennedy LeJeune. Kennedy is a horse a broker. She buys and sells horses off the race track and in other disciplines in the incline world, including barrel racing. We discuss a bit about what she does as well as talk about “do’s and don’t’s" when buying and selling horses. We discuss how to write a proper ad for a horse sale, talk about pre-purchase exams, and many other things having to do with selling horses. This is always a topic that comes up many times whe...2019-10-211h 49
Married With HorsesMwH 099: Emily MillerHowdy! This episode of the podcast is with NFR qualifying barrel racer, Emily Miller. This Prairie Circuit cowgirl punched her ticket in 2019 with earnings up over $98k. This included being the WPRA’s top earner over the 4th of July run, better known as Cowboy Christmas. We discussed her journey in pro rodeo over the last few years that led her here including overcoming a near miss in the 2017 season. We discuss her incredible set of horses and her relationship with the amazing family of trainers that a majority of them came from. We talk about her fam...2019-10-151h 27
Married With HorsesMwH 098: Lindsay Burer - Equine Nutrition ConsultantHey Y’all! This episode of MwH is with Lindsay Burer, Equine Nutrition Specialist with Bluebonnet Feeds. She came out to the ranch today to shoot a couple of videos for our YouTube channel and chat with us on the podcast about what her role is with BB. We discussed how she evaluates programs when helping them decide what the best feed options are for their horses. We discussed reading labels on feed and understanding what’s in the feed you’re using. We once again discuss the importance of a sound nutrition program for the ability of your horse...2019-10-081h 02
Married With HorsesMwH 097: Ericka Nelson: 2019 NFR Qualifying Barrel RacerWelcome back to a new episode of MARRIED WITH HORSES! On this episode we come at you with a great conversation with 1st time NFR Qualifier (as of 3 days ago!!), Ericka Nelson. This Florida cowgirl has been crushing all season long with steady earnings taking her up over the $93k mark and to the #10 place in the world standings heading to the “bright lights of the Thomas and Mack” this December! A former 2nd grade school teacher and mother to an 8 year old daughter, this cowgirl, along with her main mount, Friday and other horse, Bud, have been cashin’ checks...2019-10-031h 43
Married With HorsesMwH 096: Jessica Hodnett: Your Best Life FitnessHowdy! On this episode of the podcast we dive DEEP into the world of personal health and fitness as we speak to our great friend and the creator of Your Best Life Fitness, Jessica Hodnett. We discuss workout programming, losing weight, different diets, meal prep, supplements, and everything in between. We answer questions from our listeners from social media and hit on a lot of specifics of this VAST topic. If you’re interested in signing up for YOUR BEST LIFE FITNESS follow the link to her webpage and check it out TODAY! Thanks for list...2019-09-262h 21
Married With HorsesMwH 095: Angela FestervanHowdy! Welcome back! This episode of Married With Horses is with barrel racer, Angela Festervan. Angela is one of our MOST favorite people in the world of barrel racing. She’s intelligent, thoughtful, and one of the funniest people we know. Her sense of humor is certainly what drew us to her. She always seems to be right on time with a wise crack that leaves us in stitches. Her social media is always good for some entertainment. On top of having a fantastic attitude and personality, Angela works and has worked in many various aspects of the...2019-09-162h 54
Married With HorsesMwH 094: Nature Versus Nurture, Night Routine for Horses, Lead Changes, Bloodlines, and Back StrengtheningOn this episode of the podcast we discuss our memories from 9/11. We also talk about Jackie’s propensity to fall off a horse. We talk about how to get a horse to be snappy on the backside of a barrel. We then discuss nature versus nurture in regards to great barrel horses. We talk about working on lead changes in the pattern, discuss breeding cow bred to race bred horses, and talk about what type of exercises to focus on to strengthen a horse’s back specifically post kissing spine surgery. Thanks to all of our listeners who asked quest...2019-09-121h 06
Married With HorsesMwH 093: Dr. Jyme Nichols - Low Starch Feed, Hind Gut, Micronutrients, Insulin Resistance and MOREOn this episode of the podcast we talk with our favorite Equine Nutrition Expert, Dr. Jyme Nichols of Bluebonnet Feeds. We LOVE having Jyme on and diving deep into the science of horse nutrition and all that it entails. On THIS episode we began by discussing the 21-Day Hind Gut program. We then go into A LOT of detail on Low-Starch Feeds and trend in the horse world moving that direction. We discuss what “low-starch” actually means, what is actually in the feed, why it’s needed and important, and SO many other things. We then answer a lot of que...2019-09-042h 04
Married With HorsesMwH 092: Q&A - Raising foals, horse trailers, hauling tips, PSSM, drills, and noodle necksOn this episode of the podcast, we answer a bunch of questions that listeners have asked over social media. We discuss our method/philosophy on raising colts, we talk about horse trailer needs and must haves when hauling (especially for rodeoing), we discuss the special needs of a horse with PSSM, we cover a few drills, talk about noodle necked horses, and Lane discusses dating/marrying a barrel racer. Thanks for interacting with us and asking questions! Hope you enjoy the show! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be s...2019-08-291h 29
Married With HorsesMwH 091: Equine Nutrition Consultation Recap, Injections, Tying Up, and Slow-Maturing HorsesOn this episode, after bitching about the heat and elementary school pickup lines, we go into detail about our equine nutrition consultation with BlueBonnet Feeds. We discuss how it went, what we discussed during the consultation, and the direction we’re taking our equine nutrition program. We also had A LOT of questions come in on social media and were able to answer some. They included discussions on Jackie’s injection philosophy, methods for fighting tying up issues in horses, slow-maturing horses, and more! Thanks for hanging out with us again! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! ...2019-08-201h 33
Married With HorsesMwH 090: We’re Baaack! Vacation, Clinics, Q&AWe’re back from our hiatus due to a couple of J2 Clinics, Vacation, and just life happening. We’re now officially 1 YEAR into Married With Horses! On this episode of the podcast, we talk about our vacation we just got back from in Colorado, the 2 recent J2 Clinics in Oregon and Colorado, our daughter breaking her arm, and more. We recap a little barrel racing action and answer a few questions from social media including one regarding running in mud, another discussing leg care, and one discussing rehab recommendations post colic surgery. Thanks for hanging out with us agai...2019-08-121h 07
Married With HorsesMwH BONUS EPISODE: In My Own Lane Preview with Jason Johnson of Project K9 HeroHere’s a little bonus episode for our listeners. This is from Lane’s new solo podcast called IN MY OWN LANE. This was a clip from a conversation with Jason Johnson, founder and CEO of Project K9 Hero. If you like what you hear, be sure to go listen to the rest of the conversation on the IN MY OWN LANE podcast. In this clip Jason and Lane discuss the mission of Project K9 Hero and what the organization was created to do. On the rest of the conversation they discuss patriotism, border security, Free Raven 23, Jason’s time a...2019-07-1837 min
Married With HorsesMwH 089: Barrel Racing: Calgary recap, training stallions, CBD, our favorite podcasts and bits for bendy and stiff horsesHowdy! On this episode of the show we briefly recap the barrel racing at the Calgary Stampede and during Cowboy Christmas. We discuss our favorite podcasts, discuss use of CBD with horses, talk about bits for “bendy" and “stiff” horses, and have our usual random conversation. Thanks for hanging out with us again! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app of choice. You can catch us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and all the...2019-07-181h 02
Married With HorsesMwH 088: Barrel Racing: Meditation, Ice Baths, and MoreWelcome Back! On this episode of the podcast we talk a little about Cowboy Christmas including the Calgary Stampede. We talk about the race Jackie attended last weekend. We discuss ice baths and mediation. We also answer a few questions regarding closed gates, adjustments from big pens to small pens with a bleeder, and give out take on training and working with yearlings. Thanks for hanging out with us! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your p...2019-07-101h 31
Married With HorsesMwH 087: Lemon Pie, Accents, and Fan Questions!Howdy! Welcome Back! On this episode of the podcast we talk about random things. We discuss staying authentic to yourself when building a brand and the importance of being an individual. We answer questions about saddle fitting, OTTB training, horse hydration, what we do on long hauls to pass the time, and professions with in the equine industry! Thanks for hanging out with us! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app of choice. You ca...2019-07-011h 10
Married With HorsesMwH 086: Michael Willoughby and Gilly Angel - Rodeo Results, Go Fast Races, and Technology in Western SportsHey Y’all! This episode of the podcast is with Michael Willoughby and Gilly Angelle (@Gilly Angel on social media). In this conversation we discuss the app/platform that Michael created called Rodeo Results. We also discuss Gilly’s (and his family’s) barrel racing organization, Go Fast Races. We discuss the technology used in both and where we see technology going in the future in regards to western sports. We do what we do and jump all over the place during our chat, but end up with a solid talk that covers a wide range of topics...2019-06-242h 15
Married With HorsesMwH 085: Dr. Jyme Nichols: Equine Nutrition ProgrammingHowdy! This episode is with Dr. Jyme Nichols, Director of Nutrition at Bluebonnet Feeds. This episode was all about equine nutrition. We discuss feed programs in detail and dive deeper into the science of what makes a great feed program. We discuss reading and understanding feed labels, discuss both macro and micro nutrients in feed, talk about when and why to change up your feed program, discuss the importance of consulting with an equine nutrition expert, and even try to dispel some rumors that science just doesn’t back up. We discuss all of this and MUCH mo...2019-06-222h 11
Married With HorsesMwH 084: Drama, Fast-Food Mentality, Ducking Horses, and Overmounted KidsHey Y’all! On this episode of the podcast we chat about a few things we’ve seen recently in the world of barrel racing and on social media. We tell a few stories, share a few laughs, and answer a few questions from our listeners. We discuss Lane’s theory of “Fast-Food Mentality.” We talk about how to set your colt up for success when you first start hauling them, we discuss when, if, and how to approach a situation of where you may feel a child is being dangerously over-mounted, and we also discuss what can be done...2019-06-181h 20
Married With HorsesMwH 083: Nellie Miller, World Champion Barrel RacerHey Y’all! This episode of the podcast is with world champion barrel racer, Nellie Miller. Nellie won her gold buckle in 2017 and is currently the #1 barrel racer in the world going in the summer with over $83k won in ONLY 16 rodeos. We talk about this amazing feat. Her phenomenal mount, Rafter W Minnie Reba aka Sister, who has won just about everything she’s entered over the last few years. This includes Houston (2x), Cheyenne, and of course, a world title. We discuss the role her family plays and has played in her program. We talk abou...2019-06-131h 16
Married With HorsesMwH 082: Shali Lord - Pro Barrel RacerHey Y’all! This episode of the podcast was with professional barrel racer, Shali Lord. Shali qualified for the NFR in 2005 on one of the great horses in barrel racing, Slider. Now, 14 years and 2 children later, this Colorado based cowgirl is sitting in the top 10 in the world with over $44k won so far this year in just 13 rodeos. She’s positioned herself and her main mount, the amazing stallion Freckles Ta Fame aka Can Man, for a great summer and another shot at trip to the Thomas and Mack in December. Shali’s kids are the same a...2019-06-071h 05
Married With HorsesMwH 081: Its Been A While... Q&A and Other Stuff.Hey y’all! It’s a been a little while since we’ve released an episode as life caught up with us a bit. End of school, end of Little League, end of Game of Thrones, clinics, construction work, etc. have kept us off the mics longer than we’d like, but here we are again! On this episode we talk about what’s been going on with us over the past couple of weeks and answer questions that our listeners asked on social media. We also introduced our new summer intern, McKinsy. We’ll be up and rolling again like n...2019-06-041h 21
Married With HorsesMwH 080: Dr. Jim Chiapetta - Equine Respiratory WellnessHowdy! This episode is with Dr. Jim Chiapetta. Dr. Chiapetta is both a veterinarian AND an attorney. He’s dabbled in many things in the medical field, both in humans and horses. He is one of the creators and principles of Flair Equine Nasal Strips. In this conversation, amongst other things, we go DEEP into the science of respiratory wellness. We discuss Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhaging (EIPH or “Bleeding”), the factors the cause it, and preventative measures taken to help alleviate this issue that ALL performance horses will likely deal with at some point in their life and pe...2019-05-161h 28
Married With HorsesMwH 079: Dr. Ricci Karkula-Warnock- Equine Reproductive SpecialistHowdy! On this episode of the podcast we talked with Dr. Ricci Karkula-Warnock. Dr. Karkula-Warnock is the veterinary reproduction specialist at Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, Texas. She has helped us with all of our equine reproduction needs for the last few years and I don’t know where we’d be without her. In this episode, we cover a lot about breeding. We discuss a full plan from having an open mare, to breeding that mare, what goes on during gestation, and what to do post-foaling. We talk about embryo transfers, ICSI, and many other aspects of eq...2019-05-141h 11
Married With HorsesMwH 078: Dr. Jyme Nichols - Equine “Leaky Gut"Howdy! This episode of the podcast is with Dr. Jyme Nichols. Dr. Nichols is the Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. She’s an extremely brilliant lady with loads of knowledge on the internal workings of our equine partners. This conversation stemmed from and was based around Leaky Gut. As you’ll hear, leaky gut is an issue in a horse that can manifest itself any many different symptoms and a lot of time is overlooked or not considered do to the nature of the symptoms and the fact that there is no clin...2019-05-061h 26
Married With HorsesMwH 077: Jonathan OliverHowdy! In this episode of the show we’re back again with our lifelong friend, schoolmate, and author, Jonathon “JO” Oliver. We affectionally know Jonathon as “JJ” from our time growing up together in our small Central Texas town. Growing up with Jonathan we never knew he was struggling with both dyslexia and ADHD while he was in school. He did such a good job masking and teaching himself how to learn that we never assumed that he had these learning challenges. In his new book, To The Little Boy In Me, Learning with Dyslexia and ADHD, he discuss...2019-05-012h 00
Married With HorsesEaster, Social Media, When to Say When, How Old is Too Old to RodeoHey there! This was our first solo episode in a while (well, just the 2 of us). We talked about current events like Easter, the start of baseball season, the Notre Dame fire, social media, and other random things. We also answered a few questions about when to say when with a horse that isn’t working out, how old is too old to start rodeoing, and getting a horse adjusted to rodeoing. Thanks for listening and hanging out with us! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn. Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sur...2019-04-231h 01
Married With HorsesMwH 075: Janet StatonHowdy! This episode of Married With Horses is with Janet Staton. Last year Janet trained and jockeyed JS Milo and Stitch (owned by Jennifer Fite) to the most money won in a single futurity season EVER. Over $250k in one season on a 4yo horse… pretty amazing. Jackie and Janet have been around each other forever as we all were raised in the same stretch of Central Texas. Janet, while riding and training horses from a young age, only recently began training horses as a full time profession after leaving her teaching career for many years to pu...2019-04-191h 01
Married With HorsesMwH 074: Samantha Oates with Kahm CBDHowdy! This episode of MwH is all about Cannabidiol, better known as CBD. We sat down with Samantha Oates of Kahm CBD (formally PlantaceaCBD) to talk about this amazing chemical found naturally occurring in the cannabis plant. We discuss the facts of CBD, talk about hemp, discuss the stigma behind it, and talk about the various products they have available. We discuss the science and we attempt to bring it down a bit to make it easier to understand. We are big fans of CBD use in humans as well as well as in our dogs and...2019-04-1655 min
Married With HorsesMwH 073: Craig BrooksHey y’all! This episode of Married With Horses is with barrel horse trainer, Craig Brooks. Craig has been successful in training and competing in the futurity world for many years. This Georgia cowboy has qualified for The American and this year made the shootout final-four round. He ended up 3rd against the best horses on the planet in one of the most competitive events and most challenging atmospheres at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Just prior to this conversation he had just won the first round of the futurity of Diamonds and Dirt on his Ep...2019-04-121h 38
Married With HorsesMwH 072: Scott Campbell, Purina Equine Feed SpecialistHey Y’all! This episode of Married With Horses (which we recorded at Diamonds and Dirt 2019) is a really interesting one! We sat down and talked with Scott Campbell. Scott is an Equine Feed Specialist for Purina. Purina, being one of the oldest and largest animal feed companies on Earth, knows a thing or two about horse nutrition. We talked about specific components of feed and how your feed program effects your horse’s performance. We discussed the importance of grass/hay foraging and we discussed some emerging trends in the feed industry and the potential issues and p...2019-04-081h 19
Married With HorsesMwH 071: Brandon CullinsWelcome back friends! This episode of the podcast is with barrel horse trainer, Brandon Cullins. Brandon won more money on the back of a barrel horse last year than anyone on the planet (about $500k). To say he had “quite the season” is a bit of an understatement. His crazy year started with an unprecedented sweep at the BFA World Championships in OKC, winning the Juvenile Futurity, Futurity, AND Derby... ALL FRIGGIN’ THREE!! WOW! We had an interesting conversation with this young horse training superstar while sitting in the “Stallion Corral” at Diamonds and Dirt Barrel Horse...2019-04-051h 08
Married With HorsesMwH 070: Before DDBHC 2019, dealing with anxiety, hoof care, and other stuffHowdy! On this episode of MwH we talk about current life events, discuss April Fools Day, talk a little about Diamonds and Dirt, and answer a couple of questions about overcoming anxiety and hoof care. We hope you like it! Be sure to come see us THIS WEEK at Diamonds and Dirt Barrel Horse Classic in Bryan, TX! We look forward to meeting you and seeing you soon! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn. Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app...2019-04-021h 10
Married With HorsesMwH 069: Lisa BollinWhat’s up MwH Listeners! This episode features Lisa Bollin. Lisa is the founder, creator, and CEO of Cowgirl Tuff Company. Cowgirl Tuff is in its 20th year of operation and in that time has become a leader in the apparel industry. Lisa is the creator, designer, dreamer, and influencer within the company. She designs everything Cowgirl Tuff releases, and it is A LOT. Literally over a 1000 styles of jeans and many, many other items. She, along with her husband (who also plays a HUGE role in the company), have taken a hobby of creating custom clothing out...2019-03-271h 26
Married With HorsesMwH 068: Mentality and MustachesHowdy MwH Family! On this episode of the podcast, we get in the weeds talking about documentaries we’ve been watching, podcasts we’ve been listening to, and other fun things. We discuss mentality, talk about positive self talk, and answer a few questions from social media. Thanks for hanging out with us! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn. Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app of choice. You can catch us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and all the...2019-03-251h 05
Married With HorsesJordan Bassett-KircherHowdy MwH Fam! This episode of the show is with barrel racer, Jordan Bassett-Kircher. This Arizona cowgirl grew up in the horse industry. Her family has been in the horse business for decades. Her granddad was a world champion team roper in the 40’s. Her dad is a legend in the sport of quarter horse racing; winning the All-American Futurity and training some of the house-hold names in the quarter horse world. Her brother has now began to create his own legacy in the sport as well. Her mom trained colts and like most moms and wives in...2019-03-211h 35
Married With HorsesMwH 066: Rodeo Road with Jackie and Lane: Competition Slumps, BBR Futurity, LOTS of Nonsense and RandomnessThis episode of Married With Horses was recorded from inside the truck headed to (and from) the pro rodeo in Goliad, Texas. These “Rodeo Road” episodes are a little different in that we don’t have a plan or really any agenda except to just talk and record our normal chatter in the truck. This conversation gets random and really goofy at times. If you’re easily offended, let me apologize up front. In between the goofiness, we talk about Jackie’s recent barrel racing slump and what’s she’s trying to do to break out of it. We talk about...2019-03-181h 29
Married With HorsesMwH 065: Bendi DunnHowdy! This conversation was with Bendi Dunn. Bendi, along with her husband, Matt, own Dunn Ranch, an equine breeding facility in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. On this episode we talk about all things related to their breeding operation and cover a ton in regards to that including stallions, mare care, embryo transfers, ICSI-IVF, and much more. We talk about their phenomenal mare, Mulberry Canyon Moon, as well as the rest of their awe-inspiring herd. We also were able to discuss questions about equine reproduction asked by our listeners on social media. It was a fun conversation that was a p...2019-03-121h 15
Married With HorsesMwH 064: Kylie WeastThis episode of the podcast is with pro barrel racer and barrel horse trainer, Kylie Weast. We caught up with Kylie via a phone call while she was at the Elite Futurity in Waco, TX that she will be competing in this weekend. Last weekend she wore her pro rodeo cap as she competed as one of the Top 10 WPRA Invitees from last years National Finals Rodeo, her first to qualify for, at RFD’s The American at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. This amazing horse woman comes by it naturally as she is a member of what we...2019-03-071h 33
Married With HorsesThe American Recap, Q&A on Human Fitness, Flex Tree Saddles, Tips for Permit Holders, J2 Clinics, and MUCH MoreWe recorded this episode the after watching The American on Sunday March 3, 2019. In it we recap the rodeo and talk about the things that stood out the most to us. We talk about the winners from The American and gave our thoughts on the event. We also answer questions from social media. We cover a wide range of topics. Here’s a list of what we discussed: Convincing your spouse to love horses Flex Tree Saddles The best place to live for a barrel racer Human fitness discussion 3 things permit holders should know What all we have in ou...2019-03-041h 35
Married With HorsesMwH 062: Q&A: The American Semi-Finals, frustrations in barrel racing, competing on siblings, abscess remedies, entering colts, and tips on riding different styles of horseToday’s episode of MwH is heavy on barrel racing. From the ads at the beginning that talk about a stallion, a jackpot, and barrel racing clinic ALL the way to the end where we answer questions from social media that are barrel racing related. So if you’re a barrel racer or are interested in barrel racing, this is the episode for you! We discuss The American Semi-Finals, frustrations in barrel racing, competing on siblings, abscess remedies, entering colts, and tips on riding different styles of horses. Thanks for listening! Life is short! Ride a Unicorn! ...2019-02-281h 33
Married With HorsesMwH 061: Jennifer SharpWhat’s up MwH Family?!? This episode is with barrel horse trainer, Jennifer Sharp. At the time of the recording of this episode, Jennifer is in the highly coveted position of #1 in the WPRA Professional Rodeo World Standings. She’s been collecting checks all over the place in 2019 including a big win at the National Western Stockshow and Rodeo in Denver, CO. and second in Odessa, TX and Fort Worth. She’s been crushing it lately and consequently she’s put herself in a great position to qualify for some big rodeos like Calgary and possibly even a bid to...2019-02-221h 27
Married With HorsesMWH 060: Q&A: Tips for a hot horse, feed program, tips for colts, dealing with personal injury, personal questions, fun hypothetical questions and MORE!It’s been about a week since we last released an episode due to the flu kicking our family in the face, but we came back with a vengeance. Well over 2 hours of a Q&A. Answering questions our listeners asked on social media. We talked about... you ready for this? Seriously, you may need to sit down, it’s a lot... Tips for training a hotter horse Thoughts on a feeding Program Thoughts on buying grade prospects Bringing a mare back to competition after foaling If you could breed any 2 horses... Tips for buddied up horses Tips on i...2019-02-212h 24
Married With HorsesMwH 059: Sean Sweeney, Crossfit CowboyWe’re really pumped to have had the chance to talk with one of the fittest men on the face of the planet, Sean Sweeney, the Crossfit Cowboy. Sean, from Fallon, Nevada, is a 2x competitor at the Crossfit Games, a Crossfit Games regional champ, grew up team roping and ranching, a US Navy Veteran, and just an overall good dude. A couple of weeks ago in Cape Town, South Africa, Sean won “The Fittest In Cape Town” Crossfit “Sanctional” event to qualify him for the 2019 CrossFit games that’s held every August now in Madison, WI. This is where the fi...2019-02-141h 45
Married With HorsesMwH 058: Amberley SnyderThis episode of Married With Horses is with the incomparable Amberley Snyder. Amberley is an amazing person with a unique, sometimes difficult, but certainly inspiring story. Amberley was in a truck rollover accident in January of 2010 injuring her back at T11-12 which left her paralyzed from the waste down. While it was undoubtedly tough at times, she’s persevered where many others would likely have given up or greatly altered their life course. Not Amberley. This was the beginning of a her new chapter. A fight that has continued for the last 9 years which has seen her overcome th...2019-02-132h 31
Married With HorsesMwH 057: Rodeo Road with Taci BettisWhat’s up! This episode of MWH is a unique one. Jackie took our mobile recorder while hauling from Texas to Jackson, Mississippi and back this week. She hauled with her good friend and fellow pro barrel racer, Taci Bettis. While heading back to Texas from the Dixie National Stock Show and Rodeo in Jackson, they pulled out the recorder, sat it on the console, and recorded a little over an hour of their conversation in the truck. Folks have said that our shows with guests can feel like you’re just hanging out a rodeo or barr...2019-02-081h 33
Married With HorsesMwH 056: Super Bowl LIII, SB Commercials, Adam Levine, First Barrel Direction, Horse Fitness, and Buying a Horse UnseenWhat’s up, MWH Listeners! On this episode of the podcast we talk about Super Bowl LIII (that’s 53 in not-Rome) including the commercials, the halftime show, Adam’s no shirt and tattoos, Tom Brady’s legacy, and all that. We also answer some good questions about barrel racing. One about selecting which barrel to go to first, one about horse fitness, and the other buying a horse unseen. Thanks for listening! Hope you like it! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn. Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW th...2019-02-041h 17
Married With HorsesMwH 055: Random Current Events, The Real Cost of A Colt, and Tips For Success In The Horse Business (and What Causes Failure)On this episode of Married With Horses, we cover a bunch of random and interesting current events and cover a little recent rodeo news. We also discuss the REAL cost of a colt. In the later part of the show we answer a couple of questions submitted by listeners. One question we answer was about things that lead to success in the horse business and life. We also talk about the counter to that, things that lead to failure. Some pretty interesting things on this first episode of February 2019! Thanks for joining us! Life is short. Ride...2019-02-011h 32
Married With HorsesMwH 054: Angie MeadorsThis episode is with 7x NFR qualifying barrel racer, futurity trainer, model, and mom, Angie Meadors. Angie qualified for her first National Finals when she was just 14 in 1990. She made 5 more trips in the ’90’s and 2 more in 2010-11. She also started her modeling career in that same year (1990) and has done that ever since. You’ve seen her in MANY ads for Wrangler, Cowgirl Tuff, and others over the years. Smoke show! She’s trained some of the greats and has had success at every level of the sport. She’s a clinician and has had success teaching the sport...2019-01-282h 14
Married With HorsesMwH 053: Q&A and Current Events: Barrel Racing Updates, Kissing Spine, Switching Directions, Personal Fitness, and Alley IssuesWe’re back in the ol’ studio today and we're talking barrel racing. We talk about Jackie’s trip to San Angelo, The American qualifier in Glen Rose, and other current rodeo and barrel racing events. We also answer some more questions from social media. We discuss "kissing spine,” talk about switching a horse from right to left (or vice versa), general personal fitness and diet, and talk a little about alley issues. Hope you enjoy it! If you do, tell a friend! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn. Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to...2019-01-261h 29
Married With HorsesMWH 052: Luke BranquinhoHowdy! This episode is with 5x PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion, Luke Branquinho. Luke has been an absolute phenom in the rodeo arena amassing almost $3M in his pro rodeo career, 5 Gold Buckles (in 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2014), and 14 NFR Qualifications. As if his prowess inside the arena wasn't enough, he’s also a natural working the microphone in front of a camera. Coming off an injury and easing back into the rodeo game last year, he spent the 2018 NFR as a commentator for the PRCA and CBS Sports on the television broadcast of the Finals and worked the mic fo...2019-01-222h 05
Married With HorsesMWH 051: Q&A - Training Tips, Getting with a new horse, Mindset, and MOREWelcome Back! We’ve had so many questions lately on social media and through email that we decided to sit down and answer a few of them! On this episode we talk about tips for getting with a new horse, equine and human chiropractic work, bit decisions on colts, tips on purchasing a new rig, mindset during competition, communication between trainers and owners, foaling tips, juggling kids/spouse/horses, old school horseman remedies, and MORE. ALL THE THINGS. This is one of those episodes that you may want to ear tag to go back and listen to agai...2019-01-201h 48
Married With HorsesMWH 050: Kristi SchillerHowdy! This episode of Married With Horses is with Kristi Schiller. We’ve known Kristi for 7 or years or so and quickly bonded over barrel racing, our affiliations and affinity for Texas A&M, and many other things. She’s an amazing person. She’s the founder of the non-profit organization, K9s4Cops. An organization that donates K9’s to law enforcement and schools though the United States and various places abroad. In the last 7 years they’ve confiscated more than $250m in narcotics. She’s also the creator of the Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Horse Classic. This event...2019-01-163h 04
Married With HorsesMWH 049: JR VezainHowdy! Our guest on the show today was Professional Bareback Rider, JR Vezain. JR has won a million bucks on the back of a bucking horse. He is a 6-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, 2011 Resistol Rookie of the Year in the Bareback, and all around good dude. In the last weekend of the 2018 PRCA Season, on the way to his 6th Finals, JR broke his back while covering a horse in Pasadena, TX that left him parlayed from the waste down. Since that day, his life has changed. His positive outlook on life has not. He’s...2019-01-141h 45
Married With HorsesMWH 048: WAY more questions than answers!Hey Y’all! We put out the message that we wanted a few questions for the podcast and got LOTS! So many good ones too! On this episode we answer about 5% of them! We talk about clinics, about respiratory issues, Jackie’s favorite training drill, navicular, underwear types, hair styles, and other interesting topics! At least we think they’re interesting... Thanks for listening! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and be sure to RATE and REVIEW the show as well on your podcast app of choice. You can catc...2019-01-121h 14
Married With HorsesMWH 047: Great Impacts and ComebacksHey there, MWH Family! On this episode we do what we do and talk about all sorts of random topics. We talk about one of the teachers who had a big impact on us both. We talk about open clinic dates (give us a shout if you’re invested in hosting). We also talk about some podcasts we like and are currently listening to and discuss a cool story about a well known jockey. We were even able to answer a few questions from some of the listeners. Check the show notes on your podcast directory for li...2019-01-071h 21
Married With HorsesMWH 046: New Year. New Goals.Happy New Year! We’re back with our first episode of 2019! This will be our first FULL year! We’re SUPER excited for all this year has in store and we hope you are too! On this episode we talk a lot of about goal setting. Not “New Years Resolutions,” but ACTUAL goals. No better time than the present to talk about it! We also talk a little about PETA, because they do face-palmy questionable things pretty regularly. For the most part it's our usual banter that gets us nowhere and everywhere along the way. Thanks for listenin...2019-01-041h 22
Married With HorsesMWH 045: Dustin GerschHowdy! Our last episode of 2018 is with our good friend, Dustin Gersch. Dustin is the creator/owner of Paleo Powder. Not only is he an entrepreneur, he's also a financial planner/adviser with a plethora of suffixes after his name, and an all around great dude. We had a good chat in which he wore both of his proverbial hats. We discussed how he started his seasoning company in his kitchen when trying to find a great rub for BBQ competitions and turned that into a company that is now sold from coast to coast in stores l...2018-12-312h 02
Married With HorsesMWH 044: Hailey KinselHowdy! This episode is with the newly crowned 2018 WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer, Hailey Kinsel. Hailey and her palomino superstar, Sister, just finished up what has got to be the best 2 seasons a barrel racer has ever had winning well over $1million over the last 20months or so. SO SO amazing. What makes this cowgirl amazing though, isn’t just the REALLY fast times run in the arena, but the great human being she is outside of it. We’re blessed to call Hailey a friend and the barrel racing world is in a good place to have...2018-12-281h 37
Married With HorsesMWH 043: Charlotte EdwardsHowdy! We hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday season! We’re back on this Boxing Day edition of MWH to bring you a conversation with Charlotte Edwards. Charlotte, among other things, is a barrel horse trainer. Another hat she wears is that of a Barrel Futurities of America Board Member. We talk about training colts, discuss some fun stories from horses from the past, and talk a little bit about Charlotte’s upbringing in the horse world. We also spend a good bit of time discussing the BFA’s move from the Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City to the...2018-12-262h 15
Married With HorsesMWH 042: Large Purses, Great Questions, and ALL the Christmas SpiritIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, and on this episode we talk about all things Christmas. We also talk about the huge payouts in team roping and how things can be compared to barrel racing. We also were able to answer questions from our audience about all sorts of things: futurities, horse shoes, training horses as a mom, and some others! We hope you and yours have a wonder holiday season and a very Merry Christmas! Talk to you soon! Life is short. Ride a Unicorn! Thanks so much for joi...2018-12-231h 48
Married With HorsesMWH 041: 2018 NFR Recap and Pre-Holiday FunHowdy! On this episode we recap the 2018 NFR, talk about Christmas shopping procrastination, and answer a great question about stallion selection. This is our 3rd straight episode with no guest, but we have some great conversations lined up with cowboys and cowgirls that are just now getting home (or still in transit) from Las Vegas and the NFR. We also have a lot of other great folks to talk to in the upcoming weeks as well and we’ll be bringing you those soon! Thanks for hanging out with us again! Life is short. Ride a...2018-12-181h 05
Married With HorsesMWH 040: All the Questions. Some of the Answers.Howdy! On this episode of Married With Horses we answer a plethora of questions from Instagram and Facebook. We have SO many more that we’ll certainly need to do another one of these soon! Thanks for asking and interacting! We cover all sorts of things. From aspects of our relationship and the podcast to questions about vet treatments and therapies, we really hit a wide variety of topics. We also recorded this one while watching the NFR, so naturally we give our 2-cents and commentary on all that. Be sure to check out the Face...2018-12-142h 04
Married With HorsesMWH 039: The NFR So Far and 2018 BFA RecapHowdy! On this episode of the show, which we recorded from our living room while watching the NFR, we discuss the first 4 rounds of the NFR and all the excitement around that. We also discuss the 2018 Barrel Futurities of America World Championship that took place for the Oklahoma City last week. The last one for the the foreseeable future as the event moves to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK next year. It was a fun conversation interrupted with rodeo action. We managed to fit some practical horse knowledge in there too! Hope you like it!2018-12-111h 34
Married With HorsesMWH 038: Danyelle CampbellWelcome Back! Our third podcast from he BFA World Championships in Oklahoma City is with Danyelle Campbell. Danyelle is a barrel horse trainer who’s excels at the aged events and has also been to the “Big Show” of pro rodeo in Las Vegas. There aren’t many who’ve excelled in both, but she’s one of the few. Actually, tonight (of this recording) was the first night of the 2018 National Finals Rodeo and we talked a lot about that and about both Danyelle’s and Jackie’s experiences at the NFR. We also discussed the BFA and other ev...2018-12-072h 04
Married With HorsesMWH 037: Shawn and Casey VarpnessHowdy! Our second episode recorded from the 2018 BFA World Championships is with Shawn and Casey Varpness. This barrel racing couple, from Rochester, Minnesota, both train and ride horses as well as produce some of the largest barrel racing events in the Midwest. Their barrel racing production company, SC Productions LLC, produces barrel races and futurities in Minnesota. They’ve been doing this for last several years now and have produced really good sized races that have included qualifiers for The American and aged events. They’ve produced races in conjunction with the Northern Region Futurity Tour (NRF Tour), BBR, Futu...2018-12-061h 23
Married With HorsesMWH 036: NFR 2018 Barrel Racing PreviewHowdy! At release of this episode we’re 3 days from the start of the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! On this episode we go through the list of the 15 women competing this year at the Thomas and Mack and break down each in detail. We discuss a little about each rider and give our predictions on who will ultimately take home the gold buckle. What do you think? Let us know your opinions on how things will shape up this year in Las Vegas! Life is short. Ride a unicorn! Thanks so much for jo...2018-12-041h 09
Married With HorsesMWH 035: Jessica RoutierHowdy! Our guest this week is Jessica Routier. Jessica will be competing at her first National Finals Rodeo beginning in one week (from the time of this release). Jessica and her main mount, a 7yo palomino mare named Fiery Miss West or “Missy”, have cashed in about $100k this regular season which will see her ending in the Thomas and Mack. Jessica, her husband Riley, and their 5 (YES, 5!) children live in Buffalo, South Dakota and own, live on, and run a a pretty good sized cattle ranch. Real deal, true blue cowboy stuff. She’s an accomplished barrel...2018-11-301h 17
Married With HorsesMWH 034: 2018 BFA World Championships Preview and QuestionsOn this episode of the show, we discussed the upcoming Barrel Futurities of America World Championships. We cover tips, what to expect, what not to expect, and other aspects of one of the most anticipated events of the barrel racing season. We also had a chance to answer a couple of questions. Thanks for hanging out with us! Thanks so much for joining us and be sure to tell your friends!! This podcast is something DIFFERENT. It’s something that horse and rodeo enthusiasts can listen to a few hours a week and get caught up in som...2018-11-271h 03
Married With HorsesMWH 033: Hailey KinselHappy Thanksgiving! On this episode with MWH we talk with the #1 Barrel Racer in the world heading into this years National Finals Rodeo, Hailey Kinsel. Along with her unicorn mount, Sister, Hailey has put together a pair of the greatest seasons professional rodeo has ever seen. This included a 2017 that saw her and Sister qualify to, win, and get a share of the $1million qualifier bonus at The American AND win a check in 8 rounds at the NFR with winnings totaling over $188,000 over the 10 days in Las Vegas. She didn’t slow down in 2018, winning San Antonio, Cal...2018-11-221h 50
Married With HorsesMWH 032: WCRA and ThanksgivingWelcome Back! In this episode we discuss the WCRA Semi-Finals at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK last weekend and what may lay ahead for this great new rodeo organization. We also discuss holiday plans for this week and other important things such as the tastiest traditional Thanksgiving dishes. We were also able to answer a couple questions from social media. Check the show notes on the blog for more details. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for joining us and be sure to tell your friends!! This podcast is something DIFFERENT. It’s...2018-11-191h 34
Married With HorsesMWH 031: Jymmy Kay CoxThis episode was a great conversation with our friend, Jymmy Kay Cox. Jymmy Kay is a wonderful person, life-long horsewoman, former WPRA President, Barrel Racer, and lifelong friend of Jackie and her family. It was a really good talk about life, horses, the WPRA, and powerful and determined women. We love JK and really enjoyed our conversation. I bet you will as well! Thanks so much for joining us and be sure to tell your friends!! This podcast is something DIFFERENT. It’s something that horse and rodeo enthusiasts can listen to a few hours a week an...2018-11-141h 40Married With HorsesMWH 030: Our 2018 WNFR ProFantasyRodeo.com Picks!In this episode of Married With Horses, we make our initial selections for our ProFantasyRodeo.com 2018 WNFR Teams. I say, “Initial” because this was the first time we sat down and looked at all of the contestants in each event and tried to piece together a team. It was fun and you get a little insight into how we select our teams. SPOILER ALERT: It’s not real scientific, but we both have GREAT teams!! I guess, we’ll know for sure in about a month when the rodeo starts in Vegas! You can enter your own team at ProFanta...2018-11-1300 minMarried With HorsesMWH 029: Sick Kids and SO Much Barrel RacingWe’re back in the studio at the house today with just the two of us. We discuss the the jamb packed last weekend that was full of barrel racing across the nation with the AQHA World Show, NBHA World Championships, the Texas Fall Classic Barrel Race in conjunction with BBR Southwestern Regional with the Isabella Futurity and an The American Qualifier (that last one was all one event with a really, really long name... I’m sure I got it wrong... lets just call it the Texas Fall Classic Barrel Race and Futurity), and I’m sure other events...2018-11-0800 minMarried With HorsesMWH 028: Lacey HarmonHowdy! This episode was with our good friend, Lacey Harmon. It was our second conversation from the Texas Fall Classic Futurity and Barrel Race. Lacey is a barrel horse breeder and trainer. She’s been in the game a while despite not quite being 30 years old yet. She has had loads of success throughout her career while training futurity horses, but none more than when she won 3, (yes THREE!) $100,000 slot races in the last 2 years. It’s quite an accomplishment that has set her apart as the queen of the slot race. This was a fun conversation that...2018-11-0500 min