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I know I am a day earlier than when I usually bring you a new episode, but I am just too excited about today's episode! 

This topic is something that has been on my heart to do an episode about for a long time and I knew I needed the right people to bring on to have this conversation with and boy did I pick the right people! Returning to the podcast from Season 1, Lauren and Ellie from Elevate Your Ride not only have the knowledge, but the experience to back u...

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Today's episode comes to you the day after my birthday and at the start of 4th of July weekend! I am joined by two returning guests this week Christa Lafayette and Laura Simiele of Etalon to introduce some exciting additions to their programs, the new research they have found and published about Roan Horses, and the launch of their July Promo! 

Roan horses are so uniquely beautiful with their eye-catching appearance and they have a long history in many different breeds of horses. Until now a lot of the research that w...

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On today's episode, I am talking with this week's guest all about not only equine law, but understanding that the more homework you do and the better you protect yourself the less confusion you will have in buying your next horse, running your horse business, or any of your dealings within the equine industry. 

Polly Hey of Hey & Hey Attorneys is an equine lawyer based in California, but is also licensed to practice in California and Tennessee and she is sharing her passion and knowledge for horses, the law, and the i...

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On Today's episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with a lady who also is a horse crazy lady like me, but that is where are familiarity ends because although we share the same last name we are not related.

Cassidy Carpenter is a Co-owner of Olive Insurance Agency in Lubbock, TX that she has been very successful in running with her business partner going on 10 years now. She has developed quite the career specializing in equine and commercial insurance, but in this episode we focused on the equine side...

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Equine Genetics is probably a topic I nerd out about the most when it comes to talking about horses and the industry! So on today's episode, I am thrilled to share with you my incredible conversation with Christa Lafayette and two members of her team at Etalon to talk about all things genetics and more! 

There is so much more knowledge we can gain from looking at our horses' genetic makeup to help us become better owners, trainers, and breeders and ensure the sustainability and growth of the equine industry! Equine G...

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On today's episode, I am so excited to share with you a very special episode with a lady who has so much heart and passion behind her business and helping to not only create positive changes with her clients, but for the equine industry! 

I met Lindsey Gabbard back in January at the Boss Mares event and she is the owner of Branded Equine Based Therapy Services in Harrison, Arkansas! Growing up in a non horse family didn't stop her from fostering a love for horses and getting bit by the h...

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On today's episode, I am sharing my incredible conversation with a lady who has so much knowledge and passion for the equine sports medicine and rehabilitation field. Dr Sherry Johnson is one of the partners with the Equine Sports Medicine Team located in Whitesboro, TX and Scottsdale, AZ! 

There have been so many amazing strides made over the past several years to improve how we look at our practices in this field and how we treat our equine athletic partners. From improved technology to putting the horse first in order to c...

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On today's episode, I will be discussing with you the five takeaways I took away from the Boss Mares Lead the Herd Workshop I attended this past January!

Boss Mares is an incredible group run by amazing cowgirls that have such a passion for providing learning and networking opportunities to cowgirl entrepreneurs across the western and equine industries. Now even though I am only talking about the five things I took away from the workshop, there is so much more I walked away with that weekend. From new connections to discovering...

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On today's episode I am excited to share with you an inspiring and fascinating  conversation with a very impressive cowgirl who is making such an impact in the industry for rodeo athletes especially.

Natasha McCann of McCann Athletic Therapy who works in the sports medicine field specializing in working with rodeo athletes. She has such an a powerful story of using the setbacks in her life to motivate her to do something different with her life and start her business and to help others. She also uses her gifts to help a...

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Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Boy do I have a great early Christmas present for y'all! On today's episode I am talking with the first woman to ever win the NRHA Open Level 4 Futurity in the 58 years it has been running! Kaci O'Rourke is a professional horse trainer who trains reining horses out of Aubrey, TX with her husband Jack Daniels.

I feel so thrilled and blessed to be sharing this wonderful conversation with all of you today. Kaci is such a strong, inspiring person, but is also very humble...

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Season 2 of the podcast is finally here!

On today's episode, I am sharing such a fascinating conversation with you where I spoke with Savanna Mauch from Lamar Community College. She has such a love and passion for providing her students and potential students the best hands-on education and opportunities to learn and take them into their careers in the equine industry! Her goal is to make sure they have the experience they need to become the next leaders in the industry!

In the episode we talk about the course...

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On today's episode, I am talking with Personal trainer Ellie Stiller and Mindset Coach Lauren Crivelli from the Elevate your ride podcast. I believe what they are doing with their platform and business is not only incredible for equestrian athletes, but in how it will value and impact the equine industry as a whole.
We all know as riders that it's important to take care of our four legged athletes to make sure they healthy, fit, and ready for competition, but how are you doing with thinking about your own physical and...

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I am so excited about today's episode because I know the value it will bring to not only you my audience, but to the equine industry as a whole! I am sharing such a fascinating conversation that I had with a lady who I believe truly defines what an educated cowgirl is! Dr. Alyssa Logan is an assistant professor at Middle Tennessee State University and their horse judging coach. Her passion for teaching, her research projects,  her students, and the equine industry is so amazing and inspiring. I learned so much during this c...

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I am so thrilled to share with you a very special episode! if you follow the show on social media (like you should!) You know that a few weeks ago I was honored to be invited onto the Fit for Halter podcast by the host Amy Zabel! Where it was my turn in the hot seat! 

Amy and I talked about why I started the podcast, what I have learned from my amazing guests so far, what my goals are for the show, and more! We also discuss some important equine i...

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On today's episode, I am so excited to share with you my conversation with a couple who I believe have the biggest heart and passion for their business, faith, family and horses! 
Kason and Hattie Wolfe of Wolfe Select in Texas are not only very dear friends of mine, but have such an inspiring story and dreams for what they see for their business and the equine industry. We cover so many great topics in this episode from the exciting projects they are literally building at their ranch, horse sales, and how h...

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On today's episode, I am talking with three ladies who work so hard and love spreading the word about an important topic that affects everyone in the equine industry whether you are a brand new horse owner or you have been involved your whole life! 

Ashley Harkins, Kelsey Buckley, and Andrea Manly work for the United Horse Coalition and the Equine Welfare Data Collective that works in collaboration with the American Horse Council to collect the data and report it in a way that we can understand for ourselves as well a...

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We made it! We have reached 20 episodes of The Educated Cowgirl Podcast! Thank you so much for all the support and for listening to the show! I love bringing new episodes and amazing conversations that impact the Equine Industry! 

For today's episode, I know it's coming to you on a Monday instead of a Thursday like usual, but I have a very special one for you! As I am sharing an amazing conversation I had with two ladies that have so much love and passion for the equine industry, the horse, a...

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 I have a very exciting episode for you today! I am talking with someone who has become a dear friend of mine and someone who has made such an impact on the equine industry through the work she has done for the youth of the reining world! Sara Honegger the Director of Marketing, Youth & Affiliate programs at the National Reining Horse Association is not only wise beyond her years, but she shares her heart for the industry, learning from each other to make the horse community better, and she truly represents what it m...

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On today's episode, I am sharing a very educational and important conversation I had with someone who has dedicated her life and career to helping owners improve their horse's nutrition, to help them make the connection between the research side and what they see on feed store shelves. You may also know her from her own podcast the Feed Room Chemist and if you haven't, you should check it out! Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet Feeds truly shows her heart for helping owners and the important topics that affect equine nutrition...

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I am so excited about today's episode, as I get to share with you my very candid conversation with a cowgirl who I have known and looked up to my whole life! She is a legend in the western and equine industries! Patti Colbert has been awarded the Fern Sawyer Award by the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, has been inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, is a businesswoman and an accomplished competitor.  We talk about so many things in this episode from the importance of staying relevant in this industry a...

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Hey Cowgirls and Cowboys! 
I have a very cool episode for you this week and one I believe is not only approriate for this time of year, but to discuss the importance of the equine breeding industry and the facilities that truly care for the mares and preserving these bloodlines. Also, showing the excitement for what the future holds for breeding stronger, smarter, and more talents equine athletes! 
Over the past few years, I believe the equine industry has seen a tremendous amount of growth from not only new owners coming in...

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Hey Everyone! I am so excited to bring you today's episode with Madison Nirenstein or as she is known on TikTok @madisontnequine! I love her videos and her thoughts and opinions on important topics that affect the equine industry, but especially the horse show world. Madison grew up showing on the AQHA circuit, but over the last year she took her mare home and has started learning about the hunter/jumper world, taking jumping lessons, and competing a little bit. What she discovered was she loves to learn new skills as a rider...

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Holy Cow! Where did the year go?! I can't believe we are already in the last week of 2023 and looking towards 2024!

On Today's episode, I am reviewing some of the episodes I released this year and some of the important topics and ideas I discussed with the amazing guests I invited onto the podcast this year! I have been blown away by their stories and journeys of how they got to where they are and the impact they are making in the equine industry whether it's  through directly working with horses, w...

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I am so excited for today's episode! I am talking to two of my dear friends and two of the hardest working cowgirls around! We talk about so many things in our conversation from having a good support system, following your passions and what God has planned for you, the amazing benefits of these therapy services, and so much more! 

Jessie Wolfe and Baily Afdhal of J Heart Equine Services two women who believe wholeheartedly in what they do and work very hard to build relationships with clients that are formed b...

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Hey y'all!
Fall is here and before we know it shorter days and colder months are coming!
So on today's episode I will be talking about 5 tips that I think will be very helpful to you as you start to think about your winter horse care prep and goal setting to for the rest of the year to be ready to achieve them in the next year!

I think having a plan can really help you to make sure your horses are happy, safe, and healthy all winter long...

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Hey y'all! I have another great episode that you will love! 
So if you have listened since the beginning or this is your first episode you know that apart of my mission behind starting this show is to promote the industry, but also to help bridge the gap between different disciplines and breeds! When we start out with horses or taking lessons we often start with one way or riding or breed and without even realizing it we can tend to close ourselves off in the bubble at times. I am guilty o...

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I can't believe this is the 10th episode! Thank you all so much for your support! 
On today's episode I am talking with someone about a topic that I am sure can be a daunting word for every business owner in the equine industry! Marketing! From word of mouth, email marketing, and social media, promoting your business can seem very overwhelming, but it is important not only to grow our businesses but also to see the horse industry grow for the future!
Denise Alvarez of Stormlily Marketing does a great job h...

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Are you struggling with your mental game and health during competition or running your business?
Are you reaching out to experts for help but feel like nothing is working? 

Well on today's episode I was able to sit down and have a conversation with someone who I think can help you a lot! She is someone whose passion and enthusiasm for every single one of her clients jumps out at you with the care and attention she gives you to make sure you have the tools to succeed in your a...

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I took away so many thoughts and opinions after seeing The Barbie Movie starring Margot Robbie! It is such a powerful statement that needs to be made in 2023 and I have seen the reviews from those who have closed their minds to the views Greta Gerwig worked hard to try and show in this movie and unfortunately their are those who don't see that! However, I see a lot of parallels between women in the horse industry and the commentary this movie was trying to make about how we as women are seen...

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Hey Cowgirls! I have a back to back episode for you today! 

I am very excited to share today's episode with you as I am talking about a topic that I am very passionate about in my life and that is judging! I love that I got to have a conversation about it with Patti Carter the Sr. Director of Education & Officials at NRHA (National Reining Horse Association). She brought so much insight into the industry and judging after being involved in it her whole life as a competitor, trainer, and a...

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Hey Cowgirls! On this week's episode I had the pleasure to talk with Devin Conley aka @devinoutwest as she is known on social media. She not only creates funny videos that show the realness of what it is like to own and show horses, but she also uses her platform to spread kindness and education to new horse owners!

On this episode we talk about being a helping hand, being willing to learn more, the positive impact she is helping to make in the industry and inspiring others to do the...

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This week's episode I had the opportunity to talk with someone who is very passionate about improving the equine industry for the better and making horses more accessible to the general public whether from the APHA office or at shows! He talks about the importance of finding new ways to do better by our owners, exhibitors, and the community around us. I took so much away from my conversation with Billy Smith the Executive Director of the American Paint Horse Association! He really gets the bigger picture that if we find ways to...

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This week's episode is very exciting as I will be sharing with you my conversation with  a young woman who few years ago took a leap of faith and packed up her life as a filmmaker, actress, and producer in LA to begin a career as an assistant racehorse trainer in Louisiana! Anna has such a heart for racehorses, the industry, and promoting the sport to the younger generations to help bring the community together! 

I feel so inspired by her story to not be afraid to just go for it an...

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We all know that a new show season can come with many different feelings or excitement, ambition, nerves, anticipation,  and more. This is the time of year when we are all planning our goals for the year and the steps to accomplish them! On this episode I discuss six tips to help you prepare for the upcoming year of competition and to help set you up for success to make it possible for you to achieve those goals. Whether you are preparing for your very first show or rodeo, planning a comeback to t...

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On this week's episode I am talking to one of my dear friends Kelcey McNamee she is a wife, a momma, a cowgirl, and a barrel racer. She truly embodies what it means to put everything into your passions and your goals. Kelcey inspires me with how she is trusting God with the path He has set before her on this journey, but remembering that that is only part of who God made her to be. "This is what we do it does not define who we are." She is exactly who I...

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Welcome to The Educated Cowgirl podcast! I am so excited to start this journey with you to help educate, promote and inspire the equine industry and bring us closer together as community! I will be uploading a new episode every other Thursday with new topics, and hopefully interviewing some amazing guests that are working and thriving in the equine industry to help make a name for themselves and promoting the community to make the industry better! 

I also hope to provide educational opportunities to the general public and to open your m...