Better Horses

Better Horses Episode 570

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This week on Better Horses:

The Pinto World Championship with Darrell Bilke - COO of the Pinto Horse Association of America. https://www.pinto.org/ Dr. Suzann Dunkerly, DVM, MS Professional Horse Trainer Katlyn Connolly https://www.facebook.com/connollyequinesales/ Esther Kulhmann, Coach at Northland Equine Lessons and Training, Kansas CIty, Mo.

Better Horses Episode 569

Last Friday at 3:25 PM

This week on Better Horses:

The Horse Guru, Michael Gascon from Poplarville, Mississippi. https://www.gethorsehelp.com/pages/meet-the-gascons Professional Horse Trainer Kerry Kuhn with Kerry Kuhn Horsemanship. https://www.kerrykuhn.com/ Youth Riding Instructor Amy Kirkland with Kirkland Performance Horses. https://www.facebook.com/amy.l.browning.kirkland/

Better Horses Episode 568

06/25/2025

This week on Better Horses:

President of the ApHC (Appaloosa Horse Club) Lori Wunderlich. Dr. Dylan Lutter: Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Equine Performance Medicine & Surgery at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Elain Griffen an equine enthusiast with a Law Degree Washington University and Authur of a historical fiction novel: "Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens" based on Robberies and Racehorses.

Better Horses Episode 567

06/24/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Professional Horse Trainer Mike Tivoli with Tivoli Quarter Horses from St. James, MO. https://www.facebook.com/MikeTivoliQuarterHorses/ Dr. Nat White, Dir. Administrative at the Equine Disease Communications Center (EDCC). https://equinediseasecc.org/about-us Professional Horse Trainer Garrett Streit with Streit Show Horses from Gainesville, Texas. https://www.facebook.com/people/Streit-Show-Horses-LLC/61562893712401/?_rdr

Better Horses Episode 566

06/23/2025

This week on Better Horses:

President of the Oklahoma Quarter Horses Association (OQHA), Tim Lindsey. Tim will introduce the Redbud Spectacular Show in Oklahoma City. https://okqha.org/redbud-spectacular/ Professional Horse Trainer Dana Hokana Performance Horses, Dana has trained multiple Youth and amateurs in Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Western Riding, Trail, and Reining. https://www.hokana.com/

Better Horses: Episode 565

06/20/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Simone Netherlands President of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. The Salt River Horses are believed to be descendants of the horses brought in by the Spanish explorers and Missionaries. https://saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org/ Dr. Ricky A Trahan DVM, MS with Wilhite & Frees. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/ Co-Host Susie Arbo with Better Horses explains the mental challenges of show jitters. https://www.countrycrossroadscounseling.com/

Better Horses Episode 564

06/19/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Michael Richardson with Broken R Ranch in Hico, Texas. Michael has devoted his life to helping others achieve success with their horses. https://www.facebook.com/brknrrnch/ Professional Horse Trainer Matt Jobe from C Bar J Ranch in Windsor, Missouri. https://www.cbarj.com/matts-bio.htm State Board Chairman Becki Krueger with the Missouri Back Country Horseman. https://bchmo.org/

Better Horses Episode 563

06/18/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Professional Horseswomen Shelley Rystrom explains here full service breeding, training and showing facility from Trumbull, Nebraska https://www.scottrystromquarterhorses.com/ Cade Swor Professional Tie-Down Roper and Cowboy, eight time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier. https://www.facebook.com/CadeSwor/ From Abby Road Farm at Paculiar, Missouri Professional Horse Trainer and ASHA Breed Ambassador Kelly Stewart. https://www.abbyroadfarm.com; https://www.facebook.com/abbyroadfarm

Better Horses Episode 562

06/16/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Boyd Martin one of the most well-known equestrians in the World. Boyd represented the U.S. in four time Olympian with consecutive World Championships. U.S. Rider of the Year winning eight times with winning numerous national championships. https://boydmartin.net/ Professional Horse Draft Horse trainer Lane Soendker with the Royal KC Draft Horses Show. https://www.facebook.com/p/Royal-KC-Draft-Horse-Show-61571841787682/ Dr. Ricky Trahan DVM, MS with Wilhite and Freese Equine Hospital. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/meet-our-team.html

Better Horses Episode 561

05/12/2025

This week on Better Horses;

Professor of Ag Law Roger McOwen from the Washburn University School of Law. https://www.washburnlaw.edu/our-faculty/roger-mceowen#:~:text=Thomson%2FWest%20publications.-,Prof.,and%20on%20the%20worldwide%20web. President of the Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Association (KQHRA) Kurt Eck joins Better Horses to discuss horse racing in Kansas. https://www.ksqhra.com/ Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital presents Dr. Kelsy Askew will discuss Equine Ophthalmology. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/

Better Horses Episode 560

05/11/2025

This week on Better Horses Radio:

Olympian Equine Medalist Kyle Carter joins Better Horses. Kyle is one of Canada's most successful Riders. Legendary Mustang Sanctuary, Shawn and Kathy Lewis join Better Horses to discuss the process of rescuing and preserving the Mustangs. Professor of Ag Law Roger McOwen from Washburn University School of Law.

Better Horses Episode 559

05/08/2025

This week on Better Horses Radio:

4x NFR Qualifier Professional Barrel Racer Amber Moore. https://www.facebook.com/webejameen Dr. Chris Wilhite, owner of Wilhite & Frees Equine Veterinarian Hospital. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/ World Champion Dressage Competitor and Trainer Michael Bragdell. https://www.hilltopfarminc.com/

Better Horses Episode 558

04/23/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Professional Dressage Trainer Alexis Losey at "Crown One Farms" Melissa Street Dir. of the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) https://www.appaloosa.com/, discussed the 2025 National / Youth World Show beginning June 26th. Professional Farrier David Pfefer with DP's Farrier Service explains the Farrier world and the importance to the equine industry. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057657962576

Better Horses Episode 557

04/20/2025

This week on Better Horses Radio:

The Pinto Horse Association of America presents the Pinto World Championship Show. Executive VP and COO Darrel Bilke, along with Jenna Henson, Dir of Marketing and Communications, provides details to the largest horse show in the country. https://www.pinto.org/ Professor of the Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Dept. of the University of Missouri, Dr. Kevin Keegan, talks about biological signals in health monitoring. https://cvm.missouri.edu/

Better Horses: Episode 556

04/17/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Professional Cutting Horse Trainer; Lindy Birch with Birch Cutting Horses. Ranked among the All-Time leading money earners with over 4.2 million earned. https://www.lindyburch.com/lindy.htm Equine Assisted Program called Equestrian Bridges. Kimberly Wary talks about this 501(c)3 company helping Families and Communities with Horses. https://www.equestrianbridges.org/ Professional Rancher Rex Buckman https://www.facebook.com/rex.buchman with the Bar U Ranch. Discusses the Natural Balancing Shoeing Method with horses.

Better Horses Episode 555

03/24/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Joe Eddy talks about volunteering in the horse industry. He's a Board Member of the Missouri Horse Council, Missouri Quarter Horse Assoc. and the Missouri State Fair. Joe talks about the industry, giving back and upcoming horse facilities in the Mid-West. Equine Veterinarian and Teaching Professor at the the University of Missouri College of Vererinary Medicine Dr. Lynn Martin. https://cvm.missouri.edu/ Professional Horses Trainer Mark Gratny trains AQHA and NRHA horses. https://www.facebook.com/markgratnyquarterhorses/

Better Horses Episode 554

03/21/2025

This week on Better Horses;

Professional Trainer Kristy Lee Smith from Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. She's a AQHA all around skilled trainer. Kristy's Quarter Horses; https://www.facebook.com/Kristysqh/ Carson James talks about Vaquero Horsemanship. https://www.carsonjames.com/ Kally Kuehler with Kuehler Veterinary Services improves animals quality of life and performance. https://www.kuehlerveterinaryservices.com/

Better Horses: Episode 553

03/19/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Dr. Taylor Johnson DVM with Wilhite & Frees Hospital explains spring time care for Horses. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/ Professional Trainer Jared Lesh with Lesh Cowhorses located in Whitesboro, Texas. https://jaredlesh.com/ Equine Nutritionist Katie Young with Kentucky Equine Research provides equine nutrition tips. https://ker.com/

Better Horses: Episode #552

03/17/2025

This week on Better Horses

Professional Reining Trainers Brad and Becky Phillips with "Reining Horses Unlimited" https://www.facebook.com/Reininghorsesunlimited/ Mark Jenkins with MJH from Oklahoma https://markjenkinshorsemanship.com/ Co-host Susie Arbo explains the work behind the Palamino Breed Association. (PHBA) https://www.palominohba.com/show-info/world-show/

Better Horses: Episode 551

02/27/2025

This week on Better Horses

Professional Horse Trainer Josh Rushing with Shoe-n-R Horsemanship. https://www.facebook.com/shoenrhorseman/ Fifth Generation horseman and equestrian entertainer Nicolas Diaz. https://www.facebook.com/p/Nicolas-Diaz-Equestrian-100064113610803/ Scott Rystrum with Scott Rystrum Quarter Horses. https://www.scottrystromquarterhorses.com/

Better Horses: Episode 550

02/17/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Mark Mayfield - Owner of Mayfield Presentations. Mark will discuss gaining perspective during difficult times. Professional Horse Trainer Michael Gascon, "The Horse Guro". From Texas, Carson James explains Vaquero Horsemanship

Better Horses: Episode 549

02/03/2025

This week of Better Horses:

Professor of the Equine Performance Medicine & Surgery Dept. Dr. Dylan Lutter with Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.k-state.edu/ Professonal Horseman Dennis Raucher with Heritage Livestock. https://www.heritagelivestock.com/ RbarB owner Russ Brown teams up with Joe Connelly to provide the mid-west with best in tack gear. https://rbarb.com/

Better Horses: Episode 548

01/29/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Professional Horses Trainer Cal Middleton from Smithville, Missouri. https://www.facebook.com/p/Cal-Middleton-Horsemanship-100064181311499/ War Horses for Veterans the Director of Operations Jacob Greenlief: https://www.warhorsesforveterans.org/ Performance Horses Consultant Rhonda Martin with Equine Mechanix. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070673341343

Better Horses: Episode 547

01/15/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Director of Operations for "Road To the Horse 2025" Tammy Sronce. Event coming March 27th - 30th. https://roadtothehorse.com/ Professional Horse Trainer; Dana Hokana. Building Better Partnerships through Better Horsemanship. https://www.hokana.com/

Better Horses: Episode 546

01/12/2025

This week on Better Horses:

Professional Horses Trainer Katelyn Connolly with Connolly equine. https://www.facebook.com/connollyequinesales/ From the Ft. Worth Stock Show; Communications Director Matt Brockman. https://www.fwssr.com/events Shelly Rystrom with Scott Rystrom Quarter Horses https://www.facebook.com/scottrystromquarterhorses/

Better Horses: December 29th, Episode 545

01/10/2025

This week guest on Better Horses:

Dona Kay Rule: NFR Barrel Racer and Trainer, talks about her scary moment at Las Vegas in Round 8 as she and her horse "Valor" experienced a nasty wreck. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559655493545 Professional Horse Trainer - Matt Jobb operates the C Bar J Ranch. https://www.cbarj.com/index.htm Licensed Mental Health expert Susie Arbo talks about setting goals and creating boundaries. https://www.countrycrossroadscounseling.com/

Better Horses: December 15th, Episode 544

12/26/2024

This week on Better Horses:

Dr. Dylan Lutter - Clinical Equine Professor at the Kansas State University of College of Veterinary Medicine. Professional NFR Roper - Caleb Smidt. Career earnings $2,386,705 https://www.facebook.com/caleb.smidt Professional NFR Barrel Racer - Kimmie Wall https://www.facebook.com/Kimmiewallprobr/

Better Horses: December 8th, Episode 543

12/13/2024

This week on Better Horses;

Professisonal Trainer Kerry Kuhn from Medicine Lodge, Kansas. https://www.kerrykuhn.com/ Jacob Fryberger - Discussed Equine Insurance, Agent American National Insurance. Jacqueline Zacharias - with Successful Horsemanship. https://www.zachariashorsemanship.com/

Better Horses: November 24th, Episode 542

11/29/2024

This week Guest on Better Horses:

Dr. Kristen Nickles - American Angus Association; Dr. Nickles discusses over Land Stewardship. https://www.angus.org/ 3:10 Ranch Life - Owner John Darnell https://310ranchlife.com/ Emily Miller Beisel - Professional NFR Barrel Racer talks about her 2024 road to the NFR. https://www.facebook.com/emrmiller/ Chris Mulkey - American Hollywood film and television actor. https://www.instagram.com/mrchrismulkey/p/C15iYo0vHo5/

Better Horses: November 17th, Episode 541

11/21/2024

Broadcasting at the NAFB (National Association of Farm Broadcasting)

History of the NAFB Dennis Myer - Director of Central Life Sciences https://www.centrallifesciences.com/ David Shirbroun - DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Dr. Shirbroun discusses tips to reduce stress, Minimizing cattle stress maintains strong immune defenses against disease. https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/ Olivia Genther-Schroeder, Ph.D. - Sr. Technical Innovation Manager, CMR & Dairy. Raising Rsplacement heifer calves or beef-on-dairy animals. Rod Snyder - Senior Advisor of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Better Horses: November 10th, Episode 540

11/15/2024

Broadcasting from the Color Breed Congress Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Executive Vice President and COO - Darrell L. Bilke recaps the Color Breed Congress Midwest Show. https://pinto.org/ Libby Crandell - Committee Chairperson for the "Go for the Gold Futurity" explains this event with Merle Arbo Hannah Marie Penny Owner and CEO of "Beyond the Reins Wellness" sits down with Susie Arbo to discuss her journey in riding and business. https://www.beyondthereinswellness.com/

Better Horses: November 3rd, Episode 539

11/04/2024

This week Guest on Better Horse:

Professional Horse Trainer - Mark Jenkins Horsemanship from Oklahoma. https://markjenkinshorsemanship.com/ Steve Cook owner of Cook Feed and Outdoor. https://cookfeedandoutdoor.com/ Jamie Sparrow with "Double S Percherons". (417) 209-2289

Better Horses: October 27th Episode 538

10/27/2024

This week Better Horses Guest:

Phil Haugen - Professional Horse Trainer - Training Through Understanding https://philhaugenhorsemanship.com/ Dr. Lynn Martin - DVM Equine Veterinarian Universtiy of Missouri Veterinarian Medicinehttps://cvm.missouri.edu/ Professional Horses Trainer - Scott & Shelly Rystrom from Trumbull, Nebraska full scale training and breeding facility. https://www.facebook.com/scottrystromquarterhorses

Better Horses: October 13th, Episode 537

10/26/2024

This week Better Horses Guest:

Rodney Glenn - President of the BFA (Barrel Futurity of America) World Championship. https://bfaworld.com/ Dr. Dylan Lutter - DVM Kansas State University Veterinarian Health Center. https://www.ksvhc.org/ Professional Horse Trainer Gene Ray Stewart. https://www.facebook.com/p/Gene-Ray-Stewart-Performance-Horses-100064782663733/

Better Horses: October 6th, Episode 536

10/14/2024

This week on Better Horses:

Seth Marshell with Marshell Performance Horses - Foundation Training. https://www.marshallperformancehorses.com Levi Swafford a wrangler in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Levi talks about the Smoke House Creek wildfires burning 1.1 millions acreas of land and killing over 10,000 head of cattle. Darrell Bilke COO of the Pinto Horse Association. Jena Henson - Dir. of Communications and Kim Hall Executive Asst. Provides insight into the 2024 Color Breed Congress. https://pinto.org/index.php/en/showing-and-events/events/color-breed-congress-show

Better Horses: September 29th Episode 535

10/10/2024

This Week Guest:

Matt Jobe-Professional Horse Trainer at the C Bar J Ranch in Windsor, Missouri. Co-owner of the Flint Hills Ranchin Adventures https://flinthillsranchin.com/ Dr. Elizabeth James CEO & Co-Founder of the International Liberty Horse Association. https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/ Dr. Rickey A. Trahan DVM prepares the horse to care for the horse. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/

Better Horses: September 22nd, Episode 534

09/30/2024

This Week Guest:

Julie Baker; Certified Equine Specialist, Founder & Executive Director of Horses & Heroes. Matt Lange Professional Horses Trainer and President of the Kansas Quarter Horse Association. Megan Davis from Loxahatchee, Florida; Professional Dressage Trainer, National and International USDF Gold, Silver and Bronz Competitor.

Better Horses; September 15th, Episode 533

09/27/2024

This Week Guest:

Three Time NFR Qualifier, Professional Barrel Racer, Breeder and Horse Trainer - Jena Bean from Ft. Hancock, Texas Five Time NFR Qualifier Team Roper - Ryan Motes from Texas De Chapman - World Champion Professional Mounted Shooting Rider and Barrel Racer.

Better Horses: September 8th, Episode 532

09/16/2024

This week Guest:

Professional Horse Trainer Dell Hendricks with Hendricks Performance Horses. https://www.hendricksperformancehorses.com/ Shelly Rystrom with Scott Rystrom Quarter Horses https://www.facebook.com/scottrystromquarterhorses Legendary Horse Trainer Roger Daly with Roger Daly Horses Inc. (940) 365-2037

Better Horses: September 1st, Episode 531

09/05/2024

This Week Guest:

Dr. Dylan Lutter with Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center. https://www.ksvhc.org/ Jerrell Jackson Equine Manager with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses. https://terrybradshawqh.com/ Jim Mueller - Owner Whiskey Ranch and Best of the Midwest Quarter Horses Sale: https://midwesthorsesale.com/