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Better Horses is a multi-platform media and communications company that delivers content to the equestrian industry in print, radio, television, digital and special events. The company exists to provide professional, dynamic informative entertainment that enable horse enthusiast to swap and share advice, promote and interact with one another to increase learning and productivity.
Better Horses Episode 619, Darrell Bilke, Executive Vice President and COO of the Pinto Horse Association, Professional Trainer Josh Rushing at the Shoe-n-R Ranch & Ranch Horse University, Justine Staten, President of the Kansas Horse Council.
#619
Today at 2:06 PM
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Darrell Bilke, Executive Vice President and COO of the Pinto Horse Association and the Color Breed Congress, for the latest updates on their massive upcoming events. Professional horse trainer Josh Rushing joins us from Ranch Horse University with some incredible training insights you won't want to miss. Justine Staten, President of the Kansas Horse Council, to talk about Equifest coming to Topeka, Kansas, February 26-28, 2027
Better Horses Episode 618, Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center, Dr. Christopher Blevins, Cowboy Mounted Shooter, Sadinia Decker,
#618
10/21/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Dr. Christopher Blevins with Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Professional Cowboy Mounted Shooter, Sadinia Decker
Better Horses Episode 617, Steve Ross- Ross Reining & Performance Horses, Jenna Henson - Pinto Horse Association of America.
#617
10/07/2026
This Week on Better Horses Radio:
Steve Ross: with Ross Reining & Performance Horses in Scottsdale, Arizona, is world-renowned for producing top-tier foundation young horses and some of the industry's highest-selling auction consignments. Jenna Henson: Pinto Horse Assoc. of America hosts this year's Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, OklahomaBetter Horses Episode 616, Craig Cameron-Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Legend. Professional Animal Scientist Amber Massey, Lane Soendker explains the World Six-Horse Hitch Classic Horse Finals
#616
09/29/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio
Extreme Cowboy Assoc. (EXCA) founder and host of RFD-TV award-winning show Ride Smart. Craig Cameron. Founder of Marquise Equine Nutrition, Amber Massey. Owner of the Royal KC Draft Horse Show, Land Soendker.Better Horses Episode 615, Jeremy Barwick, the owner of the legendary Triangle Horse Sales. Dr. Dylan Lutter from Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery out of Weatherford, Texas
#615
09/03/2026
Triangle Horses Sales is owned by Jeremy Barwick; we are talking big-league horse auctions and the business of matching top-tier buyers with elite performance horses. https://trianglehorsesales.net/ Dr. Dylan Lutter with Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Weatherford, Texas. https://www.equinesportsmedicine.com/about-us/staff/veterinarians/dr-dylan-lutter
Better Horses Episode 614, CMSA competitor Adam Ross with Travis Quarter Horses, Chrissy "Balloon Killer" Riley equestrian competitor and media figure.
#614
09/01/2026
Adam Ross, Army National Guard Veteran, Iowa Farmer, and a Level 6 CMSA competitor, a dynamic mounted shooter. https://www.travisfamilyquarterhorses.com/ Chrissy Riley is an active equestion competitor and a prominent media figure with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. https://balloonkillers.com/
Better Horses Episode 613, CMSA Competitor-Courtney Chapman, Executive Director of the Missouri State Fair-Karri Wilson, and Steve Stratford with Winter Livestock in Kansas.
#613
08/18/2026
Professional Horse Trainer and CMSA L6 Mounted Shooting Competitor Courtney Champman https://www.facebook.com/ladyshootercourtney Executive Director for the Missouri State Fair Foundation, Karri Wilson https://www.mostatefairfoundation.net/about/leadership/ Steve Stratford, Manager of Winter Livestock https://www.facebook.com/steve.stratford.961/
Better Horses Episode 612, *4 Star* Eventing Athlete - Julie Wolfert, Professional Trainer Dave Lohrey specializing in Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
#612
08/11/2026
Julie Wolfert is a Premier Professional Horsewoman and the visionary founder of Chaps Equestrian Center. https://www.facebook.com/julie.wolfert/ Dave Lowrey, owner of the Double Bar Shooters, has trained championship riders and horses for the elite competitive classes. Specializing in the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. https://doublelbarshooters.net/ Dr. Rickey Trahan with Wilhite & Frees discussed advanced lameness evaluations.
Better Horses Episode 611, Dressage Trainer Alexis Losey, Horse Racing drug testing with Michael Beissenherz, Breeding, Training with Scott Rystrom Quarter Horses.
#611
08/03/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Professional Dressage Trainer Alexis Losey from Crown One Farms in Missouri. https://www.facebook.com/alexis.losey Sr. Dir. of Testing Strategies for the Horseracing Intergrity & Welfare Unit Michael Beissenherz. https://www.hiwu.org/ Professional Horse Trainers Scott and Shelly Rystrom with Rystrom Qtr Horses. https://www.scottrystromquarterhorses.com/
Better Horses Episode 610, AQHA Team Wrangler Blake Whiston, War Horses for Veterans, Bret Cortright.
#610
07/21/2026
THis week on Better Horses Radio:
AQHA Professional Horseman Blake Whiston with Whiston Horsemanship https://www.blakewhistonhorsemanship.com/ Executive Director, War Horses for Veterans, Bret Cortright. https://www.warhorsesforveterans.org/Better Horses Episode 609, Cowboy Mounted Shooter World Champion Dylan Lawson, Agricultural Feed Specialist & Owner of Cook Feeds Steve Cook, Professional Horse Trainer Jacqueline Zacharias.
#609
07/16/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. World Champion Dylan Lawson. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1342267004469688 Owner of Cood Feeds, Steve Cook, talks about the agricultural community and nutrition. https://cookfeedandoutdoor.com/ Professional Horse Trainer Jacqueline Zacharias https://www.zachariashorsemanship.com/Better Horses Episode 608, Chairman of Missouri Horse Council Brenda Wasser along with Robin & Dan Haynes Golden Horseshoe Equestrian.
#608
07/14/2026
This Week on Better Horses Radio:
Brenda Wasser, owner of Wasser Farms and Chairman of the Missouri Horse Council, talks about unifying our equine community and what's on the horizon for Missouri horse folks. https://www.missourihorsecouncil.com/ Dan and Robin Haynes with Golden Horseshoe Equestrian discuss challenges in most towns facing local equine facilities. https://ghtack.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRBJvLXOJlUCGlfNLdl-SgEHtfB9n5jAF4IJetd4F5MYSlJVKlBetter Horses Episode 607, Broadcasting from the 2026 Pinto World Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
#607
06/16/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Broadcasting from Tulsa, Ok., at the 2026 Pinto World Championship. President of the PtHA, Don McGee. https://www.pinto.org/ Professional Horse Rider: Angie Jobb. https://www.cbarj.com/index.htm From Ride with Robin, Professional Horse Trainer Robin Gallahon. https://www.facebook.com/p/Ride-With-Robin-100057573523029/ Better Horses Susie Arbo explains the challenges of riding in the show ring.Better Horses Episode 606, Amber Massey with Marquise Equine Nutrition. Pinto World Championship and Flint Hill Ranchin' Adventures with Rex Buchman.
#606
06/05/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Amber Massey, an Equine Nutritionalist with Marquise Equine Nutrition. https://www.marquiseequinenutrition.com/ Darrel Bilke, COO, and Jenna Henson, Dir. of Communications with the PtHA. https://www.pinto.org/ Owner of the Flint Hills Ranchin' adventures world-class horseman Rex Buchman. https://flinthillsranchin.com/
Better Horses: Episode 605, Double S Belgians with Kyle Forsyth, Kansas Buckskin Horses Association, Bronc Riding Nation
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05/22/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
From the rolling hills of Idaho, Kyle Forsyth and his elite team with Double "S" Belgians, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064761247275 Dusty Moore, President of the Kansas Buckskin Horse Association. https://www.kansasbuckskin.com/ Founder and President of the Bronc Riding Nation, Lori O'Harver. https://broncridingnation.com/Better Horses: Episode 604, Medicine Horse Project, PtHA World Championship, and the Ground Pounding Percherons.
#604
05/21/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Chris Nichols - President and Executive Director of Medicine Horse Project from Imlay, Nevada. https://medicinehorseproject.org/ PtHA Executive Vice President and COO Darrell Bilke, along with Jenna Henson, Director of Communications, are preparing for the PtHA World Championship Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. https://www.pinto.org/general-information Professional Draft Trainer Joe Dolan from D & D Equine out of Minnesota explains a competitive draft horse hitch team. https://www.facebook.com/DandDequinellc/Better Horses: Episode 603; Royal KC Draft Horse Show with Lane Soendker, Dr. Ricky Trahan, Shelly Rystrom with Rystrom Quarter Horses.
05/12/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio
Lane Soendker with the Royal KC Draft Horse Show, May 21st -23rd in Kansas City, Mo. https://royalkcdrafthorseshow.com/ Dr. Ricky Trahan, a specialist in large animal surgery, talks about chronic laminitis. https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/ Shelly Rystrom with Rystrom Quarter Horses shares her experiences in breeding and raising quality Quarter Horses. https://www.facebook.com/scottrystromquarterhorses/Better Horses: Episode 602; Jessi Veurink with Premier Machine Farm & Carriage, Nations Indian Relay Council with Al Kulbeck, Royal KC Draft Horse Show with Scot Soendker.
#602
05/09/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Jessi Veurink with Premier Machine Farm & Carriage highlights the Shire Draft Horses. https://premiermachinefarmandcarriage.com/ From the Nations Indian Relay Council with Al Kulbeck with the Mountain River Indian Relay team. https://horsenationsindianrelay.com/ Scot Soendker with the Royal KC Draft Horse Show coming to Kansas City May 21st through the 23rd. https://royalkcdrafthorseshow.com/Better Horses: Episode 601; Dr. Taylor Johnson, NFR Barrel Racer Shali Nichols Lord, World Champion Dressage Rider Michael Bragdell.
#601
05/07/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
From Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital, Dr. Taylor Johnson.https://www.wilhiteandfrees.com/ Professional NFR Barrel Racer and WPRA Shali Nichols Lord. https://www.facebook.com/shali.nicholslord/ World Champion Dressage Rider and Professional Michael Bragdell from Hilltop Farm. https://www.hilltopfarminc.com/michael-bragdell/
Better Horses: Episode 600; Carl Bledsoe Horsemanship, Ken McNabb with the Diamond McNabb Ranch Horse Sale, and the Baker-Spain Stampede with Josh Spain.
#600
04/13/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio
Carl Bledsoe with Bledsoe Horsemanship from Georgia, talking about the biomechanics of the horse. https://www.carlbledsoehorsemanship.com/ Ken McNabb with the upcoming Diamond McNabb Ranch Horse Sale in Douglas, Wyoming. https://www.dmhorses.com/sale-horses Josh Spain owns and operates the Goat Ranch in South Greenfield, Missouri, hosting the annual Baker-Spain Stampede. June 22-28. https://www.goatranchevents.com/Better Horses: Episode 599; with Darrel Bilke, VP & COO & Jenna Henson Dir. of Comm PtHA, Ricky A. Trahan DVM MD; Royal KC Draft Show with Scot Soendker.
#599
04/10/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Darrel Bilke, Executive Vice President and COO, and Jenna Hanson, Director of Communication with the Pinto World Championship. June 6th and June 20th. Ricky A Trahan, DVM, with Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital Royal KC Draft Show with Scot Soendker May 21st through May 23rd.
Better Horses: Episode 598: Ronda Martin owner of Equine Mechanix, Dr. Chad Zubrod a board-certified equine surgeon at Oakridge Equine Hospital and Dr. Chris Blevins Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center
#598
04/03/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Ronda Martin, owner of Equine Mechanix, is an expert in equine biomechanics. https://www.facebook.com/rhondamartin63 Dr. Chad Zubrod, board-certified equine surgeon, also owns and runs Zubrods Percherons out of Guthrie, Oklahoma, https://www.oakridgevet.com/about-us Dr. Chris Blevins, head of the equine field service group at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.k-state.edu/
Better Horses: Episode 597, CJ Perry with Perry's Quarter Horses, Matt Jobe, Mark Jenkins & Jim Greendyk.
#597
03/11/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
CJ Perry Quarter Horses in Leoti, Kansas, with over 40 years of experience, CJ talks about training authentic ranch and performance horses. https://www.perryquarterhorses.com/ Professional Horse Trainer Matt Jobe from Windsor, Missouri a top-tier clinician in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting. https://www.cbarj.com/matts-bio.htm A dynamic duo, Mark Jenkins https://markjenkinshorsemanship.com/ and Jim Greendyk https://jimgreendykhorses.com/, two professional trainers, riding and talking about training techniques.Better Horses: Episode 596, Mark Mayfield breaking the stigma around mental health , Joe Holeman Halter Horses, Chris Sourk Equine Mgr. with Merck Animal Health
03/03/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Mark Mayfield, business author, lobbyist, and Hall of Fame Motivational speaker, discusses the changing face of agriculture. https://markmayfield.com/ Joe Holeman Halter Horses has been making waves with Multiple World Championships. https://holmanhalterhorses.weebly.com/about.html Chris Sourk with Merck Animal Health, keeping our horses "Equine Strong." https://www.merck-animal-health.com/products/equine/Better Horses: Episode 595, National Pony Express President Fred Leslie, World Champion Cowboy Mounted Shooting; Kenda Lenseigne.
02/26/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
From the National Pony Express Association, President Fred Leslie from Salt Lake City, Utah. https://nationalponyexpress.org/ Kenda Lenseigne six-time Overall World Champion in the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. https://www.kendalenseigne.com/
Better Horses: Episode 594, Mitchell Kramer Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo preview. Professional Horses Trainer Kerry Kuhn.
02/04/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
President of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, Mitchell Kramer. Shanna Weaver, Publicity Manager for the legendary Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Kerry Kuhn, a professional horse trainer from Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Better Horses: Episode 593, Tammy Sronce – Director of Operations to Road to the Horse. Katelyn Victoria Razumovsky – USDF Medalist, FEI Trainer
01/28/2026
This week of Better Horses Radio:
Tammy Sronce - Director of Operations for Road to the Horse. https://roadtothehorse.com/ Katelyn Victoria Razumovsky - USDF Medalist, FEI Trainer https://www.kvdressage.com/
Better Horses: Episode 592, Two legends in the horse industry. Chris Cox well-known horseman and professional trainer, Craig Cameron; known as the "Cowboy's Clinician" and the "Public Defender of the Horse,
01/17/2026
This week on Better Horses Radio:
Chris Cox is a four-time undefeated Champion in Road to Horse. Inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. https://www.chris-cox.com/ Craig Cameron, creator of the popular EXCA Extreme Cowboy Racing, https://www.craigcameron.com/Better Horses Episode 591, Justine Staten - Kansas Horse Council promotes Equifest 2026. Elliot Hotzman Co-owner Versatile Horsemanship.
01/15/2026
This week on Better Horses:
Justine Staten, Executive Director of the Kansas Horse Council, celebrates the 29th annual Equifest of Kansas. https://www.equifestofks.com/ Elliot Holtzman, Professional Trainer and co-owner of Versatile Horsemanship in Nocona, Texas. https://versatilehorses.com/about-us
Better Horses: Episode 590. A truly jam-packed barn full of talent and knowledge. Josh Rushing, a consummate professional horse trainer. Mark Beeler, a professional trainer. Jason Olmstead synonymous success in Quarter Horse Racing.
01/14/2026
This week on Better Horses;
Josh Rushing, a consummate professional horse trainer with Shoe-n-Ranch.https://www.facebook.com/shoenrhorseman/ Mark Beeler, long-time trainer at the prestigious Saddle & Sirloin Club https://saddleandsirloin.com/contact-us Jason Olmstead is a name known as the leading trainer in the Quarter Horse racing world.
Better Horses: Episode 589. Featuring some of the most respected voices in the industry. Katelyn Connolly, and Dana Hokana. Kit Gillihan,
01/12/2026
This week on Better Horses:
Katelyn Connolly, professional trainer with Connolly Equine: https://www.facebook.com/connollyequinesales Professional Farrier - Kit Gillihan brings 26 years of experience and advice to the horse owners. Professional trainer Dana Hokana is one of the top female trainers in the Quarter Horse Industry. https://www.hokana.com/Better Horses: Episode 588. The Tightrope of Equine Economics: Running a Boarding Barn in 2025. Kelly Sitter- McComb, Alexis Losey.
12/29/2025
This week on Better Horses:
Ed Adams and Susie Arbo walk through challenges and solutions in running boarding barns. The owner of Sitter Downs Horse Boarding Arena is Kelly Sitter-McComb. https://www.sitterdowns.com/ Professional Dressage Trainer Alexis Losey at Crown One Farms. https://www.facebook.com/alexis.losey
Better Horses; Episode 587; NRHA Commissioner Billy Layne Smith, Hunter / Jumper Professional Rider Hope Glynn, and Jacqueline Zacharias on Successful Horsemanship
12/16/2025
This week on Better Horses;
The Commissioner for the National Reining Horses Association (NRHA), Dr. Billy Layne Smith. Professional Rider Hope Glynn from Roseville, California. Professional Horse Trainer Jacqueline Zacharias with "Successful Horsemanship."
Better Horses Episode 586, EHV-1 Outbreak, Dr. Lynn M. Martin DVM, MPH, DACVIM, and Dan Wall VP, GM of the Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Ok.
11/26/2025
This week on Better Horses: Reporting on the EVH-1 Equine Outbreak
From the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Lynn M. Martin, DVM, MPH, DACVIM. https://cvm.missouri.edu/ Dan Wall - Vice President and General Manager of the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma https://lazye.com/about/Better Horses Episode 585, Broadcasting from the Ag. Conference in Mo., Chris Chinn, Ben Brown, Dan McMurtry, Jenna Van Loan, Karen Faukenbusch
11/24/2025
This week on Better Horses:
Director of the Department of Agriculture - Chris Chinn https://agriculture.mo.gov/director.php Ben Brown - Senior Research Associate, Agriculture Extension Specialist https://fapri.missouri.edu/staff-member/ben-brown/ Dan McMurtry - Wildlife Services with USDA Jenna Van Loan with Convoy for Hope https://convoyofhope.org/ Karen Faukenbusch with Agribility https://extension.missouri.edu/people/karen-funkenbusch
Better Horses Episode 584, Broadcasting from the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Karen Craighead, Amy Kirkland, Clint Ramsey
11/21/2025
This week on Better Horses:
Professional Judge at the Color Breed Congress - Karen Craighead https://www.facebook.com/karen.craighead.7 Professional Horse Trainer - Amy Kirkland https://www.facebook.com/amy.l.browning.kirkland Clint Ramsey - Professional Horse Trainer https://www.facebook.com/clintramseyperformancehorsesBetter Horses Episode 583: Shelley Rystrom, Susie Arbo, Katie Young - PHD Equine Nutritionist
11/14/2025
This week on Better Horses:
Professional Horse Trainers: Scott and Shelley Rystrom with Rystrom Quarter Horses. https://www.scottrystromquarterhorses.com/ Susie Arbo, Co-host and Better Horses contributor. Susie is an experienced and motivational speaker who unlocks the mental challenge of horse training. https://www.countrycrossroadscounseling.com/kansas-city-speaker-susie PHD Equine Nutritionist - Katie Young with Kentucky Equine Research https://ker.com/equinews/staff/katie-young-ph-d/Better Horses Episode 582: Leman Wall (WRCA), Dini Swanson (WDAA) and Dr. Dylan Lutter - KSU College of Veterinary Medicine
10/30/2025
This week on Better Horses:
Leman Wall - Manager of the "Working Ranch Cowboys Assoc." (WRCA) https://wrca.org/ Executive Director of Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) Dini Swanson https://www.westerndressageassociation.org/ Dylan Lutter - Clinical Professor of Equine Surgery at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.k-state.edu/Better Horses Episode 581: Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission, Connolly Equine.
10/17/2025
This week on Better Horses;
Kyle Elwood, Manager of Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Co.http://www.fandrlive.com/ Professional Horses Trainer Katelyn Connolly, with Conolly Equine.https://www.facebook.com/connollyequinesales/?locale=mt_MT&_rdr
Better Horses Episode 580, Rex Buchman, David Alexander, and Brenda Wasser
10/15/2025
This week on Better Horses:
Rex Buchman - Professional Horse Trainer at the Bar U Ranch in Kansas. https://flinthillsranchin.com/ Professional Trainer from Kingston, MO. David Alexander https://www.facebook.com/p/David-Alexander-Horsemanship-100063671975155/ Chairman of the Missouri Horses Council, Brenda Wasser. https://www.missourihorsecouncil.com/