Horses Hope & Hustle
A podcast about finding light in the dirt and purpose in the ride. Hosted by Crystal Show, this show blends horse life, entrepreneurship, and faith into honest, often funny conversations about chasing what matters. Each episode features real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and hope that doesn't quit — for horsewomen, entrepreneurs, and anyone hustling toward their purpose. Topics include equine education, entrepreneurship, faith, personal growth, and grit.
Opinions Are Cheap | Friday Reflection 13
Really though... When you are being innovative and building something or hosting something you must learn to not let the bad drag you down.
Opportunities are everywhere when you're looking for them.
And there is always good in all the things if that is what you focus on.
Here is my brain dump for the week
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#60- One Little "What If" | Jennifer Case on Stubbornness, Frozen Semen & Building the Regional Stallion Access Program
What happens when a self-proclaimed glorified colt starter with a breeding obsession and a serious stubborn streak hears one little "what if"?
This week, Crystal sits down with Jennifer Case of Dry Creek Quarter Horses, founder of the Regional Stallion Access Program. Jennifer's road has taken her from Nevada to Canada, North Dakota, Texas, Oregon, and Montana, mostly running from snow. She finally landed in Louisiana, where she bred around 40 mares by herself this past season.
The Regional Stallion Access Program started as a friend's offhand idea, and Jennifer ran with it. Stallion owners send...
#59- Keep Social Media Social: 5 Tips for Horse Businesses That Actually Work | Caroline Arendt
Are you a business owner stressing about social media? We got you. If you've ever stared at your phone wondering what to post, or spent a whole week planning content that should've taken five minutes, this episode is your sign to take a breath.
Caroline Arendt, owner of Caroline Arendt Creative, has spent about seven years running social media for horse, Western and ag businesses. Most days she works from her horse trailer. She tells Crystal how she went from thinking Instagram was "just a filter app" to quitting a secure job with two clients and a...
#58- Stay Out of the Penalty Box: A Horse Show Judge's Guide to NRCHA & AQHA Ranch Classes with Jan Dublin
Ever walked out of the show pen, grabbed your scorecard, and thought "...okay, but what actually happened?" Same. This week we pull up a chair next to horse show judge Jan Dublin and break down how NRCHA and AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse classes get scored, so you can stay out of the penalty box.
Jan got her first judge's card (NRHA) in 1998 and hasn't slowed down since. She now holds AQHA, NRCHA, and a long list of breed and stock horse association cards, and she judges a whole lot of ranch horse classes across the country from...
#57- 2Rank 2Ride: Taming Mustangs, Egos, and Everything In Between with John Silva
This week we sit down with John Silva of 2Rank 2Ride — a 30-year professional bulldogger turned Mustang trainer out of Wyoming who's built a whole brand (and a wildly entertaining TikTok following) out of taking wild BLM Mustangs and turning them into tough, versatile using horses.
We start with the horses — the painful learning curve of switching from rodeo horses to Mustangs, why John would rather over-reward good behavior than correct bad, and the origin story behind the name 2Rank 2Ride (it involves a wood stove, coffee, and Baileys). But the conversation doesn't stay in the round pen...
#56- You Don't Have to be Qualified: A Cowboy's Call to Ministry with Dave Shumpert
Dave Shumpert used to run cattle and horses from Colorado to the Canadian border — until a broken irrigation pipe, a bad mood, and one honest question to God changed the entire direction of his life. Today he leads X2D Ranch Ministries out of Ault, Colorado, feeding families in crisis through a herd God built and meeting horse people — literally — on both sides of the cattle guard.
This week on Horses Hope & Hustle, Dave gets real about identity, burnout, and what happens when the thing you built becomes the thing you worship. We get into a genuine conver...
#55 The Cost of a Wonderful Life- Solo Reflection
Six words from a past guest just rearranged my whole brain, and I couldn't NOT make an episode about it. Charlotte Volt said something so simple during our anniversary recap that I haven't stopped thinking about since: "That is the cost of a wonderful life."
In this solo episode, I'm unpacking what that means — for business, for relationships, for the messy, expensive, worth-it life you're building. I get real about my own darkest season, the years I spent rebuilding alone, and how every hard thing I paid for back then paid the price for the life I ha...
#54 One Year Later: Two Businesses, Two Totally Different Bets with Charolette Volt
One year ago, Charlotte Vault of Colorado Horse Sale was Crystal's very first podcast guest. A lot has changed since then — for both of them.
In this one-year recap, Crystal and Charlotte get real about the completely different directions their businesses took over the last twelve months. Charlotte doubled down, adding vet requirements and radiograph sessions to elevate Colorado Horse Sale into a more selective, reputable sale — even when it meant fewer consignments and a serious "slice of humble pie." Crystal went the opposite way, selling her company, Big Sky Horse Sales, to go all-in on Horses Hope...
#53 It's Impossible to Fail If You Keep Showing Up- Horse Training Long Game with Trevor & Kaylie Haught
There's no shortcut to building a horse training business that lasts — and Trevor and Kaylie Haught of Haught Horses and Livestock in Scottsdale, Arizona are proof of it.
In this episode, Trevor and Kaylie get real about the decade it actually took to get here: quitting a steady paycheck to ride colts for twelve bucks a ride, living in a fifth wheel with no shade in 120-degree heat, and learning the hard way that talent alone doesn't build a full barn — relationships do. We talk about the growing pains nobody warns you about (employees, getting paid, running the...
#52- Building a Legacy: Mariah & Johnny Jerviss on Marriage, Horses & Betting on Yourself
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, host Crystal Show sits down with Mariah and Johnny Jerviss of Legacy Horse Company — a husband-and-wife team who've built one of the most recognizable young-horse programs in the industry.
Mariah and Johnny share how their love story started at a birthday party in California, how "Legacy" became more than just a business name, and the moment they packed up everything they owned — including a one-year-old son — and moved to Wyoming with nothing but a leap of faith and a maxed-out credit card to buy their first horses.
They open u...
#51- Surrendered: Olivia Allen on Surviving an Eating Disorder and Finding Her Purpose in Horses
In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, we sit down with Olivia Allen — wife, mom, and reining horse trainer out of Oklahoma — for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the podcast.
Olivia opens up about growing up without the means to afford nice horses, working her way up cleaning stalls and riding other people's colts, and eventually building her own reining horse program from literally a gutted chicken coop. But behind the hustle was a private battle with an eating disorder that started in high school and spiraled during a season of isolation, anxiety, and...
Friday Reflection- A Little Delusion Goes a Long Ways
It's my professional opinion that... A little delusion goes a long ways!
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Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and honest conversations about horsemanship, personal growth, and...
#50- Dusty Whitford — Cutting Horse Trainer, Horse Pro TV Founder & Creator of Tin Top
Dusty Whitford has built a cutting horse training program, a streaming platform, and now an independent television series — all without a dollar of corporate or Hollywood money. In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Dusty shares how he went from the Army National Guard to apprenticing under hall-of-fame cutting horse trainers, then built Horse Pro TV into a streaming app rivaling Netflix in scale, funded almost entirely by everyday horse people.
We dig into the real story behind Tin Top, his new PG-13 Western drama series shot entirely with real horse people (no actors), why he turned do...
Friday Reflection- Horse Sale Accountability
A topic I feel is often misleading... Was the sale soft? Or was the work in marketing that horse just not there?...
Lets chat about accountability when it comes to consigning horses to a horse sale.
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#49- The Man Who Swore He'd Never Marry (And Then Met Crystal)
Brian swore he'd never get married — until he met Crystal, and everything changed. In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal and her husband Brian sit down together to open up about their whirlwind romance: less than six months from first date to "I do," and one full year of marriage since. They talk about what almost didn't happen, why they believe that when you know, you just know, and how God's hand was on their relationship from the very beginning.
Brian and Crystal share honest, real-talk marriage and relationship advice pulled straight from their own first ye...
Friday Reflection- Your Hustle Gives Someone Permission to Dream
Have you ever thought of the fact that-- Your Hustle Is Giving Someone Permission to Dream?
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Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and honest conversations about ...
#48 Morgan's Mountain Performance Horses: The $400,000 Jester Story
Jester Sells for $400,000: Inside Morgan's Mountain Performance Horses' Record Sale at Premier's Big Sky Horse Sale
How does a family-raised colt named Jester become the reserve high seller — selling for a record-breaking $400,000 — at Premier's Big Sky Horse Sale? On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, I sit down with Lisa Morgan, BJ Morgan, and Kelsey Friedly of Morgan's Mountain Performance Horses (MMPH) to break down exactly how it happened.
For over 30 years, this Montana horse breeding and training program has focused on raising working ranch horses — real using horses with mountain experience, not arena...
#47 From Racehorses to Cow Horses with Manda McCarthy
Some people wait for opportunities. Others create them. This week on Horses, Hope & Hustle, host Crystal Show sits down with horse trainer Manda McCarthy, whose journey has taken her from racing Thoroughbreds in Australia to training Warmbloods, and now building a career in the cow horse and cutting horse industry.
What makes Manda's story so inspiring isn't just the variety of horses she's trained — it's her mindset. Every time she set her sights on a new goal, she was willing to start from the bottom, put her nose to the grindstone, an...
Friday Reflection- Your Vision Is NOT Meant for Others To Understand
Some people will never understand your vision because it was not given to them.
And thats what this Friday Reflection is about.
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Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the...
#46 From Rock Bottom to Rodeo Road: Bugg Beeler's Journey of Faith & Purpose
In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, we sit down with Bugg Beeler — horse trainer, former pro rodeo competitor, and founder of Rodeo Road Essentials, an all-natural topical company built from the ground up.
We dive into Bugg's journey from the arena to the entrepreneurial world — her early days in horse training, her time competing on the pro rodeo circuit, and the moment that sparked the creation of Rodeo Road Essentials. But this conversation goes far beyond business.
We get real about how Bugg turned the lowest point of her life into a launching pad for...
Friday Reflection- Breaking Horse Industry Myths
1- You Can't Make Money in The Horse Industry
2- You Cant Make It In The Horse Industry
Both lies.
Here are my thoughts on these two common beliefs floating around the industry...
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#45 The Invention of Hero Breakaway with Ben Collins
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Ben Collins, founder of Hero Rodeo, to talk about what happens when a simple idea turns into a product, a business, and a whole lot of lessons learned the hard way.
What started as a conversation on the drive home from a roping eventually became a journey into product development, manufacturing, sales, and entrepreneurship. Ben shares the reality of taking an idea from concept to creation, navigating mistakes, figuring things out as he went, and learning firsthand what it takes to build something from the ground...
Friday Reflection- Broke Down on The Side of The Road featuring Brian Show
Well friends...
I guess God was MAKING time for us to get a Friday Reflection posted!
We broke down on our trip north-- but who knows what worse luck our bad luck is saving us from. Life is all about perspective and we chose to focus on the good in all situations.
So enjoy this Friday Reflection from my husband and I live in a random gas station parking lot waiting for truck parts hahahaha!
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#44 The Mental Game of Life with Lyman Tenney
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Lyman Tenney of Tenney Training for a conversation that goes far beyond performance and into the foundation of who we are.
Together, they explore the Tenney Training method, the importance of discovering your most authentic self, and how our mindset influences every area of life—from the arena to our relationships, businesses, and daily decisions. Lyman shares his perspective on mental performance, personal growth, and why success isn't about becoming someone else, but uncovering who you were created to be.
This conversation also dives in...
Friday Reflection 6- The Only Person Stopping You... Is You
The hard truth is-- often we are the only ones in our way. And why? Due to the fear of failure? All failure is is information- it is not the ending.
Give this episode a listen. Share it with someone else who needs to hear it. Then get out there and chase whats on your heart.
-Crystal
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#43 The Next Chapter of Horses Hope & Hustle- Hosted by Western- Grace
On this special episode, Reba Talbott of Western Grace steps into the host seat as she interviews Crystal Show, founder of Horses Hope & Hustle, about the journey behind the brand and the next chapter ahead.
Crystal shares the story of how Horses, Hope & Hustle grew from a podcast into a larger vision centered around community, connection, and serving the horse industry in a meaningful way. Together, they discuss the expansion of the HHH Network, the decision to follow a calling even when the path isn't fully clear, and the lessons learned from choosing purpose over comfort.
<...Friday Reflection 5- 3 Mistakes I will Never Make in Business Again
Someone recently asked me the intriguing question of "What are you going to do differently building this new business?"... Well here are my top 3 mistakes I do NOT plan to repeat.
Refernce to website building: https://agilecreativemarketing.com/
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#42 Business, Marriage & The Real Deal with Trevor & Joci Deal
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Trevor Deal and Joci Deal, the husband-and-wife team behind Real Deal Horses.
Known for their reputation of offering honest horses and doing business the right way, Trevor and Joci share how hustle, a willingness to learn, and a constant drive to improve helped them build the program they have today.
But this conversation goes deeper than horses. We talk about what it really takes to build a business with your spouse — the communication, the trust, and the level of respect required to grow something to...
#41 Beyond Breeding Basics with Heidi Schlenker
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Heidi Schlenker, a self-taught entrepreneur bringing a fresh — and bold — perspective to the breeding world.
We dive into what it really takes to stand a stallion, the role of mitochondrial DNA in breeding decisions, and how understanding the mare side can completely change the way you look at pedigrees. Heidi also breaks down the concept of “nicking” — and how she’s working to modernize it through the creation of QuarterNicks.
Fair warning… this one’s a little unhinged — but it’s packed with insight. Between the laughs a...
Friday Reflection 4- Imagine What Worse Luck your Bad Luck Saved You From
Just imagine it... What worse luck your bad luck might have saved you from?
How many times was what you considered bad luck just God realigning you back to the right track.
Food for thought!
As always thanks for being here friends
-Crystal
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#40 Women Building Women with Jennifer Bishop of The Trainers Wife Podcast
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Jennifer Bishop of Jennifer Journals and host of the The Trainer's Wife Podcast for a conversation about purpose, passion, and creating space for women’s stories in the horse industry.
Jennifer shares what inspired her to start The Trainer’s Wife Podcast — a desire to highlight the women behind the scenes whose support, sacrifice, and strength often go unnoticed. But beyond that, this conversation dives into Jennifer’s own journey of giving herself permission to pursue what was on her heart and build something meaningful of her own...
Friday Reflection 3- God Works For The Good of Those Who Have Been Called According to their Purpose
It's a ramble- but its the truth.
Forget the haters and those who are judging. Dive into your bible and find the strength to pursue what is put on your heart.
Some of my favorite Verses:
Romans 8:28
1 Peter 1:6
John 1:16
Mathew 23:12
Job 8:7
Jeremiah 33:14
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#39 Built from a Different Decision- Kameron Bumgardner of Two Gun Western
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Kameron Bumgardner, founder of Two Guns Western, for a conversation about transformation, discipline, and building a life you’re proud of.
Kameron shares his journey from being a financially struggling ranch hand battling alcohol, to channeling his natural talent for art into a brand that now supports his family and reflects a completely different path forward. We talk about the turning point, the decision to let go of alcohol, and what it really takes to rebuild your life with intention.
This episode is about ow...
Friday Reflection 2- Permission to Start A New Story
This solo episode Crystal talks about giving yourself permission and asking God for the courage to start a new story. It's ok to turn the chapter, accept what was and move into this new version of you.
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#38 Keeping The Trade Alive with Saddle Maker Paul Van Dyke
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Paul Van Dyke to talk about the value of the trade and what it means to carry on a craft rooted in tradition.
Paul shares his perspective on saddle making — the skill, the patience, and the pride that comes with building something by hand. We dive into the importance of preserving western trades while also finding ways to evolve and stay relevant in a modern world.
This conversation is about more than saddles. It’s abou...
Friday Reflection 1- Making Your Younger Self Proud
My "man my younger self would think my current self is pretty cool" moment inspired this Real Talk session and I hope you find some resonation in it too!
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Here, we dive into the real and the raw: sto...
#37 Breeding Mares 101 with Steph White DVM
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Steph White to break down breeding from the mare side — from start to finish.
We cover everything from setting goals for your breeding program and properly preparing your mare, to understanding cycles, timing, and what it really takes to set her up for success. Dr. White walks through the differences between a mare carrying her own foal and using a recipient mare for embryo transfer, and gives a clear, approachable overview of advanced options like ICSI.
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Best Advice You'd Give Your Younger Self ft Colorado Horse Sale Women of The West Consignors
Surprise! We are now releasing TWO episodes per week- our normal full length episodes on Wednesdays and a short something something Fridays to kick off your weekend!
To start off our Real Talk Fridays we asked "Whats the Best Advice You'd Give Your Younger Self" to the Women of The West Consignors attending last weeks Colorado Horse Sale.
Press play to hear some hard hitting truths that may even relate to you today!
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#36 Where Innovation Meets the Horse Industry with Chance Sill of Linxitt
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Chance Sill, founder of Linxitt, to talk about what it really takes to step outside your comfort zone and build something new in the horse industry.
Chance shares the mindset behind pushing boundaries — not just personally, but within an industry that often resists change. We dive into taking risks, challenging the norm, and the courage it takes to bring a new idea to life.
From building a strong, aligned team to breaking down how Linxitt ac...
#35 Following The Calling- Solo Episode
On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal shares a personal look into stepping into a new chapter and what it means to truly follow a calling.
This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about listening to that pull, trusting the direction, and having the courage to move forward even when it doesn’t fully make sense yet. Crystal opens up about growth, change, and the decisions that come with choosing purpose over comfort.
This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of something new — a reminder that sometimes the next step...
