Married With Horses

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!

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!

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!

This episode of the podcast is with Michael Willoughby and Gilly Angel. 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.

This episode is with Dr. Jyme Nichols, Director of Nutrition at Bluebonnet Feeds. 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 feed expert, and even try to dispel some rumors that science just doesn’t back up.

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 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 about a horse that ducks the second barrel. Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy it

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.

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.

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!

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”)...

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. 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.

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.

In this episode of the show we’re back again with our lifelong friend, schoolmate, and author, Jonathon “JO” Oliver. In his new book, To The Little Boy In Me, Learning with Dyslexia and ADHD, he discusses his struggle, the methods he’s used to overcome these challenges, and how to help others overcome these same issues.

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!

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.