Horsing Around

This week on the podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with the owner of Continental Saddlery, Oliver Dusterhoff! Dusterhoff is originally from Germany but now resides in the United States with his wife, Heike. Alongside his wife, Dusterhoff has brought Continental Saddlery from Europe and has brought it over to the USA, where it is now produced in Ider, Alabama. Continental Saddlery is now a booming business that prides itself in being made in the USA. In this episode, we chat about Dusterhoff's background, how he bought Continental Saddlery, the process of making a saddle, leatherwork, his advice to those looking to buy a saddle, the learning curves he has faced owning a business, advice he has for those just getting into the business, how saddles have changed over the years, and MORE!  We dive into the technical art of making a saddle and I know I learned a lot about the saddle craft, and I hope you will too! Continental Saddlery's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continentalsaddlery/ Continental Saddlery's Website: http://www.continentalsaddlery.com/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

This week on the podcast, I had the honor of having Nicole Deary on! Nicole is a Texan native with a lifelong passion for horses, faith, and working extremely hard. She now works alongside her husband, Casey Deary, running Deary Performance Horses, while being a mother to four children, and shows as a nonpro in NRHA.   I have looked up to the Deary's for as long as I have been in the industry! From their faith, to how successful Deary Performance horses have become in recent years, and everything in between. So I was extremely honored to be able to tell Nicole's story and perspective. In this episode, we talk about her background, her journey with faith, how she met Casey, the story behind Maverick, the timeline of Deary Performance Horses, her daily routine entails, her company CC way, and SO MUCH MORE!    This is an emotional episode that will leave you with hope and a new outlook on life! Can't wait for you to listen :)  Deary Performance Horses' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearyperformancehorses/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

This week on the podcast, I chatted with Todd Bowman! Mr. Bowman has been in the horse industry since he was young. He says, "I was born a cowboy!" And he has held onto his passion his entire life. Bowman in his youth competed in bullfights, enjoyed sky diving, and now competes as a nonpro with his reining horses while running his business, Bowman Custom Spurs.  In this episode, we talk about Bowman's background, the step-by-step process he takes when building his bits and spurs, how to be mindful when choosing a bit for your horse, how different types of bits get different types of jobs done, the most common bit for reiners, and so much more! This is a very technical conversation brought to you in a "barn-chat" way. I hope you enjoy it and learn as much as I did!  Bowman Custom Spurs Website: https://www.bowmancustomspurs.com/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/ My Instagram: instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

This week on the podcast, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Julia Roshelli! Roshelli grew up in Pennsylvania, attended the University of Findlay, and now is an assistant trainer for Brandon Brant. I wanted to have Roshelli on because of her outlook on life. She always seems to have a smile on her face and a great attitude. Julia has always been someone I've looked up to and was so excited to hear her story and advice. In the episode we talk about her time at the University of Findlay, what all four years look like as a student at Findlay, her advice to those looking for assistant trainer positions, advice to nonpros, what she excels and struggles with her job, AND SO MUCH MORE! There's so much to take away from this episode and I'm so honored to share her story! She is a great role model to the young and old riders within the industry. I hope all of you love it! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week on the podcast, I spoke with Mattie Gustin, “Chatty Mattie”. Gustin is a Texan native that has grown up with a passion for reining horses. She has trained with NRHA professional, Casey Deary, for over 10 years and has had incredible accomplishments. These accomplishments range from riding for Team USA in Switzerland to winning the LVL 1 & 2 NRHA Derby. Gustin is currently attending Texas A & M and is on their D1 equestrian team. In the episode, we discuss Gustin's background, deep dive into her life as a D1 athlete, overcoming confidence issues, overcoming challenges, her journey with Christ, and MORE! This is a must-not-miss episode! Mattie has such a positive outlook on life, her motto, “Never Give Up”, is something we can all practice more. She is an inspiration to young girls who are shy and still finding their place within the horse industry! Hope you guys enjoy it! :) Matties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope.for.the.slide/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week on the podcast, I got to chat with Reinerstop founder, Sheley Brien! Brien has such a unique & powerful story; I was pumped to share it with you guys! Growing up Brien had a passion for horses, and as she grew older, that love honed specifically to reining horses. At age 24, Brien lost sight in her left eye, presenting her with a unique challenge. But she hasn't let it stop her and has found success within and outside of the pen. Recently, She has taken that love of reiners and has created a media platform, ReinerStop, that is educating the sport of reining to thousands and thousands of people. And even outside of the horses, Brien has been a part of several successful ventures within corporate America. In this episode, we chat about Brien's background, losing her left eye, overcoming challenges & dark days, advice to those with corporate America ambitions, advice to nonpros graduating college but still want to fund their horse career, and MORE! Can't wait for you guys to listen, you WILL get a lot out of this episode :) Sheley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheleybrien/ ReinerStop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinerstop/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week we are joined by Cheryl Cody who has made countless impacts on the reining world. Cody is the president of Pro Management, Inc., which provides management, publishing, and media for some of the giants in the western performance horse industry. Pro management runs the NRHA Derby, NRHA Futurity, NRBC, and SWRHA Futurity. In 2018, Cheryl was the Reining Discipline Manager for the World Equestrian Games and she partners with Tom McCutcheon on Virtual Horse Help and she owns the online magazine WorldWide Slide. Cody also co-founded Rein-In-Cancer and has helped many individuals dealing with cancer.  In this episode, we talk about Cody's background, her impact on the industry, the separation between FEI and NRHA, the backgrounds of her endeavors, and so much more!  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ WorldWide Slide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwide_slide/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

Today on the podcast we have Ben Self! Self is a young entrepreneur that had already dabbled in several areas. He's created the podcast CowHorse Full Contact, he's been a 3X National Reined CowHorse Youth President and is currently the Vice President, he was the DJ at the 2021 Run for a Million, and he is in current training to be pilot. We chat about how to get involved with the reined cow horse world, his own experiences being a young entrepreneur, his advice to youth in business, what the performance horse industry needs to do to expand, and more! There's a lot to the episode and I hope you guys enjoy it! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benself_/ CowHorse Full Contact: https://www.instagram.com/cowhorsefullcontact/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week I've had the amazing opportunity to talk to Daniel Patton! In recent years, Patton has played a huge role in advancing the western industry. Patton has translated his savvy business skills and applied them into the horse world and now runs his own farm, Four Star Quarter Horses. His family participates in the equine industry in one way or another from Dressage to Reining, Ranch Riding, and beyond. Patton's newest advancements in the industry include the National Ranch Riding Futurity and The Triple Crown Challenge. In the episode, we talk about Patton's background, how he evolved to owning his own farm, and where he would like to see the ranch riding/reining industry develop. This episode is so in-depth and great insight on the future of the equine industry! Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djpattonck/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week I've had the chance to speak with NRHyA incoming President Haley Turner. Turner has been involved with NRHA for many years as a competitor and has recently stepped into the role of being a delegate and is now a part of the NRHyA officer team. I sit down and chat with Haley about the behind scenes of being a part of the NRHyA delegate and officer positions, advice to youth who are seeking leadership positions within NRHyA, her personal growth inside and out of the show pen as a result of being in different leadership positions, and where she wants to see the NRHyA grow from here. Haley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnerhaleyy/ NRHyA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrhya/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week I've had the amazing opportunity to get to interview Chelsea Sutton, who has impacted many lives both in & outside of the horse world. Originally an east coast girl, Sutton relocated to Arizona where she has started her own marketing company and has recently become a co-partner in ReinerStop. But in the horse world, she is better known for her voice being heard in various NRHA & AQHA show arenas. We chat about advice to young entrepreneurs, how Sutton got the job being the first woman to ever call the show from the main arena at any NRHA major event, and how she has turned several passions into the life that she has always dreamed of! You definitely want to check this one out! Chelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cimforgiven/ ReinerStop:https://www.instagram.com/reinerstop/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week, I had the opportunity to talk with the amazing Heidi Pichotta! Pichotta grew up loving horses and has had the opportunity to turn that love into a successful business, Mechanics for the Equine Athlete. Several years ago, Pichotta was in a truck-related accident that resulted in her losing feeling in her legs. But even after doctors warned her that she may never walk on her own again, Pichotta proved them wrong. After a long process, she can walk on her own, she goes on runs, and she is even back to showing her reining horses at major events. Pichotta has an incredible story and I was so grateful that I got the chance to tell it! This is a must-not-miss episode, especially in the spirit of Christmas: a reminder to be thankful for everything we have.  Heidi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidijoe1/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we are joined by a flourishing rider, Carlee McCutcheon! Carlee, daughter of Tom & Mandy McCutcheon, has built a name for herself in both the reining & jumper world at only 16 years old. She won her first Grand Prix earlier this year, Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix, and has made several notable successes on her reiners as well. McCutcheon was born and raised to be a part of the industry and I was so excited to get her to take on several different aspects within it. In this episode, we discuss how she balances two different disciplines, traveling between shows, digging deeper into the jumping world, her accomplishments, and where she envisions herself in the future. Carlee is incredibly humble and I know you guys will love her story! Carlee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleemccutcheon_/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ My Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

Welcome back to another episode! Today we are joined by Alexia Tordoff! Tordoff is an Ohio native but has traveled the country showing her horses with amazing results including multiple youth world globes & congress champion titles. She has dappled in several disciplines including horsemanship, hunter under saddle, and just recently, reining. I sat down with Tordoff and we discussed the background of her family farm, having a strong show pen mentality, the bond she shares with her sister, and her future goals both in and outside of college. It was so much fun hearing about Alexia's story and how she worked to become the rider that she is today. I think that you guys are going to love it! :) Alexia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexia_tordoff/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week I'm excited to welcome Beth Himes to the podcast! I've had the opportunity to meet Beth at a couple of local shows and got to hear her story and wanted to share it with you guys! Beth has dedicated many hours to growing the National Reining Horse Association either by putting on shows, competing herself, being an owner of several successful horses, as well as being the first female president of the NRHA. There is a lot to unpack in this episode and I guarantee that you will learn something new about the NRHA and I encourage you to listen especially if you are new or wanting to join reining! Beth's story is remarkable and I am very honored to give it to you guys! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ My Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week we have the honor of hearing from Robin Schoeller! Schoeller is from Stuttgart, Germany, & moved to the United States in 2004 to work under NRHA's 6 million dollar earner, Shawn Flarida. Robin now operates ‘Robin Schoeller Reining Horses' located in Bloomingburg, Ohio, alongside his family. I was so excited to have Robin on to learn more about his story and get his advice to aspiring trainers! We chat about his background, what he has learned from operating his own barn, 3-year-olds vs derby horses, & how he balances his business and family time.  It turned out to be a great episode and I hope you guys enjoy it! Robin Schoeller Reining Horses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rs_reining/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

I'm so excited to bring this episode to you guys!  This week we are joined by Taylor Zimmerman. Zimmerman was born into a family that lives breathes and enjoys the horse world in a variety of different disciplines. Ranging from cow horse, pleasure, racing, and the main focus: reining. Her family owns the stud 'Not Ruf At All' and has been able to create a fantastic breeding program behind him. Taylor has many accolades in the reining world from being on Team USA Young Rider back in 2019 to making Lvl 4 nonpro finals at all the major events. Zimmerman currently rides on SMU's D1 Equestrian Team in Dallas Texas. We chat about her background in reining, the biggest lessons she has learned, and what she had advice to aspiring D1 riders. I had so much fun learning about Taylor's history and learning what her plans are. Anyone can learn from Taylor and you are going to LOVE this episode! Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reining.remedy/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

In this episode, we chat with Ryann Grasman! Grasman just turned 20 and is currently based in Michigan with her family. But alongside her family, she travels the country showing her cutting horse Wood Be Bossy aka Woodrow, all while juggling her faith, family, and friends. We sit down and dive into the details of cutting, her background in the sport, how important faith, family, and friends are to her, and how she balances it all.  Ryann is the most positive person you will ever meet and I was so excited to bring her story to you guys, share her light, and hopefully help people who need a good role model!   Ryann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mi_cuttinghorses/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ 

This week we are joined by successful entrepreneur Kirstie Marie! Kirstie started her own photography business, Kirstie Marie Photography, at the end of her college days and has grown it into a nationwide business. You may have seen Kirstie's pictures before on Instagram, her blog or even your friends posts! Wherever you have seen them, they are absolutely beautiful and I was excited to talk to the person behind the camera! We chat about Kirstie's background, her marketing strategies, life advice, as well as how she balances her business and home life.  Whether you love photography or just like drooling over Kirstie's pictures, this is the episode for you! Hope you enjoy :)  Kirstie's Instagram: Kirstie Marie Photography

This week we have the honor of hearing from Alyssa Bookman! Her love of horses started from a young age and she has worked her way from being a backyard rider, working under a trainer, to now operating her own training business. Bookman has mostly dappled in the all-around & the reining and has recently started a subscription-based training video platform "From The Ground Up TV". We chat about the reality of being an assistant trainer, the origin of FTGU, and Alyssa gets really honest & shares key advice to those who feel like giving up. There is so much to unpack with this episode and I think you guys are going to really enjoy it! Alyssa's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/double.a.equine/ From The Ground Up TV Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundup.tv/  My Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ 

This episode is an adaptation of a previous blog post of mine! Last December I sat down with a variety of reiners from across the world and asked them what the biggest advice they had to other reiners. They all gave me such great responses that I wanted to bring them to my podcast and dissect them! I discuss the background of each rider, their advice, and have a discussion about why I thought their advice was influential to the reining world. Here are the riders we hear from in this episode: Madison Rafacz, Tristan Bagby, Adrianna Runzo, Emilia Reutimann, Haley Turner, Adrianna Davidson, Jenna Welker, Dani Latimer, Chloe Vanstone, Kylie Baker, Mattie Gustin, Bree Carsey, John Richards, Delaney Michelson, Senta Wyss, Kennedy Stephens, Alexia Tordoff, Ella Sny & Maria Richards. Even if you are not a Reiner, you can still get something from this episode! After all, a horse is a horse!  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/  My Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

Casey Abbo has been my friend for a while and I was so excited to have her on! Casey is a California native with a young business ambition. Abbo founded her company Hungry Horse Cookies, a company focused on creating healthy horse cookies, at a young age and has recently made the switch from the reining to the dressage world. We chat about the origin of Hungry Horse Cookies, the struggles she has endured running an international business, and the transition of switching from two challenging disciplines, and the reasoning behind the move.  I think you will really love it! As a special treat, Hungry Horse Cookies and I have teamed up to create a special 20% discount on their ENTIRE store! Use code: "HAxHHC" to take advantage of this deal! Hungry Horse Cookies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungryhorsecookies/ Casey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyyabbo/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

This week we are joined by Dani Latimer! Being the daughter of NRHA Professional Duane Latimer, she provides a unique perspective on the inside world of reining. Dani currently shows her own horses successfully in the nonpro divisions, while also being on the SMU's Division 1 Equestrian Team. Dani opens up about her past, gives advice to riders seeking D1 ambitions, as well as dives deep into what she thinks are important aspects within the National Reining Horse Association. I was so excited to record this episode with Dani, and I think you are going to love it! Dani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlreininghorses/  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

Every body is a bikini body!  In this episode, we cover the worldwide issue of body image. I get completely honest with my own struggles with body image, and how I ended up changing my entire thought process. We discuss why I believe so many people struggle with body image issues, how to overcome them, and how to get into the right mindset to become the healthiest version of yourself! Hope you guys enjoy it! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

Still in high school? I got you covered!  In this episode, I try to unknot the tangled mess called high school. Yesterday was my graduation and I thought it was the perfect time to share my own experiences and give advice to those still navigating the halls of high school. I reflect back on embarrassing, funny, and sad memories that made up my four years + share tips and advice to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors! There is no way around the awkwardness of high school, but there is no reason that you can't enjoy it and make the most out of it!  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

This week, I chat about the stigma of making mistakes and how to make your mistakes encourage you! This is a topic that I have struggled with a lot in my personal life and wanted to share my experiences and how I have completely changed my mindset when dealing with mistakes. I dive into hitting brick walls, allowing mistakes to trigger creativity, and how to not let your mistakes sidetrack you from your dreams! I hope you enjoy it!   My Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/   ( sliding_n_spinning) 

Happy Easter! In this episode, I dive into the topic of self-confidence and how it connects to living a happy life. I talk about comparing ourselves to others, accepting compliments, positive affirmations, and the struggle of caring what other people think. I also talk about what may cause a lack of self-confidence as well as tips + tricks on how to create a more positive mindset. Hope you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app