The Xibition

This week on the podcast, Amanda Antifaev and Tyrell Smith, renowned professional horse trainers and riders, share their unique paths to success and how they've built a strong partnership at Smith Training Stables. They discuss overcoming injuries, expanding their expertise to include ground preparation, and their achievements in the show pen. And don't miss a lighthearted chat about the surprisingly captivating topic of Ketchup Chips!

KACI O'ROURKE, the trailblazing World Champion and first woman to win the NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open, is our very special guest on this episode of the Xibition Podcast. In this exclusive interview, Kaci reflects on her winning run aboard *The Fireman* at the 2024 NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma, and shares how her husband, Jack, and the rest of her incredible team have supported her throughout her career. And the best part? She's just getting started! An inspiration both inside and outside the show pen, this is one interview you won't want to miss. Plus, we've got a couple surprise guests joining in on the fun! @pondhillperformancehorses @nrhareining @NRHA - National Reining Horse Association #nrha #nrhafuturity #NRHAReining

This week, we're celebrating the Canadian Supreme with Jeff Robson. Jeff takes us on a journey from the very beginning, sharing over 40 years of memories from this iconic show and how it continues to inspire the Xibition and fuel its growth!

This week, Steve Ross—judge, coach, trainer, clinician, and radio/broadcast personality—joins the Xibition crew for a conversation. We dive into topics ranging from the Ross Academy to Stallions, Mares and Sasquatch!

Jim Greendyk takes us on a journey that started in Alberta and has now led him to Arizona, with many stops along the way. The Xibition Podcast team shares an engaging conversation with Jim, where he reflects on his positive outlook toward his experiences in the horse world and how they've shaped both his personal and family life.

Gavin Pearson, Project and Event Coordinator for the Alberta Equestrian Federation, joins Dave and Ron on Episode 25 of the Xibition podcast to discuss the AEF's various offerings for Alberta's horse enthusiasts. Horses and their riders are an essential part of Alberta's culture, and the AEF is dedicated to promoting their well-being and advocating for the equestrian community throughout the province.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Hubert Heule as he shares his fascinating journey through the world of horses, offering a glimpse into his life and career across the globe.

We're Back and the long awaited return of the podcast is finally here. Join David Benard, Mark Loewen, and Ron Anderson as they recap everything that has happened since our last episode.

In this podcast episode, Ron, Dave and Mark discuss their recent experiences at various horse shows and express their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the organizers. They also mention the 30th anniversary of Reining Alberta and the recognition given to the founding members. The hosts emphasize the importance of acknowledging and thanking those involved in organizing such events. They then introduce their guest, Mike King from Acera Insurance, partner and national lead that specializes in equine insurance. They express their anticipation for the conversation, highlighting the educational value of discussing equine insurance and its significance in the horse industry. Overall, they hope to provide listeners with new insights and perspectives on the topic.

In this week's episode, Ron, Dave, and Mark hosted a detailed interview with Samantha Griffin Smith, a Canadian reiner who has been living in Oklahoma for more than 20 years. Samantha has earned over three quarters of a million dollars throughout her career and aims to reach the million-dollar milestone. During the interview, Samantha provided valuable insights into her personal journey in the reining world and discussed the current state of the industry on a global scale. Enjoy this engaging conversation and gain a deeper understanding of Samantha's experiences and perspectives.

In the podcast, Ron, Dave, and Mark discuss the role of sport psychology in horse riding and other sports. They are joined by special guest Dr. Matt Brown, a mental trainer, who provides insights on how athletes can train their minds to perform at their best.

In the interview with married horse trainers Locke and Deb Duce, they share their experience and perspective on horse training. They talk about the importance of communication and trust between trainer and horse, as well as the long hours and hard work required in the job. The couple also discusses the joys of helping horses reach their full potential and the satisfaction of seeing them excel in competition.

In this episode of The Xibition Podcast the boys welcome legendary Reiner and Performance Horseman Wayne Latimer to the show. Ron and Wayne reminisce of days long (long) ago when Wayne competed against Ron at Quarter Horse events here in Alberta. Wayne's stories include tales of his highly accomplished family members including sons Duane and Dean Latimer. We hope you enjoy the show!

Ron and Dave are back with Season 2 of The Xibition Podcast, and they are excited for the new season! Ron spent the fall and winter working with horses and sticking his nose into everyone else's business, while Dave has been traveling with his wife and visiting their daughters who are studying at universities in Kentucky, New Orleans, and Scotland. They welcome their friend  Mark Loewen to the podcast, who will be helping with the production and adding his own stories to the show.

In this our final episode of Season 1, Ron and Dave sit down with Jessica Turner of Rose Fire Saddles to discuss how she arrived in Alberta after growing up in the Fraser Valley. Jessica shows her passion for quality horse equipment and explains some of the features that make Bob's Custom Saddles an industry leader. The Xibition Podcast will return in the fall of 2022 with new episodes and exciting new interviews. Thank you for listening!

Ron and Dave are excited to have our cabaret live music headliner Mark Parsons on the podcast today. As you will hear Mark is so much more than just a talented musician. In this episode Mark shares some of his stories about growing up in the Yukon, his rodeo days in Southern British Columbia, his passion for Cow Horse riding, his work on his ranch here in Alberta and much more. We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Ron and Dave welcome Sue Strelioff to the podcast. Sue is one of the bubbliest and most energetic reiners who consistently brings great performances show after show. Sue shares stories of her early days learning to ride in Saskatchewan where she grew up alongside the Sapergia family. She also talks about her move to Alberta where her determined nature allowed her to succeed in becoming a firefighter. We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Ron and Dave recap a very busy weekend of western horse performance shows including the Reining Alberta Spring Classic, ARCHA Cowtown Derby, and the Black Elk Spring Cutting. Please welcome Denae Benard to the podcast after her return to Calgary from Danville, Kentucky. Denae has joined the team to help with production. Thank you Denae! Finally, Ron takes the opportunity this episode to interview Dave and explore a little more about his winding path through life that eventually has led him to Calgary and The Xibition Podcast.

Today on the podcast Ron and Dave sit down with Jordan Crawford to discuss everything social media. Jordan Crawford is the director of social media for The Xibition and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this field. Find out how Jordan created her instagram account @braidsbyjordan with more than 100k followers!

Today's guest is another young Canadian Reiner who headed south of the border to live out her dream of riding reining horses at the big shows. Bailey has enjoyed some incredible success inside and outside of the show arena and we think you will really enjoy hearing about her adventures along the way. You will also hear a surprise appearance from a bonus guest (Ron's little sister Nancy Critchley) who joined the podcast to share a few family stories about growing up in the Anderson family.

Today's guest on the show is a young reiner who grew up in Saskatchewan and developed many of her reining skills competing here in Alberta and throughout Western Canada. After graduation Haley France headed off to Texas A&M where she attended university on a NCAA Division I scholarship as a member of the TAMU Equestrian Team. She has now entered the professional world as an assistant trainer at Storybook Ranch under the guidance of head trainer Arno Honstetter of Honstetter Performance Horses. We hope you enjoy learning more about her adventures and join us in cheering on one of our finest young Canadian reiners!

Ron and Dave are joined by the exceptional Shawna Sapergia who reflects on her family roots from the family farm near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Ron and Shawna reminisce about cross Canada adventures and we learn a few of the secrets that led helped Shawna develop into a formidable force in the reining arena. We hope you enjoy the show!

In today's episode Ron and Dave compare notes on the challenges of adapting behaviour as it applies to a variety of life's situations but most importantly as it applies to riding and working with horses. Ron even puts his methods into practice as he gets Dave back on the track throughout the episode. We hope you enjoy this candid conversation and that it inspires you the listener to think about your conversations with your favourite horse.

In this episode Ron recaps his weekend horse sale experience and Mark suggests a possible fundraiser idea that could have Ron jumping right out of his boots! Today's guest (Clay Webster) recently competed at the World's Greatest Horseman on his exceptional stallion Whiz N Starlight. Hear how Clay got his start in reining and then challenged himself to transition into the working cow horse arena. Clay has a contagious enthusiasm for life and we hope you will listen and enjoy the show.

Ron and Dave step outside the box in today's episode and just maybe our guest will help young Ron to jump up onto a box!! We hope you enjoy hearing Tessa Vanderveeken talk about fitness and the benefits of strength training. Tessa explains how her role as a Functional Aging Specialist and strength coach is improving the quality of her athletes' daily lives. Enjoy the show!

Ron and Dave celebrate episode 5 with a crisp high five and welcome Jesse Beckley to the podcast. Jesse is a talented trainer from Cranbrook, BC and he joined our hosts via FaceTime. In this episode you'll hear about the challenges of being a futurity horse specialist and learn a little bit more about Jesse's program and some of the experiences that have shaped his career thus far. Stay tuned to the end of the interview when Jesse recalls his recent success at the 2021 NRHA Futurity. We hope you enjoy the show and we hope your jello comes topped with a substantial helping of sprinkles!

Ron and Dave welcome Wendy Nelson to the podcast! Wendy was born and raised in Alberta before adventuring east to Ontario and then across the pond to Europe. Educated at Olds College and Texas A&M, Wendy has a wealth of knowledge and experience which she draws on when working with her horses and coaching her clients. Wendy eventually returned to Alberta where she setup her business in the Cochrane area. It is clear that Wendy is passionate about her work and she LOVES horses. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode…thank you Wendy!

Austin Seelhof stops by for a visit with Ron and Dave as they cover a wide variety of topics including Austin's move from Saskatchewan to Horsefly, British Columbia where he was introduced to reining under the guidance of his now good friend Amanda Self. Amanda later phones in to join the conversation and shares a laugh when Austin recalls the days when he was too sexy for his shirt. Austin is the current president for Reining Alberta and contributes in so many ways to reining in Alberta and beyond. We hope you enjoy the show!

Join Ron and Dave as they announce the $10,000 added Open class for the 2022 Xibition Open. Special guest Shelby Lynn Mitchell join Ron and Dave for their first ever interview on the Xibition Podcast. Shelby shares stories about her introduction into the world of reining thanks in large part to her uncle Ed Turco. Ron asks Shelby about her recent experience at the 2021 NRHA Futurity and Dave invites Shelby to share a couple of embarrassing stories that you're sure to enjoy. Thank you listeners and we hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the first episode of The Xibition Podcast where Dave Benard takes the opportunity to learn a bit more about the co-host of the podcast Ron Anderson. Hear Ron recall stories about his first horse "Baldy" as well as many other stories while he reflects on a life of adventure and service in the horse show business. If you make it through the episode you will also find out how Ron just might be "Practically perfect in every way". Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to The Xibition...our podcast to share stories and highlights for a brand new reining event coming in the summer of 2022. Meet your hosts Ron Anderson and David Benard as they introduce this podcast and share information about what listeners can look forward to in future episodes.