Episodes
NRHA Million Dollar Owner, of Rogersville, MO, Winner of both NRHA & NRCHA Open Futurities. Owner of Not Ruf At All NRHA Triple Crown Winner. Vaughn is involved in other areas of the horse industry including cow horse & Thoroughbred race horses, but his passion is the reining horse. His contributions have made, and will continue to make, reining a great sport. He has paved the way for his grandchildren Taylor & Jacob both are very active in NRHA events, and share the passion...
Published 11/19/20
Dr John Newcomb, DVM is very passionate about the health & well being of horses that compete at the highest level and will share in this podcast what it takes to keep and maintain top-level equine athletes. He is the practicing vet at Fappani Performance and many other performance horse, jumping & dressage horse barns. John has been the FEI certified vet as well as the USEF reining team vet in past FEI World Equestrian Games. He has also served on the AQHA Research Committee and is a...
Published 10/12/20
Sandy’s highly respected training methods are the result of a lifetime of success, her positive mental attitude and her personal style as a perfectionist. She has a wealth of advice for riders of every discipline and shares 30+ years of professional experience through her hands-on horse training clinics and training videos. Her rare talent as an educator and speaker may even exceed her exceptional talents as a horse trainer. NRCHA Hall Of Fame, Open Snaffel Bit Futurity Champion, Cowgirl Hall...
Published 09/02/20
Teddy Robinson- first NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Current earnings exceeding $2 million. One of the winningest riders in the history of the reined cow horse, with seven NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Championships and two World’s Greatest Horseman titles to his name. With over $100K in NCHA & $100K in NRHA earnings Teddy is a well rounded horseman.Ted is known for even more than his success and his obvious talent. His energetic attitude and jovial personality have made him a fan and...
Published 07/19/20
Born and raised in Surprise Valley– extremely "rural" northeastern corner of California. Katie grew up on a cattle ranch which now spans 5 generations. Started riding horses with her dad before she could walk. Work for Performance Horse then Quarter Horses News from 2001- 2012 and has been a freelance author and writer. She created a platform for "open discussion"– always bringing forward both sides of the issues.You have to learn the background of the issues and figure out a way to work...
Published 07/04/20
News Flash - Patty Tiberg Publisher & Vice President of Morris Equine Group, including Quarter Horse News, Western Horseman, Barrel Horse News, Equi-Stat, Horse City, NBHA, Road To The Horse, Western LifeStyle Retailer. Patty discuss the digital future of Quarter horse news and the decision to suspend the print version of Quarter Horse News.
Published 06/27/20
Arek Boulding - Arek has been providing Fappani Performance’s farrier work since 2002. Arek is at the top of his trade and has setup and shoed many champions in multiple disciplines. Rarely will one find the combination of skill, knowledge and commitment in understanding the movement and mechanics of performance horses at the highest level. Andrea and Arek discuss how they help and setup their horses for success. Arek’s passion for hard work and a job well done is contagious and refreshing.
Published 06/21/20
Training the Open NRHA Futurity Horse– Andrea takes you through the entire process of what it takes to own, train, manage and show a Futurity horse. The importance and emphasis of the two year old foundation, the equipment, care/feeding, costs, work week and exceptions. He will also explain his strategy and the process of choosing his final three for the futurity. It's a great podcast for the fan, trainer, owner and non pro.
Published 06/04/20
Amberley’s story of triumph over tragedy. This is a story of a cowgirl whose love for horses overpowered all challenges put in her path. Her rodeo career began at a young age and her future was destined for success. A truck accident changed Amberley’s life at age eighteen, leaving her paralyzed. She has let the challenges she faces refine her, not define her. Andrea and her discuss how she has adopted her training techniques to remain competitive without the uses of her legs with the mind of...
Published 05/08/20
Take a listen...We've grabbed a few questions and answers from our first LIVE Along For The Ride™ Instagram Q & A... It was an great opportunity to interact with some of our listeners and discuss a variety of subjects– all very good questions and it's just the beginning of what we plan to do more of in the future. "ASK, LEARN, LISTEN" more to come!
Published 04/23/20
Casey Deary NRHA 1.9 Million Rider and one of the big, big personalities of the reining industry. Andrea & Casey exchange training techniques and philosophy on their show horses and find they have much in common. He is always fun and entertaining to speak with while providing an overview into how top level trainers understand and care for their amazing athletes. Great conversation, and you must hear Casey’s story of entering the toughest event in Performance Horses NRCHA's "Worlds...
Published 04/18/20
37 AQHA World & Reserve World Champion titles, Bob is acknowledged by his peers as one of the most versatile and accomplished horsemen. NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Hall Of Fame Member and 3 time Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion. In addition, he is a NRHA Open Futurity Champion, 2 time World's Greatest Horseman. Bob has trained, mentored and influenced many NRCHA & NRHA champions over his lifelong career.,
Published 04/05/20
40 years, 40 horses, 40 NRHA Futurity finals! Dr. Jim Morgan, DVM reached an ultra impressive milestone in his reining career during the 2019 NRHA Futurity. 74 years old, he’s still showing three year olds at the biggest event of the year. Dr. Morgan is the oldest NRHA million-dollar rider in NRHA and still extremely competitive with riders 50 years younger. He has an unstoppable thirst to learn and compete. As a vet, showman, trainer and breeder, he is a horseman with wisdom and knowledge...
Published 03/19/20
We are honored to share a phenomenal conversation with Colleen McQuay in our next Episode #14 of ALONG FOR THE RIDE. Colleen's lifetime of excellence across the board in multiple disciplines, associations, boards, and arenas is extremely interesting and inspiring. We really enjoyed her perspective, business advice and honesty, and are excited for you to hear it!
Published 02/29/20
Todd Bergen from Eagle Point OR, 4 Million Dollar Rider: Recognized as one of the sports most versatile horsemen, Todd is the only Million Plus Dollar Rider in two disciplines, NRHA & NRCHA. He is a self-made story of hard work, risk and excellence, he also was Andrea’s mentor/teacher and where Andrea apprenticed before starting his business. Come Along For The Ride™ with Todd and Andrea have their first in-depth conversation since working together 17 years ago. This is a must listen!
Published 02/15/20
FRANK MERRILL's conversation explores the amazingly versatile American Quarter Horse through the inter workings of the AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, Racing and FEI Associations. Frank’s experience, exposure, and hands on experience provides us with an exceptional overview of the Performance Horse industry and it's diversity, complexity and opportunities. He is a horseman, a breeder, a showman, a past AQHA President and renowned equine appraiser. Let AQHA Hall of Fame Frank and Andrea take you...
Published 02/04/20
Luca Fappani NRHA #1 Money Earning Non Pro. shares his super eventful first NRHA Non Pro Futurity with his dad, Andrea and Luca take you through the process of goal setting, preparing and training top level non pro futurity horses for OKC. Takeaway from Andrea on how the young riders of today are shaping the current style of our top performing horses and the showmanship that goes along with them winning major events.
Published 12/27/19
In the world of Western Performance horses no man or women is more accredited in breeding and showing. Carol has been recognized for her contributions by being inducted into 6 different hall of fames in the Western horse culture. This conversations Carol will share her lifelong pursuit of the perfect horse and the people who influenced her unstoppable dream. She will address her concern on the future of horsemanship and how this age-old craft can’t be lost.
Published 12/08/19
Andrea talk’s to six of the NRHA’s top open futurity trainers to get their take on the horses they selected to make a run at the 2019 NRHA Futurity Championship. They will share training, strategy and the planning it takes to succeed in reining greatest prize. NRHA Professionals; Casey Deary, Jason Vanlandingham, Cade McCutcheon, Franco Bertolani, Craig Schmersal, Shawn Flarida, Andrea Fappani.
Published 11/26/19
Corey Cushing, 2 Million Dollar NRCHA rider sits down with Andrea to talk about his career as a leading trainer in the National Reining Cow Horse Association and what it takes to prepare for the biggest show of the year Snaffel Bit Futurity. Corey is one of the few riders to have success in both the NRHA & NRCHA Futurities, he and Andrea compare notes on what it take to set these top level horses up physically and mentally for the futurities and their show careers.
Published 10/18/19
“Bill” will explain his attraction and importance of raising and owning horses and dogs. Bill is very active and involved in showing Reining horses, Saddle Breed and Standard Breed horses and his commitment to understanding the way a horse thinks and excepts training. Mr Shatner provides a fresh and meaningful way of explaining his relationship with his horses and dogs. Enjoy Bill’s story of how his animals give back to one of Hollywoods most successful.
Published 10/11/19
Clinton takes us on his amazing journey from a young unknown and broke Australian horse trainer to one of the worlds most renowned clinicians. He shares all the highs and lows of building his horse training empire that reach an annual gross of over 14 million and being millions of dollars in debt to coming full circle, creating his current training program
Published 09/25/19
Come Along For The Ride - NRHA’s Legion Bob Loomis. Bob will take you on a journey of the development and refinement of what is now the current NRHA reining horse. Stories of riding his great show horses and how that led to his unmatched breeding program. Fun to hear Andrea and Bob exchange notes on how they rode and trained some of the top horses in NRHA history.
Published 09/10/19
Phil tells his story as a kid of 12 years old setting his goal to be the worlds best cutting horse trainer. Andrea and Phil exchange notes on what horse makes top champions in cutting and the reining disciplines. Phil describes his lifelong interests in breeding and how he has developed his bloodlines over generations and where he is headed with his unmatched performance career. Come Along For The Ride
Published 09/03/19
Taylor Sheridan’s story from Texas raised to Hollywood Academy Award Nominated screenwriter, actor, director and producer. And how his interest in horses and the western lifestyle have influenced the creation of Paramount Networks hit Yellowstone, The Last Cowboy and The Run For A Million.
Published 08/21/19