Episodes
Howdy! It’s been over a month since we’ve last recorded a podcast and that feels like FOREVER! We’re pumped to be back with you guys today chatting about all that’s been going on with us over the last month and what we’ve been up to. We talk a while about Jackie’s 2020 futurity horse who competed in her first futurity of the year this past weekend in Edna, TX. We also answer a couple of questions from social media which goes COMPLETELY off the rails, but all it all it was a fun conversation!
Published 01/06/20
Howdy! On this episode of the podcast we discuss all the random things going in our lives. Calls from the principal’s office, prairie chicken field trips, Thanksgiving week, etc. We also recap the 2019 BFA Championships and talk about all the awesome winners and horses. We discuss the start of the 2020 futurity season and discuss that a bit. We end the show by answering questions from social media regarding paying taxes in the horse business, race track horse care, bit questions, podcast...
Published 11/26/19
It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve been able to roll a show out but we came back with a BANG with one of our MOST favorite couples in all of western sports, KC and Gayle Jones. We’ve been friends with these 2 for a while now and not sure why it took us THIS long to FINALLY have them on. Aside from being a rodeo family, they are also the proprietors of some well known entities in the world of rodeo, PRO FANTASY RODEO, RODEO VEGAS, and new one we’re looking forward to checking out,...
Published 11/21/19
This episode of MwH is with newly minted 3x NFR Qualifier, Cheyenne Wimberly. Prior to this season, this lifelong cowgirl from the Lone Star State, last qualified for the world’s richest rodeo in 1998. 21 years, dozens of horses, and hundreds of life experiences later, she’s right back at the top of the sport that she’s always been in love with. A talented horsewoman from a race horse and rodeo family, Cheyenne will be leaning on a ton of experience heading into this year’s finals...
Published 11/06/19
This episode is with Jen Arnold; a barrel racer that grew up in SE Mississippi and currently lives in the Nashville, TN area. She’s won the 2013 AQHA Amateur Barrel Racing World Championship and has competed in pro rodeo and qualified for her circuit finals. Jen has a unique story in that she is married to a real life rockstar. In 2009 she married frontman and lead singer of the multi-platinum band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold. We discuss her life, her rockstar marriage, her barrel racing and...
Published 10/22/19
On this episode of the podcast we talked with Kennedy LeJeune. Kennedy is a horse a broker. She buys and sells horses off the race track and in other disciplines in the incline world, including barrel racing. We discuss a bit about what she does as well as talk about “do’s and don’t’s" when buying and selling horses. We discuss how to write a proper ad for a horse sale, talk about pre-purchase exams, and many other things having to do with selling horses.
Published 10/21/19
This episode of the podcast is with NFR qualifying barrel racer, Emily Miller. This Prairie Circuit cowgirl punched her ticket in 2019 with earnings up over $98k. This included being the WPRA’s top earner over the 4th of July run, better known as Cowboy Christmas. We discussed her journey in pro rodeo over the last few years that led her here including overcoming a near miss in the 2017 season. It’s a great chat and I hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having it!
Published 10/15/19
Hey Y’all! This episode of MwH is with Lindsay Burer, Equine Nutrition Specialist with Bluebonnet Feeds. She came out to the ranch today to shoot a couple of videos for our YouTube channel and chat with us on the podcast about what her role is with BB. We discussed how she evaluates programs when helping them decide what the best feed options are for their horses. We discussed reading labels on feed and understanding what’s in the feed you’re using. We once again discuss the importance of a...
Published 10/08/19
On this episode we come at you with a great conversation with 1st time NFR Qualifier, Ericka Nelson. A former 2nd grade school teacher and mother to an 8 year old daughter, we discuss her plans leading up to the NFR, we discuss her family, her rodeo season, and more during this fun conversation!
Published 10/03/19
On this episode of the podcast we dive DEEP into the world of personal health and fitness as we speak to our great friend and the creator of Your Best Life Fitness, Jessica Hodnett. We discuss workout programming, losing weight, different diets, meal prep, supplements, and everything in between. We answer questions from our listeners from social media and hit on a lot of specifics of this VAST topic.
Published 09/26/19
This episode of the podcast is with barrel racer, Angela Festervan. Angela is one of our MOST favorite people in the world of barrel racing. She’s intelligent, thoughtful, and one of the funniest people we know. Her sense of humor is certainly what drew us to her. She always seems to be right on time with a wise crack that leaves us in stitches. On top of having a fantastic attitude and personality, Angela works and has worked in many various aspects of the horse world.
Published 09/16/19
On this episode of the podcast we discuss our memories from 9/11/2001. We talk about Jackie’s propensity to fall off a horse. We talk about how to get a horse to be snappy on the backside of a barrel. We also discuss nature versus nurture in regards to great barrel horses. We talk about working on lead changes in the pattern, discuss breeding cow bred to race bred horses, and talk about what type of exercises to focus on to strengthen a horse’s back specifically post kissing spine surgery.
Published 09/12/19
On this episode we talk with Dr. Jyme Nichols of Bluebonnet Feeds. We began by discussing the 21-Day Hind Gut program. We then go into A LOT of detail on Low-Starch Feeds and trend in the horse world moving that direction. We then answer a lot of questions from our listeners on social media including questions regarding micronutrients like zinc and copper in horse feed, nutrition’s role on hoof and coat care, insulin resistance, using soy products in feed, natural ulcer cures, and MORE.
Published 09/04/19
On this episode of the podcast, we answer a bunch of questions that listeners have asked over social media. We discuss our method/philosophy on raising colts, we talk about horse trailer needs and must haves when hauling (especially for rodeoing), we discuss the special needs of a horse with PSSM, we cover a few drills, talk about noodle necked horses, and Lane discusses dating/marrying a barrel racer. Thanks for interacting with us and asking questions! Hope you enjoy the show!
Published 08/29/19
On this episode, after bitching about the heat and elementary school pickup lines, we go into detail about our equine nutrition consultation with BlueBonnet Feeds. We discuss how it went, what we discussed during the consultation, and the direction we’re taking our equine nutrition program. We also had A LOT of questions come in and were able to answer some. They included discussions on Jackie’s injection philosophy, methods for fighting tying up issues in horses, slow-maturing horses, and more!
Published 08/20/19
We’re back from our hiatus due to a couple of J2 Clinics, Vacation, and just life happening. We’re now officially 1 YEAR into Married With Horses! On this episode of the podcast, we talk about our vacation we just got back from in Colorado, the 2 recent J2 Clinics in Oregon and Colorado, our daughter breaking her arm, and more. We recap a little barrel racing action and answer a few questions from social media including one regarding running in mud, another discussing leg care, and one...
Published 08/12/19
Here’s a little bonus episode for our listeners. This is from Lane’s new solo podcast called IN MY OWN LANE. This was a clip from a conversation with Jason Johnson, founder and CEO of Project K9 Hero. If you like what you hear, be sure to go listen to the rest of the conversation on the IN MY OWN LANE podcast. In this clip Jason and Lane discuss the mission of Project K9 Hero and what the organization was created to do.
Published 07/18/19
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!
Published 07/18/19
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!
Published 07/10/19
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!
Published 07/01/19
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.
Published 06/24/19
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.
Published 06/21/19
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...
Published 06/18/19
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.
Published 06/12/19
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.
Published 06/06/19