Better Horses

Better Horses is a multi-platform media and communications company that delivers content to the equestrian industry in print, radio, television, digital and special events. The company exists to provide professional, dynamic informative entertainment that enable horse enthusiast to swap and share advice, promote and interact with one another to increase learning and productivity.

Better Horses Episode 576 09/11/2025

Better Horses Episode 576 This week on Better Horses: Darrel Bilke, COO of the Pinto Horses Association Jenna Henson, Director of Marketing & Communications Professional Horse Trainer Lee Hart from Kentucky competing at the UHCA (Ultimate Horseman Challenge Assoc.) Professional Farrier Robert McClaran from Odessa, Missouri. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38097075

Better Horses Episode 575 09/08/2025

Better Horses Episode 575 This week on Better Horses: The Missouri State Fair Randy Conklin, Equine Supervisor at the Missouri State Fair The USDA, Melody Johns with Dept. Natural Resource Conservation Services Cattle Rancher Seth Phillips with Phillips Farm in Dover, Missouri David Rugan, Rabbit Superintendent with the Missouri State Fair /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38096720

Better Horses Episode 574 09/05/2025

Better Horses Episode 574 This week on Better Horses: Professional Hunter/Jumper Rider, Coach, and Clinician Hope Glynn from Roseville, California President of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. Mark Marley. From Rystrom Quarter Horses in Trumbull, Nebraska, Scott & Shelly Rystrom. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38096410

Better Horses Episode 573 09/04/2025

Better Horses Episode 573 This week on Better Horses: From the Royal KC Draft Show, Professional Draft Trainer Scot Soendker. Professional Horse Trainer David Alexander from Kingston, MO. Sarah Dawson Performance Horses LLC from Perrin, Texas. (940) 902-4242 /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38093260

Better Horses Episode 572 07/21/2025

Better Horses Episode 572 This week on Better Horses: Executive Director of War Horses for Veterans, Bret Cortright Professional rider Ryan Wood with Woodstock Eventing, Ryan competed in eventing's top levels. Co-host Merle and Susie Arbo broadcast at the Palomino World Show in Springfield, Ill. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37447020

Better Horses Episode 571 07/17/2025

Better Horses Episode 571 This week on Better Horses: Professional Horse Trainer Laurel Walker Denton at the Bar U Bar Ranch in Skull Valley, Arizona. Media & Communications Director Callie McCarthy-Boevers with the National Reining Cow Horses Association. (NRCHA). Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, DACVS-Equine, Professor at the Veterinary Health Center University of Missouri. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37443190

Better Horses Episode 570 07/14/2025

Better Horses Episode 570 This week on Better Horses: The Pinto World Championship with Darrell Bilke - COO of the Pinto Horse Association of America. Dr. Suzann Dunkerly, DVM, MS Professional Horse Trainer Katlyn Connolly Esther Kulhmann, Coach at Northland Equine Lessons and Training, Kansas CIty, Mo. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37375020

Better Horses Episode 569 07/11/2025

Better Horses Episode 569 This week on Better Horses: The Horse Guru, Michael Gascon from Poplarville, Mississippi. Professional Horse Trainer Kerry Kuhn with Kerry Kuhn Horsemanship. Youth Riding Instructor Amy Kirkland with Kirkland Performance Horses. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37374800

Better Horses Episode 568 06/25/2025

Better Horses Episode 568 This week on Better Horses: President of the ApHC (Appaloosa Horse Club) Lori Wunderlich. Dr. Dylan Lutter: Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Equine Performance Medicine & Surgery at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Elain Griffen an equine enthusiast with a Law Degree Washington University and Authur of a historical fiction novel: "Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens" based on Robberies and Racehorses. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37153500

Better Horses Episode 567 06/24/2025

Better Horses Episode 567 This week on Better Horses: Professional Horse Trainer Mike Tivoli with Tivoli Quarter Horses from St. James, MO. Dr. Nat White, Dir. Administrative at the Equine Disease Communications Center (EDCC). Professional Horse Trainer Garrett Streit with Streit Show Horses from Gainesville, Texas. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37078695

Better Horses Episode 566 06/23/2025

Better Horses Episode 566 This week on Better Horses: President of the Oklahoma Quarter Horses Association (OQHA), Tim Lindsey. Tim will introduce the Redbud Spectacular Show in Oklahoma City. Professional Horse Trainer Dana Hokana Performance Horses, Dana has trained multiple Youth and amateurs in Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Western Riding, Trail, and Reining. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37078470

Better Horses: Episode 565 06/20/2025

Better Horses: Episode 565 This week on Better Horses: Simone Netherlands President of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. The Salt River Horses are believed to be descendants of the horses brought in by the Spanish explorers and Missionaries. Dr. Ricky A Trahan DVM, MS with Wilhite & Frees. Co-Host Susie Arbo with Better Horses explains the mental challenges of show jitters. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37032810

Better Horses Episode 564 06/19/2025

Better Horses Episode 564 This week on Better Horses: Michael Richardson with Broken R Ranch in Hico, Texas. Michael has devoted his life to helping others achieve success with their horses. Professional Horse Trainer Matt Jobe from C Bar J Ranch in Windsor, Missouri. State Board Chairman Becki Krueger with the Missouri Back Country Horseman. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37032570

Better Horses Episode 563 06/18/2025

Better Horses Episode 563 This week on Better Horses: Professional Horseswomen Shelley Rystrom explains here full service breeding, training and showing facility from Trumbull, Nebraska Cade Swor Professional Tie-Down Roper and Cowboy, eight time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier. From Abby Road Farm at Paculiar, Missouri Professional Horse Trainer and ASHA Breed Ambassador Kelly Stewart. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37032265

Better Horses Episode 562 06/16/2025

Better Horses Episode 562 This week on Better Horses: Boyd Martin one of the most well-known equestrians in the World. Boyd represented the U.S. in four time Olympian with consecutive World Championships. U.S. Rider of the Year winning eight times with winning numerous national championships. Professional Horse Draft Horse trainer Lane Soendker with the Royal KC Draft Horses Show. Dr. Ricky Trahan DVM, MS with Wilhite and Freese Equine Hospital. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/37031890

Better Horses Episode 561 05/12/2025

Better Horses Episode 561 This week on Better Horses; Professor of Ag Law Roger McOwen from the Washburn University School of Law. President of the Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Association (KQHRA) Kurt Eck joins Better Horses to discuss horse racing in Kansas. Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital presents Dr. Kelsy Askew will discuss Equine Ophthalmology. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/36486875

Better Horses Episode 560 05/11/2025

Better Horses Episode 560 This week on Better Horses Radio: Olympian Equine Medalist Kyle Carter joins Better Horses. Kyle is one of Canada's most successful Riders. Legendary Mustang Sanctuary, Shawn and Kathy Lewis join Better Horses to discuss the process of rescuing and preserving the Mustangs. Professor of Ag Law Roger McOwen from Washburn University School of Law. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/36486640

Better Horses Episode 559 05/08/2025

Better Horses Episode 559 This week on Better Horses Radio: 4x NFR Qualifier Professional Barrel Racer Amber Moore. Dr. Chris Wilhite, owner of Wilhite & Frees Equine Veterinarian Hospital. World Champion Dressage Competitor and Trainer Michael Bragdell. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/36486335

Better Horses Episode 558 04/23/2025

Better Horses Episode 558 This week on Better Horses: Professional Dressage Trainer Alexis Losey at "Crown One Farms" Melissa Street Dir. of the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) discussed the 2025 National / Youth World Show beginning June 26th. Professional Farrier David Pfefer with DP's Farrier Service explains the Farrier world and the importance to the equine industry. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/36208120

Better Horses Episode 557 04/20/2025

Better Horses Episode 557 This week on Better Horses Radio: The Pinto Horse Association of America presents the Pinto World Championship Show. Executive VP and COO Darrel Bilke, along with Jenna Henson, Dir of Marketing and Communications, provides details to the largest horse show in the country. Professor of the Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Dept. of the University of Missouri, Dr. Kevin Keegan, talks about biological signals in health monitoring. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/36207800

Better Horses: Episode 556 04/17/2025

Better Horses: Episode 556 This week on Better Horses: Professional Cutting Horse Trainer; Lindy Birch with Birch Cutting Horses. Ranked among the All-Time leading money earners with over 4.2 million earned. Equine Assisted Program called Equestrian Bridges. Kimberly Wary talks about this 501(c)3 company helping Families and Communities with Horses. Professional Rancher Rex Buckman with the Bar U Ranch. Discusses the Natural Balancing Shoeing Method with horses. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/36207515

Better Horses Episode 555 03/24/2025

Better Horses Episode 555 This week on Better Horses: Joe Eddy talks about volunteering in the horse industry. He's a Board Member of the Missouri Horse Council, Missouri Quarter Horse Assoc. and the Missouri State Fair. Joe talks about the industry, giving back and upcoming horse facilities in the Mid-West. Equine Veterinarian and Teaching Professor at the the University of Missouri College of Vererinary Medicine Dr. Lynn Martin. Professional Horses Trainer Mark Gratny trains AQHA and NRHA horses. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35726955

Better Horses Episode 554 03/21/2025

Better Horses Episode 554 This week on Better Horses; Professional Trainer Kristy Lee Smith from Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. She's a AQHA all around skilled trainer. Kristy's Quarter Horses; Carson James talks about Vaquero Horsemanship. Kally Kuehler with Kuehler Veterinary Services improves animals quality of life and performance. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35726605

Better Horses: Episode 553 03/19/2025

Better Horses: Episode 553 This week on Better Horses: Dr. Taylor Johnson DVM with Wilhite & Frees Hospital explains spring time care for Horses. Professional Trainer Jared Lesh with Lesh Cowhorses located in Whitesboro, Texas. Equine Nutritionist Katie Young with Kentucky Equine Research provides equine nutrition tips. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35726340

Better Horses: Episode #552 03/17/2025

Better Horses: Episode #552 This week on Better Horses Professional Reining Trainers Brad and Becky Phillips with "Reining Horses Unlimited" Mark Jenkins with MJH from Oklahoma Co-host Susie Arbo explains the work behind the Palamino Breed Association. (PHBA) /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35726025

Better Horses: Episode 551 02/27/2025

Better Horses: Episode 551 This week on Better Horses Professional Horse Trainer Josh Rushing with Shoe-n-R Horsemanship. Fifth Generation horseman and equestrian entertainer Nicolas Diaz. Scott Rystrum with Scott Rystrum Quarter Horses. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35464580

Better Horses: Episode 550 02/17/2025

Better Horses: Episode 550 This week on Better Horses: Mark Mayfield - Owner of Mayfield Presentations. Mark will discuss gaining perspective during difficult times. Professional Horse Trainer Michael Gascon, "The Horse Guro". From Texas, Carson James explains Vaquero Horsemanship /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35314110

Better Horses: Episode 549 02/03/2025

Better Horses: Episode 549 This week of Better Horses: Professor of the Equine Performance Medicine & Surgery Dept. Dr. Dylan Lutter with Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Professonal Horseman Dennis Raucher with Heritage Livestock. RbarB owner Russ Brown teams up with Joe Connelly to provide the mid-west with best in tack gear. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35130155

Better Horses: Episode 548 01/29/2025

Better Horses: Episode 548 This week on Better Horses: Professional Horses Trainer Cal Middleton from Smithville, Missouri. War Horses for Veterans the Director of Operations Jacob Greenlief: Performance Horses Consultant Rhonda Martin with Equine Mechanix. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/35066335

Better Horses: Episode 547 01/15/2025

Better Horses: Episode 547 This week on Better Horses: Director of Operations for "Road To the Horse 2025" Tammy Sronce. Event coming March 27th - 30th. Professional Horse Trainer; Dana Hokana. Building Better Partnerships through Better Horsemanship. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/34828335

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