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 583: Shelley Rystrom, Susie Arbo, Katie Young - PHD Equine Nutritionist 11/14/2025

Better Horses Episode 583: Shelley Rystrom, Susie Arbo, Katie Young - PHD Equine Nutritionist This week on Better Horses: Professional Horse Trainers: Scott and Shelley Rystrom with Rystrom Quarter Horses. Susie Arbo, Co-host and Better Horses contributor. Susie is an experienced and motivational speaker who unlocks the mental challenge of horse training. PHD Equine Nutritionist - Katie Young with Kentucky Equine Research /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/39036395

Better Horses Episode 582: Leman Wall (WRCA), Dini Swanson (WDAA) and Dr. Dylan Lutter - KSU College of Veterinary Medicine 10/30/2025

Better Horses Episode 582: Leman Wall (WRCA), Dini Swanson (WDAA) and Dr. Dylan Lutter - KSU College of Veterinary Medicine This week on Better Horses: Leman Wall - Manager of the "Working Ranch Cowboys Assoc." (WRCA) Executive Director of Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) Dini Swanson Dylan Lutter - Clinical Professor of Equine Surgery at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38842550

Better Horses Episode 581: Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission, Connolly Equine. 10/17/2025

Better Horses Episode 581: Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission, Connolly Equine. This week on Better Horses; Kyle Elwood, Manager of Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Professional Horses Trainer Katelyn Connolly, with Conolly Equine. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38595435

Better Horses Episode 580, Rex Buchman, David Alexander, and Brenda Wasser 10/15/2025

Better Horses Episode 580, Rex Buchman, David Alexander, and Brenda Wasser This week on Better Horses: Rex Buchman - Professional Horse Trainer at the Bar U Ranch in Kansas. Professional Trainer from Kingston, MO. David Alexander Chairman of the Missouri Horses Council, Brenda Wasser. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38571240

Better Horses Episode 579 Justine Staten, Ginger Duke, and Scott Rystrom Quarter Horses 10/13/2025

Better Horses Episode 579 Justine Staten, Ginger Duke, and Scott Rystrom Quarter Horses This week on Better Horses: Justine Staten - Executive Director of the Kansas Horse Council. Announcing Equifest Professional Trick Rider Ginger Duke from LaFayette, Georgia Scott & Shelly Rystrom with Rystrom Quarter Horses /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38571020

Better Horses Episode 578: USDF & Reining Cow Horse Discussions 09/30/2025

Better Horses Episode 578: USDF & Reining Cow Horse Discussions This week on Better Horses: Gold, Silver & Bronze Dressage Medalist Katelyn Kok Professional Dressage Trainer in Kansas City. Professional Reining Cow Horse Trainer Luke Jones from Iowa. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38411815

Better Horses Episode 577 09/24/2025

Better Horses Episode 577 This week on Better Horses: Professional Dressage Trainer Alexis Losey at Crown One Farms, located in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Professional Horse Trainer Mike Davis Certified Farrier (CF) and Journeyman (CJF) Ed Reardon shows new tips on horse care. /episode/index/show/09c78c8f-3159-4e60-b00b-8e3c600e9086/id/38345855

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

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