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This episode is crappy. It’s crappy because it’s all about manure. Horse manure. It smells perfect for Regina, Lynn, and Heather but not so much for others. The co-hosts each have their manure management system (Regina won’t stop singing the praises of her Millcreek Spreader). Yet, manure disposal can be a complicated topic for some…

In this episode, Regina sits down with Traci Bousman. Traci has been the year-end amateur champion with PtHA for the last few years with her special partner, Snoopy (AKA Vested Sensation). However, she had one big goal for 2023. Traci wanted to win the all-around title at the 2023 Pinto World Championship show.  However, on…

Summary  Three years and six months ago, Lynn was referring to the podcast as “that blog thing that Gina wants to do.” Now, the team is celebrating their 3rd ANNIVERSARY! In this episode, Heather asks Regina and Lynn to reflect on how it all started. One thing is clear, the HIP team’s work derives from a strong appreciation…

This week, Heather discusses her first-hand experience with hosting winter clinics at her farm. Based on her own desire to keep learning, she recognized a need in the industry and decided to fill it. The clinics that she’s hosted have provided DYI-ers access to local trainers that otherwise may not be available to them. Heather’s…

The foal you’ve been dreaming about and planning for has lost its mother. A foal can become an orphan for a number of reasons, but there is one certainty: an orphaned foal is fragile, and time is of the essence.  In this episode, Lynn interviews Bronwyn Watts of ColdSpring Nurse Mares of Ocala, Florida. ColdSpring Nurse Mares…

Pre-purchase exams. It’s hard to know what to do… where to do it, and when to do it! What’s the financial risk you’re willing to accept? Are you getting these PPEs done to decide whether you’ll buy the horse, or are you paying for a PPE with an eye towards effective maintenance after the purchase?…

A few days after interviewing ⁠Vicki Croghan Pflasterer⁠ about growing up in the family that owned the versatile paint stallion Fawago King, the stallion was named one of the 2024 APHA Hall of Fame inductees. Regina couldn’t believe her good fortune to capture the story of Fawago King at such an exciting time.  Fawago King, a “sweetheart of…

In this episode, Regina, Lynn, and Heather discuss being married…and being horse-obsessed. How do they balance the two? It’s not always easy. Yet, they all make it work somehow. Lynn has it the “easiest” as Kevin is just as horse-crazy as Lynn (and he’s the chauffeur to far-away horse shows). Regina and Heather live a…

As shared in Frank Holmes’ book, “Paint Horse Legends: More Than Color” (Vol. 2), Flying Fawago had a profound impact on the American Paint Horse Association through his show record and the accomplishments of his offspring. Regina shares her research on this amazing stallion who always wanted to be a good boy.  To learn more…

Saddle up for a hearty dose of laughter and relatable horse tales as we gallop into the new year with the Horse Industry Podcast! Heather Werkema Smith joins our current hosts, bringing a fresh perspective on equestrian life that’s sure to resonate whether you’re a seasoned rider or simply horse-crazy at heart. From funding our four-hooved…