Fit for Halter Podcast

Ep 043 | Painted for Success Futurity

In this episode, I have the opportunity to introduce you to the husband and wife team behind the Painted for Success Weanling Futurity.  Chad and Kayla Slayton are the founders of this weanling halter futurity that’s helping shape the future of our industry.  This niche futurity with just two classes includes generous payouts and high-end prizes.
Painted for Success is designed to showcase exceptional young stock, reward dedicated breeders, and raise the bar for competition in the halter industry.  
https://paintedforsuccess.com/

042 | Dalton Collins Auctioneer

There are dozens of ways for people to engage with our industry and probably hundreds of professions that our fellow exhibitors represent.  In this episode we’ll take a look at the role of an auctioneer.  Dalton Collins, of DC Auction is with me for a conversation about his own program as well as a few facets of the auctioneer business and how it relates to our part of the world. 
We talk about the art and skill of auctioneering, what it takes to run a sale, and a few tips for auction buyers and sellers.
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041 | Boutique Breeder Janna Kimmons

In this episode, we have the opportunity to meet Janna Kimmons, the visionary behind Paradise Paints and Quarter Horses in Jefferson, GA.  Janna is a small breeder known for producing elite halter horses.
We talk about what it takes to develop world-class halter horses, the challenges of running a breeding operation with a small band of broodmares, selecting the right stallion for her mares, and how she balances tradition with innovation.
 

040 | Stallion & Broodmare Selection with Anna Horn

Breeding season is just a few weeks away and its time to consider your stallion and broodmare pairing for the year!  In this episode we take a deep dive into selecting the right broodmare or stallion for your program with Anna Horn of Chris Arentsen Quarter Horses.
We take a look at criteria for selecting the broodmare to enhance a program and some of the attributes that make a mare tough to handle.  We discuss stallion selection and how the show record can impact the marketability of a given stud.  Last, we cover industry trends and the demand for double-registered horses and futurity eligibility.
www.arentsenquarterhorses.com 

039 | Next Level Nutrition

Adam and Kelley Wainscott return for a next level conversation about equine nutrition.  They walk us through each listener-provided question to describe, explain, and teach us how to supply the best care for our beloved horses. 
Adam and Kelley joined us for episode 002 and jumped back in to continue their investment in our community.  They operate Covenant Show Horses in Sanger, Texas and stand 2006 APHA stallion, He's Stylin.  
 
 

038 | Iowa Breeders Futurity

One of the most pivotal events for breeding and showing halter horses is a futurity and this is our third episode this winter, highlighting money earning opportunities across the U.S.  In this episode, we’ll learn about the Iowa Breeders Futurity, we’ll explore why it’s so significant, and how futurities like this shape the future of the industry. I’m joined by two guests who are well-versed in the halter horse world: Lindsay Black, owner of Black Show Horses, an Iowa Quarter Horse Association Executive Board Member, a seasoned trainer and exhibitor, and amateur exhibitor, Illinois Paint Horse Association Futurity Chair, and IPHA President, Carri Hansen.
We discuss the broader impact of futurities on the halter horse industry and how they shape breeding trends and the direction of the sport.  We talk through sponsorships, the cost of showing, how futurities can alleviate some of the burden, and what fundraising methods they have found to be effective.
Iowa Quarter Horse Association

037 | MQHA Futurity Team

In this episode we meet Michigan Quarter Horse Association board members, Chris Perniciaro and Austin Gooding.  They lead the charge for the MQHA Futurity and Stallion Service Auction (SSA) which includes many of our great halter stallions.  The Futurity and SSA classes are held every September along with the Great Lakes Classic QH show.
Chris and Austin have successfully grown this show to over $100k in prize money and they are on their way to the next goal of $150k.  This affordable futurity is for exhibitors of all levels of experience and includes a great opportunity for weanlings to earn prize money in the stallion owner, mare owner, non-pro, and open classes.  You can stick around for the full 6-judge QH showbill and enjoy the MSU show facility.
Website: www.miquarterhorse.com 

036 | East Coast Halter Futurity

In this episode we meet Marcy Walker and Jim Scarpa, President and Vice President of the East Coast Halter Futurity.  The ECHF was founded in 2014  and provides an opportunity for halter horse owners from the Eastern states to have a halter futurity in their own backyard.  We discuss the importance of futurities to the halter industry, judge selection, and the special effort that goes into providing an exceptional exhibitor experience.
The ECHF calendar begins with the Stallion Service Auction on January 19-21, 2025 where you'll find the top stallions available.  The show is held on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Virginia Horse Center in conjunction with the AQHA Spring Breakout.  
East Coast Halter Futurity

035 | Lorenz Quarter Horses

In this episode we meet Laurie and Logan Lorenz, the mother-son team from Lorenz Quarter Horses.  We capture them just hours after concluding their successful show season at the AQHA World Show to discuss their show strategies, breeding operation, and the KY Breeders Incentive Fund.
Laurie comes from a multi-generation AQHA family and has instilled an incredible work ethic in her son.  Logan is an emerging leader in our field and has spent time learning from some of the greatest in the halter industry.  He leads their operation from the breeding shed to the show pen.  You'll learn about his approach to working with babies, his deeply rooted respect for the horse, and plans for the future.

034 | Winter Workouts with Erin & Warren

In this listener requested episode, we discuss fitting halter horses during cold weather, blanketing practices and preferences, and using lights to maintain a light hair coat.
 
Our guest line-up includes Erin Henderson and Warren English. Erin and her husband Matt are the owners and trainers at Turner-Henderson Show Horses located in Albany, Oregon. Warren English is an amateur exhibitor and the owner of English Quarter Horse Farms in Sturgis, Michigan.