003 | PTO & the Secret Staircase with Justin Pyle

Family is what it’s all about for amateur exhibitor Justin Pyle.  He got his start in halter with an Appaloosa mare at age 9 and attended his first breed show at 20.  Now, he enjoys sharing horses with his mom and focuses on the Breeders Halter Futurity and Halter Millions.

He shares a funny story from Halter Millions about the well-kept secret spiral staircase and a favorite memory of getting to show in the same class with his mom.  He has a high level of respect for amateurs that do the training and fitting on their own and appreciates Chris Arentsen for maintaining their show horses.

Justin offers advice for the new amateur and the existing community.  His advice for the new amateur is to remember everyone has a “first time”, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and be willing to try.  It can be intimidating but there are great people in the halter industry who can begin to feel like your 2nd family.  His advice to our community is to remember what it’s like to be new and welcome the next generation of exhibitors by being helpful and inclusive.

Thanks to our partners at Holman Halter Horses for making this episode possible.  Visit their website here!

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