Nichole shares the secrets behind Albion's incredible season—including their Regional Championship and 5th-place finish at IHSA Nationals—and breaks down the unique IHSA draw system, how Quarter Horses fit into the competition structure, and the vital lessons riders learn from schooling and showing these versatile horses. Then, Alyssa, a dedicated Quarter Horse enthusiast, gives us a captain's view on adjusting to IHSA, the rewarding challenges of leadership, and the specific qualities that make the American Quarter Horse perfectly suited for collegiate success. Tune in to learn how IHSA is building future horsemen and women, one draw horse at a time!

• Hosts: Ashley Winch and Cat Guenther
• Guest: Nichole McColley - Facebook
• Guest: Alyssa McPherson

Meet the extraordinary duos proving that partnership with an American Quarter Horse has no limits. Seventy-five-year-old Teresa Goforth and her 20-year-old partner, Maverick, qualified for the elite Run For A Million, while legally blind trainer Malin Melin (Lady Malin) shows how trust and feel transcend sight. Their inspiring stories are all about heart and dedication! Plus, we get a full scoop from the Quarter Horse Congress with owner Jillian Eberlein.

• Hosts: Ashley Winch and Cat Guenther
• Guest: Teresa Goforth - Facebook
• Guest: Malin Melin - TikTok | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram
• Guest: Jillian Eberlein

In this week's episode, we're putting the reins on the often-overlooked discipline of pleasure driving, diving into what makes a great pleasure driving horse and the intricacies of the show cart. Whether you're a seasoned driver or curious about getting hitched for the first time, we've got you covered! And because it's Poop Week, we have a very special segment just for you where we'll get into the dirty details of composting horse manure. Learn how to turn what was once a chore into a valuable resource for your garden or farm, and don't let your "black gold" go to waste! 💩♻️

• Guest: Angela Ferraro-Fanning, Author of “The Sustainable Homestead: Create a Thriving Permaculture Ecosystem with Your Garden, Animals, and Land” | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | The Sustainable Homestead, Little Homesteader Series
• Guest: Marion Troyer
• Guest: Wendy Laesch - Facebook | Instagram
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